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Son Cubano, West New York, NJ

Son Cubano

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4.6 (2674)
$31 to $50
Cuban
40-4 Riverwalk Place, West New York, NJ 07093

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Son Cubano

4.6
$31 to $50
Cuban
West New York

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Our restaurant, Son Cubano is dedicated to a continued exploration of Cuban heritage, art, music, flavors and traditions. The open-air setting, vintage décor, live music, and spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline along with a complete menu of modern Cuban influenced dishes and traditional favorites leave a lasting impression.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Spanish, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Kitchen Tue, Wed 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–3:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Bar Tue, Wed 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    For Catering inquiries please call our Event Department 973-200-1719 or email: Events@SonCubanoNJ.com
  • Private party facilities
    If you're interested in premium private dining listings, please call us at 973-200-1719 or email us at Events@SonCubanoNj.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    West New York
  • Cross street
    River Road on Hudson River(2 blocks North of NY WaterWay @ Port Imperial)
  • Parking details
    Valet Optional Street Parking Public Parking Lot Behind ACME SuperMarket
  • Public transit
    Located on the Hudson River in Northern NJ across the NYC skyline From NYC take the NY WaterWay to Port Imperial, Weehawken, NJ From NYC Port Authority take the NJ TransitBus to RiverWalk Place in WNY, NJ from Jersey City or Hoboken take the NJ Transit LightRail to Port Imperial in Weehawken, NJ
  • Entertainment
    Live Bands on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Live DJ on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day @ Son Cubano

    $65.00 - $85.00 per person

    May 10, 2026 only
    Celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch or dinner at Son Cubano, on the waterfront. ✨🌷 Join us for a special Mother’s Day Prix Fixe menu, plus the atmosphere and skyline views that make the whole day feel like a celebration. Sunday, May 10th Brunch Prix Fixe • $65 • 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM Dinner Prix Fixe • $85 • 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM 👉 Make this Mother's Day truly special. Reserve your table today!
    Mother's Day @ Son Cubano Photo

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What 2,674 people are saying

Son Cubano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

2,674 Reviews
  1. alicia

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love everything the food, Dj , view . I’ve been to this place many times and the quality, service and ambiance remain the same .

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  2. Lucas

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebramos el cumpleaños de mi esposa en Season Cubano y simplemente superó todas nuestras expectativas. Desde el momento en que llegamos, el ambiente se sentía especial: música, energía y un servicio que te hace sentir como en casa. La comida… espectacular. Cada plato lleno de sabor auténtico, bien presentado y hecho con cariño. Las bebidas, perfectas para acompañar la noche y brindar como se debe en una ocasión tan importante. Pero lo que realmente hizo la diferencia fue la atención. El equipo estuvo pendiente de cada detalle, asegurándose de que todo saliera perfecto en un día tan especial para nosotros. Mi esposa se fue feliz, y para mí eso lo es todo. Sin duda, una experiencia inolvidable. Si quieres celebrar algo importante o simplemente pasarla bien, este lugar es una apuesta segura. Volveremos, sin pensarlo dos veces. El mesero José, un señor educado, amable, atento y profesional. Denle un aumento.

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  3. Johnny

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, drinks, desserts and ambience were excellent

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  4. Todd Gold

    New York City36 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 29, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was awful steak tough service awful and value for money to much to pay for bad food and service

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  5. SamD

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is amazing, food is Great, but in my opinion, a dress code should be implemented.

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  6. AjiboyeL

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super great experience. Everything was great. Will definitely come back.

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  7. LisaP

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was okay. I think the server was new. She was very sweet but she was definitely learning. I would still come back again.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Fancy place , Definitely overpriced for food quality . Music way tooooo loud , Can not communicate in that level of noisy music and people sit too close and yell at each other..,, Maybe good as lounge,but no good for restaurant to eat dinner…

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  9. stephenk Gold

    New York City41 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely ed our experience, waiter Albert & time there ~ thank u

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  10. JuanS

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I did not like where I was seating. My son and I was not confortable.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Spanish, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Kitchen Tue, Wed 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–3:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Bar Tue, Wed 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    For Catering inquiries please call our Event Department 973-200-1719 or email: Events@SonCubanoNJ.com
  • Private party facilities
    If you're interested in premium private dining listings, please call us at 973-200-1719 or email us at Events@SonCubanoNj.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    West New York
  • Cross street
    River Road on Hudson River(2 blocks North of NY WaterWay @ Port Imperial)
  • Parking details
    Valet Optional Street Parking Public Parking Lot Behind ACME SuperMarket
  • Public transit
    Located on the Hudson River in Northern NJ across the NYC skyline From NYC take the NY WaterWay to Port Imperial, Weehawken, NJ From NYC Port Authority take the NJ TransitBus to RiverWalk Place in WNY, NJ from Jersey City or Hoboken take the NJ Transit LightRail to Port Imperial in Weehawken, NJ
  • Entertainment
    Live Bands on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Live DJ on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Business casual is the recommended dress code. The restaurant’s casual‑elegant style pairs well with smart casual attire for dinners and evenings out. Valet parking and the skyline setting make it an easy spot for a polished night out without formal wear.

For the best experience, go in the evening to enjoy the Manhattan skyline views and live music, Friday and Saturday nights are especially lively. If you prefer something quieter or are dining with children, try an earlier dinner on a weekday or an early weekend seating. Guests note the scenery is a highlight, while service and music volume can vary, so weekday evenings or early weekend dinners are good bets.

Yes, while specific policies aren’t listed, it’s common for Son Cubano to accommodate seating preferences and reasonable special requests. Because private-party rooms aren’t available, call ahead to confirm needs like a seat with the best view, dietary restrictions, or celebratory touches; staff can advise on availability and timing.

For nightlife and live music, Friday and Saturday are the best days, late bar hours and a lively crowd enhance the experience. For a calmer meal with the same skyline views, try a weekday evening (Tue–Wed) or an earlier weekend seating when the restaurant is typically less busy.

The ambience is casual‑elegant and scenic, guests consistently mention the beautiful Manhattan skyline views, open‑air vintage décor and live‑music focus. Many guests love the vibe and return regularly. Note that some guests have reported variable service speed and music volume (either too low or making conversation more noticeable), so expect a lively, social atmosphere, especially on weekend nights.

Yes, Son Cubano is a strong choice for date night. Guests praise the spectacular Manhattan skyline views, open-air vintage décor and live-music vibe, which create a romantic, casual‑elegant setting. Evenings and weekend nights are lively, so expect a vibrant atmosphere; consider an earlier seating if you prefer a quieter table. Valet parking and a business‑casual dress code help make it an easy, polished night out.

Family-friendly: yes, guests mention coming with friends and family and celebrating together, so families dine here comfortably. Accessible seating: not specified in the available information. If you need wheelchair access, high chairs, or other accommodations, call the restaurant ahead so staff can confirm arrangements and reserve a suitable table.

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Son Cubano

4.6
$31 to $50
Cuban
West New York

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
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