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

7696 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

Aug 17, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 178 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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Popular dishes

Chilled Gazpacho Soup$3.50
gazpacho andaluz
Garlic Potato Salad$2.50
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 7,696 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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Diner
Chicago
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We enjoyed the tapas, which were very good and fun to share. The service was excellent and very helpful in making selections. It's obvious why Cafe BaBaReeba has been there for so many years.
MB
MarjolaineB
Northern Territory
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Really good food but too noisy. The windows on the roof should be able to open.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Always a great time :) very busy, make sure u make a reservation to skip and hastle.
JF
JacqnF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent good. Waiter was frieny and knowledgeable.
JO
JoshyOhMyGoshy
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always awesome. Food was great, waiter was great, love, love, love! Can’t wait to come back!
MG
MeiG
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Tapas were perfectly sized for sharing among three or four people. We had several of the tapas plus the paella and enjoyed everything.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, good drinks, great service. The paella was incredible - can’t wait to come back!
LK
LivK
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Sangria was amazing!
RS
RaSam
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great spot, just gets really loud. Be aware that it will be hard to talk to one another.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been here many times, always enjoy it!
BS
BrittanyS
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
my favorite place for authentic tapas! highly recommend!
MW
MichaelWLL
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food4service4ambience3
We made a reservation two weeks in advance, once arrived we were seated at a long table that would seat eight. Not the privacy we come to expect celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary.
S
Stratford
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food5service4ambience4
We made a reservation for 4 pm and ordered the paella. We also indicated it was a birthday. Both were overlooked. We were told it would take 45 minutes even though we pre ordered. It looked as if 2 other tables were made to wait for their paella. No bread was served, no appetizer was offered gratis for their mistakes. Very disappointing especially as Lettuce is pretty good overall. The server was nice.
C
Chi456
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience2
Great food and service but our table location was very loud and had lots of foot traffic.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful server - JG! We loved it as always!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience3
Booked on a Wednesday night and it was packed! Thankfully my group was seated in a corner away from the patio, bar, and main dining area. We went here after trying their sister location a week ago. All of the tapas we had were great. Highly recommend the seafood paella and classic sangria. Our server was also really friendly and tended to our requests in a timely fashion. Would book again but most likely after the summer crowds lessen.
L
Lasanz85
Chicago
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I always take visitors here if I can, as it’s always a great experience. My mom loved it and was so happy with the mango sangria (a special), and all of the dishes we tried. Musts are the Brussels sprouts salad with manchego, the goat cheese in tomato sauce, the potatoes with spicy aioli, the beef empanada, and the bacon-wrapped dates. I always love the white peach sangria. A fantastic place to come back to again and again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, as always. Service was on par.
JT
JustinT
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! Came here with the fam and ate so much we had to be rolled out. Sangria and paella were highlights. Dont snooze on the goat cheese tomato dip or the ham croquets!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cancun
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Came back to Café Ba-Ba-Reeba for the first time in 10 years after moving out of town. The food and ambiance are as good as ever! I only wish they still offered the huge skewer of shrimp tapas. We were alerted on arrival that the restaurant’s computer system was down and that this may impact the speed of service. The problem was solved relatively quickly but somehow that hiccup translated into waiting 5 minutes for a glass of water after being seated and then waiting 10 minutes for our drinks.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was great, as always! The white peach sangria was made with love. We got all of our regulars (potatas bravas, garlic potato salad, piri-piri chicken) & tried the blue cheese tenderloin — it was delicious and grilled perfectly. Service was great & friendlier than normal.
J
Justathought
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been a customer for 18 years and this place never disappoints. Always the freshest, fastest served food. Delicious!
VS
VikramS
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We love this restaurant delicious food and nice ambiance
J
Jef1f
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great experience! Food was excellent and came out fast. Service was knowledgeable and attentive. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great for brunch
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Todo perfecto
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious!! Looking forward to coming back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun place with a great variety of share plates that taste great. Also one of the best plans I've ever tasted.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a fun and excellent restaurant. Loved the flight of sangria. The little plates and paella we had were amazing. Highly recommend this place for a fun evening out or celebration!
SC
ShawnC
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing dining experience all around!!
KM
KMac
Rome
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was spectacular!! Unique atmosphere. The weekend brunch is unmatched. An absolute must-go to!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favourite restaurants, great food and service.
OB
OscarB
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
The last few times we had a reservation, we were seated in the back in a not great location even dough there were other tables open.
JM
JennyM
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was incredible, my only constructive piece of Advice is to not push table against the wall. I felt very cramped against the wall and didn’t have any room to move. But overall I will be back and my family had a lovely time.
EM
ErynM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal service, great food, great value for what you are getting. I recommend sharing a pitcher of sangria. Only negative is it gets pretty loud indoors so don’t go there if you really want to talk. Overall, outstanding experience. It’s my go-to restaurant for impressing out of town guests
d
daniellew
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place the paella was outstanding !the sangria was yummy as well
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We were a party of 8 and were very well looked after by Ryan. We had a bunch of tapas and all were great — from the garlic potato salad to beef skewers. The restaurant was busy but Ryan kept checking in on us to make sure we had enough to eat and drink. Definitely a place to return to again and again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have a double date and it was the perfect place for it
K
Kudude
Chicago
37 reviews
vip
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
A lively bar and restaurant scene with very good food and service.
EM
ElizabethM
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We've come in multiple times and each time we each get a plate of the Peri Peri chicken thighs. We expected it to be saucy and spicy we did not get that experience this time. But the potato salad delivered it's normal punch of garlic that we love. We got a great table ...no one was in our way. The beef empanada was so good. Crazy beefy tasting.

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

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Café Ba-Ba-Reeba is rated 4.8 stars by 7696 OpenTable diners.