Palacio del Valle

Frommer's Review

The food's not nearly as spectacular as the setting, but the luxurious and ornate surroundings just about make up for it. Music and entertainment in the main dining room is provided by the charismatic María del Carmen Iznaga Guillén, who claims to be the niece of the great Cuban poet Nicolás Guillén. Whether that's true or not, she is a genuine character, and worth a visit just to see and hear her play. The cuisine here is uninspired, but certainly acceptable. This place is the de rigueur stop in town and there's a cattle-car feel to the operation at times. My favorite draw here is the rooftop bar, with its fabulous views over the harbor.

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