Hemingway's Cuba

3.2

2769 Reviews

$30 and under

Cuban

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2 people

9 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Great for scenic views
Charming
Fancy

Recognized as the best Cuban food in the state of North Carolina by Big 7 Travel, come savor our savory Cuban dinner menu in Asheville, North Carolina. We pair traditional Cuban cuisine with Asheville flair to deliver an experience that keeps you coming back for more. Paired with the stunning panoramic views of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Hemingway's Cuba is a favorite Asheville restaurant and rooftop bar for visitors and locals alike.

Thank you for booking your reservation at Hemingway’s Cuba! We look forward to having you. If you’d like to sit on our rooftop terrace, please put your request in the notes. Please note that terrace seating is not guaranteed due to high demand and weather restrictions.
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Additional information

Location
15 Page Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone number
(828) 417-6866
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cuban
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 06:30–09:30 Bar Daily 16:30–22:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–20:30
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet parking available, $5 for guest of Restaurant
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Popular dishes

Fried CalamariUS$16.00
golden fried, w/sliced cherry peppers & garlic aioli
Mahi Ceviche*US$16.00
Mahi-Mahi, shrimp, calamari, red onions, bell peppers, cucumbers, in a cilantro lime broth served w/ mariquitas
Black Bean SoupUS$11.00
garnished w/sour cream & cilantro
TostonesUS$12.00
golden fried plantains topped w/mango salsa & chimichurri
Hand-Made EmpanadasUS$15.00
flaky pastry stuffed w/ shredded chicken or ground beef, drizzled w/zesty aioli & tomato relish. 2 per order
Crispy Caribbean WingsUS$18.00
chicken wings w/caribbean rub, oven-baked & tossed in orange ginger glaze
Croquetas de JamónUS$12.00
made in-house smoked ham croquettes

Sanguiches

All gluten free with gluten free bread or lettuce wrap and without fries. Served with fries

El CubanoUS$17.00
shaved ham, slow roasted pork, grained mustard, house-made pickles, swiss cheese, on pressed cuban bread
Pan con LechonUS$16.00
slow roasted pork w/mojo seasoning, sauteed onions, cilantro, zesty aioli, on pressed cuban bread.
Blackened Mahi SandwichUS$18.00
6oz blackened mahi filet w/lettuce, tomato, herb remoulade on a brioche bun.
Tony's BurgerUS$16.00
black angus burger, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, vidalia onions *ask server about our vegetarian options*
Veggie BurgerUS$18.00
veggie patty, onions, lettuce, tomato, herbed mayo

Entrees

served w/rice & black beans

Vaca FritaUS$25.00
flat grilled beef, topped w/ sweet onion confit, lime, served w/ maduros, rice & beans
Bistec De PalomillaUS$24.00
thinly sliced top sirloin, garlic marinated seared steak, confit onions
Sunset PaellaUS$29.00
shrimp, pei mussels, sweet sausage, lobster, yellow rice, peas & bell peppers
Arroz con PollaUS$28.00
slow roasted half chicken, yellow rice, roasted red peppers & sweet peas
Ropa ViejaUS$24.00
a traditional cuban dish whose origin reaches back to africa. slow braised shredded beef stew, onions & mixed peppers, topped w/ crispy onion strings. served w/white rice
Pilar's Fruited SaladUS$17.00
mixed greens, candied pecans, strawberries, blueberries, cojita cheese, citrus vinaigrette

Sides

CongriUS$8.00
contains pork
Black BeansUS$6.00
MariquitasUS$6.00
plantain chips
White RiceUS$6.00
Battered FriesUS$6.00
MadurosUS$6.00
fried sweet plantains
Side SaladUS$7.00
w/ citrus vinaigrette

Dessert

Bavarian Cream ChurrosUS$7.00
Cake de Chocolate OscuroUS$7.00

What 2,769 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.2

3.2 based on recent ratings

3.3Food
3.6Service
3.7Ambience
3.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Asheville / Western North Carolina
Great for outdoor dining
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Great for scenic views
Asheville
Hot spot
Asheville
Great for outdoor dining
Asheville
Great for scenic views

Review summary

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Hemingway's Cuba offers a dynamic rooftop dining experience with "great views" and a lively atmosphere. The Cuban-inspired menu features highlights like "excellent Ropa Vieja" and "delicious cocktails." While service can vary, standout servers like "Ali" and "Keila" ensure a memorable visit. Ideal for sunset drinks and vibrant evenings.

2,769 Reviews

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JavierO
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The appetizers were delicious,the actual food or entree not that much. The drinks were great. I will be back for appetizers and cocktails.
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Laura
Central Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was excellent, but the food was not that well prepared. My husband got paella and the mussels were not cooked. Great place for a drink and the view, but not to eat.
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GlennW
Western NC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The salad with fruit and shrimp was really good. The chocolate cake was delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Although our waiter was kind and knowledgeable the food lacked flavor, with the exception of the empanadas. They were great! I ordered paella that lacked flavor and the seafood was overcooked. My grandson wanted a Cuban sandwich without mustard and pickles. We were told sandwiches could not be made to order because they are premade and just heated up. We knew they were working with a limited menu, but what was offered could have tasted better. I wouldn’t return for the food, but this is a great place for a drink, empanadas, and an absolutely spectacular mountain view.
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Kelly
VIP
Washington DC
42 reviews
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You really cannot beat this place for casual, fun, and great views!! Menu is pretty limited but what's there is really good and the prices for the atmosphere and location are fantastic.
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Cheryl
Charlotte
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We were very excited about our dinner reservation before our trip to Asheville - we're always in search of good Cuban food. The restaurant was a little hard to find - no idea it is located in a hotel. We waited for 6-7 minutes at the host stand to be seated (not even acknowledged before seating). The menu is VERY limited - many of the offerings on the website are not available - no maduros, no yucca, etc. When I asked about the difference in menu, the waiter said that they still weren't getting deliveries since "the hurricane". Not sure about that one...... Food was just ok, service was very slow, the only ambience is the view - large windows allow good view of the mountains. There was a buffet setup on one side of the room - appears it is the breakfast room for the hotel. Not sure if we'd go back. Not great, not awful - just so-so.
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Kathy
Western NC
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hemingway’s was amazing. Great Cuban sandwich, mojito was to die for and the views is amidst see to believe.
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Samantha
Orlando
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It just wasn’t anything special for the price of the food, nothing fancy or different about it. Just okay food that is over priced
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Lamar
Portland
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Service was good, everyone was so nice. Food was so, so and my goodness, it was TOO LOUD! If you want to hear your conversation, this is not the place to go.
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Jenny
Atlanta
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We had to wait a long time for food and drinks. The plantains were burnt and the black beans were not good.
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Hemingway's Cuba is rated 3.2 stars by 2769 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

9 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

15 Page Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Additional information

Phone number
(828) 417-6866
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cuban
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 06:30–09:30 Bar Daily 16:30–22:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–20:30
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet parking available, $5 for guest of Restaurant
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Hemingway's Cuba

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Additional information

Arroz con Polla

Ropa Vieja

BREAKFAST EMPANADAS

Tapas

Fried CalamariUS$16.00

Mahi Ceviche*US$16.00

Black Bean SoupUS$11.00

TostonesUS$12.00

Hand-Made EmpanadasUS$15.00

Crispy Caribbean WingsUS$18.00

Croquetas de JamónUS$12.00

Sanguiches

El CubanoUS$17.00

Pan con LechonUS$16.00

Blackened Mahi SandwichUS$18.00

Tony's BurgerUS$16.00

Veggie BurgerUS$18.00

Entrees

Vaca FritaUS$25.00

Bistec De PalomillaUS$24.00

Sunset PaellaUS$29.00

Arroz con PollaUS$28.00

Ropa ViejaUS$24.00

Pilar's Fruited SaladUS$17.00

Sides

CongriUS$8.00

Black BeansUS$6.00

MariquitasUS$6.00

White RiceUS$6.00

Battered FriesUS$6.00

MadurosUS$6.00

Side SaladUS$7.00

Dessert

Bavarian Cream ChurrosUS$7.00

Cake de Chocolate OscuroUS$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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