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

7771 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

Sep 27, 2022

9:30 PM

Booked 167 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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+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 7,771 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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KaitlinR
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was amazing, easily my favorite Chicago restaurant! Empanadas, burrata, shrimp - it was all so delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A day later, I'm still ridiculously full and very happy
LK
LizK
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun and lively place. All selections were delicious, especially the chorizo wrapped dates. We were in a smaller back room so noise was not an issue.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always my favorite place to go
DS
DanielS
Indiana
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food was impeccable
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience3
The service, food and drinks were amazing. It was so loud we could barely hear our server.
TR
TheresaR
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had great food in a nice family friendly atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Tapas and Paella- yummy and the service was excellent!!! We’ll be back- good thing we had reservations cuz it was very popular even midday.
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eapo
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and delicious food. I come from Canada and it is a must stop in your trip.
S
Sahtein
Chicago
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
A quiet Friday afternoon, not crowded, not noisy, our Server was just great and made our experience even nicer.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great time … great food! Service was next to none!!!! So tasty :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
had 14 people and it was the best time of my life. can’t beat the place!
PK
PatrickK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Never disappoints! We can’t wait to plan our next visit.
KT
KellyT
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good experience! Will definitely come back and bring more friends there!
C
Cindy
Louisville
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience3
Good food, good service, insanely loud. Although we were against a wall, we had to shout all through dinner.
FG
FoodieGirl
Dallas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second visit to this location and it did not disappoint. Invited friends from out of town and this was their first experience and they loved the food, service and lively vib of this location.
JG
JavierG
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Café Ba-Ba-Reeba is consistently excellent and has been over the years. This is why I continue to patronize this establishment introducing family and friends to their outstanding food and service. I highly recommend this restaurant to Chicago natives and tourists looking to sample authentic Spanish tapas.
RA
RebeccaA
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently excellent - always a safe bet for great food (and sangria!).
SG
SGC523
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The overall experience for our party of six was GREAT! Great service, food, drinks, ambiance, and fun!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Come here all the time no complaints. Staff and service is always solid. Definitely love what y’all are doing here.
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jsjchi
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
It's ok, but there are definitely better places for tapas in Chicago.
SK
SergeyK
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful time as usual - great service, tasty food, lovely ambiance.
SR
SusanR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun and delicious experience. Food was unique delicious and great for sharing. Love the interior design. The seafood paella was outstanding.
M
Mish
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience5
Gorgeous restaurant set in a beautiful and quaint neighbourhood. Food was inauthentic Spanish tapas but tasted okay- unfortunately service was not up to par. The bus people were very swift and polite but our server was slow and forgot some of our items- we ended up cancelling the calamari after about 45 minutes of waiting. No apologies either!
CP
CPTX
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
My second fave octopus in the city so far…and must try paella!
l
lauraw
Grand Rapids
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food and service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a fun place for a group. Favorite tapas were the deviled eggs, charred octopus, and goat cheese toast. Sangria and paella delicious as ever. And great service. Thank you!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, delicious sangria. Fun experience and would definitely come back.
MM
MartaM
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Bulls eye desserts were no longer on the menu… Service was really good. Super friendly staff.
M
Margaux
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and all the dishes were wonderful! We were in and out in an hour. Definitely will be coming back!
C
Chris
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just loved the food and atmosphere! We would go again!
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Sue59
Chicago
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed the food and our server took time with us. Excellent menu. It’s where we had our first date 31 years ago.
K
Kelsey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Good and drinks came out so quickly. Mango sangria and the goat cheese in tomato sauce were 10/10.
a
anag
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place. It's been years since i have been back but the quality of food hasn't changed. Can't wait to come back!
M
Mack
Chicago
68 reviews
vip
4.0
68 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Used to be my favorite restaurant, first time back in awhile and not happy with the menu changes but food is still great.
CR
ChristineR
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
Order was slightly incorrect and was charged for their mishap also the busser hovered over our table almost the entire time we were at the restaurant. I felt very uncomfortable. He watched as we took out last bite of something then rushed over to take the plate away. Waitress was so pleasant so I still tipped accordingly just nothing over 20%. Paella was edible but the worst I ever had. Empanadas, chicken and beef, were delish, steak skewer was very good, potatoes salad and spicy potatoes very good, meatballs were ok. Date wrapped with bacon was ok.
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Rosey
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Wasnt happy about having to secure my reservation with a credit card. However, food, service-everything was outstanding. Highly recommend.
EG
EGoose
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba is always a go to. Perfect for really any occasion or group size!
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sharig
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated our 3 year anniversary and it was beautiful. The food and ambiance was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Such and amazing server, loved the food. The cheesecake was disappointing and the bread for the burrata was burnt. The garlic shrimp was amazing

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 7771 OpenTable diners.