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

386 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

4.8

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

River North (Chicago)

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2 people

11 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 77 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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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
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 386 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

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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.

386 Reviews

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Rob
St. Louis
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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
Chicago
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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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Tim
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing food and service. Highly recommend coming here!
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Sarah
Las Vegas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We did the bottomless sangria brunch and ordered the tortilla, patatas bravas, bacon wrapped dates, croquetas, and deviled eggs. Patatas bravas and the croquetas were the best, and the tortilla was our least favorite.
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Michael
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I sat in the atrium out front. It felt a bit disconnected from the vibe inside but still a great time!
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Phil
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Layla is a great server and the food is some of the best seafood I have had in Chicago!
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Dave
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Cold day outside It was also pretty cold in the restaurant Heating issue? It was fairly empty only a few tables occupied
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Tricia
Louisville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Did not realize this location doesn't have the famous paella.
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Seth
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant for shared tapas. Simpler menu than the Lincoln Park location.
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Ollie
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
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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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 386 OpenTable diners.

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

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

4.8

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

River North (Chicago)

Make a booking

2 people

11 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 77 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 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!

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information