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Havana Grill — reliable caribbean in River North that keeps people coming back. Loud in the best way, with real pulse to the room. The recipes feel handed down, not invented.
Christopher Arserio
178 reviews
“Every dish we ordered was delicious, savory and bursting with flavor”
No recurring complaints found across reviews.
412 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
“Wow!! Such a wonderful restaurant. Real latino food. Highly recommended!”
Diana Losada
Jan 2026
“Love this place! Good family restaurant vibes. Food is always dank and mojitos are strong. Vaca...”
Love this place! Good family restaurant vibes. Food is always dank and mojitos are strong. Vaca frita was outstanding!! Chimichurri sauce that came with the Cuban had a lot of flavor as well
Abby Hirshman
Jan 2026
“Some of the best Cuban food.”
Some of the best Cuban food! Enjoyed mojitos and a few outstanding dishes. Every dish we ordered was delicious, savory and bursting with flavor. The portions sizes were more than enough. It was so good, we left empty plates. Menu has a large selection of dishes. Try the Churassco, Vieja Roja and the Cuban Pork. Closed out with coffee and the coconut flan for dessert. The staff was very friendily and attentive. Atmosphere is cozy, warm and calm. Highly recommend you stop in for lunch or dinner.
Christopher Arserio
Nov 2025
“I was wrapping up my trip in Chicago and found Havana Grill from the lively music they had playing...”
I was wrapping up my trip in Chicago and found Havana Grill from the lively music they had playing outside the restaurant. I sat at the bar and got the Carne Asada with the Guava Mezcal Margarita! The Bartender great and so was the food! If you’re looking for a great place in Chicago, this is one of them! Highly recommend!
Elvis Huff
Oct 2025
“This place is such a value.”
This place is such a value. It is one of the best meals I have had anywhere in Chicago. I will go back again at least 2 more times this trip.
gabe mccurry
Oct 2025
“Got the enchiladas with the steak and they were very flavorful.”
Got the enchiladas with the steak and they were very flavorful. Most importantly the staff was very friendly and accommodating and I really liked the interior and the tropical patio
Charitini Koronaki
Oct 2025
“20250910: My son and I had a nice dinner at Havana Grill.”
20250910: My son and I had a nice dinner at Havana Grill. Our meal was reasonably priced, and the food was good. My boy had the Cubano sandwich and I had the paella Caribena with habenero sauce.
Hunt Blatz
Sep 2025
“Yesterday was my second time there omg the food was great I had the ropa vieja plate with white...”
Yesterday was my second time there omg the food was great I had the ropa vieja plate with white rice, black beans and maduros delicious! Also the best Mojitos I had in Chicago. Muy recomendado volvere para quedarme un rato cuando tienen dj
Mariela (Leny)
Sep 2025
“Jibaritos are really good.”
Jibaritos are really good! Don't leave Chicago without tasting one of it's local dishes, specially this one standing out with the chimichurri sauce.
jcrhoz
Aug 2025
“Fantastic food, great service, excellent drinks and a great bustling energetic vibe.”
D R E W
Aug 2025
“Food was delicious and authentic.”
Food was delicious and authentic. Get the empanadas and any dish with the congri. You won't be disappointed. Loud with Spanish music in the background.
Hello Jose
Aug 2025
“Delicious, great portions and authentic taste.”
Delicious, great portions and authentic taste. Haven’t had ropa vieja for a long time and they hit the right note with it. Paella was good too although not too much meat. The place was pretty busy. They charged us a fixed 20% gratuity fee (we were 2 people).
贺海Jorge
Jul 2025
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