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Bubba Comfort food favorites inspired by classic Southern ingredients and cuisine; craft cocktails, bourbon
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Bubba is Des Moines’ newest dining destination, offering chef-driven comfort food complemented by craft cocktails, microbrews 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, chicken-fried steak, gumbo and more. Located in downtown Des Moines’ Western Gateway area, the restaurant features a comfortably elegant dining area, patio and cocktail lounge (featuring a mix of tufted leather couches and wingback arm chairs). Bubba is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week and brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Here's a lunch to look forward to: Bubba's Philly Cheesesteak, available during lunch all week long.
11/10/2026

Here's a lunch to look forward to: Bubba's Philly Cheesesteak, available during lunch all week long.

A smooth sipper showcasing the flavors of the season - you don't have to be a bourbon lover to enjoy this cocktail!CRIMS...
11/07/2026

A smooth sipper showcasing the flavors of the season - you don't have to be a bourbon lover to enjoy this cocktail!

CRIMSON & EVERGREEN OLD FASHIONED / bourbon, cranberry syrup, cranberry juice, bitters; with a rosemary sprig

Don't miss this comfort food classic with a delicious Bubba twist - available for dinner all weekend long!PARMESAN CHICK...
11/06/2026

Don't miss this comfort food classic with a delicious Bubba twist - available for dinner all weekend long!

PARMESAN CHICKEN & CAJUN GNOCCHI / Panko- and parmesan-crusted crispy chicken breast with Cajun cream gnocchi, wilted spinach and asparagus

Cheers to the weekend - toast with this seasonal cocktail available starting today for a limited time only:HARVEST MOON ...
11/06/2026

Cheers to the weekend - toast with this seasonal cocktail available starting today for a limited time only:

HARVEST MOON MARGARITA / tequila, Cointreau, apple c***r, apple c***r syrup; cinnamon sugar rim

Full menu, reservations and more at https://www.bubbadsm.com/

Start with dessert.PUMPKIN WHOOPIE PIE / soft pumpkin cookies with a sweet cream fillingLimited-time feature; available ...
11/06/2026

Start with dessert.

PUMPKIN WHOOPIE PIE / soft pumpkin cookies with a sweet cream filling

Limited-time feature; available Friday through Sunday.

It's STEAK NIGHT!Every Monday for $19 get an 8oz. PRIME top sirloin cooked to order and your choice of two sides. We've ...
11/02/2026

It's STEAK NIGHT!

Every Monday for $19 get an 8oz. PRIME top sirloin cooked to order and your choice of two sides. We've got plenty of options to customize your steak.

Book a table and view our full menu here - bubbadsm.com.

WEEKEND FEATURES - Ham & Cheese Croquettes / with green onion and served with cheese sauce Iowa Chop / with creamy creol...
10/30/2026

WEEKEND FEATURES -

Ham & Cheese Croquettes / with green onion and served with cheese sauce

Iowa Chop / with creamy creole trinity sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, crispy brussels sprouts

Witches Harvest / Revelton Mulberry Gin, Créme de Violette and St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur This weekend only.
10/24/2026

Witches Harvest / Revelton Mulberry Gin, Créme de Violette and St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur

This weekend only.

We've got a great lineup of features this weekend! Come see us and give them try.Mahi Mahi Etouffèe / blackened mahi mah...
10/23/2026

We've got a great lineup of features this weekend! Come see us and give them try.

Mahi Mahi Etouffèe / blackened mahi mahi filet over crawfish ètouffèe with white rice

Three-Layered Red Velvet Cake

Visit bubbadsm.com for our full menu & more.

The most perfect fall drink... is back for the weekend!Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini / Ketel One vodka, coffee Liqueur,...
10/17/2026

The most perfect fall drink... is back for the weekend!

Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini / Ketel One vodka, coffee Liqueur, french chicory cold brew, Fulton Pumpkin Liqueur and simple syrup

Address

200 10th Street
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 9pm

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