Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

Name: Café Ba-Ba-Reeba
Address: 2024 North Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States, 60614
Telephone: (773) 935-5000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

7515 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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Cancellation policy:
For parties of 5+ you need to cancel by 9am on the day of your reservation, otherwise it is a $25 fee. For smaller parties, please give us one hour in advance, in the event of a last minute cancellation or no show it is a $25 fee.

Located in Lincoln Park, the All-Season Courtyard and Dining Rooms at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! are open with our new AIRPHX Air Filtration System.
Your health is our top priority in all that we do. Steps we are taking: disposable and digital menus, continuous sanitation procedures & hand washing

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 190 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 935-5000
Website
http://www.cafebabareeba.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Eric Jorgensen
Catering
At Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! we can accommodate groups of 10 to 50 in our private and semi-private rooms. Lettuce create something extraordinary with you using our variety of tapas, paella and sangria! Cater a private party at the restaurant, in the comfort of your home or office, or even aboard Chicago's First Lady Cruises. We are happy to help you create a menu for your guests. To view all of the different options available to you visit cafebabareeba.com or to book your party, call our Special Events Department at (773) 935-5000.
Private party facilities
Contact us to learn about safe indoor private party dining options. We also offer carryout and off-premise catering including aboard Chicago’s First Lady Cruises during the summer months. Please visit cafebabareeba.com to fill out your inquiry form, or call our Special Events Team at (773) 935-5000.
Private party contact
Private Parties Department: (773) 935-5000

Location
2024 North Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60614
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Cross street
Armitage
Parking details
Free and paid street parking is available on Halsted, and around the corner along Armitage. We also offer valet at $15, cash only.
Public transit
Brown Line - Armitage Halsted bus (route #8) - Armitage stop Armitage bus (route #73) - Halsted stop
Entertainment
Reservations for our Flamenco Dinner Shows, Paella Cooking Demos, Wine Tastings, and other special events can be made by contacting the restaurant directly at (773) 935-5000. For a full list of events, please visit cafebabareeba.com and click on "events."
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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ensalada de patatas con alioli
Ibérico Ham Croquetas with Sherry Alioli$2.50
croquetas de jamón ibérico con alioli de jerez
+Housemade Catalan Tomato Bread$2.50
pan con tomate
+Roast Dates with Bacon & Apple Vinaigrette$3.50
dátiles con tocino
Meatballs with Sherry Tomato Sauce$3.50
albondigas al jerez
+Spicy Potatoes with Tomato Aioli$3.50
patatas bravas
+Fried Green Peppers & Coarse Salt$3.50
pimientos de padrón fritos

Featured Drinks

+Pitcher of Classic Red Sangria$20.00
Estrella Damm Bottle$4.00
Mañana de Mallorca$5.00
spanish tea ipa

Surcharge

A 3% restaurant surcharge has been added to all guest checks. If you would like this removed, please let us know.

What 7,515 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Elizabeth
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was quick and fantastic! Great service and delicious sangria.
AS
AnaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was superb, food excellent quality. Our server was very knowledgeable of menu and answered all questions.
E
Evan
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
The food was okay. I definitely wouldn’t come back for the food but the sangria was yummy. The servers were very attentive and accommodating. The ambiance was nice too.
JB
JordanB
St. Louis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We LOVE Cafe Ba-ba-reeba!! It's amazing everytime!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
always amazing! you can’t get this many different flavors anywhere else!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall1food4service1ambience3
Good food but and herein lies the problem. When we arrived at the restaurant the host informed us that we had an hour and a half to dine. And the clock would be ticking the moment we sat down. Now weren’t those restrictions put in place during Covid? Because the tables in Ba-Ba-Reeba were extremely close together and there was no Covid precautions being taken. The hostess took us to our table, seated us she then informed us that the clock was starting. That’s a bit of unnerving. What happens if we go five minutes over? Are they going to pull our food? When the waitress arrived she also informed us that we had an hour and a half to eat so we should order quickly. Wait, who is paying the bill here and why are we being rushed? The waitress came by again within two minutes and asked to take our drink order which we put in promptly. She then came back with our sangria and said we needed to order quickly because again the clock was ticking. We ordered one round of food and felt so pressured and uncomfortable that we left. Yes, the restaurant does have good food and the ambience is fun. But the hour and a half and the clock ticking made the overall experience unbearable. We went up the street and had drinks and food and had an enjoyable evening. Dear management, please take a look at this and talk to your staff. I’m sure you don’t want to see more of these reviews coming out. And if this is your policy, I thank you because then I will just go to other restaurants in the city.
Café Ba-Ba-ReebaResponded today
Dear Valued Guest, I'm sorry to hear of your recent less than acceptable experience with us, especially in regards to the service you received. We always try to exceed our guests' expectations but unfortunately, sometimes fall short. Would you be willing to provide your contact information so I can have one of our managers get in touch? We truly appreciate your feedback, -Teresa M.
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KathrynO
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved everyone bite! Great experience for all ages
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Itzell
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Everything was really good, i was just disappointed with their desserts, i ordered a cake and it tasted like dark chocolate pudding, size was okay tho for what it cost. overall i had a good time there
WR
WilnelyR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love it 🥰 First time being there and my partner and I enjoyed it so much !
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service. Have been coming here for years!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The old lady can still bring it!
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Irenez
Chicago
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food2service1ambience2
Way over priced for very small portions! Much louder than expected and service was incredibly average.. Won’t hurry back with so many other great options out there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Graduation Party
AR
AaronR
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Parents were in town
JB
JorgeB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place, awesome food, friendly staff, decent prices.
DL
DominicL
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great place to go for Mother’s Day! Great food great service and great atmosphere!
G
Gracie
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Love food , just perfect !!! Love the goat cheeses and the octopus with potatoes , just delicious 👍🏻👍🏻
C
Cfredrickson
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience5
Our server was not available most of the time. Food was excellent as usual.
AM
AlyceM
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service for Mother’s Day.
C
Chunk
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
We thought that the brunch menu was good but there could have more selections of paellas.
M
Mindy
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been coming here for years and celebrate my birthday here every year. It has never disappointed.
JM
JoMi
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Best tapas I’ve had since Barcelona 2019. All seafood tapas were excellent! Will definitely recommend to others who explore the Lincoln Park area.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was good. Price was very good!
D
Dragonfly
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful Mother's Day lunch with our daughters and grandkids. I was disappointed that the bouquet of flowers I requested for the table was not placed.
MD
MarisolD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is amazing the food delicious and service awesome 🙂
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall2food4service2ambience4
The food never disappoints!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was so busy they forgot one of our appetizers and drinks but delicious nonetheless! Thoughtful and hardworking staff
KC
KellieC
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
Cool outdoor/indoor look. Food was okay. Some dishes were nice, others were just fine. Nothing spectacular.
MK
MarthaK
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience2
Limited food selection Server untrained Dishes mediocre
N
Niadesignz
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The noise level was kind of high when you walked in but once we asked the server if she could move us she gladly helped us with this request. The food was good if you decide to do dishes try ordering two at a time so that the meal is served fresh throughout your time there. We had the sangria with lots of fruit it was delicious not to watery or too much dry wine.
MM
MartaM
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Overall we had a good tiem, food and service were good too.
AF
AlexanderF
Kansas City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As someone who frequents Cafe Ba Ba Reeba, this was another stellar experience. Their seasonal sangria (Strawberry Kiwi) was fantastic, and the patatas bravas were great as usual. This time I got the pallela which was delicious and came out hot and fresh. I would recommend anyone come here, especially for happy hour, but also for any occassion.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Cafe Ba-Ba-Reba always!!
AS
AnnekaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An awesome spot! Great tapas to share with the table. Everything we got was amazing. The spicy potatoes were my favorite 🫢
AP
AlexandraP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great choice! Love the consistent food and service.
M
Mark
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite places in Chicago! Still great after all of these years.
JW
JohnW
Minneapolis
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience3
The service was sporadic. Some of the food was burnt and the tapas plates on our table were dirty. I took off the top plate and the next was full of sauce which also covered the bottom of our top plate. We had our food when this was discovered but it took the server too much time to bring clean plates as she was doing something at the cash register. We were offered food we did not order during the long wait for ours. The French toast was cold but by this time we were so hungry we ate it.
Café Ba-Ba-ReebaResponded on May 3, 2022
Dear John, I'm sorry to hear of your recent less than acceptable experience with us, especially in regards to the service you received. Cleanliness and sanitation is a top priority for our restaurant. We always try to exceed our guests' expectations but unfortunately, sometimes fall short. Would you be willing to provide your contact information so I can have one of our managers get in touch? We truly appreciate your feedback; thank you, -Teresa M.
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LeslieL
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious! Sangria and margarita were perfect. Get whatever you want--it's all good, but don't skip the deviled egg and spicy potatoes with tomato aioli! (Those potatoes have imprinted on me--it's going to be a problem.)
MS
MarianaS
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated a friends birthday. As always food was delicious and the service impeccable. We love coming here!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Café Ba-Ba-Reeba using the Order Online button. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba also offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 935-5000.

Café Ba-Ba-Reeba is rated 4.8 stars by 7515 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.