• Cuisine: Spanish
  • Price: $$
  • Meals: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
  • Mood: Fun
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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

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Tapas and Paella

As Chicago's first Spanish restaurant, it often surprises first-time visitors by how likeable, varied, and fresh great Spanish food can be. Tapas–small dishes perfect to enjoy leisurely over conversation–let you sample several dishes in a relaxing, Mediterranean-sensible meal and Sherries or authentic fresh-fruits sangrias.

In cozy surroundings with the colors and sights of Spanish tapas bars, you'll be tempted by a menu of surprisingly familiar flavors in more than 75 dishes served simply but in often novel ways – in cast-iron pots, paella pans, hot slabs of granite and hanging from grill skewers.

Chef-owner Gabino Sotelino, whose talents have led to command performances for King Juan Carlos, created Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba to reflect his love of la cocina de España. One taste and you'll be in love, too.

"Sharing can be fun" at this tapas bar with "superb paella", "excellent sangria", a "super" outdoor patio and a "fun and flirty" atmosphere that's "good for groups." Most agree it's "still the best" in its genre.

– Zagat Survey

Locations

  • Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba - Chicago

    Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba - Chicago

    Chicago, Lincoln Park
    2024 N. Halsted
    Chicago, IL
    60614

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    • Phone:
      (773) 935-5000

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    • Restaurant
      Mon-Th 4:00pm-10:00pm
      Fri 4:00pm-12:00am
      Sat 11:00am-12:00am
      Sun 11:00am-10:00pm

    • Bar Specials
      $3 Bar Tapas
      Sun-Th 4:00pm-6:00pm
      Fri-Sat 4:00pm-6:00pm
      Fri-Sat 10:00pm-12:00am

  • Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba - Las Vegas

    Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba - Las Vegas

    Las Vegas, NV
    3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
    Las Vegas, NV
    89109

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    • Phone:
      (702) 258-1211

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    • Restaurant
      Mon-Sun 11:30am-11:00pm
      Fri-Sat 11:30am-12:00am

    • Happy Hour
      Mon-Th 4:00pm-7:00pm;
      9:00pm-11:00pm
      Fri 4:00pm-7:00pm;
      9:00pm-12:00am
      Sat 4:00pm-12:00am
      Sun 4:00pm-11:00pm

Events & Promotions

  • February 13, 2010

    Paella Cooking Demo at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Chicago

    Join us for culinary 'edutainment' presented by our Executive Chef Tim Cottini. Learn how to cook that perfect paella - recipe book included! Our Paella Demo begins at 10 a.m. followed by a multi-course lunch paired with wines. Please call 773-935-5000 to register for our demonstration. Visit cafebabareeba.com for more information.
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  • February 14, 2010

    Valentine’s Day Specials at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Chicago

    Our stellar dinner menu will be enhanced with some romantic specials a la carte. View Executive Chef Tim Cottini’s heartfelt creations by visiting www.cafebabareeba.com.
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  • February 19, 2010

    Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba Participates in Chicago Restaurant Week

    Join Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba as we participate in Chicago's Restaurant Week! We are offering multi-course meals for both lunch and dinner, priced at $22 and $32 respectively (tax and gratuities excluded). Please make reservations by calling 773-935-5000.
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  • February 21, 2010

    Flamenco Dinner Show at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Chicago

    Enjoy a magical evening of traditional Flamenco entertainment and Spanish dining. Seating begins at 5 P.M. with ala carte style dinner followed by the Flamenco Show at 6 P.M. $10 cover per guest + tax. Please call 773-935-5000 to register.
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  • March 2, 2010

    Wine Tasting: Spain vs. France at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! and Mon Ami Gabi Chicago

    Mon Ami Gabi Chicago’s talented cooking staff is teaming up with Café Ba-Ba-Reeba’s Executive Chef Tim Cottini’s kitchen brigade to treat you to some of the best foods and wines from both Spain and France. From 6-8 p.m., each restaurant’s chef will be at Café Ba-Ba-Reeba to present some of their favorites and explain how their favorite parts of Europe are reflected in each of their cooking styles.
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