Cienfuegos Restaurant Recommendation
2212 Restaurant & Bar: The 2nd Floor Has the Best View in Town đż Locals in Cienfuegos warned me âgood restaurants are hard to findââbut 2212 Restaurant & Bar proved them wrong. Itâs not a ç˝çş˘ spot, but its 2nd floor ambiance and solid food made it my most satisfying meal here. đ The 2nd Floor Is the âHidden Gemâ The ground floor is plain, but head upstairs and youâll be wowed: a terrace with white tables, sun umbrellas casting warm light, views of Cienfuegosâ macaron-colored buildings, and a faint outline of the bay in the distance. Even the breeze feels fresher here. Dinner at dusk is magic: sunset gilds the soft pink buildings across the street, streetlights flicker on, and you eat while soaking in the whole townâs gentle nightâcozier than any designated viewpoint. đ´ Food: Portions Big Enough to Share No fancy plating, but the flavor and size scream âCuban generosityâ: The grilled pork chop had crispy, smoky skin and tender meat that pulled apart easily. Served with fried plantains (crispy outside, soft inside), one portion was enough for two. The seafood rice was packed with fresh, springy shrimp and shellfish. The rice soaked up all the seafood flavor, with just enough acidity to cut richnessâno misses here. đ¸ Payment Tip: CUP Is Better Found that paying with USD gave a so-so exchange rate (around 1:110, lower than the official rate). Switching to Cuban pesos (CUP) saved enough for a rum on the sideď˝ Bring cash, as cards arenât accepted. In Cienfuegos, 2212 Restaurant & Bar isnât flashy, but itâs reliable: nice vibes, good food, and easy on the wallet. For a solid meal with great views? Head straight to the 2nd floor terrace. #CubaTravel #CubaRestaurants #Cienfuegos #Cuba
