• 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.

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

  • November 5, 2009

    Rice-A-Reeba! Festival

    Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba’s annual “Rice Festival” features specialty rice-inspired dishes by Executive Chef Tim Cottini and world-famous Madrid Chef Carlos Palomar. Festivities scheduled throughout the festival include flamenco-music shows, paella-making demonstrations, our Artista Ba-Ba-Reeba evenings, and a special bean-bag tossing tournament. Challenging trivia contests and other games are also planned during the week. One lucky winner will receive dinner for four at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Learn more and make your reservations by going to www.cafebabareeba.com or calling 773.935.5000.
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  • November 7, 2009

    Paella Cooking Demo

    From 10 a.m.-12 p.m., have fun while learning how to cook that perfect paella from Executive Chef Tim Cottini and our famous guest Chef Carlos Palomar. The program concludes with a multi-course lunch paired with wines. $40 per guest, plus tax includes a recipe book. Please call 773.935.5000 to register.
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  • November 8, 2009

    Flamenco Dinner Show

    Enjoy a magical evening of traditional Flamenco entertainment and Spanish dining. Seating begins at 5 P.M. followed by the Flamenco Show at 6 P.M. $10 cover per guest plus tax; usual menu pricing. Limited seating; call 773.935.5000 to reserve.
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  • November 9, 2009

    Rice “Bags” Tournament

    Celebrating our annual Rice Festival, we’re teaming up with Bags on Tap to bring you rounds of exciting beanbag tossing. Register at bagsontap.com for your chance at several prizes, including "El Grande": $300 in “Cafe Ba-Ba-Bucks”, redeemable for food and drink at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! A sampling of Basque pintxos and Spanish paellas, prepared by Madrid guest-chef Carlos Palomar and our own Executive Chef Tim Cottini are served throughout the tournament. The event begins at 6 p.m. and the cost is $20 plus tax per team of two. Please call 773.935.5000 for more information.
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  • November 10, 2009

    Art & Wine Dinner: Goya in Context

    Join us on November 10 at 6 p.m., as we discover the impact of the art of Francisco Goya. 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 $65 per person, plus tax. Please call 773.935.5000 for registration.
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  • December 1, 2009

    Holiday Bodega Ba-Ba-Reeba! in Chicago and Las Vegas

    Presenting over 30 Spanish wines, sherries, brandies and cavas - Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! offers wine enthusiasts an opportunity to taste and learn about the different regions of Spain while sampling some of our Chef’s Spanish tapas, paella and pintxos specials. Wines available for purchase at a great value during this event! Begins at 6:00 p.m.
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Open Positions

  • Bartender

    Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba - Chicago
    2024 N. Halsted
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 935-5000
    Shift: PM, Full Time

    Upscale Casual Dining

  • Host Staff

    Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba - Las Vegas
    3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
    Las Vegas, NV 89109
    (702) 258-1211
    Shift: AM/PM, Full Time

    Upscale Casual Dining

  • Bartender

    Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba - Las Vegas
    3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
    Las Vegas, NV 89109
    (702) 258-1211
    Shift: AM/PM, Full Time

    Upscale Casual Dining

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