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Bubba, Des Moines, IA

Bubba

4.6
4.6
1539 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern
200 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Bubba offers chef-driven comfort food complemented by craft cocktails, micro brews and wines. With culinary inspiration drawn from across the South. Bubba’s full menu includes all your regional favorites, including fried green tomatoes, deviled eggs, fried chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits, gumbo and more.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (515) 257-4744
  • Website
    http://www.bubbadsm.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jessica Kruzslicz
  • Catering
    For information about catering please email info@bubbadsm.com or call us at 515-257-4744. You may also see menu information at www.bubbadsm.com
  • Private party facilities
    For information about private event space please email info@bubbadsm.com or call us at 515-257-4744
  • Location
    200 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Neighborhood
    Des Moines
  • Cross street
    10th and Mulberry
  • Parking details
    Diners can find metered street parking all around Bubba on 10th & Mulberry Streets as well as the adjacent streets (and it’s free on Sundays!). Free parking is also available in the Wells Fargo garage at the SE corner of 9th & Mulberry after 5pm and on weekends. There is also a Nationwide parking garage to the West of 10th street on Mulberry.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Bubba's menu was last updated on 2/2/2022.

Starters

  • Southern Bread Basket

    Buttermilk biscuits and corn bread muffins with seasonal jam and whipped honey butter

    • 4 Pieces$3.75
    • 8 Pieces$6.99

  • Deviled Eggs$6.99

    Topped with paprika and pecan-smoked bacon

    • Crab Cakes$12.50

      Charred lemon aioli and a cucumber-onion salad, drizzled with chili oil

      • Fried Okra Spears$9.99

        Bubba remoulade and charred lemon aioli

        • Mac & Cheese Bites$8.99

          "Chicken Fried" pimento mac & cheese with jalapeño-swiss cheese sauce

          • Cajun Crawfish Fritters$12.25

            Crawfish, corn, green onion, jalapeño and roasted poblano, served with a charred lemon aioli and Bubba remoulade

            • Fried Green Tomatoes$9.99

              Petite Bubba salad and Bubba remoulade

              • Memphis Pulled Pork Sliders$10.99

                House biscuits filled with pulled pork, BBQ sauce, and creamy cole slaw

                • Fried Pickles$8.99

                  House-made bread-and-butter pickles with pimento ranch

                  • Pimento Cheese Board$14.50

                    House-made summer sausage, country ham, buttermilk crackers, candied pecans, seasonal jam, pecan-smoked bacon crumbles and bread-and-butter pickles

                    Soups

                    • Cajun Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

                      • Cup$4.99
                      • Bowl$6.75

                    • Soup of the Day

                      • Cup$4.99
                      • Bowl$6.75

                    Sandwiches

                    Served with choice of one side

                    • Fried Green Tomato BLT$10.99

                      Pecan-smoked bacon, roasted poblano aioli, red onion, lettuce and arugula, served on toasted South Union Bakery country Italian bread

                      • Kentucky Hot Brown$13.99

                        Hickory-smoked turkey, pecan-smoked bacon, sliced tomatoes and caramelized onion; smothered with Swiss cheese sauce served open faced on Texas toast

                        • Crispy Fried Buttermilk Chicken$10.99

                          Crispy chicken breast with Bubba's remoulade, tomato, lettuce and onion on a South Union Bakery brioche bun with bread-and-butter pickles

                          • Chicken & Bacon Wrap$10.99

                            Choice of blackened or crispy fried chicken, with bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, pimento cheese and Bubba remoulade wrapped in a grilled tortilla

                            • Open-Faced Steak Sandwich$12.99

                              Grilled flank steak with bell pepper, red onion, avocado, pico de gallo and poblano pesto on South Union Bakery grilled country Italian bread

                              • BBQ Meatloaf$10.99

                                House blend of beef and pork wrapped in bacon, smothered in a house-made BBQ sauce, with fried onion rings; open faced on Texas toast

                                • BBQ Pulled Chicken$10.99

                                  Roasted chicken, house black pepper BBQ sauce, crispy onion strings and pickles on ciabatta bun

                                  • Bubba Burger*$13.99

                                    Topped with pimento cheese, pecan-smoked bacon, red onion, lettuce, tomato and Bubba remoulade on a brioche bun with house-made bread-and-butter pickles

                                    • Bubba Rarebit*$12.99

                                      Open-faced burger on Texas toast, topped with caramelized onion and smothered in Cheddar cheese sauce

                                      • Black Bean & Quinoa Burger$13.99

                                        Spiced black bean-quinoa burger with guacamole, lettuce, tomato and red onion on ciabatta

                                        • Crab Cake Burger$15.99

                                          Open-faced on brioche with lettuce, tomato, pico de gallo and charred sweet corn aioli

                                          • Shrimp Po'boy$14.99

                                            Cracker crusted crispy shrimp with lettuce and a spicy orange-honey slaw on South Union hoagie

                                            • Po' Boy of the Day

                                              Ask your server about our chef-inspired sandwich

                                              • MP

                                            • Pimento Grilled Cheese**$10.99

                                              Slow-roasted pulled pork topped with our house-made pimento cheese spread, toasted on South Union Bakery Italian bread

                                              • Turkey Avocado & Bacon$12.99

                                                Roasted turkey, avocado, pecan-smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato with a sorghum-mustard on toasted multi-grain bread

                                                • Virginia Ham Biscuits$10.50

                                                  Two biscuit sliders with grilled Virginia ham, honey-Dijon butter, chives and Swiss cheese

                                                  Fried Chicken

                                                  Certified organic chicken that's brined, breaded, seasoned and fried to order; served with bread-and-butter pickles, roasted garlic buttermilk mashed potatoes and choice of one side. Add Country Gravy / $1, Make it Hot / $1

                                                  • Two-Piece Dark$13.99

                                                    thigh, drum

                                                    • Two-Piece White$15.99

                                                      breast, wing

                                                      • Three-Piece$19.99

                                                        breast, thigh, drum

                                                        • Half-Bird$21.99

                                                          breast, thigh, drum, wing

                                                          Salads

                                                          • Bubba Salad

                                                            Mixed greens with tomato, cucumber, red onion, corn bread croutons and buttermilk vinaigrette

                                                            • Small$6.25
                                                            • Large$10.50

                                                          • Warm Spinach Salad$8.99

                                                            Spinach, crispy bacon, grape tomato, red onion and a soft poached egg with a warm bacon vinaigrette

                                                            • Shrimp & Crawfish Salad$13.99

                                                              Crispy crawfish and blackened shrimp over spinach with tomatoes and honey, garlic and lime vinaigrette

                                                              • Grilled Salmon Salad$15.99

                                                                Sorghum-glazed salmon over spinach and mixed greens with sweet potato, dried cranberries, candied pecans, feta cheese, and apple cider vinaigrette

                                                                • Southwestern Cobb Salad$13.99

                                                                  Choice of blackened or buttermilk fried chicken over mixed greens with bacon, black beans, avocado, tomato, deviled eggs, cheddar cheese and pimento ranch dressing

                                                                  • Crab Cake Salad$15.99

                                                                    Two pan-seared crab cakes over mixed greens with zucchini, squash, bell pepper, onion, lima beans, corn, tomatoes and charred lemon buttermilk dressing

                                                                    • Tequila-Lime Steak Salad*$15.99

                                                                      Marinated flank steak over mixed Spring greens with black beans, corn, feta cheese, tomato, red onion, crunchy tortilla strips and chili-lime-cilantro vinaigrette

                                                                      • Southern Protein Bowl$13.50

                                                                        Chopped kale, tri-color quinoa, sweet potato, roasted vegetables, sunflower seeds, avocado, grape tomatoes, poblano pesto and two poached eggs

                                                                        Add To any Salad

                                                                        • Buttermilk Chicken Tenders$5.00

                                                                          • Blackened Chicken$5.00

                                                                            • Herb-Marinated Grilled Chicken$5.00

                                                                              • Cornmeal-Breaded Catfish$5.00

                                                                                • Cajun-Charred Gulf Shrimp$6.00

                                                                                  • Blackened Red Snapper$8.00

                                                                                    Entrées

                                                                                    • Shrimp & Grits$15.99

                                                                                      Cajun-charred Gulf shrimp, Anson Mills white Cheddar grits, collard greens, grilled squash, bell pepper, onion and chili oil

                                                                                      • Chicken & Waffles$16.99

                                                                                        Crispy organic chicken on a buttermilk waffle with whipped honey butter, syrup and bread-and-butter pickles

                                                                                        • Pimento Mac & Cheese$12.99

                                                                                          Corkscrew pasta with our house-made pimento cheese sauce, topped with toasted breadcrumbs and white Cheddar

                                                                                          • Succotash-Stuffed Chile Relleno$15.99

                                                                                            Crispy fried chile stuffed with lima beans, onion, corn, tomato, zucchini, squash and bell pepper; over rice and beans with fire-roasted tomato purée and green onion aioli

                                                                                            Sides

                                                                                            • Pimento Mac & Cheese$3.50

                                                                                              • Smoked Ham Hock Collard Greens$3.50

                                                                                                • Roasted Garlic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes$3.50

                                                                                                  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts$3.50

                                                                                                    • Cole Slaw$3.50

                                                                                                      • Smoky Bacon Green Beans$3.50

                                                                                                        • Red Beans & Rice with Andouille$3.50

                                                                                                          • Parmesan & Sea Salt Seasoned French Fries$3.50

                                                                                                            • Black-Eyed Peas with Andouille$3.50

                                                                                                              • Cheddar & Bacon Bowtie Pasta Salad$3.50

                                                                                                                • White Cheddar Grits$3.50

                                                                                                                  • Seasonal Roasted Vegetables$3.50

                                                                                                                    • Cajun Grilled Asparagus$5.50

                                                                                                                      What 1,539 people are saying

                                                                                                                      Bubba reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                      4.6
                                                                                                                      4.6 based on all time ratings
                                                                                                                      • 4.6Food
                                                                                                                      • 4.6Service
                                                                                                                      • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                                      • 4.4Value

                                                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                      1,539 Reviews

                                                                                                                      1. FredrickG

                                                                                                                        Des Moines1 review

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        Dined on April 9, 2023

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        Great food, great service. Plenty of parking downtown.

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                                                                                                                      2. ChrisR VIP

                                                                                                                        Des Moines23 reviews

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        Dined on March 1, 2023

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        We had a great meal. The service was outstanding. We always come back.

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                                                                                                                      3. BrookeK

                                                                                                                        Minneapolis3 reviews

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        Dined on February 25, 2023

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        Fabulous food. Worth the wait for drinks and food.

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                                                                                                                      4. CalebC

                                                                                                                        Des Moines1 review

                                                                                                                        2.0

                                                                                                                        Dined on February 21, 2023

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                        2. Food 2
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        Underwhelmed, mac and cheese bites tasted like nothing so did the chicken that comes on the Mac and cheese dish. It tasted like batter why not use the same chicken as the friend chicken plate. Jambalaya was over spiced but good. Overall wasn’t bad but wasn’t great either especially at the price.

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                                                                                                                      5. Local

                                                                                                                        Des Moines3 reviews

                                                                                                                        2.0

                                                                                                                        Dined on February 19, 2023

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                        Very disappointing experience. Went for brunch before Civic Center. Server was not very friendly and seem bothered by having to set serve us. Steak and eggs were horrible. Worst steak and eggs weren’t cooked as ordered. Hashbrowns were cold and soggy from blood on very tough, undercooked steak. Hostess very friendly and comped the steak.

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                                                                                                                      6. vlroudy

                                                                                                                        Des Moines1 review

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        Dined on February 19, 2023

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                        The atmosphere is pretty bougie, but the food is fantastic.

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                                                                                                                      7. MaryW

                                                                                                                        Des Moines1 review

                                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                                        Dined on February 18, 2023

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        The best item was the deviled eggs! The item I wasn’t impressed with was the crab cakes. I’ve had better, not much crab and were cold. I had the catfish skillet( blackened) . It was just ok. My husband had the meatloaf, he said it was better the first time he had it. Our two friends liked their meals( catfish skillet- fried and catfish fillets) . We had margaritas, the glasses could have been larger, for the price. Over all it was as nice evening out.

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                                                                                                                      8. JoleenT VIP

                                                                                                                        San Francisco21 reviews

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        Dined on February 16, 2023

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        Beautiful interior and very clean. Everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming. We were 30 mins late and I did call but we were even later. There was no problem and they sat us promptly downstairs as I was with my mother and the stairs would have been a little challenging. Our server was friendly but I did feel a little rushed. We had been at the hospital all week with very long days. We were staying at the hotel next door so an easy walk back. We were both tired and need a little time to relax. Food was amazing and just like promised A-LOT!! Chicken fried steak and lamb pasta. Thank you we will be back next time in Des Moines!!

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                                                                                                                      9. brooklync

                                                                                                                        Des Moines1 review

                                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                                        Dined on February 15, 2023

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                        Beautiful restaurant with good service. Very loud though and the meat was tough and chewy.

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                                                                                                                      10. Cheyenne

                                                                                                                        Des Moines1 review

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        Dined on February 14, 2023

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        Amazing place to eat with incredible food, drinks, and service. Waiter was super friendly and overall was a really nice establishment!

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                                                                                                                      FAQs

                                                                                                                      Bubba offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 257-4744.

                                                                                                                      Bubba is rated 4.6 stars by 1539 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                                      200 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

                                                                                                                      Dining areas

                                                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                                                      • Cross street
                                                                                                                        10th and Mulberry
                                                                                                                      • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                        Des Moines
                                                                                                                      • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                        Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
                                                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                                                        $30 and under
                                                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                                                        Southern, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
                                                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                                                        Casual Dining
                                                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                                                        Casual Dress
                                                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                                                        Diners can find metered street parking all around Bubba on 10th & Mulberry Streets as well as the adjacent streets (and it’s free on Sundays!). Free parking is also available in the Wells Fargo garage at the SE corner of 9th & Mulberry after 5pm and on weekends. There is also a Nationwide parking garage to the West of 10th street on Mulberry.
                                                                                                                      • Payment options
                                                                                                                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                      • Executive chef
                                                                                                                        Jessica Kruzslicz
                                                                                                                      • Additional
                                                                                                                        Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                                      • Website
                                                                                                                        http://www.bubbadsm.com/
                                                                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                                                                        (515) 257-4744
                                                                                                                      • Catering
                                                                                                                        For information about catering please email info@bubbadsm.com or call us at 515-257-4744. You may also see menu information at www.bubbadsm.com
                                                                                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                        For information about private event space please email info@bubbadsm.com or call us at 515-257-4744

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