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Café Ba-Ba-Reeba, Chicago, IL
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Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

4.8 (9514)
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
2024 North Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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 our 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 our inquiry form, or call our Special Events Team at (773) 935-5000.
  • Private party contact
    Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Parties Team: (773) 935-5000
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

Private dining

What 9,514 people are saying

Café Ba-Ba-Reeba reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Tapas / Small Plates

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Most Booked

  • Chicago

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Ba-Ba-Reeba is a beloved Chicago staple known for its "amazing tapas" and "delicious paella." Guests rave about the "great sangria" and "excellent service." The restaurant boasts a "cool vibe," making it a perfect spot for celebrations or casual dining. While some find the noise level high, the "festive atmosphere" and "friendly staff" consistently earn praise.
9,514 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous restaurant! Been going for over 30 years.

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  2. Ellen

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious tapas and friendly service as always. Our food arrived quickly. This is my #1 tapas restaurant in Chicago.

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  3. Lauren VIP

    Chicago / Illinois74 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very pleasant meal at Cafe BaBa Reeba which was especially good because of our fantastic server, Grace. She was extremely knowledgable, attentive and professional. When we return we will definitely request her as our server.

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  4. Jessie

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! We love coming here for the food and ambiance!

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  5. Olivia

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extremely accommodating to allergies - server took time and care to work with our group!

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  6. Kathy

    Chicago / Illinois31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service, and atmosphere were excellent. As very long-time patrons, I think we were in the room that used to be the patio, which is lovely. We had most of the seafood dishes and the steak. The only miss was the Peri Peri Chicken—it was too sweet and not authentic-tasting for a South African husband.

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  7. Jill

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second visit. The food is fantastic. It is a very loud environment. At one point we felt our waiter disappeared for an excessive amount of time but once we ordered food, it comes to the table quickly. We appreciated the attention to the dietary needs in our party. We will visit again the next time we are in Chicago.

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  8. Leo

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot, nicely prepared food & the team did a great spot hosting & congrats to the Chef & his brigade

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  9. Rob

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    There's no better place to bring new or old friends!

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  10. steven

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was in my twenties when Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba first opened, introducing tapas and small plates to me and Chicago. Coming back 30 some years later while at a conference, what a delight to know that BaBaReeba remains wonderful. Still a great vibe, really wonderful food, excellent service, great sangria and mixed drinks. A took two friends, one from DC and one from Italy, who were with me at a scientific conference, and we all totally enjoyed it. Especially great were the calamari, paella with shellfish, goat cheese with rhubarb (yum), patatas bravas (a tapas classic). I noted to my server that I had been to Babareeba before she was born. She wryly suggested I not wait so long to come back!

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FAQs

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

Café Ba-Ba-Reeba is rated 4.8 stars by 9514 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. Lincoln Park

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
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–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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 our 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 our inquiry form, or call our Special Events Team at (773) 935-5000.
  • Private party contact
    Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Parties Team: (773) 935-5000
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