Asia de Cuba at Clift

02/02/08

Wonderful Evening

by audreyjl at Citysearch

There are a lot of bad reviews of Asia De Cuba so I went ready to be disappointed and was pleasantly surprised. We went earlier than normal for us for dinner - around 6:15 instead of the normal 8 or 9 dinner time so perhaps this was why our experience was so nice compared to others...? We were seated immediately, service was wonderful, they had good wine choices and our waiter, James I believe helped us a ton with the menu. We ended up only ordering about half of what we initially thought we would need and he warned us of the HUGE serving sizes and helped us avoid not eating half of our food and also helped to keep our bill to a much more reasonable amout than it would have been for a ton of wasted food. Everything we tried we really liked. Some of the dishes were actually a little too rich for just us, it would have been better if there were one or two other people eating with us to share, but that being said - rich taste is always nice. I was very happy with our meal and hope to be returning soon.

• Pros: good service, beautiful decor, yummy food
• Cons: pricey - but that should be known before even walking in

04/20/07

i'm a harsh critic.

by subject2change at Citysearch

what can i say, i enjoy fine dining everywhere from Supperclub - Frisson - Grand Cafe - Ponzu - you name it, + ASIA DE CUBA. i visited asia de cuba on my birthday last year and i found the food phenomenal. being that it was my birthday that day, i can be a veryyyyy harsh critic and picky; i can only have the best for my birthday. i do see some bad reviews re: asiadecuba but i found my experience the complete opposite, whree service is definitely great (joking waiters, sincere smiles) and deLICIOUSS food! i did not order what the person (who commented below me) ordered, my best friend who has visited asiadecuba many times ordered what she knows tastes the absolute best: the entree which had sticky rice on it (forgot the name), the chicken, + the "jamaican me crazy" beverage. i found all flavors to be consistent and fresh, surprising me by how delicious it was! i would definitely go back. to all citysearchers, make your own judgment and try not to be swayed by the bad comments. =] evryone's experience is different!.

• Pros: ambience, romantic dining, fresh food, great alcoholic bev., friendly staff
• Cons: none that comes to mind.

10/27/06

Adventure ride for the taste buds

by mgv94102 at Citysearch

Ok, I was a bit sceptical of CRUNCHY wasabi mashed potatos, but wow...were they delicious! The Seared ahi and that went on top was also very good.

The Calamari salad was simply amazing. I am not sure what kind of dressing they used, but I will definately order that again!

• Pros: Cool vibe, delicious food, chance to try many dishes
• Cons: can get a bit pricey

08/24/06

Best overall experience anywhere!

by destyle00 at Citysearch

I took my boyfriend here for our anniversary because many friends of mine had said it was THE place to go. First of all the restaurant has an amazing atmosphere. The decor and the music was perfect and we were sat at the amazing booth that was totally romantic. When we went to order, the waiter gave us suggestions that ended up making our meal perfect. The dishes are expensive but he informed us that they are meant to be shared, so we got an appetizer, a main dish and one side dish. The food was absolutely amazing! (and so were the cocktails). After dinner, we ordered dessert and the waiter warned us it would be large. It was gigantic, four people could have split this piece of cake, but we ended up taking it home for later. I'd have to say that this was the best dining experience I have ever had.

• Pros: Atmosphere, service, and amazing food!
• Cons: Expensive

03/16/06

Fantastic

by duliceg at Citysearch

So I read the other reviews before going to Asia de Cuba this past Tuesday and all I can say is that those people are crazy. The service was stellar. Not only was our server knowledgable about the food and the wine he was very helpful in navigating us through the history of CLIFT. The food was delicious. The Beef Shortribs melt in your mouth, the Lobster Mash is sinful and the Cielo de Coco is the not only the largest dessert I have seen but the best.

I highly recommend that you experience this restaurant at least once. It is phenominal from the time you walk in to the time you leave.

• Pros: Service, Lobster Mash, Ambiance
• Cons: I can't go everyday

08/22/05

I loved it!

by stance at Citysearch

I've been to Asia de Cuba twice for lunch and have loved it! The place is spectacular and the ambiance very good. The food was incredible! Not only authentic as far as the Cuban plates go (I'm Cuban so I should know) but also creative with some unexpected twists. They also serve a lot of food. I have never been able to finish a plate there having to take a doggie bag every time. The service has always been attentive and dedicated with a grandiose entrance for each plate. Granted, it is pricey but the experience is unforgettable. Especially the banana/coconut cake which is to die for!!!

• Pros: nice place, awesome food, great service
• Cons: parking, price

07/20/04

Great Experience

by Jennifer30309 at Citysearch

I dined with six friends in Asia de Cuba, and we were all pleasantly surprised by the amount of food, the quality and creativity of the food, and the amount of the bill. We all drank freely, from specialty martinis to wine to sangria, and ate until we had to be rolled out of the restaurant, and still wound up paying around $70 each. For a long, sumptuous, and decadent dinner (and a nice little buzz) this place is fantastic. The host also booked us a table at the Redwood Room, which was great.

• Pros: atmosphere, great food, service

11/08/03

Food was good

by lorenzo at Citysearch

A lot of reviewers of Asia de Cuba tend to forget what it's all about. The food. And on our recent visit, the food was simply outstanding! Especially the lamb and the duck were simply delicious. The service was very professional and we had no waiting times at all. Anyway, what has Valet parking to do with rating a restaurant? Park in a garage nearby for much less and have a stroll over Union Square after your dinner.

• Pros: Decor, Redwood Room
• Cons: Loud

01/10/03

NY in SF

by julara at Citysearch

I loved this restaurant!!!! Excellent service and the food was fantastic!!! I highly recommend eating at the glass table that sits in the middle of the restaurant, especially if you have large group. This is a great restaurant for large groups or to have a romantic dinner. After dinner hop over to the gorgeous Redwood Room!!

• Pros: Great service, Large portions, tasty menu choices
• Cons: expensive, only valet parking

01/03/03

succulant and sexxy...

by jadeivalentine at Citysearch

I booked not expecting the service I got. Everything....was flawless. The front desk were professional and fun. I waited for 15 minutes while my table was being prepared. I wait which I didn't mind a bit. We went to the redwood room for cocktails and watched the imaging and the buzz in the air.

The restaurant was sleek and in a word salicous. The food tempted parts of our tastebuds we didn't know existed.

Overall we rate Asia de Cuba very well, It is such a great addition to all the dining experiences available in San Francisco.

Jade

• Pros: Food, Friendly Staff, Fun Atmosphere
• Cons: tables are close, hard to find no sign