What to order at Bubba

Signature dishes
Buttermilk fried chicken, Chicken and waffles, Shrimp and grits, Jambalaya
CuisineSouthern
Price$$
Neighborhooddowntown
HoursMon-Thu 11:00-21:00; Fri 11:00-22:00; Sat 10:00-22:00; Sun 10:00-21:00
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Signature dishes: Buttermilk fried chicken, Chicken and waffles, Shrimp and grits, Jambalaya

Location

Address: 200 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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