Chicago, IL.

Cafe Ba Ba Reeba

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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! in Chicago is a three star Spanish restaurant. This inexpensive restaurant is in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award by cigaraficionado-review. Know before you go: this place features live music. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, and valet parking. This restaurant is open late. Diners found the food exquisite.

User Reviews of Cafe Ba Ba Reeba

Yelp.com Review - by Clean Freak I.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wonderful service, unpretentious setting, delicious food. I had the lobster paella, which was flavorful, fresh, and uncomplicated. warning - - paella dishes can take 30 minutes to prepare, so if...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yasmeen A.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is loaded in every sense of the word.Loaded-good:It's always crowded, but in a lively not annoying wayThe menu is stocked with choicesWaiters are extremely attentiveLoaded-bad:There's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really enjoyed the food here. My mom and I went for Mother's Day and we ordered a lot:Mango sangria (white) - probably my favorite sangria ever, with a light mango flavor, and with orange peel and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Babs H.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is the first tapas bar I ever went to. I've been to a few others since, but I still like this place the best. There wasn't one thing that was placed in front of me that I didn't devour and love....
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe M.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best place for Tapas. Actually tied with Cafe imberico. Expect to wait though. Try the Bacon Wrapped Dates.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca J.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite place to go with a large group and I'm actually going in a week for my birthday. I also think it's a great date spot because ordering together opens up the conversation.But Sangria...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mai L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite places for tapas, especially in the summer time when their patio is open. We tried their skewers of beef tenderloin and shrimp, along with their spicy potatoes, yummy! We...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Teresa H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've always heard about cafe ba-ba-reeba but was able to finally get over there about a week ago. Why I waited so long to finally go is beyond me. The food was delicious, our waiter was awesome, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Deborah H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ate here for the first time this weekend and it was fantastic. My husband had never had tapas before and admitted to being a "little scared", but afterward, he said it was the best meal he's had in a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ebs B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This weekend was my first time going here and the day before I went to Cafe Iberico. I have to say I definitely liked Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba better. It was a lot nicer and seemed to have more options...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. yea...this place is pretty cool...ive been here twice..once in the summer and sat in the outside terrace and once in the winter and sat in the inside on a sunday...both times were pretty awesome...go...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have been several times over the past year, and each time seems very different. Each server seems to recommend different tapas as the house specialty. One thing is for sure, the "famous' paella, was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I will give it a 4 because I really like the food. The service was a little slow but to be fair it was very busy for a week night. I enjoyed the Sangria but the food is really where it's at. They have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think this place is the bomb. From locaton to food to out door seating, this place is my number one tapas place. The vallet paring makes things convienent and the bar while you wait is spacious....
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea P.

4.0 of 5 stars. More Tapas-- don't hear much about Cafe Babba-ree-ba these days; it's been a year since I've been there, but it was very good back then. I love the Lincoln Park location and I love the Lettuce Group!
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Louis A.

4.0 of 5 stars. First of all, it's fun to say "Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba" over and over again. Now that I've gotten that out of the way...I've been here before a few random times when I first moved to the city. I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by erin k.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing brunch is created by a combination of key elements. To begin, the bloody mary. Well, with a bloody mary bar you've no excuse if you can't create the bloody mary of your dreams. Begin with one...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yuko K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I may not be proud to say this out loud to somebody I don't know, but for sure, to anybody who really knows me well. "THANKS CHICAGO, I HAVE GAINED AT LEAST 10 POUNDS IN LESS THAN 5 DAYS." I feel...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Summary: Food is pretty good - not truly authentic tapas, but a good spin on the classics. Price is moderate. Selection is large. Sangria choices are large, but not amazing taste (and low alcohol...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bree L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down the best place to take visitors on their first night in town!
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy T.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is loud, crowded and fun. The tapas are delicious (don't pass up the bacon wrapped dates) and the drinks are great (especially the sangria). The waitstaff is helpful and entertaining. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karyn K.

3.0 of 5 stars. You want amazing tapas? Head up to Twist a Tapas.You want a decent tapas meal, with quick service? Ba-Ba-Reeba will work.The tapas I approve of: goat cheese, sausage sampler (not the real name),...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ford C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Thursday afternoon I had tapas here. The atmosphere is nice enough. The staff was friendly and attentive. The three flavors of sangria were good, kind of like kool-aid... even the pitchers were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba has been my annual Easter Brunch spot since I moved to Chicago. The tapas menu is delightfully mixed with hot and cold, sea and land creatures and even some vegetarian (for those so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Catharine D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had been meaning to try this place for a while and finally ate there last weekend. Although the Sangria was nothing to write home about, the food was fan-tastic, service was great, and delivery of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anonymous A.

2.0 of 5 stars. The decor in the place is pretty hideous for a Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant. Not that that's all that important, but the tapas and paella are nothing special either. If you want good food, go to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenn K.

1.0 of 5 stars. I'm going to go against what seems to be the usual grain here and give Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba just one star. I had a horrible experience, will never go back, and have been cautioning anyone I hear talking...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really liked Cafe Ba Ba Reeba. Honestly, I'm still thinking about all the yummy tapas I had & that deliciously sweet mango sangria. I think I've told anyone that would listen that is a must-go-to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matty O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Despite, not being a huge fan of the location. This place is pretty good. I especially enjoyed the papaya, stuffed mushrooms, and the pappas w/ chipotle mayo. It's good for groups on weeknights....
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Pam Z.

2.0 of 5 stars. I don't understand why everyone loves Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba so much. Having lived in Spain, I can say with certainty that something was lost in translation when putting together the tapas menu. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelsey M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Debating between 3 and 4 stars because this place is corporate, but Ba-Ba-Reeba is key for large groups and taking visitors. You know you'll always be served quality food and great sangria. Garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I always love Cafe Ba Ba Ree Ba. It's the best place to go with a big group - the Red and White Sangria are awesome, and the sugar rimmed mojitos are really great as well. I love the baked goat...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by EurJean C.

4.0 of 5 stars. As a visitor to Chicago, I really enjoyed my tour of Lincoln Park - ending with a tasty meal at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba. We were initially concerned when we heard it would be an hour and a half wait for a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. I've tried Twist and Tapas Barcelona and this is still my favorite tapas place. Tapas Barcelona is a close second, but Twist is wayy behind both of these restaurants. I went here on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Meredith B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Went here for dinner during the summer - my expectations were so high and I ended up being fairly unimpressed! The peach sangria was all right, and had good flavor, but wasn't strong enough for my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by gfiddy f.

5.0 of 5 stars. Vibrant and delicious - I see why everyone is such a fan.
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by melissa h.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been here a handful of times for dinner with a group of friends and it never disappoints! Its lively, the services is great, and the food is probably some of the best Tapas this Chicagoan is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Overall, our experience was fabulous! Hip decorations, attentive waiter, and fast food service was definitely a plus. We ordered a lot of food, and all of them were served in a way that was creative...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jasmine p.

5.0 of 5 stars. The food here is soo good! Boyfriend took me here and we got a seat out in the covered patio. Though it was somewhat winter-like weather, there was a heater for the patio area and it felt warmer...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place was so much fun. It's great for a big group, very spacious. THe food was very tasty, everything we order, and I think we must have pretty much ordered everything on the menu, was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiger L.

5.0 of 5 stars. it was so good that i just left there about 20 minutes ago and already i am reviewing.the grilled salmon with artichoke and parsley sauce was A the pintxos platter with a sampling of each available...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jean C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Definitely one of our favorite places to eat! The atmosphere, the service and the food are all wonderful. We always get the baked Goat Cheese to start. We tend to get the usual few tapas but I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Candice G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like this place a lot. In the Summer they have great patio that's perfect for sipping some delicious Sangria. Even the flavored sangria's are delicious- when is that ever the case? Never, except for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica L.

2.0 of 5 stars. We made plans to eat dinner hear after I read great reviews. I was SOOO disappointed. We were seated in a small room off the bar that did not have good ambiance. However, the service was excellent....
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this place. The food is amazing! Also the black raspberry sangria tastes sooo good. I would go there for that! I love taking my friends and family here when they visit. Will keep going there!
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Katrina T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I guess you can say I was soo moved by this place that I had to break my yelp virginity and actually write a review! My gfs and I decided to leave the pleasant 70-80 degree weather of SoCal and visit...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't help myself but to keep going back here. It is a great environment, I love their tapas. I tend to order the warm ones and I love their Paella ... especially the seafood one! One of the last...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Angelica D.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place has great tapas and the sangria is delicious as well. The food isn't pricey either. My friends and I love this place. Its a great place to just have a good time. Definitely a great place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place was saved by the food.I just graduated college not too long ago, but the vibe totally reminded me of a thirsty thursday evening. Douche bags wearing stripe shirts and sluts with their pals...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Javier B.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorites in Chicago! The food here is always exellent and it has a great atmopsphere. Best tapas restaurant in the city by far. The chorizos are awesome, the patatas bravas are always...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen H.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have been here several times and willingly admit at one time Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba was the best. Recently they have really fallen off the delicious wagon. It is a sad story. This last time I went (which...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Blaire L.

4.0 of 5 stars. First off, GREAT sangrias!This place has the perfect atmosphere to chill out, share a couple pitchers and dishes, and enjoy a double date.I was bummed when my company didn't want to order a paella,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica P.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is probably one of my favorite places in the city to eat. Given, I still haven't been there a lot, but every time I have gone, I'm absolutely floored by how good the food is. Last time I went,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark L.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite Tapas in the city!I have had a great experience each and evertime I have gone to Babareeba. The food is amazing, the sangria is delicious and makes me feel great, and the atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Holy people, Batman! This places gets BUSY for dinner. We have ordered almost every tapa on the menu plus the paella. The octopus is overcooked and chewy. The fillet with blue cheese was rare and mmmm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Aurore L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have to admit: it wasn't as bad as I am going to make it sound. Mainly because of the company, our discussion and the fact that we didn't have to pay for the meal.....AND you can also so some...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anemone T.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was my first tapas experience, and I enjoyed it. The server was friendly, and we were seated quickly. I know tapas is not about veggies but I would love to have more options... in any case, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott S.

4.0 of 5 stars. My friend and I went here last night. The paella was DELICIOUS- However, my taste may have been a little skewed by the 40 minute wait and 6 glasses of sangria. I have two complaints. Despite the many...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Danny M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cafe BBR is very good! The service was mediocre at first (took 10 minutes to get the server), but once she arrived, she was fantastic. We ordered practically everything 2 people could eat: Short ribs,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Allie B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been here twice, though not recently. I hope to go again soon! I had absolutely fantastic food and service both times. I also love how it is decorated. It is a great place to bring out-of-town...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tuyen T.

5.0 of 5 stars. My first experience with Tapas. Love it! And inexpensive too ($3 tapas!!). Stopped by after school one day since it was around the corner. Haven't had a full meal there, but I will one day. (I came in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony H.

4.0 of 5 stars. My first experience with Tapas, and if all of them are like here, then I know I'm in good hands!Made a reservation on Opentable and arrived for Dad's 50th birthday dinner at 7:30. Line out the door,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric M.

4.0 of 5 stars. It would be hard to dislike Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba. It and Cafe Iberico are the two best-known tapas places in Chicago, so they are often compared. In the end, though, they're both great places. I think...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Iris F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I must confess to you cafe BaBaReeba as I've tried other tapas place and ask for forgiveness. You have me addicted more then one dish and your Delicious sangria. So many choices such goat cheese with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cynthia C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place!The Passion Fruit Sangria is the best! It taste like juice but beware, a couple of glasses and your about ready to start dancing to Spanish music playing in the background. =)The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kat M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came here recently with a group of 12 on a Saturday night at prime time, and they made our night fantastic. Most of the group showed up 45 minutes late, but they didn't give the table away and got...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here for a 8 p.m. date recently. We were about 15 minutes late, but phoned ahead and still received a table within 5 minutes of being there. I was a little disappointed about where they sat us....
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kiah T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am definitely coming back here! The best tapas restaurant I've ever been to!!First, I was very impressed by the service! Very attentive. Our server made us feel really confortable and answered...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Molly N.

4.0 of 5 stars. The best spot I know of for a group of friends to get together and have a great time! Everything on the menu is terrific, and the atmosphere is really energetic.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Crystal P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Newish menu. We got the citrus cured salmon Yuck! The salmon was served flavorless on cucumber toast (also flavorless) with sour cream .. icky.. We also got the seared Tuna FAB-O so yummy a huge...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stopped on Saturday for lunch and was quite happy I did! We had a picture of peach sangria and shared the baked goat cheese, spicy potatoes and garlic shrimp, everything was delicious!!! We overheard...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is by far the best tapas place in the city. I love the food and their variety of Sangria. It is definitely worth the wait, otherwise I would consider making a reservation because it is very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by S. K.

5.0 of 5 stars. It may be cliche, but I really do think Ba-Ba-Reeba is the go-to for tapas in the city. Though I have commented on the novelty of Twist in Wrigleyville and have an undeniable fondness for cute Tapas...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I eat at Ba-Ba-Reeba quite often. It is one of my favorite tapas restaurants in the city as far as the food goes but the downfall is it's usually too crowded and they pack you in so tighly you can...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Quantas G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place for tapas and Spanish ambiance. Cafe Ba Ba Reeba offers delicious American-style Spanish food. I finally got a chance to try this place out and enjoyed every bit of it. The Baked...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by M M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been here twice and both times were great. The first time I came was with a large group of girlfriends- so I got to try basically every tapa on the menu. I really liked the goat cheese,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Walter M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yum Yum Yum. I love myself some Reeba- grilled squid, fried peppers with coarse salt, lamb chops, shrimp brochette, bacon wrapped dates....drrooolllinnggAs a person who has worked in the industry for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anpan W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Food, drinks, and service have been good. Try the sherry flights. Bacon wrapped dates, spicy potatoes, any brochette, paella a la valencia are all good. Love their sangrias, wine selection, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nona Gayle D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went here for a date and must say that the restaurant was quite busy.The food was delicious, and of course the tapas were tapa sized. But me and my date ordered enough to fill us up.The nice thing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Katrina H.

5.0 of 5 stars. i'm giving this 5 Stars because my Indulgence is the CURRY CHICKEN OMG!! My friends and i Work our tails off for 2 hrs at the gym .. then get to this joint.. and eat our favorite tapa's to the point...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm glad most places have their menus online so I can come back and remember exactly what we got (even if it is 3 weeks later).My friend SWEARS by this place. She loves the tapas and always comes...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I met up with some friends here on a Saturday night at 730pm. It was very crowded, we didn't have a reservation, and we were told it would be an hour. We waited near the bar for over an hour, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ebru Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came here for my birthday, which is Christmas Eve. I was surprised that they were open and taking reservations for this day but happy at the same time because I had a place to go for my birthday,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathryn T.

4.0 of 5 stars. My date and I arrived 10 minutes early for our 8 pm reservation on a Friday and were seated right away. Cafe BaBaReeba was packed and there was definitely a wait...but with a glass of delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mat M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Care- Ba-Ba-Reeba. They have excellent food and I am a huge fan of the Black Cherry Sangria. I've been on numerous occasions and always have a great time. The food is great wether you're at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt W.

2.0 of 5 stars. Two stars is defined as "Meh. I've experienced better" and I have. I can accept a decent meal at most any restaurant I'm trying for the first time, but I get bitter and a little depressed when I have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Candice P.

5.0 of 5 stars. LOVE IT!!Its a great place for groups and also a fun night out for two.The Sangria is Delicious, I absolutely love the spicy potatoes and the short ribs.Make a reservation cause it gets crowded.I know...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by mildred v.

4.0 of 5 stars. So a friend told me about "Bacon wrapped dates" and I thought:1. I don't like Bacon (really i don't - probably one of the only things besides syrup that I just despise).2. I just had a brain fart -...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lyndsay G.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was the first "nice" restaurant I have been to in a long time, and maybe it was the company, but I really enjoyed myself. It is much larger than it looks with 3-4 big banquet halls sized rooms to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Clare L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can't believe I haven't written a review of this place yet...I really don't know anyone who hasn't been here. The atmosphere leaves a little to be desired, I guess, at times. But the potato salad...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaime S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I can only give this place 3 stars because I have been to Cafe Iberico recently and found that I really enjoy the food and ambiance there a bit more.I recently came to Cafe Ba-ba-reeba for Brunch with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah A.

5.0 of 5 stars. How fun is this place? This was my first venture into the yummy world of tapas and I loved it. Lively atmosphere and lots of people (so make a reservation ahead of time or have some sangria at the bar...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Holy Crowdedness! You'd think this restaurant was the only one serving food in the city. We made our reservations for 9pm and the wait was still a good 30 minutes! I have been to Ba Ba Reeba a few...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea H.

4.0 of 5 stars. My first visit was on the 4th of July after my *brilliant* idea to trek all the way out to Naperville for Rib Fest. After being denied entry due to massive crowds, missing REO Speedwagon and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Unknown K.

2.0 of 5 stars. I returned after a few years absence. Nothing special here; much better food at Emilio's or Iberico (which is what it is). The food was unforgettable; I don't have much to say.
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vivian Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. I only really discovered this "tapas" thing when I moved to Chicago three years ago. I enjoy the concept because it reminded me of dim sum and the amazing selection of food you can get.Cafe BBR was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Margaret T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been coming here since I was a newborn- it is a regular haunt for my family whenever we come back to Chicago. This place is fabulous!!! I always order garlic potatoes, which will probably give...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Crystal C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Much like what you would expect from a chain restaurant. The hostess calling reservations over an intercom makes you feel like your at Applebees. A few people in our party compared the chorizo and chx...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace F.

4.0 of 5 stars. The first time I went to Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba was probably a good three years ago. It was my first tapas experience and I did not enjoyed it. I didin't know what to ordered and our server wasn't very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carlos G.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was my first time at a tapas restaurant. Went here with a group of 4 on a Friday night. We enjoyed 3 different pitchers of sangria, and all 3 were great! We ordered 10 hot tapas, Beef...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lale S.

4.0 of 5 stars. i went here with a group of ppl. It was pleasant, although very crowded for a wednesday night (which made me think, wow this place must be good) we each ordered two dishes and passed all of them...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dianna S.

2.0 of 5 stars. While the food is par, the service is deplorable. I walked in at 6:45 and asked what the wait would be. The host told me 30 minutes which was fine since I was meeting a friend at 7. At around 7:30...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tiffany m.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. I love any excuse to go here. My favorite part? The sangria. My favorite place to sit? One of the 3 tables by the window/bar area. I haven't eaten anything that I didn't thoroughly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J J.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my go-to restaurant when I have out-of-towners in. I love this place and they seem to also. It's a great place to go to with a group of people since you share and pass the tapas around....
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm a pretty big fan of this place. The atmosphere and food was great. This is the best tapas place I've been to so far. I can't even remember what we ordered. I do remember the beef tapas dish...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah C.

4.0 of 5 stars. We went to cafe ba-ba-reeba on a Thursday evening in December. Although we didn't have a reservation we were seated with only a 30min wait. Which wasn't too painful after sitting at the bar for a bit....
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been here twice: once with a HUGE group (I'm talking 20 people here) and once with two people (we sat at the bar). Fabulous both times. While tapas is better with a big group (because you get...
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott H.

4.0 of 5 stars. My favorite tapas joint in the city. I like the outdoor seating in the summer. In the colder months the hustle and bustle of the inside rooms add to the experience. The sangria is a must and is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Daisy C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The last time he and I met here for dinner was 2000 with a group of friends. We sat at opposite ends of the table. We had the paella, and I enjoyed it but somehow, I never made it back - until last...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ariel B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ah...tapas. how I love thee. Cafe Ba Ba Reeba always has a good selection of tapas to fit any palate. We forwent the bacon wrapped dates for the bacon wrapped scallops. I think I prefer the dates...
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Yelp.com Review - by Hilly J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great tapas and sangria - a little over crowded, but overall a great place!!!
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erika G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Myself and one of Yelp's loveliest and most intellilgent women, Kathleen O., sat down here last night for a little pre Thanksgiving warmup. Some dishing and noshing to kick off the long weekend....
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joyee L.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm surprised that most of these reviews lately have been overwhelmingly positive. When my boyfriend and I went to eat here, we were sadly disappointed in the food.All in all, the food was trying too...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by eileen b.

3.0 of 5 stars. When I think tapas, I remember the brief time I lived in Madrid. The best tapas came from the littlest bars and restaurants and were served in a very simple, no-nonsense way. No garnishes were needed...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cafe Ba Ba Reeba is my favorite tapas restaurant in Chicago. There's always such energy here and the food is consistently good. If you go on the weekend, make sure you have a reservation....
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gita B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Some of the best assortments of tapas I have had anywhere. It is the kind of food one wakes up craving. The ambiance is very authentic and lively. It is also great to through parties. My sister's...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. my favorite tapas place in chicago, and there's alot of tapas places in chicago.all of the traditional tapas are well done (patatas bravas, tortilla, paella, etc.) and the americanized ones are pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Courtney L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here several times, and only once was I disappointed with some of the tapas plates. This past Friday was fairly eventful, though, when a candle exploded on us. Not kidding. We were...
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can't believe I have yet to review the fun times had at Cafe B-B-R. The Sangria is delicious and the many plates we had were fantastic. I recommend reservations as it gets hella packed with people...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Zach F.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Black Raspberry sangria was delicious, the 1/2 pitcher is enough 3-4 glasses each for two people. My girlfriend and I got a variety of tapas but the highlights were the bacon wrapped dates and...
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Yelp.com Review - by J B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Good: Comfy chairs, cool decoration, atmosphere and music ok. Sangria was top notchBad: Food. I wouldn't come here again to eat. The food was bland. Asparagus was undercooked. Food was luke warm and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cindy K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like this place! Don't be fooled by the three stars, that's a decent grade. The sangria was excellent. We got half a pitcher of peach and half blackberry. Both were delicious. After my second glass,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan M.

5.0 of 5 stars. totally had a good night here on saturday. i got done with my class a little early and my boyfriend picked me up and we went here before seeing cheech and chong (which was funny, btw.)we got in there...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Linds R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I freaking love tapas. I love them, all of them, the hot and cold ones, the spicy ones, the cheesy ones, the meaty ones and the veggie ones. Bring em on. Alas, my fiance (aka person I go out to eat...
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin S.

4.0 of 5 stars. SANGRIA, oh yeah need i say more. I am a man who loves red sangria. I was first introduced to it in NYC at Empanada mama, ohh yeah the large pitcher is the way to start your evening, esp if yours...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by liz d.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here on Saturday around 9pm and were told that for 2, the wait was an hour. Heading into the bar to grab a pitcher or 2 of Sangria for our long expected wait, we found that the seats in the bar...
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Yelp.com Review - by Colleen C.

3.0 of 5 stars. This was my third option for lunch, and thus...I was a little disappointed from the onset. I'm not a huge tapas fan, ("huge" and "tapas" don't even belong in the same sentence), and I generally stay...
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Yelp.com Review - by David W.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food has become more and more assembly-line like through the 8 yrs. my wife and I have been going. The crowd has changed, an increasing tourist, suburb crowd. But my wife and I still love it, we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been to Spain a couple of times (once for an extended period of time) and so when I can find a good tapas place, I'm pretty happy. Ba-Ba has good to great tapas (yes, get the bacon wrapped...
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Yelp.com Review - by V C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food, great sangria! Went on a weeknight so it wasn't crowded. Definitely want to come back.
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Yelp.com Review - by Mel F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ba-Ba-Reeba is a solid place to go to get a meal. It's not the best place but it's definitely a crowd pleaser. I just would never ever attempt to go in the evening. That would be crazy. I prefer to go...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cindy Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Date: OCT 19 Sunday Dinner 7:30Reservations at 7:30 pmParty of 12OVERALL: SERVICE: 3 of 5 FOOD: 5 of 5 Ave: 4 starArrived at 7:30 told them that we had reservations at 7:30. they said that our...
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AMAZING by Erin P. at InsiderPages

THis place is amazing and the service is really good. They have really good live music at night and spanish dancers...its a good place for Tapas!!! the wine is amazing too
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Yelp.com Review - by Allie N.

4.0 of 5 stars. This food definitely took me back to my Barcelona days! These Tapas were phenomenal. Because I went with a large group (in my opinion, the best way to go when dinning at a Tapas restaurant), I was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andie W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Atmosphere is great, it doesn't hurt either that it's in the Lincoln Park area, always very cool! Huge place, there's also outdoor seating during the summer. But because this place is huge, they...
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm not as enthralled with the Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba experience and most others. The food is always solid, particularly the patatas bravas and the large variety of sangria. However, the crowded...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best Tapas I have had in the city, everything was cooked to perfection and even the braised lamb was excellent which I typically don't like. Wait staff was very attentive and helpful. The bacon...
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Yelp.com Review - by becki s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Go here.Get : Cava Sangria, Tomato Bisque soup, chicken empanada, stuffed mushrooms and the bacon wrapped dates... amazing.Enjoy a beautiful day on their patio.Go shopping on Halsted afterwards with a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jacquelyn C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have only been to Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba a hand full of times, but it is definitely one of the best tapas restaurants I have been to. The staff is well informed about the menu and friendly also....
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have only been here for brunch on a Saturday. We sat on the patio, and the sangria pitcher was perfect for quenching our thirst on a warm summer day. Our server was very friendly and helpful, and...
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Yelp.com Review - by jason e.

4.0 of 5 stars. This joint is exactly what you'd expect from tapas, the people who brought you the small plate... All the "standard" items are here, the food comes out quick and is delicious, and the wait staff are...
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie T.

5.0 of 5 stars. CAFE BA-BA-REEBA. It's fun to say. Say it 5x's fast. Do it..We finally hit CBBR for dinner this weekend. It's been on my list for over a year now. My friend, Jocelyn was in town and we spent the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I know this place has some lovers and haters, but coming from someone who's had a few experiences with Spanish tapas, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba is still my favorite. I've come here numerous times with groups...
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric M.

2.0 of 5 stars. The problem with the tapas here are that they don't display any care or thought. Most appear to be scooped from a big vat and placed on a dish. The wine selection isn't that great and the staff...
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love their food and they have the best passion fruit sangria. Nuff said.
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Service - Selection - Price - Ambiance!!! How could you not like this place?I have gone twice within the last couple weeks, once with a group of five and the other with just a girlfriend. Although the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great experience coming in the mid-afternoon on a Sunday. The bathroom is a one-hitter and could be cleaner, but the food is great.I recommend bacon-wrapped dates and short ribs with a cheese-infused...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I thought it was good. And I ate way too much. ( )And spent too much money. (-)And drank too much wine. ( )The wine was good. ( )Real good. ( )
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenna R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I totally enjoy you, Ba-Ba-Reeba.I've only ever been for their happy hour tapas from 4-7 p.m., which features lower priced tapas (but a limited menu) and drink specials. It's not as good now as it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacie K.

4.0 of 5 stars. A year and a half later, and I'm still a fan. Good, consistent, and great sangria! I recently went there during the tomato fest(?)..and everything was tomato this tomato that! Which is great for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer D.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite place!! I have always been one of those people that couldn't decide what to eat and always ended up over ordering. So Tapas is perfect for me. I know it's a Let us entertain you...
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Yelp.com Review - by lesley s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba is one of my favorite places to go for tapas in the city. I have never ordered a dish that I didn't like (don't forget about dessert!). Be prepared to wait for a table on the weekend,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kori M.

1.0 of 5 stars. Absolutely terrible. Less than mediocre. I'm so disappointed! My friends and I were shopping and decided we'd stop and get a bite to eat. Let me say that the service was very good. Our waiter was nice...
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Yelp.com Review - by Judy M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't know if there is really anything new I can say when there are already over 300 reviews. Our waiter was excellent. Everything we ordered was from good to fantastic. The food highlights were the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie K.

5.0 of 5 stars. All I can say is.....SANGRIAAAAA!!!! They have the best around. Its very lively, very welcoming and warm. The serves are wonderful and very knowledgeable on all of their entrees. The music is great,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! I recommend going with a group so you can order it up and share! Anytime I go there I need to order the following: sangria, olives, stuffed mushrooms, spicy potatoes with tomato...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Drea E.

3.0 of 5 stars. It was cute, if cheesy in that girl's-night-out kind of way. We shared food (including some fantastic lamb chops and white anchovies on toasts) and a pitcher of Sangria (way too sweet). I arrived...
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this place! The service is friendly - not always on their "A" game but it sort of reflects upon the origin of the food. Sangria is great. This is a good place for groups. They have a "make...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim C.

4.0 of 5 stars. After some shopping around the area, we stopped by Cafe Ba Ba Reeba at around 9pm on a Friday night, and the place was PACKED! We were certain that we wouldn't need reservations for a 9pm dinner, but...
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great place!

this place is soo cute and has great food. try the sangria, its to die for!! great tapas and service was excellent... just another quality restaurant in great lincoln park! :)
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here last weekend for a dinner with some college friends. This place has great atmosphere and friendly service. Between the all of us, we probably ordered almost everything on the menu. Here is a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Molly A.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is easily my favorite restaurant in Chicago!! I've been to Iberico and others, and although this may not be the most 100% authentic of them all, it has the atmosphere and food to blow the others...
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Yelp.com Review - by Janna V.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really heart tapas...And have been to Ba Ba Reeba for both dinner and a couple of times to sit at the bar.Pluses- Champagne SangriaFoodTable ServicePrices$3 Tapas at the BarMinuses-Bartenders-- They...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nelson S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This being the 315th review, I'm probably not going to share anything new but I do like this place. As you can imagine, this place is very popular and be prepared to wait up to an hour if not more....
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Yelp.com Review - by theresa k.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of the best places for tapas in Chicago besides Cafe Iberico. I highly recommend the Sangrias (you might want to get a pitcher - they are THAT good), the spicy potatoes are always a hit...
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Yelp.com Review - by Luan N.

2.0 of 5 stars. The only reason I was intrigued by this place was because a friend of mine worked at Ba-Ba-Reeba in Barcelona and took me there on her day off. I checked if they were run by the same group, but...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba is the best tapa's restaurant in the City of Chicago! I've been eating here for years and think the food is awesome. It's an active restaurant so bring some friends and enjoy the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mandy s.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm in love with this place! Eclectic, cute atmosphere, soooo many tapas for meat eaters AND vegetarians, and the sangria frickin rocks! Tapas are so fun. And I love that it sounds like I'm saying...
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love food in New York. However, the one thing that just isn't done well here is tapas. Ba-Ba-Reeba simply puts the Big Apple to shame.Last time in town, I took my family here, and they liked it....
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Yelp.com Review - by Elaine H.

4.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant came highly recommended to me by a friend who, by his own admission, "isn't really into food" (What!!) I was skeptical, but after a visit there, I have to say say these are the best...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacey A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Adam B and I have this thing where we go to brunch together. This is pretty much ALL we do together (Field Museum and Batman marketing notwithstanding), and it's kind of a fabulous arrangement.Anyway,...
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Yelp.com Review - by amish s.

2.0 of 5 stars. Every bodies given this place a varied review, but sorry, I didn't have that great a time here, went on Saturday, ordered x2 different tapas dishes, the grilled squid in olive oil and garlic and the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Aziza J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Our company took us here for a night of drinking and eating. The food was delicious!I would definitely like to go back and try the shrimp. there was a group of about 15, however, we didn't get to try...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lori O.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ok service and Ok food. Had a gift certificate...won't be on my list of need to go back.
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Yelp.com Review - by Blair A.

5.0 of 5 stars. The food and sangria here were delicious!! Our waitress was also great. One of the waiters accidentally took one of our dishes to another table, causing us to have to wait a while for a new one, but...
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Yelp.com Review - by Deepa J.

2.0 of 5 stars. It's one of those Chi-town classics that I've ignored all these years, but I finally made it to Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba last night for a very late dinner. That the place was teeming at that hour of the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Keith S.

5.0 of 5 stars. A great tapas restaurant. It has nice outdoor seating that can allow you to enjoy the evenings in the summer. The food here is really great and reasonably priced. In typical tapas form, you have a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam T.

5.0 of 5 stars. My friend Caitlyn recently got both a new apartment and a new job, so we went here to celebrate....Spanish-style!Came around 6 or 6:30pm on a Sunday evening and were seated immediately in their great...
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Yelp.com Review - by MaryAnne M.

3.0 of 5 stars. More like 3.5Look, I know it's a Lettuce restaurant, but I won't slight it for that. It is a GREAT local for a group dinner. About 6 of us went there for a bday dinner and everyone left stuffed and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin P.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3.5Between the mixed reviews of unfriendly service and "Trixie/Chad" customers and the fact that it is kind of a chain restaurant (having another restaurant in Las Vegas) I expected to dislike it....
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Yelp.com Review - by Jean Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. Though we've never been able to have a table here - we've always gotten great service at the bar. Perhaps GK need bday dinner here next Monday...
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew E.

3.0 of 5 stars. My friend took us here before I moved to Chicago for a group dinner. The majority of the group semi-liked it, while I thought it was pretty good. It's a fun place to come with a group because you...
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Yelp.com Review - by Golli H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Decent food and sangria, BAD service. Although the food was pretty greasy and the "spicy potatoes with tomato alioli" was just a fancy description for french fries.We had a reservation for 9 PM on a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I didn't think that Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba really had anything new to offer for tapas. Each dish we tried was just "okay", nothing was really memorable. However, the peach sangria was delicious and...
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Yelp.com Review - by nikki c.

4.0 of 5 stars. i see nipples nipples everywherenipples nipples I should not stare!luvs luvs luvs summer time and al fresco dining, summer dresses, sangria, goat cheese and bread and more sangria peach this time and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ann L.

2.0 of 5 stars. I honestly thought that Trixie stuff was an exaggeration. I was dead wrong, but if I never set foot in Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba again, I'll be able to avoid the worst of it which means that everybody wins!One...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lesley S.

4.0 of 5 stars. My favorite tapas spot in Chicago. The prices are lower than other tapas restaurants and the food is just as good if not better. One item I always get is the goat cheese and tomato sauce- awesome....
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Yelp.com Review - by Alison M.

4.0 of 5 stars. There's already nearly 300 reviews for this place... can I really add anything new? Probably not. However, I have to say that the sangria here really is the best ever. I love the white, the red,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea D.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place was absolutely amazing!!! I was visiting Chicago recently and my friend said that we had to try this place out. We tried to make reservations on a Friday night and couldn't get anything...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fun place - good sangria and good food with fun atmosphere AND outdoor seating! We had great service and plenty of options to choose from. The prices were reasonable as well.
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is a staple of North side Spanish food. Every time I go here I always have something new and wonderful. The potatoes and all the seafood are especially good. My mouth is watering and my...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica M.

4.0 of 5 stars. We came here at 3:30 on a sunny, Saturday and sat outside. This is a great time to go to a place like this because we got a table right away and it seemed that at about 4:30 it starts to fill up.The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Fred S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I would actually give Ba-Ba-Reeba two and a half stars... I would give it four stars for my visit last August (2007) and one star for my visit last Saturday (June 2008). First, the good: The food...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimmie V.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is great! My friend took me here for my 21st birthday, where I had my first strawberry mojito-- delicious. The service was good, the food was good, and I'm a big fan of tapas, so I would...
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Yelp.com Review - by Emma C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE TAPAS! I will never get tired of this place!! I usually get the same dishes too: the dates wrapped in bacon, goat cheese and marinara, roasted potatoes, olives, cheeses, garlic shrimp and of...
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Yelp.com Review - by S L.

3.0 of 5 stars. REALLY GOOD SANGRIA, but REALLY BAD SERVICE! These waiters don't give a shit. They made me feel inferior for not being able to eat gluten. The guy told me that he couldn't list the things I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. After a bad experience at another tapas restaurant, I decided to try out this place.I'd heard the food and the atmosphere were great. I definitely have to agree. I've now been here about 6 or 7...
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been here many times and this place was the first tapas place I have ever been to. I fell in love with sitting outside when the awning is open eating small portions of food like the tomato and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tara P.

4.0 of 5 stars. It is loud, which could be a drawback if you're not expecting it, but everything else is so great it doesn't matter. We had pitchers of both the red and the peach sangrias, both delicious. Our table...
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really like Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba. Good sangria, tasty tapas, and fun setting. Spicy potatoes and goat cheese are favories. Long waits at times, but worth it.
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cool place. Went there for a double and ended up getting there a little early than our friends. The wait was about an hour so we went to the bar to have a few. Within 5 minutes of arriving and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tina B.

2.0 of 5 stars. By far not the best place in Chicago for tapas, but they have a more casual "fun" environment than most tapas spots - a lot of colorful, more Mexican inspired style - which was perfect for me because...
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I dig the tapas bar experience and was pretty darn excited to try Ba-Ba-Reeba. (Not to mention, I really enjoy saying the name out loud!) When me and my main squeeze got there, dinnertime on a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexis Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. I enjoyed my second time at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba last weekend. We were here on a Saturday night. We had reservations, so we had no problem getting a table. This place fills up fast!After reading all of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Met some out of town friends here for dinner on a Sunday night - make reservations, even on a Sunday this place filled up by about 7. I will definitely be back to add more...
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PARTY IN YOUR MOUTH

SERIOUSLY the best tapas! Get the dates wrapped with bacon and the cheesey potatoes and the meatballs and the goat cheese with tomato sauce. oh my gosh. its soooooo damn good.
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite place for tapas, even despite the fact they switched their menus from Spanish to English (rather lame if you ask me). The food is great and the sangria is the best I've had...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelli B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place looks okay from the outside, but the inside is much nicer. This is my favorite tapas place so far and it really is pretty reasonable. My favorites are the bacon wrapped dates, meatballs,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Melanie T.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place was amazing. Their food was great and their staff were super friendly and even humored me and spoke to me in Spanish. Their food (I got chicken empanadas and paella) and I just wanted to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dantee A.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's good, i'm not gonna lie. But it is very americanized! I'll have to admit that the Sangria is very good.
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen G.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food and service probably deserve the 4 stars. So does the "programming": I mean, where else can you see Flamenco dancing for $10 and enjoy yummy tapas?The bathrooms, however, deserve .5 stars. I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nat B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Food is very average... a lot of fried things that are not very traditional... the only reason to eat here is for the drinks and the atmosphere when the patio is open. If you are looking for real...
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Decent.

I went here to meet a friend. Initially, I was impressed with the atmosphere...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah C.

4.0 of 5 stars. loved it!cute, busy, but fast!was in and out with the quickness!the chicken empanadas are to die for... and so is the Passion fruit Sangria. yummmmm. the scallops are....ehh okay..... (ive had better)...
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Terrible service-Caution w/Open Table reservations

I made a reservation through Open Table for 7:30 pm on May 25. I received 2 emails confirming this reservation for 7:30 pm. When I showed up to the restaurant at 7:25 to check in, the hostess informed me that...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Oy vey! NOT BA BA REEBA! NOOooOOoOoO!This is my post cell phone reaction when one of my best girlfriends (who loves this place and I'm sure would give five stars) calls me to tell me we're going...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Been here several times, always leave full, drunk, & satisfied. It always seems packed and I've sat at some bad tables, but all in all this is probably my favorite tapas place in Chicago.
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very good overall. We tried about 6-7 different things and all were quite good. Red or Cava sangria were both delicious. Recommend mixed green salad, roasted beets, oranges & goat cheese, the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Angie P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I absolutely love this place...hard to walk in to get a table, so you need a reservation. But the wait is worth it when you can order pitchers of sangria at the bar! My favorite sangria is the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle C.

4.0 of 5 stars. While in Chicago I went to this place because Tom Colliche-whateverhisnameis from Top Chef gave it a shout out in his blog on the Bravo website. I tried the marinated olives, spicy potatoes, endive...
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Yelp.com Review - by John G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I hate tapas, but I don't hate Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba.
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison R.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food from Cafe Ba Ba Reeba is always exquisite - I love small plates because you get to try EVERYTHING if you want. I used to be all about the hot tapas, but after trying the seafood salad,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mariella C.

1.0 of 5 stars. this was the worst tapas place i have ever been to in my life. the empanadas were greasy, expensive, and i'm pretty sure i tasted newspaper. the croquetas were the same deal, meat undercook, and the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Delicious! The first time I had ever had tapas, but I went with my tapas-experienced husband. I had been having a bad week and this place cheered me up. I ordered the special wild mushroom soup with...
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Yelp.com Review - by Carolina P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is the tapas restaurant that I compare all others to. The spicy potatoes are awesome, so are the bacon wrapped dates, and the stuffed mushrooms. The prices aren't bad and the menu is easy to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Bob F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been here a few times. The passion fruit sangria is great. So far I've eaten the meat and potatoes (great) tomato bread (great) the pieai (I can't spell the dish name :( ) (seafood, awsome)...
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Yelp.com Review - by carolynne r.

5.0 of 5 stars. The first time I came to Ba-Ba-Reeba was in 1999. It was the first time I had ever had tapas, and really, this kind of food in general. My friend did the ordering and I initially turned my nose up...
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A nice surprise.

I've been dying to find a great spanish tapas bar in town. And although Babareeba is not your "authentic" spanish tapas, it takes what is great about spanish flavors and gives it a nice twist. Tried the "toro...
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Yelp.com Review - by Robin W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very good tapas here!! My only complaint is that the spicy potatos (my favorite tapas item) are only okay here. The sangria is great - they have a ton of different flavors. The mango sangria is really...
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Yelp.com Review - by meredith s.

4.0 of 5 stars. great place for a weekday dinner with girlfriends. we shared a few pitchers of sangria, several small plates, and some desserts. our server gave good suggestions and we were able to select several...
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Yelp.com Review - by Carson H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Their sangria is the best best best. Not too sugary, and just the perfect amount of fruit. It's a little more expensive than Emilio's, but the food is way better.
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Yelp.com Review - by Corinna P.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the things I regret most in life is not taking full advantage of Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba when I lived in Chicago...At night I dream of their jamon serrano. If you ever get a chance to check out one of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Karina L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! It's my fave tapas place :) The atmosphere is great, the food is awesome and its great to go there with a group of friends. I'm in San Diego, and I miss it...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Decent, crowded, and well run. A typical Lettuce Entertain You take on the Tapas restuarant. Kind of on the pricey side, but food is good and on the bigger side, they suggest maybe 2-3 plates per...
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Worst paella I ever had.

I went for the Paella. Traditional paella has a crispy, caramelized, toasted bottom (called socarrat in Valencian) that is considered a delicacy. To achieve a socarrat, one either needs to time the evaporation...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy R.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite tapas restaurant in Chicago. Love the food, the ambience and everything about it!
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexis S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here on a Thursday night for dinner. We ordered the Spanish Ceasar Salads, Papas Alioli and the Butcher's Paella. It was all very good. The service was perfect and our waiter even brought us...
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Yelp.com Review - by Carol J.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been coming here since it opened and have never had a bad meal. As a matter of fact have had some outstanding and definitely good meals here. And I've had alot of fun too. And a lot of Sangria....
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy J.

4.0 of 5 stars. It is pretty good. The sangria is excellent, and the tapas are pretty great. It's a really upbeat environment too. I like it a lot. The baked goat cheese is my favorite, it is so good. Personally I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathryn M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cafe Ba-ba-reeba always has such high energy, and the ambience is great, so I was looking forward to my upcoming dinner here. We made a reservation for 10 people on a Saturday night, and believe it...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Wow, there are tons of reviews on this place. The last time I was here was in 2001, and I've got to say that my memory of the place was better than my experience.We went here for a birthday, and in...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dacia L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went with my friend and cousin to one of her favorite tapas restaurants in Chicago. I can see why this is her favorite; everything we tried was excellent, the service was fabulous, and the sangria...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheau W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pricey? Yes. Delicious? Good. Service? Excellent. I went to cafe ba ba reeba to celebrate my promotion and may I say that I was very impressed by their service and the food!! The Tapas is really...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tina T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ahh, I love me some Cafe Babareeba! Yes, I know it's not considered "authentic tapas", but whatever it is they serve, it's damn good for this girl! I've been coming here for about almost 20 years...
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Picture it: Halstead Street, Lincoln Park, early 2008.It was girls night out.This was the second time I've had dinner here, and I'm not going to lie - I don't understand how this place works. I went...
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Yelp.com Review - by Catherine W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like- don't love, but really like Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba. It's a great place to go meet friends after work, to have a few glasses of delish fruity Sangria or a fun place to bring out-of-towners.If I'm...
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Yelp.com Review - by iddells E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba was pretty good! I decided to go with the tapas while my bf got the pork tenderloin. I ordered the grilled squid, salmon with couscous, grilled chicken w/ chorizo, and goat cheese...
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Yelp.com Review - by Katherine R.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my go-to place for tapas in Chicago. Reservations are highly recommended considering how delicious this place is. I honestly crave the goat cheese toast points and their jalapeno shrimp. They...
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Upon receiving the first of my Fisher Price My First Portions (TM), I was expecting that I was going to be spending $75 to get halfway full. Luckily, that was not the case.Ultimately, I thought the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kris A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Overrated and too expensive. I'd recommend Iberico or People Cafe. Food is generally good, but drinks are too expensive and not strong enough, and you always have a ridiculously long wait. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Usually busy, but that's a good thing! This food was awesome and the wine was great too! Would totally go again - I have nothing bad to say...except that I hate waiting at restaurants so if you do...
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Yelp.com Review - by trina b.

5.0 of 5 stars. At first I wasn't sure I wanted to come here because it only has a collective 3 and a half stars here and I put a lot of trust in what Yelp has to say. But someone in my party of four had heard from a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Fallon D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I loved this place! It was a little bit loud but our party of 6 still managed to carry on conversation. I recommend reservations since we had them and still waited at the bar for a bit. No...
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth F.

4.0 of 5 stars. My opinion of this place might be a bit skewed because the night we came here, my fiance was stuck in traffic on his way home from work so I found myself stuck in the Ba-ba-reeba bar tossing back...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jax L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was inspired to write this review after seeing its current rating...3.5 stars?! What are you people thinking?! This is my absolute FAVORITE tapas restaurant. I recently moved to SF (by the way,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was here for the first time last weekend with two friends and I really enjoyed it! I definitely recommend reservations, by the time we left the wait time was up to 2 hours! The food was really good,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Steven M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like this place. A casual atmosphere but not too informal, generous portions, very quick and attentive service and tons of great stuff to try on the menu. We were there on Valentine's Day so given...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mindy V.

3.0 of 5 stars. Not as good as Cafe Iberico but closer to me and I always enjoy it. It has the reputation of being touristy, but I dont really care if the food is good, and it is. We love the garlic shrimp, the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Hai L.

4.0 of 5 stars. The atmosphere is a lot of fun, especially when you through Sangria into the mix! I love the tapas - they are so delicious and you get to try so many different kinds (especially if you come with a big...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kerry M.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is average. Cafe Iberico on LaSalle is better.I do feel they use too much oil and/or butter on all of their dishes. What is a show-stopper for me, regardless of the food, is the...
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Yelp.com Review - by marisa s.

4.0 of 5 stars. funny lil diddy about ba-ba...it was one of the only places i could drink at when i was 18 and went to columbia college (for only a semester). my friend was a fellow spaniard and wanted to treat me to...
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Great tapas

The food here is great,service is good too. A litle crowded on the weekends so make sure you have reservations. Paella, brochetas and tapas tasted great and they have a wide selection of them.fun atmosphere...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is an absolute madhouse on the weekends so prepare to wait at the bar for 1-2 hours for a seat. It is well worth it though to hang in the bar despite the fact that you may crammed closer to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Aileen A.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite tapas place! I'm so glad my coworker recommended this place. Portions are generous and the prices are reasonable. I can tell the staff are experienced enough to deal with large crowds -...
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela P.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite tapas restaurant of all the ones I have tried! (I have been to Cafe Iberico's, Emilio's, Arco de Cuchilleros and Cafe Valencia) The selection of hot and cold tapas is amazing and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Puja D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. I highly recommend this place if you have a large group - and you just want to have good food and a good time. It's such a cute and perky place. It's big, but the wait can be at...
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Yelp.com Review - by Arjun T.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place has pretty solid food in a good atmosphere. I gave it three stars because I'm just not a huge fan of tapas and this place didn't WOW me enough to get for or five stars. But, I would still...
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Yelp.com Review - by Aliya R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I loved Cafe Ba Ba Reeba. I went with one of my girlfriends and we shared a half pitcher of Sangria... I believe it was raspberry. It was just the right amount. We ordered 2 tapas each plus a larger...
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Yelp.com Review - by doris d.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is always packed so definitely make reservations! In the summer, it's really nice to sit in the outdoor patio, although it is very crowded and you feel you're almost on top of the people...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dominic R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ah, valet the truck...........and take the walk up the ramp into heaven! I love Cafe Ba Ba Reeba! Came here again last night........had 8pm reservations and the bar area was packed! Finally they...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Really good food and service. We went with a large group and were a pain in the butt. We asked for checks to be divided by the small tables they pushed together for us and they did it but there was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt G.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is a lot of fun. I had white sangria which was delicious. There is a wide variety of tapas and some other dishes that sound good as well. Everything we had here was really good and the bill...
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Yelp.com Review - by art s.

3.0 of 5 stars. Big rooms, extremely busy vibe and a systematic approach to tapas. Throughout dinner I couldn't help but feel I was a just a cog in a successful restaurateur's business plan. Cafe Ba Ba Reeba has...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ian M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I used to stay away from tapas restaurants when I was younger because of my pickiness. Ba-Ba-Reeba changed my mind instantly upon my first visit. Reservations are essential, but should you have to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Becky R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ba Ba Reeba is a great place for a large group, but reservations are a must! It was completely jammed on Saturday night and we had to wait a little while even though we had reservations. Our server...
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here several times and every experience happens to get better. It could be the company or the increased knowledge of menu. So, my only advise is to try several things, from different parts...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda C.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Ba ba Reeba was one of the first places I tried when I moved to Chicago over a year ago. It is always a good time. The baked goat is out of this world. And I can put away almost a whole pitcher...
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul A.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a nice little place for sure. During the summer you can eat outside and enjoy glass after glass of sangria (their's was ok). The food was decent as well, and the servers are knowledgable of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Zac K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Def. get a reservation here, because have done it both ones- once with once without. And the without- not so much. Overall, good experience. Would suggest summer for this place as the patio is a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryant C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have eaten here a couple of times and it was ok. I love to come to this place in the summer though and sit on the patio. Nothing is better than their sangria on a hot Saturday afternoon.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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my favorite restaurant. period.

this is not a hidden treasure because it is a lettuce entertain you place...
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favoriate tapas places. I love the variety for both food and sangria. I've tried so many things here before. I think tapas are best experienced with groups of 4. I've had this one...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kera E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Quickly becoming one of my top restaurants!Now, I WANT to have a problem with this place, just for the reason that it is part of the Lettuce Entertain You Empire, which employed my sister and best...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jimmy F.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place gets super packed!!! Therefore, I suggest making reservations here. It's a good thing I did. After getting past the hectic-ness of the front door, you can appreciate its upbeat ambiance and...
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Yelp.com Review - by cara r.

3.0 of 5 stars. Definitely make reservations here - when we checked in for our 8:30 reservation, the wait was over two hours without one. Sangria (the red variety, at least) was strong, with maybe a bit too much...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by BeatlesNali D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Reservations for dinner are an absolute must. Don't try to walk in on the weekends either. You'll have at least a 1-2 hour wait before you are seated. This restaurant has excellent tapas. I recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I absolutely love Tapas!! I find myself going to Tapas restaurants more than any other type of restaurant. I love small dishes. I love different takes on traditional Tapas and I love new inventive...
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Yelp.com Review - by dan k.

4.0 of 5 stars. I haven't seen my buddies from college in 5 years so when I finally got back to Chicago, we decided to eat here. Unfortunately we didn't make reservations so we arrived around 7pm and waited 2 hours....
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heidi H.

5.0 of 5 stars. A great place to go with a group of friends. Awesome sangria, tasty tapas, great service, and reasonable prices. Definitely a restaurant to check out!
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle O.

2.0 of 5 stars. I recently went here with a large group of friends and was honestly, very underwhelmed. The items were a dollar or two more than they should have been and I think we were all unimpressed by the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Leigh G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cafe Ba ba reeba is a fun place to go with friends and drink great sangria.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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My favorite Tapas

I cannot give enough praise to this place. They have some of the best tapas I've ever had and I love the ambiance of the place. Every waiter/waitress I've had has been nice, polite, and fun. I've never sat...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ted C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I never really liked the concept of tapas, it just seems like I'm being cheated since all the portions are so small. The dishes here were worth it though and tasty to boot. The paella was a little...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kara G.

4.0 of 5 stars. So I know it's sort of a trendy, yuppie-type place to hang out, but you just can't beat the tapas and sangria combo! If you go on Friday night and wait at the bar until 10 pm, they have $3 tapas...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve K.

1.0 of 5 stars. My friends and I came here on New Years Day of 2007 for their pajama brunch. We were seated quickly and the food was ok, but aside from that, the service was terrible. I understand it was very busy,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Jim, I think we have a winner! I've found my new favorite tapas restaurant, and it's name is Ba-Ba-Reeba. HOWEVER, one major caveat. I simply will not go under any circumstances, without reservations...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food, and the place is always packed. (Too packed for my taste, be prepared to wait forever if you don't have resevations.)What's great about this place is that you don't have to wait for your...
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Yelp.com Review - by Carolyn G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've never had a bad meal at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba. Tapas are so appealing to me because I really enjoy eating a meal of just appetizers! Top it off with some sangria and I'm good to go...My favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Maybe I'm missing something, but I'm just not that impressed with the dishes served here. Like other tapas restaurants in Chicago, Ba-Ba-Reeba seems to be more concerned with the concept than with the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathe E.

5.0 of 5 stars. The husband and I are both fans of BaBaReeba (though I personally prefer Arco De Cuchilleros on Halsted), and visit them at least once every 2-3 months. The citrus-cured salmon on cucumber bread is,...
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Yelp.com Review - by crister c.

4.0 of 5 stars. this was our troop's morning-turned-afternoon new year's day party location. wowo, amazing food. every bite! we each ordered two plates a piece and passed each plate around, which is interesting if...
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Yelp.com Review - by nick a.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place! The food was really good, and there was a decent variety of options. I'd be careful of overdosing on potatos, and stick with the tomato bread and manchego - cant be beat. The scallops...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachelle G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Decent tapas albeit a bit overpriced compared to other tapas restaurants in the city. Service is friendly. Spacious, I never knew how many rooms existed here until I got seated in what I believe to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tara M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place to take out of town visitors. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very warm and inviting, and the tapas make it easy for everyone to find something that they like. I haven't been...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Albert C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Solid tapas but missing that little something that would push it into 4 star range. I like the ensalada de espinacas and the patatas bravas the best. The last time I had the sangria, I ended up...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tedd M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Let me preface this review with this... I want to give them 4 stars and possibly 5 but the service we had left a lot to be desired. With that said, the food was great. We ordered quite a few...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by other l.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok chads and trixies listen up! Sangria is served with ice, Ice is made or ? what ? you can do it , Thats right water genius. So if you order a pitcher and sit at a table for an hour or slowly sipping...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great service, good food, fun atmosphere. We had to wait about 45 minutes but we grabbed seats at the bar, my friend's Sangria was "funky" but I don't drink Sangria so I can't comment. It's part of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura F.

3.0 of 5 stars. I keep hearing all about this place so I figured I had to try it! The only other time I've had tapas was in Spain, so I guess my expectations were pretty high. We had a reservation and were seated...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Robin C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great for groups. I'd definitely recommend reservations; every time I go, it seems to be busy and lively. The service isn't always that great but I've always had a good time and thought that the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by trinh t.

4.0 of 5 stars. this is such a great atmosphere for dining with a group of people! you've gotta try their sangrias, the seafood is always a hit... i'm not too crazy about paella in general (not enough flavor). even...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place to take out-of-town guests (or anyone you want to impress)! The food's great, the service is excellent, and the prices are very reasonable.Our group of 9 arrived about a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gene Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome tapas. Great selection. Love the octopus dish. My wife highly recommends the lamb chop.There's even a happy hour at the bar from 4-5PM, I think. It's been a few weeks since we stopped by....
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Yelp.com Review - by ER S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Tapas are fine, but go for the $2.95 desserts. I highly, highly recommend the almond tart with caramel. It's small and absolutely fabulous.
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ashley s.

1.0 of 5 stars. Ew. I love tapas, so I thought it would be fun to go here, since it is so revered. Unfortunately, I also like good food. And people who aren't jerks. So I don't like Ba-Ba-Reeba.We were seated...
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Yelp.com Review - by min. r.

4.0 of 5 stars. What new things can I say about a place with 172 reviews?We must've hit it at an off time, at 3pm on a Sunday it was empty, and the perfect spot for a late lunch. Everything was fresh and hot - always...
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Yelp.com Review - by Bethany L.

4.0 of 5 stars. My first tapas experience was at Ba Ba Reeba, and it's been the best I've found in Chicago so far. I've made reservations every time I've gone, and we've always gotten in a little early. If you plan...
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric J.

2.0 of 5 stars. Sub bar tapas. Have rearranged the portion size since I was first there around 5 years ago. Atmosphere is ok, and the paella is good. I would recommend the seafood one. The way to enjoy this place...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite place in the city. Bottom line.Anytime I have guests in town. They have to come to Ba-Ba-Reeba and are never disappointed. The food is terrific- there's a soft spot in my heart...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jill M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yes its crowded, yes it's popular, yes you always have to wait but in my mind it is so worth it. Whenever I have friends in town, we go there- it's great for a group - get a couple pitchers of the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Elissa F.

3.0 of 5 stars. If your in the mood for a fun, loud place I would recommend Ba-Ba-Reeba. This place is always crowded. The sangria is good but didn't blow me away. Good selection of food. Will be a pricey bill...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ava c.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! Excellent tapas, great atmosphere and service. We came here with a large group on a Sunday evening. We had reservation for a private room so we were seated promptly. We ordered a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen A.

4.0 of 5 stars. So we've established this place is crowded on the weekend. Restaurants with a good reputation usually are. I came here on a Thursday for dinner with some people from work and our boss who flew in from...
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Yelp.com Review - by dave s.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was hesitant to review this place because it is so popular, but I have to honestly say that this place is great. Great sangria, great food and great atmosphere. I have ordered a lot amount of food...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Penny S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Spicy potatoes. Lamb kabobs. Sangria. Great service. Valet parking. I wake up in the middle of the night thinking about the spicy potatoes, and I've successfully converted three people to doing the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer B.

2.0 of 5 stars. The food was okay, but I think Emilio's is much better. We went on a Saturday night, we had reservations for 7:30 but didn't get seated until 8:15. The sangria was weak and they charge you more for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I picked this place because of yelp reviews, the menu looked good, and it was in the neighborhood we were meeting friends later that night. I mentioned this place to my bf and he freaked- saying it...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheena H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Walked right in on a Sunday evening and got immediate seating. Overall pretty good service. I love trying out tapas restaurants anyway and this place didn't disappoint. I had chicken empanadas and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amalie S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I would hate to have had to clean up after our 18-person gluttony-fest here. We ate and drank until I was sure I weighed at least 15 pounds more. I like everything except the serrano ham (because, ew,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by una g.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best patatas bravas among other things
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Yelp.com Review - by mary e.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'll say this much, the food was great. That, however, is where any love affair I might have had with Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba ends. I loved the stuffed mushrooms, beef empanada, little steak dishes, and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Russell Q.

5.0 of 5 stars. We ate at Cafe BBR over a decade ago and it set the standard for tapas. A meal I still remember so many years later. I've tapas this good once at another restaurant in Washington DC, but that's...
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Yelp.com Review - by Katarina X.

5.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend's mother is insane. I love my boyfriend. I've accepted that once a year, we have to take his mother out of the Kansas suburbs and take her out for a "fun" weekend in Chicago. Sigh....
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love tapas - in fact, I love everything about tapa's restaurants. Ba-Ba-Reeba is good, but it's not great. It's no Courtyard (WeHo fans). Everyone and their mother as been here so nothing is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Eddie C.

4.0 of 5 stars. 3 things keep me drooling for BabaReeba: the sangria, the stuffed mushrooms and the halibut. However a few months ago, I found out that the halibut is no longer on the menu. =( But that's ok...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gen T.

4.0 of 5 stars. A group of friends and I MAY have gotten a little rowdy from too much sangria and ordered too many of those delicious little plates. But it was well worth it. As far as I can remember, the food was...
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Yelp.com Review - by stacy k.

3.0 of 5 stars. After reading the mixed reviews about this place, I decided to give a try since I was going to be in Chicago. The atmosphere is definitely good if you are with a bunch of friends and just want to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Katya C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love it--great ambiance, great food, nice sangria. I think anything you get here is good, though one of the steak/blue cheese tapas came with a side of potato chips (ok, I'm sure they have some nice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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Good, not great

Finally made it here, after hearing a lot about it. Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! is a fun place, but I have to say I was a little disappointed. The scallop tapas with couscous, pine nuts, and raisins were quite good,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mariana P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good stuff. Good stuff. Food came out really quickly and was really really good. The watiress kind of had an attitude, but whatever. My one pet peeve is that I felt that it was too hot (I was...
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Yelp.com Review - by britt c.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was going to round up to 4 stars, but once I started reviewing my last visit, I realized that there were quite a few things that disappointed. I have liked going here because the prices are pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ba-ba-reeba is ok for tapas. I've been there a couple of times, and the items we've ordered tend to lack that "wow" factor, but they weren't offensive either. My favorites there would have to be the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dane K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Decent/reliable tapas. I always preferred other Tapas places in Chicago over this place, though... Service isn't overly exceptional here... Menu is nice, and they always have a special or two that's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason K.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is a pretty lively tapas bar. For the most part, the food was good, but the chicken in the paella was a little suspect. Our waiter was pretty awkward too. All in all, it reminded me of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Hal C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I took my parents here and we ordered 9 different tapas, and each and every one of them were almost as good as the last (especially the shrimp and crab gratin). The inside of the restaurant is really...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mardi T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I visited with a friend for a fun Friday night dinner, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it! We were seated on the patio, which was fun....and the place was packed. We tasted a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie R.

4.0 of 5 stars. 4.5 stars. I love tapas. And I LOVE (with capital letters) garlic potato salad. It is amazingly good at Ba-Ba-Reeba. Amazing. Now that I'm talking about it, I'm drooling. There is a lot of other...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't care what some people say. I love this place. You think it's overpriced? I've been to tapas places that are way pricier, serve worse food, and offer less to choose from on their menu. True, it...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ang R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Crazy noise levels, crazy crowds, but pretty damn good anyway. I'm not hung up on the authenticity of tapas, having never eaten them in Spain (even though I've been to Spain), and I think these taste...
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like ba-ba-reeba, but it's noisy, overpriced, and crowded. If you can get past all that, then you'll be just fine. Love the beef tenderloin with bleu cheese and of course, the famous bacon wrapped...
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Yelp.com Review - by Shradha A.

3.0 of 5 stars. I agree with some other people who yelped about this restaurant. It's noisy, over-crowded and over-priced. But I still like it. And I have reasons why. 1. I like the outdoor seating.2. The servers are...
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Yelp.com Review - by Miinno N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good tapas. Some days there are events. I went for Framenco show and that was very enjoyable. All the dishes are very tasty and we love it. Portions are not that big. The atomosphere of the place...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nadine G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have tried all of the tapas restaurants in town, and I keep coming back to Ba-ba-reeba! My husband is a vegetarian, and this place has the biggest selection for him, plus, I think the food is less...
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Yelp.com Review - by Seide O.

2.0 of 5 stars. UPDATED: okay so i went here again because its so close by and was soo disappointed with the meal. didn't taste like the first time i had it. i still like the sangria but the food - not so good......
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Yelp.com Review - by Blair B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fun place to eat. Sangria was just "good" not "great". Food was good. I liked the skirt steak in particular (very tender, yum). Prices were high, but reasonable for the area/type of restaurant. I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Xtie G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I LOVES me some tapas! I love the"little-bit-o-this-and-a-little-bit-o-that" kinda eating. I love spanish wine, I love the whole experience with some flamenco music playing in the background.I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy F.

5.0 of 5 stars. We come here often and always receive great food and service. Our favorite sangria is the black raspberry. Some of our favorite dishes are scallops, chicken, and steak. Save room for dessert. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Genevieve R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went here for a birthday party which was great because we all got to try so many dishes. My recommendations are the fillet with blue cheese, passion fruit sangria, and goat cheese. The wine and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like Twist up in Wrigleyville better, but that said - this is an excellent choice for tapas, too!Great service.A little too much pretty-peopling going on at this place for me to settle down and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went for dinner last night for the first time after wanting to go forever and I loved it! I've never had Spanish tapas at a restaurant before, only made by my mom at home. We shared 8 dishes plus...
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Bottom line, this restaurant is okay. Based on what I heard prior to trying the restaurant, I thought I was going to have the best tapas ever. They were average, and lots of the servings tasted the...
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Eh...Had Better

I'm surprised to see good reviews of the food here! The tapas selection was smaller than other tapas restaurants, it was very loud, and the service was poor. I would never go back - try 1492 or La Tasca in...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah S.

1.0 of 5 stars. With all the good Spanish places in the city, I don't understand how this one is still in business. Seriously, I'm probably too used to good restaurants, but this one is disgusting. And I don't think...
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Yelp.com Review - by J L.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place gets my 'eh' review. It's okay but not something I would seek out if I didn't live in the neighborhood (or used to). The tapas are pretty hit-or-miss, I usually end up really liking about...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amber F.

3.0 of 5 stars. I had never had tapas before this so I'm not really experienced to say how great they were. For what it was the food was pretty good. The waitress was able to recommend some items and drinks for us....
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Yelp.com Review - by Jude L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've tasted authentic Spanish dishes in Barcelona just few months ago and I must say, BaBaReeba is a great place. It does get crowded so make a reservation especially on the weekends. Other than the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cate R.

4.0 of 5 stars. The only reason this doesn't get 5 stars is how crowded it is ALL THE TIME. I live very close to here and try to come in often, but the wait is usually almost an hour for a table for two. Try the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Purty good, met some work friends here once. Tapas in general to me means you get more plate than food, but I guess if you've got deep pockets and/or a small appetite then tapas is a nice way to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Super M.

4.0 of 5 stars. In one word, LOVE THIS RESTAURANT.Ok, that's three words, but seriously, given my utter and complete love of tapas, aka, tons and tons of dishes with lots and lots of food that you can sample, thus...
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Cafe Ba Ba Reeba is always a dependable special occasion place for me. I went there for my birthday last night, and its great for a group! I took friends who had never had tapas, its great for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I agree with Jessica M completely - the thing that brings me back to Ba-Ba-Reeba is the food. It is VERY tasty. Best bacon-wrapped dates in the city and the beef tenderloin with blue cheese is to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jarrad M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good enough tapas but it is a factory. They get you in and get you out. It's cranks out the food, the drinks and keeps it all at a decent grade. The service is fine but it doesn't have much of a soul.
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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My new favorite place!

I went to Cafe Babareeba recently after endless suggestions from other people. To start off, their cocktails are great, but definitely try their sangria. You cannot go wrong. A majority of the menu is tapas...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lara S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Mmmmmm good! One of the tastiest meals I have had in a long time. I especially enjoyed the mushroom soup with asparagus, scallops with couscous & pine nuts, and mini bunuedos (orange curd & vanilla...
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Yelp.com Review - by Laurel D.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you love sangria you have to try this place! I've only had the pleasure of tasting the red, white, and peach sangria, but I'm still young. I had never had tapas before coming here, but I had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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A family favorite

I have been eating at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba for many years when in town on business. Four years ago I took my wife when we in town to watch our son play football. It is now a family favorite where we eat on our...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellie B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Okay okay, what else could I say that 113 people before me could not?Well, to be honest, not much.But I have to say that our server was a bit nutty, which was great for my friend's first Tapas...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nana h.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a good starter tapa's restaurant, and you really have to move away from your first experience of a new type of food....I had my first tapas experience here and it was just OKAY. The sangria...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jacqui C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I don't actually "like" Cafe Ba-ba-reeba that much. It has good'ish food, and good'ish drinks, but there are better tapas bars in the city. Cafe Iberico is MUCH better, in my opinion, and cheaper on...
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yes it is a chain...but you need to get past that and accept that the food is yummy, the sangria is cheap and strong, and the wait staff is friendly, informative, and not at all pushy despite the fact...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've become a Cafe Ba-ba-Reeba snob. This means that if a friend says "Let's go for tapas" and means a Tapas restaurant that is NOT Cafe Ba-ba-Reeba, I say NO. (Maybe I'm closing myself off to other...
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Yelp.com Review - by Johnny B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba is one of my favorite places to take out-of-towners. My friends and family from other mid-western cities aren't usually familiar with tapas, so I love to introduce it to them with...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mo L.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you have a decent-sized group, I hightly recommend you go here for the best tapas in the city. Yes, better than Cafe Iberico. Me and a group of 20 ran up a $900 bill, and it was worth every...
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Yelp.com Review - by Maura S.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you like Sangria, be prepared to walk out of this restaurant a little bit drunk. I went with a group and we order a ton of tapas and A LOT of sangria. It was amazing. I havent had a chance to go...
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Yelp.com Review - by Abigail T.

5.0 of 5 stars. soooo good!my girlfriends and I usually come here for bday dinners. On our list of MUST - ORDERS:the patatas bravas (spicy potatoes)gambas al ajillo (shrimp w/ garlic and red pepper flakes)pincho de...
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went out with a group here, I was expecting some sort of 50's diner from the name, to my surprise this was Tapas! I don't do tapas much so maybe I'm easily impressed but I thought the place was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mrjustice I.

1.0 of 5 stars. VERY Dissappointed. This place is not what it used to be 10 years ago. Menu has been shortened. Tapas not as special. Most were too salty. Mussels were not fresh -- even served us a couple of closed...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm ashamed to admit that Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba was my first tapas experience, however I was not disappointed! Everything we tried was great, and the sangria is positively to die for! It did seem a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie H.

4.0 of 5 stars. First visit - fantastic! We had lamb with couscous, ham and chicken croquettes, and goat cheese with marinara. All were heavenly, plus good sangria and good service. Second visit - mediocre. The lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason S.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you never believe another word I say - trust me when I say - TRY THE BACON WRAPPED DATES!!!It sounds weird, but you will send me a note thanking me for this recommendation. This is one of the only...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica M.

3.0 of 5 stars. okay, so i confess---i really like cafe ba bar reeba's food. i do not like how loud and crowded the place is, but i like the food. i recently admitted this to the people i work with at a high-end...
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Fun atmosphere and good food

Went here for my birthday 'coz I've heard good things from other people and I definitely recommend this place. I'm always excited to try new tapas place because I loved tapas when I was in Granada, Spain...
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Yelp.com Review - by Audrey T.

5.0 of 5 stars. 4.5 stars. Is this the best sangria in the city? I think so.Fantastic food, fantastic atmosphere, and good prices and service. This place is like a party and somewhere to go for a celebration. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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Yum!

This is the best tapas restaurant in Chicago, the patatas bravas are to die for....and the desserts are amazing...but small...but good.....atmosphere is fun....hate the long wait though. i recommend making...
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Yelp.com Review - by Delia C.

1.0 of 5 stars. when i first moved here, folks told me i 'had' to eat here. well, i ate there twice and each time afterward, it felt like my lower GI was going to explode. i don't know if it's the combination of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by La Flaca V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Sexy accents, tapas, sangria and flamenco music is what comes to mind when I think of Spain!! Some people hate the accent, me personally I love it and find it extremely sexy!! As for the tapas I could...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly P.

1.0 of 5 stars. Recently went there for brunch, my mistake! The food was horrible! I have been there for tapas with a large group of people before and the food was okay. But I will never go back.Cafe Iberico is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bridget C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Although people may think that this place is over-rated, I truly think it is a go-to staple. With a large group of people, or just a catch up with one or two friends, this restaurant can be a great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by penny h.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best tapas in Chicago ... far better that Cafe Iberico. The service is great and the restaurant ambiance is really nice.
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew S.

4.0 of 5 stars. First off, I was happily surprised that this place came in as affordably as it did/ We had a birthday party of 20 people, with plenty of tapas and sangria to float us out of there, and the bill with...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole J.

2.0 of 5 stars. My review may be a little harsh because I've had genuine tapas from Barcelona. If that's what you're looking for, I'd suggest Cafe Iberico.We went on one of the coldest nights this winter and had to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica G.

4.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend threw me a small surprise birthday party here, and I had the most amazing time. We LOVED the service & the sangria. The food was perfect for casual dining & sharing. They treated us so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Doug S.

4.0 of 5 stars. It was pricey, but it was worth it. Solid tapas restaurant. I have only been here once, but my fiancee and I loved our dinner. Potato and Onion Omelette was great. Garlic Potato Salad was great....
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin C.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place for a big group to come - I've been here for birthdays and graduations, and had a great time. However, the tapas isn't as good as other places in the city, so I'd recommend it...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ricky B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ive been to a bunch of different tapas resteraunts around the city, and this one honestly didnt stand out to me. The food was good but not spectacular. Its worth it to try out, and I could see myself...
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Yelp.com Review - by S. O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Really fun for groups! So far, this has the best tapas atmosphere for a group of the places that I have seen for the price...and the sangria is really good too. They have a variety of sangria...
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NOT Like it Used to Be -- Dissappointing.

VERY Dissappointed. This place is not what it used to be 10 years ago. Menu has been shortened. Tapas not as special. Most were too salty. Mussels were not fresh -- even served us a couple of closed ones...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rusty S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Eighty-Three reviews?!?! Well, I can't add too much other than you must make reservations. Also, this restaurant is a great place for groups.
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura B.

3.0 of 5 stars. um. it's ok. not my favorite.
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Yelp.com Review - by Kayee D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been to Ba-Ba-Reeba a couple times after work with friends for the bar specials and the food is decent. If you make it to the bar and order before 6 p.m., it's $3 per selection off of the bar...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jackie R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Any place i keep going back to deserves 5 stars in my book. Really tasty, diverse tapas menu. Like everyone has said, get the bacon date wraps. we were floored by them. But! another favorite of ours...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsey S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have heard lots about this place but never had any real interest in coming here, so I was a little disappointed when my friends choose it for dinner on New Year's Eve. However, I found that I...
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Great tapas

The food was great and the atmosphere is good. The service we had was good too. The place is kid-friendly. We'll go back for sure.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/24/2006
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What a treat!

While in Chicago visiting my sister, I had the pleasure of eating at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba. She and her friends frequent the restaurant and I am not surprised. The food was amazing, especially the potatoes, the...
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Yelp.com Review - by sandra h.

2.0 of 5 stars. After all of the hype about this place I was really let down. The tortilla espanola was way overcooked to the point of being dry and everything else was super greasy. Service was extremely fast - a...
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Yelp.com Review - by marissa d.

4.0 of 5 stars. Mmmm...it's been far too long since I've been here. This is one of my favorite fun places to eat dinner in the city. I've come here for dates, for family dinners, for dinner with friends, and even a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jess S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love love love the interior.The waitstaff is very attentive and helpful. With all the choices, alittle assistance in choosing is very welcome.Sangria - yum!And I can't get enough of those...
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Yelp.com Review - by George K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I wish I lived down the street from here. I would eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner at this place. This was my first visit here. Place is huge, lot of people during the weekend, wait was about 30-45...
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Yelp.com Review - by Timothy M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Lettuce Entertain You (who also maintain Brasserie Jo, RJ Grunts, and Scoozi) do well with this Lincoln Park tapas joint.My date and I had a few cold and a few hot tapas plates. All of them were...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachelle T.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. If you're into tapas and sangria you cannot go wrong at Ba Ba Reeba! I've been here for dinners with friends, roommates, and family members...
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good tapas, but nothing else really "distinctive" about this place. Eh. I will say, the bacon wrapped dates are addictive. I have friends with bona-fide cravings.
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Great Tapas and Sangria

A great place to go with a date or a group of friends. Tapas are great, especially the meat ones. There are different flavors of sangria so you can find one that you like!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was at Cafe Ba Ba Reeba last night for maybe the 732477 time. The thing is, it's really not that I love it all that much. Don't get me wrong, I have never actually had a bad meal there, and the...
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Yelp.com Review - by ryan c.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've eaten here once and ordered delivery for the first time last night and my reviews are split. Even though its a little juvenile atmosphere-wise figuratively and literally (I can't believe how...
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie B.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is not my favorite place for tapas mostly because it gets so crowded. The service was ehh the past few times I've been. However props to the bacon wrapped dates. I could have spent all night...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good tapas, especially the grilled calamari and the patatas (my favorite). However, its overcrowded, often very long waits, and SO loud. We had a large party in a semi-private room and the other group...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rian K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I just got back from Spain, so I was jonesing for some Tapas. I took my mother here since she was in town, and she loved it. It has a fun, boisterous atmosphere--a little loud, so not really a...
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Great food, good for special occasions (but not romantic occasions)

I was at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba's the Friday before last. I enjoyed the food, the service was good, and the skewered beef was particularly excellent. Nice sangria, as well. The only fault I could find with the place...
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin K.

1.0 of 5 stars. Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba is great if you like the feeling of a chain...go to Cafe Iberico and get better food and cheaper too!
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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WORLD CLASS!!! by Matthew P. at InsiderPages

Spanish Tapas without the big bill. Some tapas places in Chicago demand a second mortgage to eat with a group. Not this place. Four people plus drinks ran us about a hundred bucks. I would highly recommend and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kari J.

2.0 of 5 stars. I am not a fan. The food is super salty and I haven't found one thing that is sooo good, making this establishment stand out. It is super loud inside, so everytime I come, I end up having a raspy...
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Yelp.com Review - by Molly L.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food was decent and the atmosphere was definitely lively. The lobster paella was horrendous though. The other tapas (particularly the goat cheese) were really good, but I don't remember what we...
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Yelp.com Review - by Martha Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hmm reasons why I like the place... 1.) name is fun to say 2.) even waiting for a table can turn into fun if you get a pitcher 3.) I like to share food 4.) coconut sponge cake desert thing and 5.)...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kieran C.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place was just okay. I guess because of the high reviews I had equally high expectations. The food was pretty good, the service was just fine, but I don't think I will remember this place the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin B.

3.0 of 5 stars. While the menu is extensive, with plenty of options for hot and cold tapas. I felt that the service was lacking, and the food is just "OK." I really had high hopes for this place as everyone seems...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren C.

5.0 of 5 stars. i love this place! this is the first place i have ever had tapas and it was such a fun and tasty experience. i love the whole sharing thing...maybe it is because i'm from a large italian family, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by J V.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good tapas restuarant in LP. Saying it's 5-stars is a little overboard, but it's not bad either. I think there's a better quality and service here than Cafe Iberico.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristine L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! I have yet to have an average dish, the sangria is delicious and the atmoshpere is great! A great place to go with friends and take your time eating and drinking... fantastic!
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by molly c.

4.0 of 5 stars. i don't come here often. it's totally accross town for me. but that being said, i always have a nice time. it's owned by LEY, but it's still pretty great.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Generally good, but there is definitely something about this place that feels un-authentic (aside from the cheesy decor). Unfortunately they do not let the fruit soak in the sangria (as it should)....
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaime Patricio M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ba Ba Reeba is an inexpensive place for tapas.the usual Spanish fare but it is good especially with friends and service friendly. Buen Provecho!
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kris W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love Tapas! Just love them. Leigh and I went to Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba the other day for their weekday tapas special. Monday-Friday from 4-6pm they have a special menu of $2 tapas at the bar. We got...
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excellent service

I was very disapointed by the food last saturday night. I had previously had an excellent experience and so on a return trip to Chicago, I returned with high expectations. The service was fabulous and...
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Yelp.com Review - by katherine ..

2.0 of 5 stars. go to cafe iberico, really. nothing done here is authentic or of quality. poor service, weak sangria, sub par paella and you call that patatas alioli? i call it mayonnaise. and for 4.50 i expect...
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Good Tapas by EMS S. at InsiderPages

A tapas restaurant in Lincoln Park that usually busy at night and weekend brcause people are in line waiting to have not only a good food but also a good time. Tapas is a small portion of spanish food, the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Abbey G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had a really good time the other night. I hope to get to know you better. I don't like to get my hopes up, but this could be the start of something good.The wine selection was broad. There wasn't...
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Yelp.com Review - by Brittany C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great sangria with lots of choices!! I'm still out on whether Iberico or here has the better tapas, but I'm still never disappointed at Ba-Ba-Reeba!
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by karen k.

4.0 of 5 stars. Can't get enough of their red wine sangria with freshly chopped apples and oranges!!! We've eaten at Cafe Ba-Ba Reeba many, many times, and always leave satisfied! Their seared salmon with...
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Yelp.com Review - by Esme W.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you're iffy about tapas, you can't go wrong with BaBaReeba. It's not the best tapas in the city (the sangria helps), but it's dependable, accommodating and the menu is really substantial.
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay H.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a really fun place for a big group of people! My girlfriends and I usually get a big group together whenever we go here because we love trying a bunch of different things and of course it's...
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My Favorite restaurant!

My husband and I have been coming here for years and this has always been our favorite Chicago restaurant. From the friendly Spanish atomosphere to the great paella and sangria, this restaurant is a wonderful...
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Yelp.com Review - by Leang E.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is my second favorite tapas place! This place is only out-ranked by Cafe Iberico because I'm slightly biased towards it not being owned by a private owner. It's great for a group of people....
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Yelp.com Review - by Allix T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Since moving to Boston I've really missed "true" happy hours--as in, they last more than an hour and the specials are for drinks and food. It was so nice on my recent visit back to hang out at Ba ba...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kira L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think Cafe Ba Ba Reeba is so much fun. First of all, I love the name. And second- I think the food is pretty darn good. How can you not like garlic potato salad?! I think it's great. I like the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Niki C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I cannot honestly say that I've ever had a bad experience at this tapas restaurant. The first night I met my boyfriend's parents, while his dad & he went to the Cubs game, I took his mom to Cafe...
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Fun!

This is an awesome restaurant especially if you are really in the mood to have fun! The food is just...
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Tapas

This place is awesome. When I first tried tapas, it was at this place and I am so glad I did. They h...
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Yelp.com Review - by Denise L.

4.0 of 5 stars. After a long day of shopping on Michigan Avenue, my friend and I headed here for a fun evening of tapas for dinner. We started off with a cold tapas dish of the roasted eggplant with goat cheese. Next...
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Another great place visited with fellow Yelper Mary B. during her time in Chicago. We sat in a covered outdoor patio with nice lighting on a perfect summer night. It was my first experience with Tapas...
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Yelp.com Review - by Claudia R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great sangria, and a cozy, bustling atmosphere- the outdoor patio is the best place to sit in my opinion. Try the caldera and try all of the hot tapas.... so good
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Yelp.com Review - by Albert L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Unfortunately, this place is one of the most overrated places that I have experienced here in Chicago. Many of my friends have touted this place being great with great drinks, great food, etc.Please...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Just tried this place it was really good ,but I love tapas. We got the black raspberry sangria, it was pretty good. The tapas were really good. I highly recommend the squid, it was the best one that...
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great Tapas restaurant with an even better location! I really like the food here especially the garlic potato salad, goat cheese, beef skewers, calamari, and pretty much everything else. Great place...
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Yelp.com Review - by mary b.

4.0 of 5 stars. ba-ba-reeba is my favorite place to meet friends for drinks after work because 1) sangria is one of the best beverages known to man and 2) the atmosphere is colorful and warm and 3) tapas provide just...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Serviceable, but I don't see why I keep going back. One can definitely tell that this is where DePaul guys bring their dates if they're trying to be "romantic". Nothing romantic about the place,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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Watch out for special Breakfast Tapas on Easter and New Year's Day

I love Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba on any day, but did you know that they are open for New Year's Day brunch? ...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jake A.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food is great and it's a really fun place. My friends and I love coming to Ba-Ba-Reeba because you get to try a little bit of everything and enjoy some great sangria. We always get 2 goat...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like Cafe Ba Ba Reeba a lot, but I prefer Iberico. It's the second best tapas restaurant in the city and everything is great. I love the white sangria and all the tapas are delicious. My...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am a big tapas fan and I really like Cafe Ba Ba Reeba! It's not as good as Iberico but it's another great tapas restaurant for when you don't feel like waiting in line at Iberico. The desserts are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place has excellent tapas. My favorites were the bacon wrapped dates and the skirt steak with the herb butter. They come highly recommended as does the sangria. The wait wasn't too bad, about a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lacie G.

2.0 of 5 stars. Decent, but not impressive. It's loud and crowded. The seating area is under a tarp. The decor is cheesy. The tapas was okay- Our bill (for two sharing 6 tapas) was $80. That's not including...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea R.

4.0 of 5 stars. If I have my choice of cuisine I usually don't pick tapas (although I can't resist a glass of sangria). However, I think Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba is a pretty good tapas restaurant in Chicago. I've enjoyed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by elizabeth n.

4.0 of 5 stars. For great tapas food try Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! The white sangria is delicious and the tapas are great. Not as good as Cafe Iberico but it is my second favorite tapas restaurant. Favorites include the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Bernard M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I probably ordered everything item on their menu at least five times and sometimes a couple times in one sitting :)A handful of tasty dishes, a lot of solid ones, and a few mediocre tapas. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda L.

3.0 of 5 stars. this is a really great place to go with a group of friends. it's always noisy, they have a charming outdoor seating area, and the environment just wreaks of great conversation and good company. it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm in Chicago 2-3 times a year, and this is a must-go-to place every time i'm in town ... It's always crowded (but in a good way - if that makes sense), I'm always with a group, we always get the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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DELICIOUS!!!!!

This is the best tapas food in the city!!! delicious food, great group dining,cheap. I would recomend the beef skewer, the spicy patatoes,The goat cheese marinara, and the meatballs. Beleive me Cafe Ba-Ba...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2005
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Great place

The best Tapas restaraunt in all of Chicagoland. Worth the time and money everytime. Always make reservations.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicola C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Excellent tapas restaurant, i was just here with my girlfriends a couple of weeks ago. It is a great place to get sangria, eat lightly and not spend too much money. The only downside is that it can...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen D.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place maybe doesn't have the best tapas or sangria in the city, but they have a wonderful outdoor seating area, and are the most reasonably priced. Right now they have the best deal ever:...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Doug p.

3.0 of 5 stars. a pretty good tapas place.. its in a great neighborhood, next to lots of other bars so you can make a night out of eating here
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Liliana S.

2.0 of 5 stars. As authentic as a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant cant get. Food is nothing spectacular, rather mediocre and if anyone knows Spanish food, you know this place does not add up whatsoever. Not my first...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wonderful food, but a ridiculously awful clientele. Better order that second pitcher of Sangria so you can cope withthe fools surrounding you.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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Still Crazy after all these years

Haven't been in for 11 years and while passing through Chicago (looking to change jobs) I had a wonderfull evening of Tapas and Spanish wine. It doesn/t get any better in the US and if I get that job here...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Quite delicious food and celebratory atmosphere. Reservations, definitely. Take a cab or use their valet parking service. It gets pretty crowded in there and fairly loud, but the service is good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Famous for its tapas and sangria. Best tapas i have ever tasted. Absolutely amazings. Not too expensive.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The best tapas. Yes, this is a Lettuce Entertain You place but it does not have a corporate feel to it. Great tapas and passionfruit sangria. This place is huge and great for hosting a group of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary W.

3.0 of 5 stars. this is a great place to go with friends. Of course if you're going to get a large portioned meal, this is not the place to go! This is a tapas restaurant, and for those who do not speak the spanish...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin A.

3.0 of 5 stars. I had heard great things about Cafe Ba-ba-reeba, but I admit I was a little disappointed. Our food wasn't that good and I didn't care for the sangria. It was a nice upbeat atmosphere, but very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle W.

4.0 of 5 stars. The best restaurant that Lettuce Entertain You has to offer. They have the best tapas in the city (especially their potato salad) and their sangria is to die for. This place is great for small...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Robyn N.

4.0 of 5 stars. The tapas here are pretty tasty; however, the sangra is amazing! Get to the Cafe early, because there is always a wait, but it's worth it! Once you do get a table, your meal is served almost as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah f.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you enjoy tapas, check this place out. It's really fun to go with a big group of friends and split a bunch of tapas and sangria. This place gets really busy on the weekends and evenings, so go...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I enjoyed this restaurant and found that it had a wide selection for vegetarians, like me. The food was delicious! The desserts were to die for. Desserts are small and cute and about $1-2 each so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate T.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you're looking to have a physical reaction to food - a good one, I mean - this is spot to hit. Now, I love tapas because it gives a food lover like me the opportunity to try all sorts of food in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia B.

4.0 of 5 stars. BEST TAPAS! I love this place. They have a great service, sangria and tapas. There is usually a wait so get there early!
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Audra S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I know a lot of people that rave about this restaurant, but it's nothing special to me. The service I've had has always been terrible at best. The food has been good, particularly the potato and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2005
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An Excellent Tapas Restaurant! by Jennifer D. at InsiderPages

I visited this restaurant in a nostalgic mood, hungering for the food I had eaten while studying abroad in Sevilla. I was not disappointed! The food tasted authentic, and I would particularly recommend the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2005
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love it!

I have been frequenting Cafe Babareeba for years, and always have a good time. Friday and Saturday nights are to be avoided. It gets too crazy, and you have to have patience. If you do go on the weekend, you...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2005
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Great tapas and paella

We went on a Thursday night and were seated before our reservation time. Tapas, both hot and cold, were very good. The lobster and scallop paella was awesome! Great sangria with fresh fruit and the desserts-...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2005
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Great tapas but too crowded for their own good

Although the night started out a bit shaky (they were running almost an hour past our reservation time) once we sat down, we were greeted with exceptional service which remained consistent throughout the rest...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by keith k.

5.0 of 5 stars. Although it is a let us entertain you joint it is original and extremely good. They have six different sangrias to try and the beef tenderloin paella is ridiculous!
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2004
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Good -- But Not Cheap

I was surprised to see BA BA REEBA under cheap eats. While the individual tapas are priced as single tasting servings -- that's just what they are. You must be careful as the bill adds up fast as you keep...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2004
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boring!!!

with much better choices all over the city, ba-ba-reeba was a major disappointment. food was mediocre and not as hot (or cold) as it should have been. the only saving grace is the outdoor patio and so-so...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2004
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terrible service two out of three times

I've been here three times. The first time the line was really long so we offered to sit in the bar. It took FOREVER for a waiter to finally come to us and forever for the food. It wasn't too bad but not worth...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2004
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Would no bother going back

Wait staff was friendly and very helpful. Food not worth it, luke warm, beef tough, just not very edible. Dishes served in a rush even when asked to serve us slow. They seem to want to get you in and out rush,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2003
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Cafe Ba-Ba Reeba

What can you say about any of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurants? The food is always quite reliable, the atmosphere is always interesting, the wine list is always good (in this establishment the list of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2003
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Fired up

The food was excellent. Service was okay but my only real complaint which compels me to write this is the sangria is awful. Simply awful. Not awful in taste but in value. First of all they fill the pitcher...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2003
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ba-ba Bueno

Excellent service from being seated to getting the check. Two of us ordered 3 tapas, and could not finish it all. Cold veal in vinegrette, chicken in bread, and beef skewered with horseradish. Red sangria was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2003
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good for parties

Fun colorful atmosphere. Tapas are good, sangria could be better. Great place to go with a group of people.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2002
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Great for a Group Dinner

This is a great place to go with a bunch of friends. There are plenty of choices for tapas and the portions are perfect for sharing. The sangria is good, too.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2002
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Servers need manners training.

The food was good, with plenty of choices. You can get tapas or paiella. The sangria kept coming. However, the service leaves something to be desired. They took no time to tell the first-time tapas eaters what...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2002
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Great for groups!

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba was wonderful. It's got a relaxed, fun atmosphere. It's perfect for groups - especially if you like variety. Order a bunch of tapas and start passing them around. You won't be disappointed....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2002
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Gayot

as the original tapas bar in chicago, this restaurant took the city by storm. during the first few years of its life the crowds were knee deep and elbow-to-elbow. itis quieter now (there are a ton of tapas...
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Epinions

ba ba reeba is always packed, and for good reason...
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Fodor's

i've lived in madrid, and this place brings me back every time. it's so authentic and that makes it the best. i go every time i'm in chicago...
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Epinions

ba ba ba, ba ba ba, ba reeba...
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AOL CityGuide

try tapas in lincoln park...
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Cigar Aficionado

full listing of spanish brandies available. wine spectator award of excellence winner...
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New York Times

cafe ba-ba-reeba! chicago's best-known purveyor of tapas is usually crowded with fun-seeking lincoln parkers. colorful interiors filled with folk art encourage the fiesta feel...
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Metromix

i adored this place. the food was exquisite, sangria was good. the service when we were seated was very fast and very polite...
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IgoUgo

this is a spanish tapas restaurant. expect to order 3 or 4 of these appetizer sized portions priced at about $6 to $7 each. the restaurant is noisy due to the all the ceramic tile on the walls and floor and...
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SearchChicago

one of the first--and still one of the best--tapas restaurants in the city. first-rate paella, pan con tomate, grilled squid and a few dozen other tapas make it a must-try. upbeat and fun...
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OpenTable

cafe ba-ba-reeba!, accommodating 360 in a montage of seven seating areas, is an amazing tapas restaurant. the vibrant decor, with vivid mediterranean colors, is the perfect backdrop for enjoying tapas. the...
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Chicago Reader

raters seem to be tiring of lettuce entertain you's tapas pioneer, but it can still be a fun night out, especially for large groups and newcomers. the outdoor patio is always packed in summer, when there seems...
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Chicago Reader

we tried to go on saturday 7 pm and it was a very different scene. hour and a half wait and the crowd was much more lincoln park "beautiful people" than sunday which was fairly down-to-earth. (plus we found a...
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10Best

this was chicago's first tapas bar, and it is still a fun place to spend an evening. great sangria, outdoor seating, and glinting neon attracts a young crowd of revelers. however, the list of more than 60...
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Centerstage

don't try the lobster paella....smells like lake michigan, tastes even worse. service is average at best. it smelled like there was backed-up sewage last week...
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