Bubba

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.

Text your bestie and tell them to meet you at Bubba for BUBBLES & BIRDS! 🥂From now until July 18th, you can enjoy a limi...
07/15/2026

Text your bestie and tell them to meet you at Bubba for BUBBLES & BIRDS! 🥂

From now until July 18th, you can enjoy a limited-edition Champagne brined and battered “double dunk” chicken sandwich with champagne dijonnaise, lettuce, tomato and onion on a South Union Bakery potato bun. The meal is served with seasoned fries, champagne dijonnaise dipping sauce and a glass of V***e Clicquot “Yellow Label” Brut.

Reservations aren't required but we recommend snagging a seat to make sure you can enjoy this fun special! Visit bubbadsm.com to do so!

07/14/2026

V***e Clicquot x Bubba

Join us from July 13–18 for a limited-time "Bubbles & Birds" collaboration, pairing Southern comfort food with one of the world's most celebrated Champagnes. For $45, guests can enjoy a limited-edition Champagne brined and battered “double dunk” chicken sandwich with champagne dijonnaise, lettuce, tomato and onion on a South Union Bakery potato bun. The meal is served with seasoned fries, champagne dijonnaise dipping sauce and a glass of V***e Clicquot “Yellow Label” Brut.

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Bubba x V***e Clicquot Join us from July 13–18 for a limited-time "Bubbles & Birds" collaboration, pairing Southern comf...
07/13/2026

Bubba x V***e Clicquot

Join us from July 13–18 for a limited-time "Bubbles & Birds" collaboration, pairing Southern comfort food with one of the world's most celebrated Champagnes.

For $45, guests can enjoy a limited-edition Champagne brined and battered “double dunk” chicken sandwich with champagne dijonnaise, lettuce, tomato and onion on a South Union Bakery potato bun. The meal is served with seasoned fries, champagne dijonnaise dipping sauce and a glass of V***e Clicquot “Yellow Label” Brut. Available for five days only, the special menu item offers a playful twist on our signature Southern flavors while raising a toast to 10 years in downtown Des Moines.

Reservations aren't required but we recommend snagging a seat to make sure you can enjoy this fun special! Visit bubbadsm.com to do so!

It's the perfect Sunday to sip on our Houndstooth Briar cocktail! HOUNDSTOOTH BRIAR / Bubba’s Special Select Houndstooth...
07/12/2026

It's the perfect Sunday to sip on our Houndstooth Briar cocktail!

HOUNDSTOOTH BRIAR / Bubba’s Special Select Houndstooth, Cabernet Franc Barrel Finished Bourbon, Drambuie, blackberry, tea and thyme

The perfect night out in Des Moines does exist. On Saturday, July 18 enjoy dinner, jazz and a free sweet treat! Broadway...
07/12/2026

The perfect night out in Des Moines does exist.

On Saturday, July 18 enjoy dinner, jazz and a free sweet treat! Broadway's Nicolas King is LIVE at Noce. Enjoy the show and then head to Bubba for a late night dinner and enjoy a free dessert with entrée purchase.

07/11/2026

Mark your calendars and make your reservations! Celebrate a decade of delicious with our exclusive V***e Clicquot “Bubbles & Birds” sandwich package, available July 13-18.

This week's feature dessert is seasonal and fresh. Come see us and try it!Lemon Raspberry Cake / with cream cheese frost...
07/11/2026

This week's feature dessert is seasonal and fresh. Come see us and try it!

Lemon Raspberry Cake / with cream cheese frosting

WEEKEND FEATURES - Cornmeal Crusted Chicken / served over dirty rice and with crispy Brussels sprouts and a Nashville st...
07/10/2026

WEEKEND FEATURES -

Cornmeal Crusted Chicken / served over dirty rice and with crispy Brussels sprouts and a Nashville style sauce

Pulled Pork Mac Bites / crispy breaded mac and cheese, pulled pork and green chile cheese sauce

Lemon Raspberry Cake / with cream cheese frosting

Celebrate with us at Bubba! Whether you're choosing a classic fried chicken meal or opting for a chickens sandwich, yo...
07/06/2026

Celebrate with us at Bubba! Whether you're choosing a classic fried chicken meal or opting for a chickens sandwich, you can't go wrong.

See you soon!

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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