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 Moin

es’ 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.

End your weekend with a DSM Paper Plane cocktail here at Bubba!Blackened Salmon Linguine / with veggies in a lemon-thyme...
05/31/2026

End your weekend with a DSM Paper Plane cocktail here at Bubba!

Blackened Salmon Linguine / with veggies in a lemon-thyme alfredo sauce

Cream Cheese Strawberry Crumble Cake / with vanilla ice cream

DSM Paper Plane / Foundry Des Moines whiskey, Aperol, Amaro Montenegro, lemon

You won't want to skip dessert this weekend!Blackened Salmon Linguine / with veggies in a lemon-thyme alfredo sauceCream...
05/30/2026

You won't want to skip dessert this weekend!

Blackened Salmon Linguine / with veggies in a lemon-thyme alfredo sauce

Cream Cheese Strawberry Crumble Cake / with vanilla ice cream

DSM Paper Plane / Foundry Des Moines whiskey, Aperol, Amaro Montenegro, lemon

WEEKEND FEATURES -Blackened Salmon Linguine / with veggies in a lemon-thyme alfredo sauceCream Cheese Strawberry Crumble...
05/29/2026

WEEKEND FEATURES -

Blackened Salmon Linguine / with veggies in a lemon-thyme alfredo sauce

Cream Cheese Strawberry Crumble Cake / with vanilla ice cream

DSM Paper Plane / Foundry Des Moines whiskey, Aperol, Amaro Montenegro, lemon

Please note we will be closed today for Memorial Day!
05/25/2026

Please note we will be closed today for Memorial Day!

Trust us, you won't want to miss this! Parmesan Chicken / panko and parmesan crusted crispy chicken breast with Cajun cr...
05/23/2026

Trust us, you won't want to miss this!

Parmesan Chicken / panko and parmesan crusted crispy chicken breast with Cajun cream gnocchi, spinach and asparagus

Coco-Cola Cake / with vanilla ice cream

WEEKEND FEATURES - Parmesan Chicken / panko and parmesan crusted crispy chicken breast with Cajun cream gnocchi, spinach...
05/22/2026

WEEKEND FEATURES -

Parmesan Chicken / panko and parmesan crusted crispy chicken breast with Cajun cream gnocchi, spinach and asparagus

Coco-Cola Cake / with vanilla ice cream

Check out this great feature by Wini Moranville about some of the best salads around town! We appreciate the shout out!
05/20/2026

Check out this great feature by Wini Moranville about some of the best salads around town! We appreciate the shout out!

Yes! You can do better than that ubiquitous Caesar + Protein thing. Here’s a start—and I welcome more leads.

We are looking to add a leader to our front house team!This Assistant Manager position is a full-time job and responsibi...
05/19/2026

We are looking to add a leader to our front house team!

This Assistant Manager position is a full-time job and responsibilities include running a smooth shift, inventory and ordering of bar needs, ensuring a great guest experience and exceeding their expectations while handling all guest and employee relations during a shift. Candidates must be available nights and weekends.

If you feel you meet these qualifications and are interested in joining our team please apply online here: https://bubba.breezy.hr.

You won't want to miss out on this smothered pork chop feature! It's available this weekend for dinner only.
05/15/2026

You won't want to miss out on this smothered pork chop feature! It's available this weekend for dinner only.

Grab your friends and join at Bubba tonight for STEAK NIGHT!Every Monday for $19 get an 8oz. PRIME top sirloin cooked to...
05/11/2026

Grab your friends and join at Bubba tonight for 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.

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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