• Cuisine: Spanish
  • Price: $$
  • Meals: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
  • Mood: Fun
» Suggest Similar Restaurant

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

®

Tapas and Paella

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba, Chicago's first Spanish restaurant, serves fresh, authentic Spanish cuisine in a lively, vibrant atmosphere.

Chef Gabino Sotelino's menu features Spanish tapas, hot and cold appetizers meant for sharing, as well as paella, a typical Valencian rice dish made with vegetables and meat or seafood. You'll be tempted by the Pintxos ("peen-chos"), one or two bite snacks popular in Northern Spain, which are the perfect way to sample your way through the vast Mediterranean menu.

Everything goes well with Sangria, a famous wine "fiesta" drink made from fresh fruit, wine and liquor. Don't miss the large outdoor patio decorated with the sights and colors of Spain.  

Chef 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 (Spanish cuisine). Once you experience the distinct flavors of Spain, we bet 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

    » Full Map & Directions
    • Phone:
      (773) 935-5000

    Make a reservation

    View Menu

    • 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

Events & Promotions

  • March 11, 2010

    “The Big Squeeze” Orange Festival

    In tribute to this vibrant fruit and its cousins, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! presents “The Big Squeeze”, featuring orange-inspired dishes and menu specials Thursday, March 11 – Wednesday, March 17. Festive activities honoring oranges are also planned throughout the week including trivia and contests where one lucky winner will win a dinner for 4 at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
    » Read more
  • March 14, 2010

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

    The magic of Flamenco -- it's enough to make you shout ¡Olé! Enjoy a magical evening of traditional Flamenco music, singing, and dancing by ‘Cuadro "El Payo"’, along with festive Spanish dining. Dinner is a la carte, as always, and regular menu prices are in effect; there's just a $10 cover per person, plus tax. Sunday, March 14. Seating begins at 5 pm; the show starts at 6. Space is limited; call 773-935-5000 to hold your table.
    » Read more
  • March 16, 2010

    Wine Dinner at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! featuring the Art Institute

    Join us on March 16 at 6 P.M. as we discover "The Crossroads of Culture in Medieval Spain”. The evening includes a six-course Spanish tapas dinner created by Chef Tim Cottini paired with wines and sherries, as well as a slide-illustrated presentation by an Art Institute of Chicago lecturer. Event cost is $50 per person, plus tax & gratuity. Please call 773-935-5000 for registration.
    » Read more
  • March 27, 2010

    Lettuce Restaurants Celebrate Earth Hour

    In honor of the planet, the following Lettuce restaurants are joining hundreds of people by participating in the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour on March 27 between 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm. By turning off outdoor neons, dimming dining lights, using candles or servers wearing glow necklaces, these restaurants are supporting this global effort. By working together, each of us can make a positive impact in protecting our future and that of future organizations. Join in this global effort by turning off your house lights or by visiting any of the restaurants below! Antico Posto
    » Read more
  • March 29, 2010

    Passover Specials at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

    Specials available during Passover! Chef Tim Cottini has created new menu items specifically for the holiday. Choose from an array of pintxos, paella & soups! View the whole menu at www.cafebabareeba.com
    » Read more
  • April 4, 2010

    Easter Brunch At Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

    On Sunday, April 4 from 10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m., join Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! in Lincoln Park for a spectacular Easter Brunch. From an elaborate Make-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar to Mimosas and special surprise treat for all the children, we have created a one-of-a-kind Easter Brunch. For Easter Brunch reservations please call 773-935-5000.
    » Read more

In the News

Accessibility Nav