Cuatro

Company Information: The Food: Cuatro strives to bring the traditional flavors of Latin American and Caribbean cuisines in a modern, yet down-to-earth fashion; the approach is one of simplicity and boldness of flavors with an emphasis on popular Mexican cooking. The Space: Exposed beams, floor-to-ceiling windows, and well-spaced seating give this historic motor row style building an open, airy feel. Cuatro's earth toned walls and warmly lit interior blend with colorful accents and rustic stained floors. Dark-stained walnut tables with plush chairs and booths welcome patrons to a comfortable environment to dine in or relax and unwind at the bar. Its centerpiece, a hand-crafted ebony bar, featuring an eight foot, see-into-the-kitchen tropical fish tank, cabana like louvered shutters and ocean motifs pull together Cuatro's Latin-Caribbean style.

Hours of Operation: Monday 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Tuesday 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM, Wednesday 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM, Thursday 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM, Friday 11:30 AM - 02:00 AM, Saturday 5:00 PM - 02:00 AM, Sunday 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Categories: Steak Houses, Restaurants, Latin American, Fusion Restaurants

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   User Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

   by Nik

   03/24/2008

   All I can say is that their drinks are the bomb!!!! I had a strawberry mixed drink and it was delicious. They squeeze their juices fresh daily.

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   User Rating: 1 out of 5 stars

   by MM

   01/01/2008

   We checked the web site before making reservations for New Year’s Eve dinner. It looked sophisticated and elegant. Arrived a few minutes late, they did not have a table so they seated us at a corner bar table (Note: the restaurant has a few dinning tables but is mainly a dinner/bar, no tablecloth, just a roll of silverware!) among electrical and extension cords on the floor facing cheap pieces of metal hanging on the wall!.
   
   What encouraged me to write this review were the prices! No tablecloths, no bread or chips as a starter (they charge for it) and the special filet mignon was $41 (the entire menu is most expensive that ANY downtown steakhouse). We ordered the least expensive dishes, I had a spinach salad with a very acidic citric dressing, paid the bill and left to end the evening at a high end downtown restaurant for dessert, which by the way, was CHEAPER!
   
   Get real, if you want to charge those prices, offer something in exchange, otherwise its a rip off.

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   User Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

   by Nick

   03/25/2007

   Nuevo Latino at Cuatro: Great place, been there for dinner and today for brunch. The food is great, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. If you like seafood as I do, they really know how to prepare it. Also, sunday brunch is great, not simply the food, there is an amazing Samba trio which will blow you away. You won't be disappointed. Jill Costa, the lead singer, is one of the hidden treasures chicago has for Brazilian music. She is accompanied by a percussionist and Paulinho Garcia, a guitarist and teacher at old town. Yes, they also have Tropical Coconut pancakes, Chilaquiles, Great mojito drinks and margaritas. The desserts are also really good and different flavors.
   I've checked it out for dinner and can say that you won't be disappointed in the other acts, live jazz, etc.

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