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Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

4.8
4.8
8094 Reviews
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 173 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

  • 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

  • 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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What 8,094 people are saying

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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

NoiseModerate

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  • Chicago / Illinois

    Tapas / Small Plates

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Most Booked

  • Chicago

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  1. Norma

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the black raspberry Sangria and each one of our tapas selections. The staff was great. We asked not to be seated in the middle row and we were nicely accommodated.
  2. LupeS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    had a great time celebrating my friends birthday.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Everything was delicious! Bacon wrapped dates, goat cheese and marinara, potato salad, and shrimp. A little loud but expected during brunch.
  4. EdwardA

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my friend’s birthday.. 5 of us were going and we needed to add 1 more to the reservation which they did. The food was phenomenal. Will be coming back.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Outside meter parking. The table was ready at the time scheduled. The food was great, affordable, and the server was great.
  6. nata

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really great for groups! We went for my birthday and it was so much fun. They also stored my cake until we were ready, brought it out with the candles lit, and cut it for us. For a table of 5 we ordered 8 plates/bites, 1 paella, and 2 pitchers of sangria. It was a very satisfying amount of food without overdoing it.
  7. Agnes

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect place for a friends’ get together and awesome tapas!
  8. Lindavan

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anniversary dinner was awesome. Just by chance, we had the same table as last year and same server. A really fun celebration!
  9. VeronicaCas

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience3
    Great place to try various tapas and tasty sangrias. However, be prepared to have to talk very loudly to be heard at your own table, the noise level from nearby tables made it hard to communicate.
  10. bodidley

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience1
    When the noise level is rated at the 4th bar, I don’t consider it “energetic “. It’s LOUD & unpleasant. The only other disappointment was the 40 minutes it took to receive my torta Española.
  11. MicaelaB

    Milwaukee

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great dinner! We had vegetable paella, croquettes, brussel sprout salad, and baked goat cheese. The seasonal sangria was guava flavored and it was fantastic! We also tried the passion fruit sangria which was also very delicious. Our server was perfectly attentive and very pleasant!
  12. ThomasW

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food. Fun place to try some new food.
  13. Luv2eat

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food3service3ambience4
    Food is good; however, portions are much smaller than they have been in the past and prices have gone up a lot. Additionally, sangria is very weak now. Used to be one if my favorite places, not anymore.
  14. WilliamR

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food4service3ambience1
    I specifically mentioned it was a Date and the table was in next to large tables by the windows. Too much light and noise. It should have been a table in a different area of the restaurant.
  15. MargieM

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I'm never not impressed with Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba. Midway through our meal, I happened to overhear our server tell another that the system was back up and running... while that might be a cause to shut down elsewhere, none of the guests at the restaurant would have had any idea that the system was done because the staff here is such a well-oiled machine. Kudos to the whole staff for their problem solving and hospitality skills. Food, drinks, and ambience are always on point!
  16. KPIL

    Chicago

    69 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    69 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a lovely time - food and service were great!
  17. JulSew

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It's been a while since we've been in. The menu has changed. Most of the food was quite good. We really missed the curried chicken salad. The new item (a bikini sandwich?) was delicious. Thank you
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    I’ve been there many times, but the quality has gone downhill. The food and drinks were garbage. Will not go there again.
  20. JoseN

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Food was decent but expected better for the price. Waitress was very good.

    Café Ba-Ba-ReebaResponded 6 days agoDear Jose, I'm so sorry to hear of your recent less than acceptable experience with us, especially in regards to some of our signature dishes 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; thank you. -Teresa M.

  21. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Brunch was great, fast and delicious food. Drinks were also made well
  22. JoseG

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great! Thank you.
  23. Tedlo

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Small bites, very tasty. Bar menu is not available in the dining room which was disappointing.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Good food, moderate service…

    Café Ba-Ba-ReebaResponded 6 days agoDear Valued Guest, I'm so 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; thank you. -Teresa M.

  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    It was a great time meeting up with some old friends over shared small bites. The bacon-wrapped dates and goat-cheese sauce were to die for! The speciality sangria pitcher was a delicious start to our St. Patrick’s day. However, I wish there were more vegetable items to off set all the cheese, carbs, and meat. Overall, a great experience and we were greatly entertained. You NEED a reservation at least 3 days in advance.
  26. MarcioF

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Beautiful people, nice food, good service. Very loud , though.
  27. KenT

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cafe baba Reba never disappoints! Always a go-to place to take new people and they live it! Great variety on the menu.
  28. Sandie

    Chicago

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great good, service and prices.
  29. ThomasP

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Last night was not the best experience. Some items were served cold. Our server did take them back and they were replaced without cost. Some of our items were never delivered until we asked about them. Our server was very bland too.. it has never been this way for us.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great!
  31. TWwwww

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an AWESOME server! She was so kind and helpful when we were choosing what to order.
  32. MindyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Noise level adds to the ambiance, but at times can be difficult to hear the other folks at your table. Fortunately, though, we were seated in the back room. Love this restaurant!
  33. Carolyn

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my second time to Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba and it was fantastic. The grilled octopus was my favorite and I highly suggest you order it.
  34. Tess

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everyone was, as always!!!!! Service, food, ambience….delicious food. And they brought my friend dessert for his birthday!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife loves this restaurant and always has an amazing time celebrating her birthday.
  36. WhitneyG

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Wasn't terrible by any means but was definitely the worst experience we've ever had, here. Perhaps you can call us old fashioned but we were disappointed with some of the changes that were made. We had to ask for bread, oil, salt and pepper (no longer brought to the table automatically) and the waitress looked incredibly lost when we asked for the pintxos platter. And while the sangria was decent, it was definitely overpriced compared to all the other times we've been here. We used to love going here but this last time has killed the excitement a little bit.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great sangria, awesome service.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    This was our second time here and I would say it was underwhelming compared to the first time. They had additional brunch menu items but I would order from the normal menu.

    Café Ba-Ba-ReebaResponded on March 7, 2023Dear Valued Guest, I'm so sorry to hear of your recent less than acceptable experience with us, especially in regards to some of signature dishes 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; thank you. -Teresa M.

  39. Alyssa

    Nashville

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing tapas and sangria! The service was wonderful as well.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food

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 takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 935-5000.

Café Ba-Ba-Reeba is rated 4.8 stars by 8094 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 173 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

2024 North Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Armitage

  • Neighborhood

    Lincoln Park

  • 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

  • Cuisines

    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • 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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Eric Jorgensen

  • 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

  • Phone number

    (773) 935-5000

  • 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

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