Rum-and-Tequila Oasis
Havana hosts wedding receptions in Chicago, IL, serving Pan-Latin and Cuban-American cuisine. This lively restaurant and bar experience with Cuban-inspired culinary offerings that whisk you away to the heart of the Crocodile Isle.
Art-Deco Themed Interior
Havana features a distinctive 1940s Art Deco-themed interior design and is situated in the popular River North neighborhood of Chicago. Here you will step into a tropical oasis and experience an unforgettable celebration infused with rum, tequila, exotic cocktails, and the city's best mojitos. Inside the stunning restaurant, there are also intimate dining spaces and a spacious private basement room perfect for groups of any size. The vintage-inspired interior transports you straight to Havana, creating an enchanting backdrop for your special day. In the bar area, your guests can enjoy a full cocktail service. With plenty of private dining options for intimate gatherings and larger celebrations, this full-service restaurant is the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable event. The expertly crafted Pan-Latin menu showcases bold flavors and house-made specialties like plantain-crusted halibut, carne asada, and traditional Cuban sandwiches. They also offer vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Exotic Caribbean Cocktails and Specialty Drinks
Havana boasts some of Chicago's best mojitos, and its full dinner and lunch menu selections feature Cuban-American cuisine. The Specialty rum and tequila cocktails and Caribbean drinks include famous mojitos and a signature cocktail program. There's also plenty of Cuban-inspired dessert offerings and live Latin music entertainment. From the celebrated Cuban-inspired menu to the signature cocktail program, the team takes you on a unique culinary adventure.
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Christopher Arserio 5.0
11/28/25
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 larg...
e 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.
Peachy Chan 3.0
7/24/25
It was my first time trying Cuban food,
and the taste was amazing delicious and perfectly portioned.
The service was friendly and attentive.
However, it was very hot inside the restaurant yesterday. I only saw one air conditioner near the ent...
rance. I had to eat while sweating the entire time. It would be great if you could fix this. I believe the atmosphere in a restaurant is an important part of the dining experience
Isabella 5.0
6/26/25
The drinks were great. We had three pitchers of a mojito. There were a few different appetizers, all flavorful. My favorite was crab cakes. The main dish was also flavorful. Great music. Kinda small. Encourage a reservation
贺海Jorge 5.0
7/29/25
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 w...
ere 2 people).
Elvis Huff 5.0
10/11/25
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!
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