Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

4.8

394 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 26 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Lively

Welcome to Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! in River North. The little sister of Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba! in Lincoln Park, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! stays true to its Spanish roots serving a wide variety of iconic small plates like Patatas Bravas, Bacon-Wrapped Dates, and our signature Beef Tenderloin Toro Skewer. Of course, no celebration would be complete without our classic Sangria. ¡Salud!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 985-6909
Website
http://www.lilbabareeba.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! offers catering for parties of all sizes. Speak with a team member today to get started curating the perfect event, and Let our team of professionals bring the tapas party to you!
Private party facilities
Nestled in River North, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! is designed for gathering and grazing with friends, family and colleagues alike. With scalable seating options from small parties to a full restaurant buyout, it’s the perfect location for weddings, showers and more. Head to our website to learn more!
Private party contact
Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! Parties Team: (312) 985-6909

Location
441 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654-4540
Area
River North (Chicago)
Cross Street
N Clark St. & W Hubbard St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple Line), Grand (Red Line), Clark & Grand (Bus - 22)
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Fried Shishito PeppersUS$7.00
black coarse salt
Patatas BravasUS$9.50
spicy potatoes with tomato aioli
Catalan-Style "Crystal" BreadUS$11.00
tomato purée, garlic & manchego
Goat Cheese Baked in Tomato SauceUS$10.00
house garlic bread
Roasted Hen of the Woods MushroomUS$13.00
manchego cream & chive oil
House-Marinated Spanish OlivesUS$6.50
rosemary, citrus
Tortilla Española (Made-to-Order)US$10.00
warm potato & onion omelette
Shaved Brussels Sprouts SaladUS$10.00
manchego, candied marcona almonds

Seafood

"Matrimonio" PintxosUS$10.00
traditional basque pintxo "marrying" white boquerón & cantabrian anchovies, crystal bread, tomato crudo, chives
Garlic ShrimpUS$11.50
olive oil, red pepper flakes
Pulpo a la PlanchaUS$23.00
spanish octopus, olive oil-whipped potatoes, piparras, pimentón & espelette pepper
Seared Sea ScallopsUS$21.00
kabocha squash purée, roasted apples, orange gastrique
"La Brújula" Yellowfin Tuna Ventresca ConservaUS$22.00
the world-renowned tinned fish of spain; marinated in olive oil, served with crystal bread & spanish fixings

Chicken & Pork

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota "Pata Negra"US$33.00
the world-renowned ham from 100% ibérico breed pigs that free-graze on acorns in spain; served with manchego cheese
Chorizo-Wrapped Date PintxosUS$10.50
filled with manchego cheese
Deviled Egg PintxosUS$7.50
crispy jamón serrano & chives
Roasted Dates Wrapped in BaconUS$12.00
apple cider vinaigrette
Ibérico Ham CroquetasUS$11.50
sherry aioli
Chicken & Chorizo SkewerUS$13.00
roasted piquillo peppers, chimichurri
Pressed "Bikini" SandwichesUS$19.00
ibérico chorizo, stracciatella, piquillo pepper, drizzled honey
Grilled Ibérico Pork "Presa"*US$23.00
presa cut of the famous ibérian pig, fabas asturianas, pickled shallots

Beef & Lamb

Handmade Beef EmpanadaUS$9.00
chimichurri
Spanish MeatballsUS$9.50
beef & pork, sherry tomato sauce
Hanger Steak*US$19.00
sherry-glazed mushrooms, mojo verde
Lamb Brocheta*US$19.00
skewered lamb, confit marble potatoes, chopped persillade
Beef Tenderloin Toro Skewer*US$36.00
A house specialty! Large format skewer to be shared; olive oil-whipped potatoes, shishito peppers, horseradish mojo

Surcharge

As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.

What 394 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

Diners' Choice Awards

Chicago / Illinois
Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! offers a vibrant Spanish tapas experience with "amazing food, vibes, and service." Guests rave about the delicious tapas, delightful sangrias, and "fantastic service" that elevate their dining experience. The outdoor seating provides a charming atmosphere, while the lively interior is perfect for sharing plates with friends. Ideal for happy hours and special occasions.

394 Reviews

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Gabby
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
baba reeba is our fav restaurant already but our bartender Eslam made tonight an amazing experience. He recommended mixing dishes that we had never done before like getting the shrimp & the hen of the woods & putting it on our crystal bread. He made our Christmas Eve amazing & even suggested a few other bars & restaurants for us to try
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Rebecca
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an absolutely incredible meal and dining experience at Lil’ Ba Ba Reba. The service was exceptional, cozy ambience on a cold night, meal was paced perfectly and we had a great time celebrating my friends 30th bday. Wouldn’t have wanted to go anywhere else!
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Clemente
VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious and great service as always. Very accommodating. Wanted a drink they didn’t have on the menu anymore and they made it for me. That’s what I call excellent service!
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Melinda
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved all the small plates we tried! Service was great and they made it extra special for our anniversary. Would love to dine here again!
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Wayne
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything we got was good! Good atmosphere. Our server was super friendly and knowledgeable.
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Katie
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our first time! Enjoyed the vibe, the food and drinks were amazing. Service was outstanding
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Nathan
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience and good food for a good value.....
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Kelly
Houston
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great first time experience at Lil Ba Ba Reba! Drinks and food were so good. Will be back soon!
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Rob
VIP
St. Louis
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Madeline? Meridith?, was outstanding with great recommendations regarding the dishes and their number. Our party of four frequents a lot of tapas restaurants and Lil’ baba-Reba is one near the top of our list. Loved the deviled eggs, goat cheese spread, and scallops. Unfortunately, the lamb skewer was underwhelming. The house specialty, classic red sangria was vey good. So good, I had two. Great venue for our birthday celebration. Both the restaurant itself and the surrounding neighborhood was very vibrant on this Saturday night.
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Mary
VIP
Chicago
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful table, great service and food! We enjoyed our dining experience!
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FAQs

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 985-6909.

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! is rated 4.8 stars by 394 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

441 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654-4540

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
N Clark St. & W Hubbard St.
Area
River North (Chicago)
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple Line), Grand (Red Line), Clark & Grand (Bus - 22)
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.lilbabareeba.com/
Phone number
(312) 985-6909
Catering
Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! offers catering for parties of all sizes. Speak with a team member today to get started curating the perfect event, and Let our team of professionals bring the tapas party to you!
Private party facilities
Nestled in River North, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! is designed for gathering and grazing with friends, family and colleagues alike. With scalable seating options from small parties to a full restaurant buyout, it’s the perfect location for weddings, showers and more. Head to our website to learn more!
Private party contact
Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! Parties Team: (312) 985-6909

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Tapas

Vegetables & Cheese

Fried Shishito PeppersUS$7.00

Patatas BravasUS$9.50

Catalan-Style "Crystal" BreadUS$11.00

Goat Cheese Baked in Tomato SauceUS$10.00

Roasted Hen of the Woods MushroomUS$13.00

House-Marinated Spanish OlivesUS$6.50

Tortilla Española (Made-to-Order)US$10.00

Shaved Brussels Sprouts SaladUS$10.00

Seafood

"Matrimonio" PintxosUS$10.00

Garlic ShrimpUS$11.50

Pulpo a la PlanchaUS$23.00

Seared Sea ScallopsUS$21.00

"La Brújula" Yellowfin Tuna Ventresca ConservaUS$22.00

Chicken & Pork

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota "Pata Negra"US$33.00

Chorizo-Wrapped Date PintxosUS$10.50

Deviled Egg PintxosUS$7.50

Roasted Dates Wrapped in BaconUS$12.00

Ibérico Ham CroquetasUS$11.50

Chicken & Chorizo SkewerUS$13.00

Pressed "Bikini" SandwichesUS$19.00

Grilled Ibérico Pork "Presa"*US$23.00

Beef & Lamb

Handmade Beef EmpanadaUS$9.00

Spanish MeatballsUS$9.50

Hanger Steak*US$19.00

Lamb Brocheta*US$19.00

Beef Tenderloin Toro Skewer*US$36.00

Surcharge

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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Make a booking

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Dining areas

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