Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

4.8

400 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 57 times today

Charming
Lively
Good for special occasions

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
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Seafood

"Matrimonio" Pintxos$10.00
traditional basque pintxo "marrying" white boquerón & cantabrian anchovies, crystal bread, tomato crudo, chives
Garlic Shrimp$11.50
olive oil, red pepper flakes
Pulpo a la Plancha$23.00
spanish octopus, olive oil-whipped potatoes, piparras, pimentón & espelette pepper
Seared Sea Scallops$21.00
kabocha squash purée, roasted apples, orange gastrique
"La Brújula" Yellowfin Tuna Ventresca Conserva$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"$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 Pintxos$10.50
filled with manchego cheese
Deviled Egg Pintxos$7.50
crispy jamón serrano & chives
Roasted Dates Wrapped in Bacon$12.00
apple cider vinaigrette
Ibérico Ham Croquetas$11.50
sherry aioli
Chicken & Chorizo Skewer$13.00
roasted piquillo peppers, chimichurri
Pressed "Bikini" Sandwiches$19.00
ibérico chorizo, stracciatella, piquillo pepper, drizzled honey
Grilled Ibérico Pork "Presa"*$23.00
presa cut of the famous ibérian pig, fabas asturianas, pickled shallots

Beef & Lamb

Handmade Beef Empanada$9.00
chimichurri
Spanish Meatballs$9.50
beef & pork, sherry tomato sauce
Hanger Steak*$19.00
sherry-glazed mushrooms, mojo verde
Lamb Brocheta*$19.00
skewered lamb, confit marble potatoes, chopped persillade
Beef Tenderloin Toro Skewer*$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 400 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Chicago / Illinois
Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

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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.

400 Reviews

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Jeannette
VIP
Chicago
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed every dish we ordered. Garlic shrimp, potato onion omelet,goat cheese and red sauce, Brussels sprout salad, chicken skewers. The only downside was plates not being cleared or table wiped as we went along. We finally tracked someone down to do that.
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Leslie
VIP
Chicago
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fantastic night! There are no words to express how much we love everything about this place! Salvo is such an incredible human! I’ve never seen a manager like him. He runs food, he cleans tables, & he happily greets people. He jumps in with his staff. He makes the Experience feel like we are with family eating together. We always get the best service with Slam and wow does he know his cocktails and his food! The Chef’s are top notch for sure! We drive over a hour as often as we can to be at our favorite restaurant!
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Mit
VIP
Chicago
360 reviews
5.0
360 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very cozy and intimate place with an elevated vibe . We loved the shishitos, the chicken and chorizo skewer the most , the steak was amazing … will return .
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Gabby
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2024
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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demetra
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! Great vibe, excellent food and service
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Mary
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, atmosphere and the server was helpful putting together a meal that made sense.
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Rebecca
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
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 on December 21, 2024
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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Joshua
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service! The food and drinks were good. Had a great time!
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Melinda
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 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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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 400 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 57 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.
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Tapas

Vegetables & Cheese

Fried Shishito Peppers$7.00

Patatas Bravas$9.50

Catalan-Style "Crystal" Bread$11.00

Goat Cheese Baked in Tomato Sauce$10.00

Roasted Hen of the Woods Mushroom$13.00

House-Marinated Spanish Olives$6.50

Tortilla Española (Made-to-Order)$10.00

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad$10.00

Seafood

"Matrimonio" Pintxos$10.00

Garlic Shrimp$11.50

Pulpo a la Plancha$23.00

Seared Sea Scallops$21.00

"La Brújula" Yellowfin Tuna Ventresca Conserva$22.00

Chicken & Pork

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota "Pata Negra"$33.00

Chorizo-Wrapped Date Pintxos$10.50

Deviled Egg Pintxos$7.50

Roasted Dates Wrapped in Bacon$12.00

Ibérico Ham Croquetas$11.50

Chicken & Chorizo Skewer$13.00

Pressed "Bikini" Sandwiches$19.00

Grilled Ibérico Pork "Presa"*$23.00

Beef & Lamb

Handmade Beef Empanada$9.00

Spanish Meatballs$9.50

Hanger Steak*$19.00

Lamb Brocheta*$19.00

Beef Tenderloin Toro Skewer*$36.00

Surcharge

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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