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

7877 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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 180 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 7,877 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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JulieH
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
Blood Orange Sangria was delicious ! Food was very tasty and timed very nicely !
SM
SteveM
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was solid as always and our server was very good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly staff and delicious food
LH
LinH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The restaurant is great and our server is very good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Sara, was excellent. She provided helpful information to accommodate our needs. The food was delicious. Thank you!
R
Rosy
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every time we come to Chicago, we love to eat at Cafe BaBaReeba, the food never disappoints and the service is always amazing.
J
Jeannes
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food4service3ambience4
Portions even for tapas are smaller than in the past and the prices are way higher
FC
FranC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was insanely good. We had to get extras of most things even with two paella orders. Our server was fantastic! Very helpful, welcoming, and constantly recommending things or checking that everything was okay. We were a party of 14 and the location was more than accommodating to us and other large parties. My whole family enjoyed the experience and everyone would definitely return!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as always!
JL
JoseL
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary
CK
CharlesK
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience2
Good food as usual. Service rushed. Table wasn’t ready for 10/15 min after our reservation, which was fine but then we were pretty rushed out of there. Server was okay, but not enthusiastic at all and everyone else seemed to just want their shift to end. Used to love this place and I’ll be back but was definitely an off night ( I hope)
Café Ba-Ba-ReebaResponded 3 days agoDear Charles, 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 email so I can have one of our managers get in touch? We truly appreciate your feedback, Thank you, Teresa M.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Our waitress was kind but seemed overwhelmed. We ordered immediately but after ten minutes nothing came. Our waitress asked if we wanted to order more, but we hadn’t even eaten yet. When one of the three dishes cane, we were confused because two should have been the same. One apparently went to another table. It was a decent but not worth the money visit. I have been frequenting this restaurant since 2008 and it is sad to see it go downhill. They are just riding their notoriety and it doesn’t make me eager to return.
Café Ba-Ba-ReebaResponded 3 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 email so I can have one of our managers get in touch? We truly appreciate your feedback, Thank you, Teresa M.
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AlliO
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience2
Our food was delicious! We were seated though next to a huge rowdy group, so it was often hard to hear our conversations at our table for 2.
J
Jlis10b
Cleveland
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The sangria was 🔥 We had the seafood paella and the chicken and pork paella. Both were outstanding! We requested a specific table because we had our toddler and they were able to accommodate. We had an amazing time and will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food and service were both spectacular. It’s great for parties or a night out. Unfortunate, we chose to go on our Wedding Anniversary and we’re seated between a table of kids and a fun party of 8. Not the most romantic setting for a date night or anniversary. But, the food, wine, and service were all A+. The ambiance…not so amazing. Lol
S
Salud
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual, this spot never disappoints. The food is delicious, wait staff very helpful, and it is always a pleasure to dine here. Everything was delicious!
SD
SarahD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great food and ambiance, it's a really fun restaurant! Pricy but the food is delicious.
C
Carlos
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service! Food was amazing, and I recommend the sangria.
CA
CarolineA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Third time back this year. One of my fiancé and my favorite restaurants
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
I requested specifically a quieter area in advance and they sit us in the middle of the biggest salon, we had people passing through around us 100% of the time, we could not hear each other or the waiters, it was beyond loud. Since I requested a quite area in advance, we were not specking a dead silence, but at least a corner table, of course my guests were not comfortable at all. They charge for bread in a Spanish Tapas restaurant??? Incredible!!!!! How do you eat Tapas with not bread, the charcuterie’s board came exactly with 3 tiny pieces of bread for the whole board, so basically you end up eating the charcuterie by itself, I just simply don’t have words for this nonsense. The top of the cheesecake was burned. For the price paid, I was really not impressed at all.
JP
JosephP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food. Service was excellent. Very upbeat vibe.
s
saad
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience2
Food was awesome but I wish it was a little quieter.
D
Diner
Chicago
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Everything was very, very good but the beef with blue cheese, which was over cooked. The waitperson did say it would be done medium, but it was dry.
AF
AracelyF
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the most amazing server, I cannot recall her name, to be honest I was having dinner with a friend I had not seen in over a couple of years and we were mostly focused on catching up. But, I do know we were attended to very often and it was reassuring.
MA
MaryAnnW
Detroit
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, quick and friendly service. Pretty loud and bustling, even on a weekday night.
IL
IsabelleL
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
We waited 20 minutes for our table that I reserved which meant we overstayed our welcome (the restaurant was closing and we were still there) which was tough as that was not our fault.
A
Alyssa
Detroit
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Overall great dinner. Our waitress was very attentive and food was excellent. Never had a bad meal here.
MC
MeganC
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Excellent selection of sangrias and tapas at Cafe Ba-ba-reeba. I recommend this to anyone looking to dine out in Lincoln Park, it is always a great experience! The only thing was that it was a bit difficult to chase down our waiter when we had to leave to make a show at Park West, but it was also during a dinner rush, so it was completely understandable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The tapas were all great and I especially loved the sangria flight!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great, service was perfect (always around when we needed something, never intrusive), and the hostess was accommodating when we messaged that we we running late. A great night.
G
Gina
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely incredible, some of the best I have ever had. Everything was fresh and well seasoned without being overly salty. The drinks were so good. The sangria flight was perfect for my first time trying their sangrias.
VS
VickiS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All plates were delicious!! Fun place to go to share small bites.
I
Ilianag
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is the best paella in Chicago !!! Really good service and the empanadas I can’t wait to come back again!
n
natalieo
Indiana
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
JB rocks !! Great waiter with a great sense of humor .
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Our corner where the table was smelled horrible. Not sure what the smell was.
GF
GenevieveF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious. So many amazing things on the menu, you might as well try them all
MH
MelissaH
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
I haven’t been here in a long time but the food was just as good as I remember. We had a reservation, which I recommend doing, but we got there 30 minutes early. At first the hostess said she couldn’t seat us and we had to wait 30 minutes but after noticing some empty tables I asked if we could be seated earlier. The manager was kind enough to allow us to sit earlier. I had to send back one of our dishes since it was a little under cooked for our taste. When they brought it back they apologized which wasn’t necessary but appreciated. They also gave us two desserts for free since we had to send back a dish. That was so nice of them!! Overall great place! It was pretty noisy though so hard to have conversation but fun atmosphere!
a
ajga
Indiana
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the sangria was delicious. Love this place!!!
SB
SuzanneB
Chicago
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been going here for 30 years and it is still amazing. My friends LOVED it and can’t wait to go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is fantastic. Well prepared and presented. Tasty and delicious. I’d say identical to what you would be served at a bar with tapas in Barcelona. The red sangria is among the best that I have enjoyed. Our waiter was excellent. He checked in and greeted us soon after we were seated. As it was our first time, He explained the menu and the ordering process. He periodically checked in with us - wry appropriate frequency. The main downside is that it is loud! I had to talk very loudly (almost screaming) to my dinner partner who was less than 3 feet away. Perhaps some sound -deadening artwork on the walls or ceiling would help. Nevertheless, will definitely, definitely enjoy Ba-Ba-Reeba again in the near future.

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 7877 OpenTable diners.