El Aljibe
Address: 37 y 1ra.
Tel: +53 5614019
Open Hours: Noon-11pm daily.
Average cost: CUC 12
Takeaway is available. Credit Cards Accepted: Visa

Cuba's first inhabitants appreciated the cool shade provided by palm-thatched roofs. Visitors who discover the "Varadero Cistern" can also appreciate some authentic Creole food. There are two ways of getting here, on foot through Primera Avenida, or by car through Calle 36 where there is parking. Tables are arranged beneath the shade of a caneye (thatched canopy) and along the side of the restaurant. The bar serves Cuban and international mixed drinks, along with the popular local Mojito (Fresh Mint Rum Julep). The house Pollo al Aljibe is a highlight. The 120-capacity dining area is ideal for large groups traveling together.

Antigüedades
Address: 1ra y 56 Parque Josone,
Tel: +53 5 66 7329; +53 53 45 66 7228.
Average cost: CUC 15. Booking is advisable.
Credit Cards Accepted: Visa. Open Hours: Noon-midnight daily

The restaurant, "Antiquities" is located alongside the wall surrounding the Parque Josone, on the corner of Calle 56. It is situated within a villa and has a main dining area and rooms for private reservations. The faux colonial wooden furnishings seat 45 diners comfortably. Large arched windows overlook the natural surroundings, which complement the cut-stone walls. Doors open out onto the gardens, an ideal spot for quiet conversation. The dishes use combinations of different seafood ingredients; the bar serves an assortment of cocktails and both domestic and imported beers.