Asia de Cuba at Clift

05/29/02

Asia de Fabulous!

by phierce at Citysearch

A friend visiting from out of town and I decided to try something glamorous and voted for Asia de Cuba. We chose well. The staff was extremely friendly - and we didn't have a reservation. We were seated immediately at a gorgeous, backlit, mirrored, cross-shaped, bistro-height, community table. Our server was sweet and cute and very helpful in explaining the menu and suggesting drinks. The grandeur of the whole place was breathtaking. And the community seating was rather pleasant. I think everyone at the table had a better time than the small, individual table sat people. I would recommend those tables for a romatic date. This place gets big kudos.

• Pros: Ambience, Service, Mixed Drinks
• Cons: Expensive

05/21/02

Feel Cool

by JackShay_Citysearch at Citysearch

It's quite a scene, this Asia de Cuba. The high ceilings and plush furniture only cultivates the feeling. The group seating doesn't feel cheesy, you can actually talk to folks and not feel weird. But some foods are just not meant to be put together on the same plate. And many of the combinations just fizzle into mush that could have been just fish or pasta for all my tongue could tell. Servers are great, and helpful with such a wacko menu (portions are part of the reason for the prices). So go check it out, but do it w/someone else's credit card, and be willing to wait.

• Pros: Vibe, Service, Sociable crowd
• Cons: Price, Wait to get in

05/17/02

A Little Salty

by MarkeBieschke_Citysearch at Citysearch

I must say I enjoyed the windowless ship's brig that is Asia de Cuba for what it was, though I wish it had jettisoned it's formal pretensions and gone for straight hiptitude. The food was okay, not worth the price, but my date was suitably tickled and I got the nookie so hey. If I wanted food I liked in a great atmosphere I could have stayed at home, but the experience worked itself out. The service was fantastic too. Go AdC!