Havana Central
Cuban Restaurant$$$$
Garden City
"Best thing is the sangria, garlic spinach and empanadas!"(8 Tips)
"Great Pineapple Chicken Dish & The Mojito's are on point."(3 Tips)
"Skirt steak is really good !"(3 Tips)
"... and recommend the passionfruit mojito paired with shrimp ceviche."(2 Tips)
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ChristinaFebruary 15, 2013If you're a salad fan...the Mango Salmon salad was absolutely amazing. Delish! I added avocado to it and loved it!! Beat salmon salad I've had. And you can never go wrong with Sangria!
AyannaJanuary 1, 2013Was sad when USQ location closed. This is close to home! Excellent food and service! Joie is great! Chris, the manager is all about quality. Will be back for live Latin band!
Kisha ChandlerMarch 16, 2019Menu for vegetarians is very limited. When I asked about modifying dishes, the staff shared that food is frozen&can not be modified. Best thing is the sangria, garlic spinach and empanadas! Happy hour
- Explore Long IslandJanuary 30, 2013Our critic really liked the shrimp mofongo, mashed plantains and garlic plated with plenty of nicely cooked shellfish in a hyper-garlicky red sauce. Also recommended: empanadas, veggie paella. Read more
KarenNovember 8, 2021Beautiful space with a private room. Appetizers were delicious. Main course was good. Dessert was okay. Drinks were refreshing. Try the passionfruit mojito.
Kathia ZavalaDecember 9, 2012Absolutely amazing place!! Excellent food! True Hispanic flavor! Great options, good presentations, excellent service very attentive & friendly!! I really recommend this place!!
Join the Long Island Young Latino Professionals for a night of networking, free salsa lessons, dancing and fundraising for the Boys Scouts Scouting Program on March 5th at 6pm. Free to attend!
- Nancy PrestigiacomoAugust 29, 2013Great food here. Live music Thurs-Sat and Sunday afternoons. Lunch special M-F. Bar specials 4-7 on drinks and some apps I think Sun-Thurs. Other locations in NYC and Yonkers
CynthSeptember 28, 2014Food was decent. Paella's are big. The live music is not for me. I had to yell to have a conversation and frankly, it's disturbing. Surprised that service was slow because it was not busy.
Chieko BonnaMarch 24, 2013Chain restaurant but food was pretty good. Slow-roasted pork was delish, loved pickled onion on top. Pineapple chicken was also tasty. Kids friendly place.
Carlo MApril 28, 2013Can't decide between two mojito flavors? They'll let you mix both mojito flavors if you ask. Try the Mango Pineapple mojito!
Livy B.January 7, 2014Get the Pernil Asado... The pork is so tender and juicy and delicious! Yellow rice is bland. Red Cabernet Sangria is on point.
Melanie DudekAugust 13, 2014Lunch time specials are very good, try the pork sandwich and sweet plantains!
Shotta BrianMarch 18, 2014The Pineapple Chicken / Mango Glazed Salmon is Bo$$.. And the empanadas never fail! ✔️✔️👌- This is their classic beef stew but I highly recommend their Vaca Frita!
P-LO LouisMarch 11, 2013It was great-just what I expected. Great environment, people friendly, good foods-awesome :-) ill definitely visit again.
GilbertoMay 19, 2013The mango mojito is the best, and the paella is to die for, you must have it next time you are hare.
Serious EatsSeptember 3, 2013At $12, their Cubano is a tad pricy for a sandwich, but it's a big one (I couldn't finish mine in one sitting)
EdApril 21, 2013Great Cuban atmosphere for being in the tri-state area! Get the beef empanadas, they're AMAZING!!!
Skirt steak's pretty good. But get the vaca frita if it's your cheat day :P
- Explore Long IslandJanuary 27, 2013Our critics visited Havana Central and recommend the passionfruit mojito paired with shrimp ceviche. Read more
Nathan zanelottiJanuary 8, 2013Food was really good, prices were expected ($15-$20 a plate). Overall great place. I'm sure ill be back- This place truly transports you back to home, from the food, music service and ambiance!
Do not sit in the front by the band. It is so damn loud you cant even talk to the person next to you.
Allen CordovaApril 2, 2013The food was just ok, but to the family ppl if bringing your kids make sure to tell the idiot hostess not to sit you near the bar.
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Experience real Cuban cooking, a vibrant fiesta, and the best mojito north of Havana. Stop in or make a reservation and escape to an island paradise.
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
(516) 739-7900
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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