Cuba Libre
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 627-0666
Fax: (215) 627-6193
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Specialties:
- After-Work Bar, Dance Club
- Best of Citysearch:
- Dance Club 2007
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm, 4pm-11pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am-2:30pm, 4pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Cuba Libre – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
This Old City restaurant has a movie set-Epcot feel. Built to resemble a 1940s village, the two-story space is weathered featuring bright colors, tall palms and big ceiling fans. American flavors are added to Cuban classics as in the lobster empanadas with sweet meat and in entrees including tuna seviche tossed with coconut milk, lime juice and yellow pepper and cilantro. Desserts are as sweet as mojitos: vanilla Cuban bread brulee or banana and chocolate-mousse tart.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoDon't be surprised if you encounter a line out the door Friday or Saturday nights.
User Reviews for Cuba Libre
09/23/2008 Posted by soblue4
I went to this place for the first time last week. This place is very nice inside. Very nice decoration. The service was great. We got seated right away. Must make reservation at least a week early. Food is great. If you don't know what to order just ask they will explain everything in the menu for you. Try grilled pineapple mojito. its amazing. This place can be very expensive so try to go during the restaurant week. I would definitely go back again
Pros: service, food, Atmosphere
Cons: over priced
06/21/2008 Posted by Rontu827
The staff here... what is their problem?? I have only been here at night while they were functioning as a club. I remember being ignored by the bartender, even when he'd seen me try to get his attention and wasn't serving anyone else. The bouncers walking around were pretty obnoxious too. It felt like they were constantly telling me and my boyfriend that we couldn't stand places, and we had to move, and they were just very controlling and pushy. Then as soon as 2AM came, it was "everyone get out immediately, no you can't wait inside." It was December at the time, and freezing outside. The music and dancing is pretty good if you manage to not let the staff get to you. Drinks are expensive.
Pros: Fun salsa dancing
Cons: Annoying staff
