Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! – River North

River North, Chicago
441 N Clark StreetChicago, IL 60654 312-985-6909
Reserve parking, Book with Spothero
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Monday - Thursday: 3:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 3:30pm - 10:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 9:00pm
Please Note: Holiday Hours May Differ
Menus
Tapas & Pintxos
Tapas
Tapas are the famous small plates of Spain, originally made to rest on top of your wine glass. Create your meal with a variety of tapas
Vegetables & Cheese









Seafood

Spanish Octopuspotatoes, salsa verde, red sorrel20
Striped Bass A La Planchamarcona almond-romesco sauce17

Chicken & Pork





Chicken & Chorizo Skewerroasted piquillo peppers, chimichurri13

Seared Ibérico Pork "presa"presa cut of the famous ibérian pig, roasted apples, cider glaze18
Beef


Hanger Steak*olive oil-whipped potatoes, piquillo pepper adobo18
Toro Skewers
A house specialty! Large format skewers to be shared with the table


Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.
*These items are cooked-to-order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Sangria • Cocktails • Beer
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Sunday, October 1 - Tuesday, October 31
Sangria Del Día$1 from every Sangria del Día purchased will go towards the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation
Sangria
The traditional drink of Spain made with wine, liqueurs & diced fresh fruit


Cava Sangriaglass 11pitcher 38
Sangria Del Díaglass 12pitcher 40
Craft Cocktails





Beer Cerveza
Estrella Galicialager (galicia, spain)7
Funkytown Brewery "hip-hops And R&brew"american pale ale (chicago)9
Brewer's Kitchen "mañana De Mallorca"spanish tea IPA (chicago)9
Temperance "birdsong"saison (evanston)7
Isastegi Natural Basque Ciderbasque cider (tolosa, spain)9
Zero - Proof



surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.
Spanish Wines
Glass Pours
Sparkling
Avinyó Brut Reserva - Parellada/xarel-lo/macabeo, Cava D.o., 2018classic cava in the champagne method; notes of lemon, crisp green apple & toastglass 14BTL 56
Caves Naveran Brut Rosé - Pinot Noir/parellada, Cava D.o., 2018strawberries and cherries in a light and bright sparkling roséglass 14BTL 56
Giuliana Extra Brut - Prosecco, Prosecco D.o.c., Nvpeaches and white flowers with an aggressive bubbleglass 12BTL 48
Rosado
Valldolina 'ona', Penedès Rosat- 100% Marselan Rose, 2022strawberries, raspberries, and a touch of minerality, smooth finishglass 13BTL 52
Blanco
Nisia - Verdejo, Rueda, 2022grapefruit citrus notes & bright acidity; a spanish cousin to sauvignon blancglass 13BTL 52
Inazio Urruzola - Hondarrabi Zuri, Getariako Txakolina, 2022clean, crisp and refreshingglass 14BTL 56
Pazo De San Mauro - Albariño, Rías Baixas, 2021galician white from a 16th century estate; grapefruit and minerality on the finishglass 16BTL 64
Akemi - Viura, Rioja, 2019medium-full-bodied, slight oak aging - peach, lime and a hint of mineralityglass 16BTL 64
Tinto
Fraga Do Corvo - Mencia, Monterrei, 2022medium bodied, fruity, fresh; good pairing for pinot noir loversglass 13BTL 52
Cepas 21 "hito" - Tinto Fino, Ribera Del Duero, 2020classic spanish tempranillo, french oak barrel aged, bright with raspberry, red currant, toffee, milk chocolate and anise flavorsglass 14BTL 56
Breca "cepas Viejas" - Garnacha, Calatayud, 2019full bodied and concentrated with blue fruits and smokeglass 14BTL 56
"biga De Luberri" Crianza - Tempranillo, Alavesa, 2018classic example of old-world rioja with dark fruit and french/american oakglass 15BTL 60
Coster Dels Olivers- Carinena/garnacha/cabernet Sauvignon, Priorat, 2019medium-to-full bodied -dark fruit, terrifically balanced tannins, slightly smoky noseglass 17BTL 68
Wines by the Bottle
ESPUMOSA
0001 - Cava Brut, Anvinyo Reservaparellada/xarel-lo/macabeo, 201856
0002 -cava Brut Rosé, Caves Naveran, 2018parellada/pinot noir56
0006 - Cava Rosé Brut, Titiana, 2012pinot noir73
0005 - Cava Brut Nature, Huguet De Gran Feixes, "gran Reserva", 2010macabeo/paralleda/pinot noir91
0004 - Cava Brut Nature, Gramona, "iii Lustros", 2012macabeo/xarel-lo111
Blanco
1013 - Rueda, Beronia, 2017verdejo42
1004 - Txakolina, Inazio Urruzola, 2018hondarrabi zuri54
1006 - Txakolina, Inazio, Getariako 2022hondarrabi zuri56
1005- Mas Rodo, Montonega, 2018penedes60
1008- Rías Baixas,pazo De San Mauro - Albariño, 2021albariño64
1007 - Rioja, Akemi - Viura 2019xarel-lo64
1016 - Priorat, La Conreria, "les Brugueres", 2018garnatxa blanca86
1011 - Valdeorras, Rafael Palacios, "as Sortes", 2017godello128
1002 - Rías Baixas, Do Ferreiro "cepas Vellas", 2018albariño141
1001 - Rioja, Remelluri, "la Bastida De Alava", 2019garnatxa blanca/viura/roussane215
Rosado
2002- Muga Rosado Rioja- Viura/garnacha/tempranillo, 2020balanced, with aromas of red berries, wild strawberries, and notes of vanilla55
2001 - Valldolina 'ona', Penedès Rosat- 100% Marselan Rose, 2022marselan52
Tinto
3007 - Fraga Do Corvo - Monterrei 2022mencia52
3008 - Calatayud, Bodegas Breca, "cepas Viejas", 2019garnatxa52
3009 - Campo De Borja, Borsao "tres Picos", 2019old vine garnacha56
3010 - Rioja, Luberri, "biga De Luberri" Crianza, 2018tempranillo56
3011 - Ribera Del Duero, Cepas 21 "hito", 2020tinto fino56
3012 - Rioja, Izadi Reserva, 2017tempranillo60
3013 - Bierzo, Descendientes De J Palacios "pétalos", 2018mencia69
3014 - Rioja, Marques De Vargas Reserva, 2016tempranillo88
3015 - Rioja, Roda "sela", 2018tempranillo89
3016 - Bierzo, Raúl Pérez "el Rapolao", 2017mencia91
3017 - Rioja, Remelluri Reserva, 2015tempranillo/garnacha/graciano102
3018 - Ribera Del Duero, Hacienda Monasterio, 2019tinto fino/cabernet sauvignon112
3019 - Tinta De Toro, Vatan, 2018tempranillo120
3020- Rioja, Muga "prado Enea," 2015tempranillo/cariñena/graciano245
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.
Weekend Brunch
Brunch Tapas




Roasted Hen Of The Woods MushroomgfManchego cheese and chive oil13
Tapas
Tapas are the famous small plates of Spain, originally made to rest on top of your wine glass. Create your meal with a variety of tapas
Vegetables & Cheese







Seafood

Spanish Octopusgfpotatoes, salsa verde, red sorrel20
Striped Bass A La Planchamarcona almond-romesco sauce17

Chicken & Pork





Chicken & Chorizo Skewerroasted piquillo peppers, chimichurri13

Seared Ibérico Pork "presa"presa cut of the famous ibérian pig, roasted apples, cider glaze18
Beef


Hanger Steak*olive oil-whipped potatoes, piquillo pepper adobo18
Toro Skewers
A house specialty! Large format skewers to be shared with the table


Craft Cocktails
Strawberry-basil Sangria Spritzstrawberry, basil, bonanto, sparkling cava15





Sangria!
The traditional drink of Spain made with wine, liqueurs & diced fresh fruit



Sangria Del DíaGlass 12Pitcher 40
Wines by the Glass
Sparkling
Avinyó Brut Reserva - Parellada/xarel-lo/macabeo, Cava D.o., '18classic cava in the champagne method; notes of lemon, crisp green apple & toastGlass 14
Caves Naveran Brut Rosé - Pinot Noir/parellada, Cava D.o., '18strawberries & cherries in a light & bright sparling roséGlass 14
Giuliana Extra Brut - Prosecco, Prosecco D.o.c., Nvpeaches & white flowers with an aggressive bubbleGlass 12
Rosado
Valldolina 'ona' - Marselan Rosat, Penedès, '22strawberries, raspberries, & a touch of minerality; smooth finishGlass 13
Blanco
Inazio Urruzola - Hondarrabi Zuri, Getariako Txakolina, '22clean, crisp & refreshingGlass 14
Nisia - Verdejo, Rueda, '21grapefruit citrus notes & bright acidity; a spanish cousin to sauvignon blancGlass 13
Pazo De San Mauro - Albariño, Rías Baixas, '21galician white from a 16th century estate; grapefruit & minerality on the finishGlass 16
Akemi - Viura, Rioja, '18subtle oaking; bright tropical fruit, vanilla & grapefruitGlass 16
Tinto
Fraga Do Corvo - Mencía, Monterrei, '21medium bodied, fruity, fresh; good pairing for pinot noir loversGlass 13
"biga De Luberri" Crianza - Tempranillo, Alavesa, '16classic example of old-world rioja with dark fruit & french/american oakGlass 15
Finca Resalso - Tinto Fino, Ribera Del Duero, '18classic spanish tempranillo with cherries, figs & datesGlass 14
Breca "cepas Viejas" - Garnacha, Calatayud, '17full bodied and concentrated with blue fruits & smokeGlass 14
Coster Dels Olivers - Cariñena/garnacha/cabernet Sauvignon, Priorat, '18medium-full bodied; dark fruit, terrifically balanced tannins, slightly smoky noseGlass 17
Beer Cerveza
Estrella Galicialager (galicia, spain)7
Funkytown Brewery "hip-hops And R&brew"american pale ale (chicago)9
Brewer's Kitchen "mañana De Mallorca"spanish tea ipa (chicago)9
Temperance "birdsong"saison (evanston)7
Isastegi Natural Basque Ciderbasque cider (tolosa, spain)9
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.
*These items are cooked-to-order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server if you have special dietary restrictions due to a food allergy or intolerance
Happy Hour
Happy Pintxos!
bite-sized tapas popular in the bars of Northern Spain, one item per order

Caña De Cabra Cheese Crostinibutternut squash jam, arrope reduction2

Torres Selecta Patatas Fritasimported spanish potato chips in 1 of 3 varieties ~ jamón ibérico, cured cheese, or extra virgin olive oil5
$5 Sangrias
the traditional drink of Spain made with wine, liqueurs & diced fresh fruit



Sangria Del Diá5
Featured Drinks
Estrella Galicialager (galicia, spain)4
Brewer's Kitchen "mañana De Mallorca"spanish tea IPA (chicago)6
Spanish Winesrotating selection of red, white, and sparkling6
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.
Aperitivos & Digestivos
Aperitivos
Orleans Borbón Manzanilla Fino Sherry7
Mata Vermouth Blanco12
Mata Vermouth Tinto12
Bonanto11
Aperitivo Cocktails
Barça VermutVermouth & Soda, Spanish Olives, Orange11
Bonanto SpritzBonanto & Sparkling Cava12
Digestivos
La Cigarrera Oloroso Sherry8
Viña 25 Pedro Ximenez Sherry9
Quinta Do Noval 2014 Vintage Porto13
Fernet Branca10
Jeppson's Malört9
Green Chartreuse13
Digestivo Cocktails
CarajilloEspresso, Licor 4310
Spanish EspressotiniEspresso, Mr. Black, Licor 43, Basic Vodka14
Desserts
Desserts
Tapas-sized, individual sweet treats!



Events at Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! – River North

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Sunday, October 1 – Tuesday, October 31
This October at Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! sip on sangria in support of Breast Cancer Awareness [...]
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Chicago Marathon
Sunday, October 8 – Monday, October 9
From Sunday, October 8 to Monday, October 9, victory has never tasted so sweet at Lil’ [...]
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Halloween
Tuesday, October 31 • 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM
This Halloween, spend a bewitching evening at Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! in River [...]
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