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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.
4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the better tapas places I've been to in Chicago. Almost everyything was good. The shrimp, paettea (sp?) and scallops were very good.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I simply love Cafe Ba Ba Reba. It is by far my favorite tapas restaurant in Chicago. Iberico and Mercat a la Planxa are my runner-ups.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last night was my fourth enjoyable visit to Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba, and it was absolutely packed. We were seated within 5 minutes of our reservation time on a Saturday night. That gave us just enough time...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is an upper-mid scale tapas spot that retains a strong following a score of years after it opened. That's impressive. Seriously, that people would continue to want to dine here two decades after...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tapas= Ick! Sharing lots of random food has never really appealed to me and usually leaves me with quite a stomach ache. However, if you must indulge in such tapas nonsense Cafe Ba-Be-Reeba is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps the definitive tapas of Chicago. Lettuce Entertain You has pulled a solid, bustling, enjoyable theme restaurant together yet again. Go in a group - the social atmosphere really brings out...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Best Tapas ever! I've been here probably 20 times over the past few years, and cannot get enough. The service is usually phenomenal, the food couldn't be any better. My only complaint is that the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Tapas in the city. Many people know this, however, so you will need a reservation on the weekends if you'd prefer to wait less than an hour. Open Table iphone app works great for this! Lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sangrias Sangrias Sangrias...Cafe Ba Ba Reeba has outstanding Sangrias, and they are oustanding to wash down your tapas! They also have an extensive selection of tapas dishes...and the octopus is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After sampling bakeries and hot dog stands and other Chicago Institutions all day, we just werent hungry enough for a big dinner, but not stuffed enough to just call it a night, so Cafe BBR was the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give 3.5 stars, I would. But since I can't, I'll be nice and bump it up to 4 stars! Tapas never seems to really fill me up (I compare tapas to dimsum), but Ba-Ba-Reeba does have a few great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba officially stole my tapas-virginity and my heart last Friday. My entire party was new to tapas and we were more than thrilled to have the loveliest waitress I've had in a long time....
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Glorious. Nice dudes working there. Great little first date kind of place. Best tapas in Lincoln Park, and I actually knew some of the wine on their list... which is surprising, because I'm a dumb ass...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love Ba-Ba-Reeba. I always order way more than I eat - someday I'll learn my lesson and order one or two fewer plates. We had brunch there for the 1st time this weekend; the brunch tapas are great and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best meals I've had in Chicago. Delicious short ribs. Luscious lamb. Excellent empanadas. Chorizo chicken skewers were a little disappointing. Only reason I didn;t give 5 stars is that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first tapas bar i have ever eaten.... I give them my hands down with the ever most appetizing foods i've ever eaten..here's a rundown list on what i've tasted.crispy spicy potatoes with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great and cheaper than other tapas places I've seen
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FINALLY..... after having been in Chicago for over a year, I managed to get some serious Tapas on at Ba-Ba-Reeba last night with a delightful, fun group of 8 gals and guys. Other Yelpers have gushed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a large group of girlfriends to celebrate an engagement, and I was very impressed. We were seated at a table with plenty of room, and we each ordered a few tapas to share with the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a tip from our hotel concierge when I asked him to send us somewhere that a local would go. I should have tipped that man before we checked out. This was the best meal we had in Chicago...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my favorite tapas restaurant, i've been there numerous times and always in big groups, everyone seems happy with the food and the service. I would definitely recommend it those trying Tapas...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! The service has been great on every occasion except for one when it was still good, but not spot on. The food is always excellent and I don't think I will ever get tired of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time ever trying tapas. I was a little nervous about it but was excited to try something new. The passion fruit sangria was AMAZING! If passion fruit isn't your thing, they have five...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Festive, fun and yum!Favorite things: The atmosphereThe sangriaThe baked tomato and goat cheesethe cold potato saladthe meatballsActually, I think I like everything.It's great for groups, or couples...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on Sat for a bachelorette party and the food was wonderful! We had a group of 8 and tried about half the menu along with some red sangria and everything was delicious, but here are my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ordering a $20, half-full pitcher of watered down sangria is equivalent to getting lincoln logs at Christmas when you asked for a Wii.
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A decent tapas place with a nice patio and some great white peach sangria. The dishes are hit and miss and you will most likely end up with those few solid ones that you always order. They have 6...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. But the tapas are a hit or miss. I'd give the amount of choices of Sangria and the flavor 5 stars... and the tapas a high 3 stars.I'm sure there are better tapas places in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get the chicken and artichoke paella when you go! So delicious! Everything else on the menu is ok but not something to brag about... I'm not a sangria fan but my friends are and they love it here!
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a fun place to go. The Sangria is great and the portions are perfect. When everyone at the table orders two things it works out perfectly and you actually feel full. This is a lot of fun...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a nice weekend date night. Although we had made reservations, I was surprised we didn't have to wait at all to be seated on the huge outdoor patio. Food was delightful, and many...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Tapas in the City! Because I am Latina I love Spanish and Mexican food and I am very picky, so I made my husband try just about every tapas place in the city and guess what my favorite it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Iberico sucks. Go to Ba-Ba-Reeba instead. My favorites:Garlic shrimp with red pepper flakes (the bread on the table is awesome in the oil when you're done)Stuffed mushroomsChicken and chorizo...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure how this place got so many five star reviews, but I guess people in Chicago have lower standards for food than New Yorkers. After wandering around near Lincoln Park for a day during a recent...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Service was excellent, helpful and friendly. The food was great and there are so many choices. The atmosphere was unique and works well. No wonder they are so busy. Definitely a must try. Make...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent place for a big group! The food was great and everyone had enough to eat and drink. I also have been to the location in Las Vegas and would highly recommend both, specially for happy hour!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Came here again...Maybe I am masochist but I ordered the octopus again.Actually I ended up here by mistake, cause it was someone's b-day.Anyways the octopus I think is made of rubber, the same they...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love cafe ba ba reeba i have been coming here since i was a child with my family. The atmosphere is very calm with dim lights and the rich spanish culture is very visible throughout the whole...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good; worth going to for sure.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times, and I love it!The passion fruit sangria is great.I much prefer this place over cafe Iberico.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place always delivers. They have recently modified the menu. Good service and good food. Usually pretty crowded but it's worth dealing with.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I walked past Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba a few times and it was always packed with people. It's intimidating for some reason. I have never tried Spanish-inspired cuisine or tapas. I told myself, "Self, you have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend introduced me to this place. Everything was super delicious! There were four of us, and we shared about seven plates. The atmosphere was a lttle cheesie, but one can easily get over it. Will...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Goat cheese croquette is addictive!The short-rib stuffed piquillo pepper is so good you will climb over your date to grab the last one!
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this place. I mean, it's Tapas, and it's good. What's not to love?I can see how some people would say it's too expensive, but I like to think you're paying for the experience. The outdoor...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I would have to say this is my least favority tapas place in the city. I've been here once before and wasn't wowed by anything. Thus I was disappointed when my friends wanted to celebrate their bday's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just went back here and still think its a great place - albeit expensive for some of the tapas. (I've heard that the Happy Hour lunch prices are a super deal.... look into this). The sangria is well...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great Sangria! Simply the best I've had in a while. This place is worth going to for the Sangia alone. Food quality is good, but it's tapas... so if you are a big guy like me, the amount of miniature...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are about a zillion reviews, which shows that they're popular. I really don't think too many people will read this review unless I write "SEX!!!" at the top a few times, but I don't need to be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Only someone who never tried any real spanish food would ever say this place is good. This place pretends to be an authentic tapas place, but it's only a dummy fake restaurant to impress people that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ayight -- I'm probably going to make some people not so happy but Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba? More like Cafe-Ba-Ba-Give-You-The-Wrong-Check-And-Don't-Check-In-On-You-Once-a.I'll start with the great! The Black...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is my second favorite tapas place. It's generally crowded and a little noisy, but it fits with the vibe. The mushrooms were great, as were most of the meat dishes we tried, but I prefer the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know I know, everyone loves it here, not original, but its always my go to place when friends visit and birthdays come around. As a vegi there is plenty for me to choose from, such as the stuffed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had some old NYC friends in town for the July 4th festivities, and we decided to cap off the visit with a Sunday brunch at Ba-Ba-Reeba. I'd been a couple times before, and this place just keeps...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great tapas place - I could devour their olives for days! They have amazing sangria's (I think I had a Peach, very nice, but a bit sweet, I've also had a strawberry, but that was awhile ago...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and I came here with my sister and her husband for New Year's brunch in our pajamas - it was not only encouraged but they received gift certificates for the amount you spent that day. How...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Headed here for a late-night dinner with a friend; it was Friday so he made a reservation, which was a good thing because this place was packed. Luckily it is tapas 'cuz I am not sure full sized...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my birthday this year per a friend's recommendation and couldn't have been happier. First of all, the service was phenomenal. Not only was our particular server fantastic, attentive,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to this place quite a few times. Once or twice with one other friend, and a few times with a group. I have never been disappointed. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is great....
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is absolutely delicious! If I didn't love something, I at least liked it. The ambience is very busy and things are bustling. The bar was packed. I leave off one star because I have two...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Cafe ba-ba-reeba when i discovered it, lost in the rain. I wandered in with high hopes, as many people had recommended me the cafe. As with most Spanish food outside of Spain, I was sorely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was disappointed with this place. I expected more based on the reviews. It was my first time there but the people I was with were there before and they liked it. Well something must have changed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Ba Ba Reeba on two different occasions...On my first visit, went for one of their Bodega Ba Ba Reeba wine tastings. It was such a lovely evening for such a resonable price. We were able to try at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Tapas. And I especially love the tapas at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba.I like the atmosphere. It can feel a little crowded depending on where int he restaurant you sit but the tiered seating and open space...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quality of the food - I love the food. This was the second time I have been there in two months. I love that you can go with a group of people and order different things and pass them around. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the bacon-wrapped dates, they're my favorite. Don't forget a reservation though, or you'll be waiting a long time
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Babareeba is the perfect remedy for my ADD stomach- little portions, lots of dishes. They have a pretty extensive menu, so it can be a little overwhelming come ordering time. Allow me to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with the gf and her family..Quite interesting as some barely spoke English..Anyways, I can't comment on the drinks as I didn't feel right ordering anything besides water.. The food was good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I chose to go to Cafe Ba Ba Reeba for my 35th birthday. I'll tell ya, this place NEVER disappoints. Service was EXCELLENT from the time we sat down to the time we left. The waitress was great,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tapas homemade deliciousness of sangria paella= love party. It's not very expensive, the atmosphere is fun, the neighborhood is trendy and entertaining, and you will leave STUFFED. It's a good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't love it, but I don't hate it. It's just okay. I come here when my friends want to go, but I go to Iberico if I'm planning. The service is usually snooty and the food isn't really worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a few months ago after a friend's work event. The tapas were delicious and the sangria was great. I don't know about the prices as my friend's boss picked up the tab, but he seemed ok with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm fairly certain this restaurant doesn't need another reviewer but I would like to add my 2 cents to it. This is my FAVORITE tapas place in the city. The food makes this place worth coming to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yes yes yes!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. Reasonably priced. Great for groups of people. The tapas are great..was better before they changed their menu a few years back. Still a great place for groups to go. Great atmosphere and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Quite honestly, I don't really get all the hype. My friend and I went there with high hopes, and we left very disappointed. Not only was the food mediocre, it wasn't even real tapas food!
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The goat cheese and meatballs were excellent. Go with a group of people (more than 4) so that you can share dishes. Very nice place.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really a fan of Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba.Used to go here all the time and can't say much more than its a must-visit. The atmosphere is fun and its welcoming to a one-on-one or a group outing. In my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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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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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...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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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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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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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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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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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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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...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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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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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...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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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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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...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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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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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,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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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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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...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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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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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...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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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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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...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great sangria! Went on a weeknight so it wasn't crowded. Definitely want to come back.
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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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
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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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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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...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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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....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love their food and they have the best passion fruit sangria. Nuff said.
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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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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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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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...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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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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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...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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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,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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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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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...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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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! :)
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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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....
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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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....
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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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,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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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.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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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....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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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....
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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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,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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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.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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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.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner was wonderful, but mainly because of my company, not the food as much. We had lots - the cheese sampler, garlic shrimp, octopus with potatoes, bacon dates, croquettes, chicken turnovers and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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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.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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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.
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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I went here to meet a friend. Initially, I was impressed with the atmosphere...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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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)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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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.
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hate tapas, but I don't hate Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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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,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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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)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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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.
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite tapas restaurant in Chicago. Love the food, the ambience and everything about it!
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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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....
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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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,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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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,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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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 -...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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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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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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this is not a hidden treasure because it is a lettuce entertain you place...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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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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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...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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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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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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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...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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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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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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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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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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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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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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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,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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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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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...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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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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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...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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