Located in Chicago’s River North, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! is an intimate restaurant reminiscent of the boozy and electric tapas bars one would find tucked away in the streets of Spain. The cozy space is filled with Spanish-inspired artwork, bottled vintners, pendant lamps and hanging charcuterie boards that surround a bustling and glowing open kitchen. No matter if it’s the weekend or a random Tuesday, the vibes are guaranteed with low lighting, an endless flow of wine and spirits, and a blend of modern and flamenco-inspired music pulsing in the background.
Warm restaurant with a striking bar & a terrace offering Spanish tapas & sangria. Based on 373 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
441 N Clark St #1, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 985-6909
Website:
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–9 PM
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday |
3:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday |
3:30–9 PM |
| Thursday |
3:30–9 PM |
| Friday |
11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday |
11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday |
11 AM–9 PM |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: cafebabareeba.com
Reviews
Anand Rangarathnam
My friends and I had an amazing time. The outdoor seating was excellent. Well lit and spacious enough. Drinks were amazing. We ordered several dishes and everything tasted great. I especially liked the brussel sprouts salad and the potato/onion tortilla. Our waitress was super friendly and made sure we had a nice time.
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Lauren H
Perfect for a summer happy hour! Highly recommend the White Peach Sangria, the $1 and $2 tapas on the happy hour menu, and a table on the patio. Staff have always been friendly and accommodating. Tip: the patatas fritas are potato chips in a single serving bag, so I would definitely recommend other food options.
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Alen Lin
First time having tapas here. We went with our server Eslam’s recommendations – everything was awesome! Needless to say, Eslam was great – friendly, fun, and he really enjoys all the customers. The place is close to the theater district. Perfect place for dinner before the theaters.
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I had a great time at this place. I dined solo and I got some sangria and wine and a few pieces of food. I have to say the scallop dish with calabrian peppers and raisins and cauliflower puree was out-of-this-world. I don’t gush over food very often but the sweet spicy and savory flavors came together in this dish to just be perfect on every bite. Everything else I ate was good as well. Hen of the woods mushroom with some black salt was nice. Maybe just a tad more salt because it really makes the dish pop. Overall really good value for quality.
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Wayne Johnson
Great Staff, Great Energy, Tasty Menu. I love the energy of this smaller version of the original. It’s fun, no rush atmosphere that’s perfect for just enjoying sangria and sampling lots of tapas. We had shishito peppers, tortilla, meatballs, and the pressed bikini sandwich. All really good. This is just a fun place to enjoy.
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reinaldo larotta
Top quality Spanish food. Great variety of tapas, awesome environment and excellent service. Perfect for a date, family meal, business meeting, etc.
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Michelle
Always love Lil Ba Ba Reeba! This is one of my favorite places in all of Chicago to bring friends and visitors to for dinner. Great ambiance, especially when the weathers warm and you can sit in the veranda. Food is always amazing (highly recommend the pressed sandwiches, the croquetas, and the jamon iberico). And the staff is very understanding and kind!! Great place for drinks and tapas!
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Graciela V
Everything we had was just delicious!
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Ellen
What a gem! The woods mushrooms dish was our favorite. The bacon wrapped dates was also delicious – savory & sweet at the same time. Potatoes were also very good – crispy outside soft inside. Garlic shrimps were good but not amazing. Will definitely come back and try others!
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Cass
Tapas and drinks were excellent. Great vibe and even better staff. Great for small plates to share
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