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Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!, Chicago, IL

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

4.8
4.8
438 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 79 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–5:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 985-6909
  • 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
  • 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

What 438 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! charms with its vibrant "atmosphere" and "fantastic" Spanish tapas. The "service is amazing," with standout mentions for attentive staff, including bartenders Slam and Sophia. Diners enjoy "delicious" sangrias and "great quality" dishes like croquetas and tapas, making it a "must try" for Chicago visitors.

438 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delish! Good ambience. Great happy hour sangria deal.

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  2. Vicki VIP

    Chicago56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    You won’t be able to talk too much here because it is really noisy. But you won’t need to. The food is good, not as ‘authentic’ as it used to be, but the vibe is perfect for a tapas bar. Service is good. Space is a little cramped, so if you require accommodation for one reason or another, call ahead to plan your evening. Don’t get so full that you don’t save room to share the Basque cheesecake.

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  3. Leslie VIP

    Chicago43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, perfect night with my favorite people!!! we are always greeted by the very best hostesses in Chicago !!!! Thank you Salvo for always giving us the best seats in the house, the bar! Slam & Ryan make the most perfect drinks paired with some outstanding food!  I have never had a single thing at the Lil baba reeba that I didn’t absolutely love! Thank you, James for seriously having the best crew we absolutely love you guys !!!!

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  4. Mary Ellen VIP

    Chicago98 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Cannot go wrong with this place for tapas! Always good, if you’re a regular you know- but so fun bringing newbies for the experience Definitely enjoyed the seasonal sangria

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  5. Kelsey

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite spots to come with friends. tapas and wine - always incredible. The service is always fantastic and I’ve always left knowing it was a high quality meal. Always a recommendation I make to locals and out of towners.

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  6. Teresa

    Chicago2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was marginal and lacked traditional flavors Service and ambiance were excellent

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  7. cynthia

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the whole experience! The natural sourcing of the food is a great touch. All the food was spectacular!

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  8. Paul

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a very good dinner! Loved the decor and food was very good!

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  9. Christine VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and very kind staff! 10/10 will definitely be going back!

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  10. Paulette VIP

    Chicago25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brought a business colleague from Milan. We had an excellent meal. Food, drink, and service were all great. Very friendly staff! I have been to cafe ba-ba-Reba many times, but I think this scaled down version might be better.

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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 438 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 79 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

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 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–5:30 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
  • 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
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