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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba

4.7
  • Spanish
  • Chicago, IL

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2024 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tue4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wed4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thu4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fri11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sat10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sun10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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yooperprof 
18 years ago

This Spanish Tapas place in Lincoln Park is a real local favorite. I met a dear friend here for lunch in Janaury 2008, and found it to be a perfect place to relax with a sangria and some excellent small plates of sunny Mediterranean food. good noon-time service ensured that our table was kept supplied with an ever-ready supply of both hot and cold "appeteasers" that eventually filled the both... 

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by emunn at Menuism 
19 years ago

Of all the tapas places in the city, this isn't the one t... Of all the tapas places in the city, this isn't the one to visit. The prices are very expensive for really... 

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DJMist 
19 years ago

This is one of our favorite places to eat in Chicago. That's saying a lot. This is a Spanish tapas style restaurant. What makes it so fun is the atmosphere. They cram people into their dining room so it is loud with laughter and everyone drinking and having a good time. I always see big groups go to Ba Ba Reeba. They share huge plates of paella and pitchers of sangria with fresh fruit. Then... 

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BlueEyes 
19 years ago

Eh...Had Better I'm surprised to see good reviews of the food here! The tapas selection was smaller than other tapas restaurants, it was very loud, and the service was poor. I would never go back - try 1492 or La Tasca in Arlington Heights instead. 

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Anonymous 
19 years ago

My new favorite place! I went to Cafe Babareeba recently after endless suggestions from other people. To start off, their cocktails are great, but definitely try their sangria. You cannot go wrong. A majority of the menu is tapas dishes, but they do have some main entree opt 

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Anonymous 
19 years ago

Yum! This is the best tapas restaurant in Chicago, the patatas bravas are to die for....and the desserts are amazing...but small...but good.....atmosphere is fun....hate the long wait though. i recommend making reservations. 

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by tulips500 at Menuism 
20 years ago

expensive tapas the food is so-so, the service is spotty, and the prices are $$$$. instead, consider going to cafe iberico... 

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Etoile2B 
21 years ago

Café Ba Ba Reeba is one of my old standbys in Chicago. Always delicious, this popular tapas restaurant by Lettuce Entertain You is perfect for groups. Located in the chic Lincoln Park neighborhood on the near northside, Café Ba Ba Reeba is easy to spot featuring vibrant colors indicative of the Spanish flare. Once inside you’re in Spain – well an Americanized, kitschy version of Spain. When the... 

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by bluechef1 at Citysearch 
22 years ago

boring!!! with much better choices all over the city, ba-ba-reeba was a major disappointment. food was mediocre and not as hot (or cold) as it should have been. the only saving grace is the outdoor patio and so-so sangria... skip this place and try emilio's or cafe iberico. Pros + outdoor seating Cons - , service 

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How is Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba rated?

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba has a 4.7 star rating with 10,148 reviews. 

When is Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba open?

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba is closed now. It will open at 4:00 p.m.