Bubba

06/23/2026

Thanks for the mention, The Des Moines Register!

Bubba in Des Moines celebrates its 10th anniversary with a series of exclusive, limited-time menus, a bourbon release and themed collaborations. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Orchestrate Hospitality

06/22/2026

CHECK THIS OUT. 🤤

We still have a few reservations available for Wednesday's "WHATCHA SMOKIN' BUBBA?" pop-up event with Whatcha Smokin' BBQ + Brew ... so act fast before they disappear!

Don't miss your chance to enjoy this DINO BONE and an array of special items for lunch and dinner alongside a select menu of your favorite Bubba specialties. Please note: Bubba's full regular menu will not be available on this date.

Make your reservations today! Visit BubbaDSM.com for more info.

06/21/2026

Don't miss out -

Celebrate our TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY with us on June 24 and visit Bubba for a special one-day-only pop-up menu in collaboration with the pitmasters from Whatcha Smokin' BBQ + Brew. Enjoy an array of special menu items for lunch and dinner, plus a select menu of your favorite Bubba specialties. Please note: Bubba's full regular menu will not be available on this date.

06/20/2026

Don't miss these fun features this weekend!

Pork Belly Chips / thinly sliced and fried pork belly served over guacamole with a side of habanero hot sauce

Cajun Shepherd's Pie / red wine braised sirloin, gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots and asparagus

These items are available for dinner only now through Sunday!

06/20/2026

We can’t wait! 😋

🤠 WHATCHA SMOKIN', BUBBA? 🤠

Alright y'all, let's get down to the meat of things.

As part of our one-day-only collaboration celebrating Bubba's 10th Anniversary, we're giving you a sneak peek at one of the lunch entrees headed your way.

Smoked Brisket Pastrami Sandwich

Smoked brisket pastrami topped with Chef Aaron's chow chow and pepper jack cheese, all stacked on marble rye.

When the pitmasters from Whatcha Smokin' and the culinary team at Bubba get together, good things tend to happen.

When: Wednesday, June 24
Lunch: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Dinner: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What: Special collaboration menu from the pitmasters at Whatcha Smokin' and the culinary team at Bubba

Reserve your table at BubbaDSM.com

06/19/2026

Weekend features courtesy of one of our talented members of our chef team, Erika!

Pork Belly Chips / thinly sliced and fried pork belly served over guacamole with a side of habanero hot sauce

Cajun Shepherd's Pie / red wine braised sirloin, gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots and asparagus

These items are available for dinner only now through Sunday!

06/17/2026

Pork n’ Grits / peach tea pork belly over Early Morning Harvest white Cheddar grits

Snag this item as part of our collaboration with Whatcha Smokin' BBQ + Brew on June 24 ONLY! In case you haven't heard, here are the details -

On June 24, visit Bubba for a special one-day-only pop-up menu in collaboration with the pitmasters from Whatcha Smokin? BBQ (Luther, IA). Enjoy an array of special menu items for lunch and dinner, plus a select menu of your favorite Bubba specialties. Please note: Bubba's full regular menu will not be available on this date.

Book your table now - bubbadsm.com

06/16/2026

We've got a fun lunch feature from Chef Erika this week! Grab this quesadilla for lunch NOW through Friday.

Cajun Bacon & Beef Quesadilla / with grilled peppers and onions, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and raw red onion, side of salsa + choice of lunch side

06/15/2026

Whatcha Smokin, Bubba?

Celebrate with us on June 24 and visit Bubba for a special one-day-only pop-up menu in collaboration with the pitmasters from Whatcha Smokin' BBQ + Brew. Enjoy an array of special menu items for lunch and dinner, plus a select menu of your favorite Bubba specialties. Please note: Bubba's full regular menu will not be available on this date.

Reservations - bubbadsm.com.

06/13/2026

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