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Habana Restaurant and Bar

The Lab, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA
714-556-0176
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Ranked #17 of 285 restaurants in Costa Mesa
4.0 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Price range: 7 AUD - 23 AUD
Cuisines: Cuban
Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Reservations
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Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Reservations
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Mobile, Alabama
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

I had the plantain crusted chicken with sliced zucchini. Very nice. Laid back bar atmosphere. I did not sample either, but the Mojoitos and Sangria were very popular. I'll definitely be going back to Habana on my next visit to SoCal. More

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Atlanta
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Nice restaurant located in The Lab that has both indoor and outdoor seating. The Mojitos are awesome! Definitely the drink to have next time you visit. The dinners are also great size portions and tasty. More

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Saronno, Italy
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

The Habana restaurant is located in the so-called "Anti-mall" The Lab. The place has a nice patio outside where you can have a decent brunch on sunday. I went there one time for dinner and was seated inside. The room is quite dark and the food is, at best, average. We had the paella which was too graeasy and full... More

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Huntington Beach, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

I've been here a few times. It fits all occasions, in a company of friends, on a date or with your significant other. Food and atmosphere is great. I like outside patio and tables by the fire-pit/fire place. More

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Southern California
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

The place is very romantic with lots of candles. the food is very good too. More

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Irvine, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

It's a pretty warm atmosphere, but I only like the outside seating. It's very romantic but also fun for a group of people. If visiting OC it's definitely worth having dinner here. the only problem is sometimes for the reservation they give you hard time! More

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Irvine, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

A really fun restaurant. The food was tasty and well prepared. The desserts were outstanding. The atmosphere both inside the restaurant and on the patio make for a very pleasant dining experience. More

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New York City, New York
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2011
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From the road this area looks a little garage like so I was originally pretty skeptical. However, once you walk into the Lab there are cool indy stores (and an urban outfitters), and creative fountains. Habana is at the end of this little area, and the outdoor seating area is a must. There are plants all around, and has a... More

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Long Beach, CA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011

This is my second visit to Habana, and I'm still a raving fan. I went for a birthday celebration for my wife. While we were waiting for others to arrive we sat at the bar and as everyone was deciding what to drink I was watching the bartender prep about 20 glasses at the bar with fresh mint for Mojito's.... More

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L.A.
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011

For lunch I had the polenta tamal...it was tasty. Behind me were sitting two Cuban women, they asked the waiter if the owner was Cuban, they said that the food didn't taste at all like Cuban, but that it was ok....I tough it would be a good idea to share this...just for the records. More

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