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
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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"My first visit and I loved it"

By MarySch from Lincolnwood, December 9, 2008

I highly recommend this restaurant. We just had our office Holiday party at 1492 last friday (Dec. 5th), and all the event ran smoothly from A to Z...

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"you can't go wrong"

By Danielle from downtown, November 14, 2008

Ok this is my third attempt to write this review, metromix has kicked me out twice I hope this one will work. Here I go. I love Spanish food -meani...

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"CONSISTENLY GREAT"

By Elleine from Gold Coast, July 24, 2008

I have been going to 1492 for almost 4 years now and they still are one of my favorites. While other restaurants have come and gone, this one still...

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