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    Bubba-Q's

    4.0 (85 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Firecracker fries!
    Nikki R.

    Great service and absolutely delicious food! Absolutely love the rustic decor, very cozy.

    BBQ pork potato--recommended
    Carroll V.

    Located in the local mall--which is barely hanging on--this place has a huge menu and good barbecue. It's a really family place with lots of room for big groups. They do a steady takeout business too. Barbecue places that also sell just about everything else are not particularly my first choice but as part of a group it made sense. Everyone liked their orders and several took tomorrow's lunch home. Generous servings to say the least. I got the chili--plenty of taste, really thick and meaty. And then a BBQ baked potato. Solid--well baked, plenty of Pork, and with butter and sour cream on the side (which I prefer since I really want neither on my order). Totally satisfied with the order. Excellent service, attentive, friendly. Love it when someone knows the job and gives it an A effort. Leave that person a great tip! The mall is largely empty so plenty of parking.

    Grilled Chicken Breast, Bubba-Q Beans - Regular, Potato Salad - Regular
    Elisa A.

    The menu was huge! Such a variety of items to choose from. Food tasted delicious and service was amazing! Nice food!

    Wrap
    Jordan T.

    First stop in my travels in Ottumwa was there highly rated Bubba Q's. This BBQ restaurant was outstanding. I had their Papa Joe wrap that came loaded with, I believe brisket or burnt ends, and max and cheese and then I got the Bubba Q beans. This meal slapped and I really enjoyed it! It was insanely good and I almost went back a second night during my time in Ottumwa. Only thing I was hoping for was a variety of BBQ sauces. That would've really sealed it completely for me

    Pulled pork sandwich
    Leo Y.

    I love a good success story. The photo is from the day I discovered Bubba's. November 17, 2010. I was working at a local factory, and heard that one of their former employees quit to start a BBQ restaurant, because he did the best BBQ in town. It was a small place, downtown, and I think I paid less than $10 for a sandwich, which lasted me two meals. Fast forward to 2019. It's now a full, sit down restaurant with a large menu, but the BBQ is just as good. Definitely a staple of Ottumwa cuisine.

    Mac Daddy nachos
    Tanner R.

    Got the word about Bubba-Q's from some coworkers that live in the area...and man they were right. Right off the bat you notice an endless menu with many options, which starts me worrying about whether the quality will be sacrificed or not. Well it wasn't. The meat was tender, savory and overall delicious. The environment is a little strange as the restaurant is in a mall but the interior has a lot of decorations that give the place a nice southern country feel. The meals are priced well and which makes me want to come back even more!

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    1 year ago

    Great Service, Amazing food, wonderful atmosphere. All around a great place to get some even greater food! Highly recommend

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    1 year ago

    Good bbq. Would visit again Lots of options Sandwiches as well for those who don't want ribs

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    11 months ago

    Grate food and the wait staff r so friendly and Grate steaks will be back and tell everyone

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    1 year ago

    Great little bbq place! I had the bourbon burger and it was the juiciest I've had in a while.

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    3 years ago

    Food was good service was great. I sat at the bar and the young lady serving me was wonderful.

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    2 years ago

    Good food (all though my hot BBQ chicken sandwich came cold). Price $$.nice environment and staff. Quick service. Recommend.

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    4 years ago

    Great place to have a great food. Very friendly staff and owner. Give Bubba Qs a try !!!!!!

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    3 years ago

    This place is pretty great. Good food, good service, best BBQ in town for sure!!!!!!!!!

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    2 years ago

    good food, and good service, get good amount of food. location for parking is sometimes an issue.

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    3 years ago

    Great food. Always a great choice when dining out. Very professional staff. Never a bad time. Mac & cheese is my favorite from here

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    higher prices super small portions on the rice be ready to…read morepay 17-22 bucks per person or more. i order the larger full evening portions not the lunch portions. my go to is still the moo goo gai pan. the food flavor and taste was good. just smaller portions than from other places. and so i need to fire up the rice cooker for a portion before i pick up the order to go. that way i have enough to feed a hungry person. if you are eating 3 to 4 meals per day the portion here will be enough.

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