Hemingway's Cuba

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   Jennifer

   San Francisco

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 9, 2024

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

   As a resident of the Asheville area, I was excited to return back downtown for a night out to celebrate my anniversary. I walk into Hemingway's to walk past a breakfast buffet line pre-set for the next morning. Then notice only walk-up service at the bar. After further investigation, we found out their menu was limited to only a handful of bar items. We promptly walked out!! This was not going to be where we celebrated our anniversary! We were disappointed their website didn't acknowledge their minimum menu or service options. Very disappointing and not what we expected for such a 'usually" quality establishment. Be honest with us, please.
   

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   Gina

   Naples

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 8, 2024

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

   I have been to Hemmingways in the past and it has been excellent. However this time was not as expected. When I booked the reservation for a party there was no mention of this restaurant not being fully operational. I wish they had been more transparent on the website as to how they were functioning post Helene. The food was not great and the menu limited however the prices have stayed the same or risen. I hope to return to this restaurant once Asheville gets water back on and they are at 100%
   

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   KarlaM

   Houston

   27 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on September 23, 2024

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

   We had the Tostones appetizer platter, which was plenty to split four ways before our dinner, and was very unique and tasty. The Cubano sandwich was fantastic. My husband enjoyed the ceviche and a friend enjoyed the Arroz con Pollo (huge portion). I had the Garden Grove cocktail, which was good, but mostly I just tasted cucumber. My friends had the Hemingway Sunset, which unfortunately neither one of them loved. We’ve been here previously when it was quite crowded and loud, but on a Monday evening, it was almost empty. Because it had just rained, we opted to sit inside and ended up at a booth. The one downside to our experiences was that the overall temperature in the restaurant was quite warm and sitting in that elevated booth directly under the bright lights made it uncomfortably hot and bright. I wish there had been away to turn the lights down or off. I actually had to get up from the table and go outside to cool off at one point.
   

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   Hemingway's CubaResponded on September 24, 2024

   Karla, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great time dining at Hemingway’s. We appreciate your compliments about your dishes and are glad you enjoyed everything! Your feedback regarding the drinks, temperature, and lighting is invaluable, and we’ll be sure to share it with our team. We sincerely apologize for any discomfort you experienced. Thank you once again for your input, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delicious meal!
   

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   Toni

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on September 22, 2024

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

   Views were amazing. Service was alow despite only 4 tables used in patio. Food was average, we went to brunch
   

   Hemingway's CubaResponded on September 25, 2024

   Toni, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're so glad you loved the view from the terrace! We're sorry to hear that you were disappointed in the service you received and weren't fully satisfied with your brunch. We always work hard to ensure each guest receives prompt and attentive service and it sounds like we missed the mark here. If you have any specific feedback about your meal, please share it with us as we're always looking for ways to improve. Thank you again for your feedback and we hope you'll consider returning so we can impress you on all fronts.
   

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   Valerie

   Detroit

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on September 22, 2024

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

   Fun night out. Outside was lovely with Cuban dj. Loved the vibe. Just loud for dining. But super fun. Emily our waitress was Amazing.
   

   Hemingway's CubaResponded on September 24, 2024

   Valerie, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and it's great to hear you had a fun night at Hemingway's! We appreciate your kind words about your server Emily; we'll be sure to pass it along. We hear your feedback about the music volume, we're always trying to find the correct balance for live performances and will take your feedback into account. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great time!
   

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   Kendra

   Charlotte

   14 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on September 21, 2024

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

   Meh. We ate here because we were staying at the Cambria and it seemed convenient to check it out. While the rooftop views were great, the food itself was a bit lacking. We didn't order anything spectacular but it was mediocre at best. The chicken empanadas needed more flavor. The ham croquettes tasted like we were just biting into mush. The home fries were the best part of the hemingway breakfast.
   

   Hemingway's CubaResponded on September 24, 2024

   Kendra, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the rooftop views and the home fries! We’re sorry to learn that the chicken empanadas and ham croquettes didn’t meet your expectations. We value your feedback and will share it with the kitchen team so we can keep working to make improvements. We hope you’ll consider returning in the future so we can have the opportunity to impress you on all fronts!
   

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   Karen

   Austin

   16 reviews

   4.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on September 20, 2024

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

   Lovely views & good food. The Hemingway tacos were great! Would be very helpful to have a pull down shade for the outdoor tables-while the sun is directly on faces. Several people were complaining about how painful it was to have the sun directly in your face while trying to eat or have a conversation -as it’s setting. once it set, it was comfortable & lovely.
   

   Hemingway's CubaResponded on September 23, 2024

   Karen, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed dining with us, and thank you for your compliments on the tacos and view! We apologize that the sun impacted your experience; we hear your feedback about a sunshade and will pass it along. We hope to welcome you back again soon to enjoy the view and a delicious meal once again!
   

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   Natalie

   Western NC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 18, 2024

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

   The Vaca Fritas is delicious! We enjoyed the food and drinks and especially loved the sunset view.
   

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   Nina

   Western NC

   5 reviews

   2.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on September 18, 2024

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

   I am Cuban and cook Cuban food regularly. Ten years ago when I moved to Asheville I tried Hemingway’s and was delighted. The food was tasty and authentic and I sent lots of folks to try it out. Fast forward to now…the dining experience was disappointing at best. The camarones appetizer was the only part of the meal worth discussing. The bistec was tasteless and overcooked, the plaintains so so and the congri bland. What a shame. The specialty drinks were good but could be less pricey. I think the selling point of the place now is…go for the view and a drink then head elsewhere for dinner.
   

   Hemingway's CubaResponded on September 20, 2024

   Nina, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed our drinks and the view. However, we’re sorry to learn that your meal did not meet your expectations during your recent visit to Hemingway’s. Your honest feedback about the dishes is greatly appreciated and will be shared with our kitchen team. We are committed to delivering authentic Cuban flavors, and your insights are invaluable in helping us improve. Thank you once again for your feedback and we hope you'll consider giving us another chance to serve you a meal that exceeds your expectations.
   

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    Ethie

    Denver

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2024

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

    Lovely. Love they had live music as well! Would absolutely recommend!
    

    Hemingway's CubaResponded on September 24, 2024

    Ethie, thank you for your recommendation and for taking the time to leave us a review! We're thrilled you had an excellent time dining with us and enjoyed the live music. We appreciate your support and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
    

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