Floridita (El), Havana

One of the most popular restaurants in Havana, not only for its award winning fish and seafood dishes, but also for its cocktails, this place is locally referred to as the "cradle of the Daiquirí." The atmosphere is peaceful, even though all the 10 tables are right next to the bar. Decoration includes a large mural that dates from the 1930s depicting the city harbor in the 18th Century. Meals are often accompanied by a trio playing traditional Cuban music. Specialities of the kitchen include the Rueda de Pargo Ambos Mundos (snapper steak), the Gran Plato Hemingway (Hemingway Big Plate) and Langosta Mariposa (Butterfly Lobster).