Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

4.8

377 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

Charming
Lively
Great for happy hour

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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Additional information

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 bustling River North, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! Designed for gathering and grazing with friends, family and colleagues alike. With seating options ranging from intimate seating in our Heated Spanish Veranda to restaurant buyouts, the perfect location for weddings and get togethers. Head to our website or send an email to lilbabaparties@leye.com

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 377 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

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

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Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "great service." Guests rave about the "delicious tapas" and vibrant ambiance. The sangrias, especially the mango and peach variants, are a must-try. With attentive staff and a charming patio, it's a beloved spot for both locals and visitors.

377 Reviews

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Ollie
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Yummy food and great service. Reservation was running late so they moved us inside which I was honestly way happier with and was hoping would happen so a win!
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Carolyn
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The servixe was great. The food was delicious and came out very quickly. Ee had a reservation. We arrived about 10 minutes prior to our reservation and our table was waiting in an otherwise crowded restaurant on a Friday night. Our party had 2 adults and two kids. The kids (10 & 13) enjoyed the experience as much as the adults!
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Leslie
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We waited about 20 minutes for our table to be ready and our server didn’t come to our table until about 15 minutes after we were sat. Our server came to our table maybe 3 times and 2 times were to get our order and give us the check. Very disappointed in our dining experience here last night as this is one of my favorite places!
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Alessandro
Fort Lauderdale
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food is getting worse, shrimps with no flavor, bread with tomato with too much garlic, olives very very cheap and too much vinegar...... and service too aggressive
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Liz
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Both the service and cuisine were amazing! We thought that we might just enjoy the sangria pitcher, but decided on some wine after, too—the recommendation was spot on and we definitely had the best time ever. I can’t recommend this restaurant enough. It was so delicious that we even ordered some items to go. I can’t wait to enjoy them tomorrow. Thank you to everyone for making our night so special! While the food was perfect, the service really elevated our wonderful experience! Can’t wait to return.
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Jorge
Portland
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
disclaimer: I am from Spain, and so that inherently influences my expectations when I got to “tapas and Spanish” restaurants. The ambiance and service were excellent but the food was just not good. Sure the portions are tapas size—so the got that right; however; the taste (and authenticity) of food is subpar. We sampled different tapas: pan con tomate, Brussel sprouts salad (not Spanish ?!?), pulpo, and olives. We ordered the tortilla española (a basic dish) and we could not really eat it—it was that bad. Drinks were okay. Vermut not really served as supposed to. I ordered a glass of Albariño that was a bit warm. Overall, not a good place to try if you are hoping to have some authentic traditional dishes from Spain. Prices (compared to other places in Chicago) were reasonable. I would skip the place for dinner lunch/dinner. I would consider coming back only for happy hour for a glass of Rioja/Ribera (I would be scared to order white wine again)—the gildas available only during happy hour are not bad (not quite authentic but not terrible).
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Olivia
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
One of my fav places in Chicago, always great food and a good time.
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Zachary
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a phenomenal server whose name we missed - he was extremely helpful in ordering our food and very charismatic towards us.
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Skirmante
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Had an amazing waiter who kept checking in.
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Laura
Washington DC
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
waited 20 minutes for my table and didnt get service for 5 more after
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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 377 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 41 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 bustling River North, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! Designed for gathering and grazing with friends, family and colleagues alike. With seating options ranging from intimate seating in our Heated Spanish Veranda to restaurant buyouts, the perfect location for weddings and get togethers. Head to our website or send an email to lilbabaparties@leye.com

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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

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