Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Name: Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Address: 441 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654-4540
Telephone: (312) 985-6909
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

396 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 86 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
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Seafood

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

Beef & Lamb

Handmade Beef EmpanadaUSD 9.00
chimichurri
Spanish MeatballsUSD 9.50
beef & pork, sherry tomato sauce
Hanger Steak*USD 19.00
sherry-glazed mushrooms, mojo verde
Lamb Brocheta*USD 19.00
skewered lamb, confit marble potatoes, chopped persillade
Beef Tenderloin Toro Skewer*USD 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 396 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

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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.

396 Reviews

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Leslie
VIP
Chicago
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 2 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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Gabby
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days 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 on 21 December 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 21 December 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 21 December 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 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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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 396 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

28 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 86 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
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Tapas

Vegetables & Cheese

Fried Shishito PeppersUSD 7.00

Patatas BravasUSD 9.50

Catalan-Style "Crystal" BreadUSD 11.00

Goat Cheese Baked in Tomato SauceUSD 10.00

Roasted Hen of the Woods MushroomUSD 13.00

House-Marinated Spanish OlivesUSD 6.50

Tortilla Española (Made-to-Order)USD 10.00

Shaved Brussels Sprouts SaladUSD 10.00

Seafood

"Matrimonio" PintxosUSD 10.00

Garlic ShrimpUSD 11.50

Pulpo a la PlanchaUSD 23.00

Seared Sea ScallopsUSD 21.00

"La Brújula" Yellowfin Tuna Ventresca ConservaUSD 22.00

Chicken & Pork

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota "Pata Negra"USD 33.00

Chorizo-Wrapped Date PintxosUSD 10.50

Deviled Egg PintxosUSD 7.50

Roasted Dates Wrapped in BaconUSD 12.00

Ibérico Ham CroquetasUSD 11.50

Chicken & Chorizo SkewerUSD 13.00

Pressed "Bikini" SandwichesUSD 19.00

Grilled Ibérico Pork "Presa"*USD 23.00

Beef & Lamb

Handmade Beef EmpanadaUSD 9.00

Spanish MeatballsUSD 9.50

Hanger Steak*USD 19.00

Lamb Brocheta*USD 19.00

Beef Tenderloin Toro Skewer*USD 36.00

Surcharge

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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