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(312) 842-8856
2030 S Wabash Ave
(21st Street)
Chicago,
IL
60616
41.855
-87.6256
Neighborhoods: Near South Side, Central
Hours:
Mon-Wed 5:30pm-10pm
Thu-Sat 5:30-2:00am
Sun 10am-3pm
5pm-10pm
Price:
$$$
Cuatro
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About Cuatro
The Editor
Robyn Galbos
Citysearch
The Scene – Contemporary and welcoming, this South Loop spot has exposed ceiling beams and ducts, floor-to-ceiling windows and an aquarium behind the bar offering views to the adjacent kitchen. Earthy tones dominate the warmly lit space punctuated by splashes of aqua and vibrant paintings. Anchorhing the room, an ebony bar houses see-and-be-seen types and girls-night-out groups while they wait for tables. Banquettes to the left and nicely spaced booths and tables in the dining areas to the right provide formal seating. – – The Food – The Latin American and Caribbean…
08/08/09
A great place for a drink BEFORE dinner (elsewhere)
by closetcritic822 at Citysearch
I recently visited Cuatro for dinner on a Friday night. The decor is modern and trendy and the house DJ was playing a good smooth set. Our waiter was great and helpful with answering our questions about the menu. I ordered a pomegranite mojito which was pretty good. We tried the "De Cangrejo" which was a little empanada filled with crab, goat cheese, pico de gallo and some kind of spicy avocado sauce drizzled on top. The sauce was so overpowering it took away from the flavors of the meat and cheese. I would not recommend it. I ordered the filet (medium) with a side of yuca wedges. It came out well done and the wedges were cooked so hard that it almost hurt to bite into them. My fiance ordered the kobe beef burger ($20)which he said was not bad, but was luke warm. Be aware of the ketchup that they serve with the fries. It is extremely spicy and almost took my breath away. Regular ketcup is available upon request. Despite our dinners being a disappointment, the atmosphere was not. There are good looking people, great music and as mentioned our server was excellent. The food is not worth the prices they are charging. I would recommend visiting here for a drink or an appetizer (not the one we ordered!) and then eating elsewhere for dinner.
- Pros: Good looking people, great drinks, good music
- Cons: Bad food
04/11/09
Bad Customer Service
by SLW1 at Citysearch
I went to Cuatro on a Friday night for dinner around 11:20, with 4 friends (one of which was an out of town guest). We each paid $5 to get in, only to be told by the hostess that they stopped seating at Midnite, and since there were so many people waiting they couldn't guarantee a seat for dinner. So we asked if we could have our $25 back and they refused. This was even after asking for a manager. We were told there was nothing they could do. This leads me to believe that this establishment doesn't care about their customers and/or have NO knowledge of customer service. We felt like it was a scam, being charged to get into a 'restaurant' where you can't actually eat.
- Pros: n/a
- Cons: LACK of customer service
09/22/08
Excellent Food on the near South Side
by adriano12 at Citysearch
Not only is Cuatro situated in one of the best locations in Chicago, the atmosphere yields lots of light and room to prepare yourself for the best drinks and exquisite cuisine Chicago has to offer. If your pallet yearns for lots of different flavors, then you've come to right place. From sweet to savory to spicy, Cuatro has it. In addition, the service is great. Not to mention, the live music if you come at brunch or a night in which the band plays on. Try their chicken (with the spicy sauce) if you like it spicy along with some spicy ketchup for the fries. Don't skimp on this place. You'd be missing a true part of Chicago if you did.
- Pros: Food, ambiance, live music, parking and service
- Cons: None
The Details on Cuatro
Know Before You Go:
Live bands play and DJs spin after dinner on weekends and select weekday nights, and a late-night menu of seviches, hot appetizers and desserts is available. Music includes Latin jazz, jazz, samba and more. No cover.
When to Go:
Brunch is offered on Sundays from 10am to 3pm, with live music from 10:30am to 1:30pm from Bossa Tres.
Parking:
Street parking is an option, but the valet is a better choice, available Wed-Sat for $10. Cabs are scarce in this neighborhood, so have the host call one for you.
Category:
Catering, Restaurants, Banquet Rooms
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Fine Dining, Brunch, People Watching, Group Dining, Live Music, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
General Info:
Open 7 Days
