1492 Tapas Bar - River North - Chicago, IL 60611 | Metromix Chicago

1492 Tapas Bar



Neighborhood: River North
42 E. Superior St.

Chicago, IL 60611
312-867-1492
Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
This eatery, housed in a four-story River North greystone, offers traditional tapas and entrees including a veal chop "painted" with sherry and balsamic vinegar and served with an artichoke tortilla (the quiche-like Spanish version, not the Mexican variety) and "Paella 1492"--stocked with chicken, shrimp, mussels and calamari, it's sized for one and served in a miniature paella pan. Specialty drinks include two cavas (Spanish bubbly) by the glass and sangria--the traditional red variety made with Spanish Rioja out of the bottle in addition to various flavors. Downstairs, the 1492 Cava Lounge, opens on weekends or to accomodate an overflow of the cocktailing crowd.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Wabash and Superior
Parking:
Street Parking Difficult and Valet. Street parking difficult. Valet parking.
Public Transportation:
CTA bus. Red Line train: Chicago. Taxi cabs plentiful.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
noon-10:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; noon-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday

1492 Cava Lounge: 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday through Sunday

Cuisine:
Spanish
Meals Served:
Dinner and Lunch. Dinner. Lunch.
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Reservations:
Accepted
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
No
Bar Style:
Lounge
Audience:
Adults / 18+

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Live Music:
No
Features:
Late Night. No dancing.
Facilities:
Private Party and Banquet Facilities. for 50
Specialties:
Chorizos (Spanish sausages), Solomillo Tostada (beef tenderloin), Sangria
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
Yes

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"Not Recommended"

By RyanC from Wicker Park, September 28, 2009

I was rather disappointed with my experience there. The food was quite mediocre. The lamb chops were not very good. The the bacon on the bacon-wrap...

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"Don't eat there - Worst dining experience in 5 years!"

By chpcotton from lincoln park, July 10, 2009

Service was inexistent, had to go 'hunting' for a waiter (we were seated outside) - Waited for our 1 dish for about 30 minutes then got the wrong d...

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"Great tapas and paella"

By Moxie78 from Chicago, January 7, 2009

My husband, my sister-in-law, a friend, and I dined at 1492 last night. Our dining experience was great. The place was pretty crowded for a January...

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