CUBA 1958 - Sarasota

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Tampa3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I enjoy the food and atmosphere. I will definitely return
   

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   Edward VIP

   Chicago7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience last night at Cuba 1958! From the appetizers to dessert all the food was wonderful. Service was great too. We would definitely go back again.
   

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   Danny

   Las Vegas11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place offers great value with a welcoming atmosphere. The quality of service and pricing make it a fantastic choice!
   

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   Brandon

   Columbus3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was ok, service seemed to be lacking. We waited 20 min after being set before a server came over. Than another 10 min before we even got water. Food came out hot but I thought was just ok just didn’t seem to have a lot of flavor. I felt like the food portions were good except for the appetizer’s that seemed to be a little expensive for the portion.
   

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   Mary

   Raleigh5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent Cuban dishes and the waitress was extremely courteous
   

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   Jackie VIP

   Cleveland102 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 14 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great decor and location…we were excited to try this place as we live Cuban food, I am from Central America…when we arrived it was not busy and since I made a reservation we were seated promptly…our waiter came to take drink order, he never did introduce himself so I do not know his name. We ordered a few appetizers and when delivered no side plates included, we had to ask. We also had to ask for bread. I had been looking forward to the pork chop on the menu all week…sadly I was disappointed, when I cut into the meat it was under cooked for my liking and once I flagged down our server I told him to please send back and have kitchen cook it longer; the server returned and informed me that the kitchen said that is how it is served because it is smoked and then asked if I wanted to select another entree…At this point I had already become frustrated, the table service was as lacking and we had to ask for plates to be removed, generally in a more upscale restaurant the staff is more attentive and also scrap any crumbs etc from table cloth while bringing another set of silverware for the entree. We did have to ask for another drink, our server was also busy being the bartender; a manager came over and apologized about the pork chop and then another person did the same. Here’s the thing; I am the customer, if I asked to have my pork chop cooked more well done the kitchen should have done so with out any opinions…I don’t like to eat undercooked pork or chicken. I told the manager this and he agreed. As it turns out I did indeed suffer gastrointestinal issues shortly into dinner after taking one bite of the pork chop. I wouldn’t completely rule this place out but I will never order the pork chop. For management; please inform your guests that the pork chop if ordered will be cooked to the kitchen’s liking only.
   

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   louria

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 14 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time will NOT be the last. Food was great! Loved the decor (we were out back but not outside) our choice. Dined early due to time constraints, but can't wait to go back at a leisurely pace! Food, service, drinks all a thumbs up!
   

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   Keri VIP

   Tampa8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 13 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place is absolutely fantastic. Quickly becoming my favorite restaurant in Sarasota. Don’t miss it!
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 13 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely delicious, flawless service as well. Beautiful and very clean.
   

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    IlkaR

    Washington DC5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    The tastes were very authentic and the portions generous. The service could be a bit more attentive. Our waiter appeared to have less experience.
    

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