Bubba

Southern restaurant (US) · Des Moines

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"Shrimp and grits, fried chicken and waffles, biscuits, and pimento mac and cheese — you’d probably picture devouring these Southern delights in an elbows-on-the-table spot. At Bubba, managing partner Chris Diebel uses the dishes to pay homage to his Southern roots, but does so in a date night-worthy atmosphere beneath sparkly chandeliers. The restaurant also boasts one of the largest bourbon lists in the corn-loving state. Don’t end your meal without the hummingbird cake or whiskey pecan pie — or both." - Karla Walsh

The 36 Best Restaurants in Des Moines, Iowa
Bubba

200 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50309 Get directions

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