Nino Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Now, talk about a real hole in the wall. Compared to El Chanchullero, the first hole in the wall in old Havana, Santy's is truly adventurous to find. Unless you know where it is located and where to ring the bell, you will be lost in a suburb that changes from private, lush and artistic to shades of Haiti or Uganda within minutes. The suburb is Jaimanitas, about 10 minutes drive from Miramar on Quinta Avenida. You pass the Club Habana on the right, have a large expanse of a hidden compound on the left that is rumoured to house the Castro family, come to Calle Fuster, the Gaudi-like tile-covered buildings and streets, pass that and see a sign on a corner before passing the last bridge before Marina Hemingway. You turn right at the sign, drive up pass the Caribe cinema and turn left into a narrow lane that ends at Santy's door. The only sign is a swordfish named Santy atop the roof. The place is small, truly small, but has an inside private dining room. We preferred to sit outside watching the fishing life, smelling the sea ( and the diesel from the boats ) and taking in the serenity of the place. Seafood is the king and the only king here - specialized in Nigiri, Sashimi, Tataki and other Japanese raw and smoked specialities, Santy's is Havana's best place for that. For text and Pictures : http://flyingcigar.de/startseite/havana-hole-in-the-wall-2-santy/ 2
Guest rob Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Toby took us there when I was there in 2012.... Was one of the best meals and atmospheres we had in Havana! Your description was spot on, Nino - there's no finding Santy's unless you've got inside intel.... It's like they didn't want to be found good stuff, mate!
Mr.T Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 You've found some great spots, Nino. Looks like a hidden gem....
srbbones Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Thanks for sharing. Even though I can't go there - I can at least enjoy the pictures!
Pedro2486 Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Wow that octopus/squid is making me hungry. Definitely looks like a place you need to be in the know to visit
LP9 Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 I am hungry now, thanks!!! Looks amazing, what great pictures to truly capture your experiances. Thanks for the info and sharing your story. I love the hole in wall restaurants because your truly experiance the best food and entertainment unlike any other. Follow the "locals" when on vacation and you experiance what its all about.
CUBANO Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Gracias Amigo. You should write a book on the favorite places to go in Havana.
Nino Posted March 20, 2014 Author Posted March 20, 2014 Gracias Amigo. You should write a book on the favorite places to go in Havana. De nada, socio - un placer. Here's the first chapter : http://flyingcigar.de/startseite/visiting-havana-faq-about-hotels-casas-and-cigars-2/ But : I have already received "threats" for putting these very secretive and private "holes in the wall" on-line so I might have to be careful .... j/k
AlohaStyle Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Looks great Nino... love the fresh seafood! Looking behind you in one of the pictures I see a nice Sea Ray boat named Santy... business must be good!!
CanuckSARTech Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 Nino, Two things.... Firstly, that plate of calamari / octopus looks absolutely AMAZING! Did you save me any leftovers?!! And....love your "life is a journey" t-shirt!
Jimmy2 Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 Thanks again Nino for your interesting adventures ...
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