I love Bubbas Bones & Brews! The pulled pork sliders are delicious. The perfect amount of sweet and savory! The jalapeno sausage wontons are also amazing. The Bubbas meat sampler is wonderful. I enjoyed the chocolate cake as well! The owner Kris is such a nice guy and is always welcoming! The restaurant is clean and atmospheric. They always have fun music playing and sports games on the TV. I genuinely cherish this local neighborhood spot! read more

Absolutely stellar BBQ. Was passing through town and needed to stop for lunch. I was not disappointed. Got the meat plate (pulled pork, hot sausage, and chicken), Mac and cheese and corn bread. The chicken was tender and juicy and slid right off the bone. Some of the best Mac and cheese I've had in a while. The staff were also very kind and attentive. To top it all off, very fairly priced. 10/10 will be back anytime I'm in the area!! read more

Awesome food grate people if you're looking for good bbq stop in you won't be disappointed

We were heading to another restaurant and saw Bubba's and decided to try it and we are super happy we did! It's beautiful, cozy and clean! Our server Tiffany was wonderful, very kind and on the ball. We ordered off the happy hour menu and everything was fabulous! Hot and fresh! We saw two Hispanic ladies in the kitchen and they know how to cook! We can't wait to come back to order off the dinner menu, I want chicken and my husband wants baby backs! Literally can't wait! What we ordered is in my photos, we recommend it all! Very nice place, people and really good food! We have eaten here twice now, both times excellent!! There was nothing we didn't totally enjoy, second time I got the 2 meat plate with chicken and pulled pork, both very good all the meats are fall off the bone tender, my husband got 1/2 rack of baby back ribs and he loved it, our sides were baked beans, jalapeño beans, really yummy apple coleslaw and even the corn I got as a side was delicious with a nice butter sauce, to top off our fatness we got the churro and vanilla ice cream!!! Don't pass on dessert!!!! Our server Jennifer was lovely, a place is only as good as the service to me, these ladies made the visits outstanding! Friendly and on the ball! Love this place, I buy shirts from places I really like, got a cool shirt here! read more

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Food is fantastic! Very good happy hour and delicious lunch meant too! We got the Korean rib happy hour and the club fried chicken sandwich. I didn't get any photos because I was so hungry. The ipa beer is very light. It's good for this hot summer. But I hope it gets hoppier and stronger in a couple months. I'm looking forward to coming back. read more

Bubba’s Bones & Brews - Korean happy hour - Gastropubs Near Me - Cathedral City, California

Their Mac n cheese egg rolls were incredible. Service super friendly. Ambience was casual and chill. read more

Bubba’s Bones & Brews - Gastropubs Near Me - Cathedral City, California

Adv. Food. Service. Ambiance. Like most places, you overpriced for what you get. read more

Ok BBQ. I had the BBQ Beef Ribs, coleslaw, beans, and cornbread. The meat falls off te bone, but it was lacking flavor; the BBQ sauce helped. The coleslaw was tasty, really liked the apples in it. The beans were under seasoned. The cornbread was good, a little dense, but tasted good. The service was good. Friendly staff and the food came out fast. The ambiance was ok. More like a sports bar than a restaurant. read more

Bubba’s Bones & Brews - Coleslaw, beans, potatoe salad, cornbread - Gastropubs Near Me - Cathedral City, California

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We normally love the food here but not today. We ordered carry out. There were no napkins, silverware or ketchup for my fries. Plus the barbecue pork was very salty. read more

Wonderful find. Just got in Palm Springs for a week. Wife had fish sandwich, very tasty. I had pulled pork and kielbasa. Friends had the cranberry apple salad and half slab ribs. All the food was great. Nice portions. Worth coming back. read more

Im in town for work and wanted BBQ so I fired up the Yelp App and searched. I came across this place, its bot far from my hotel and decided to give it a try. It is in a small strip mall, the place is homey the music is very eclectic. I got there when it was happy hour. So I had the Brisket sliders (2) and got them with their thin sliced potato chips with blue cheese. This was very good. I also got the Korean BBQ Ribs (2) with spicy Coleslaw. The slider where excellent brisket was moist and had lots of flavor. The ribs were sticky, tender and sweet with a slight kick. The coleslaw was spicy and for me it was addictive!!! Service was quick, server/bartender was engaging. This is not your typical BBQ place which is fine, they think outside the box. Give this place a try you wont be disappointed. read more

Bubba’s Bones & Brews - Korean Ribs and coleslaw - Gastropubs Near Me - Cathedral City, California

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Bubba's is a must go to when I visit from Portland Oregon! The food (especially the macaroni and cheese eggroll) is always fresh and delicious. In fact, I went twice this trip! Love the decor and relaxed atmosphere. Don't miss this little treasure! Margie K. read more

OMG! The overall best BBQ I've ever had! This is based on our weekend getaway while in Palm Springs. The menu is extensive with so many options I wish I lived in the vicinity just so I can try everything I want off the menu. From their Meat plate section, we ordered the brisket and 1/2 rack of ribs priced at $38 it comes with two sides and cornbread. The ribs were fall off the bone clean! Perfectly juicy, fatty and really flavorful. The brisket was the same, both were slathered with bbq sauce. We opted for cornbread with potato salad and onion rings for the sides. It is rare that I love everything at a bbq joint. Everything we tried tasted great! Potato salad was just the way I like it. Onions rings were perfectly crisp. Corn bread drizzled with honey. It didn't have the crisp edges that I love but it was fluffy and tasty! Can't wait to go back, I'll be dreaming of the best bbq! We visited midday it was not super busy. Staff were friendly. Restaurant really clean. Every time from now on, when I order ribs, I'll be praying to the BBQ gods... be like Bubba's, please be like Bubba's! Enjoy!!! Simply the best! Series: 2 2025: 51 read more

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3.5 Stars Stopped in for lunch. Josephine was tending bar as well as waiting on the whole restaurant, and the service was good. Bubba's has amazing BBQ in a bar/restaurant environment with both indoor and patio dining available. Private parking lot and usually easy to find a spot. DRINK: Full bar with beers on tap and bottle, wine, cocktails, and lots of flavored margaritas. $2 off all drinks during Happy Hour, which is daily from 3pm - 6pm. FOOD: I'm dropping my review score slightly based on our recent lunch experience. We ordered off their "Summer Specials" menu, and while my beer battered Fish & Chips ($18) were prepared perfectly crispy on the outside and flakey/moist on the inside and was served with an interesting coleslaw (tangy and fruity) and a delicious tartar sauce. My wife ordered the Prosciutto Pizza ($16) which was very lite on the prosciutto and heavy on the arugula and balsamic drizzle. We did mention this to Josephine, and she reached out to the manager, who graciously reduced the cost of the pizza by 50%. My wife commented that next time she'll stick to the BBQ. Beside the issue with the pizza, Bubba's food is very good and I'm certain we'll be back for more. I do recommend you check them out when in the area. read more

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We stopped by around 3 pm on our way into Palm Desert for the weekend. There was plenty of seating in the bar and main dining area, and we were seated right away. The waitress quickly took our order, and we started with cocktails (a beer and a blackberry margarita) and a happy hour appetizer of Mac & Cheese Egg Rolls / Jalapeño Sausage Wontons. The egg rolls had pulled pork and were really tasty; the wontons were a little spicy for me but hubby couldn't taste the spice. We also got a happy hour appetizer of Sausage and Wings with Spicy Bourbon Sauce. The wings had a lot of meat and the sausage had good flavor. For the main course we got the Fish & Chips (they have an option with two pieces, which was still too big) and Fiery Pork Belly Sandwich. My hubby enjoyed trying all sauces on the sandwich, the fish was light and flaky, and the fries were super crispy. We had leftovers to take back to the condo. We wanted to get a dessert to go but they were out of all the to go options, so we had to eat the churro donuts there. They were delicious. If you're a sports fan, they have 4 TVs playing different sporting events. Only downside is they serve Pepsi, so that just means more cocktails. We will definitely come back next time we're in town. read more

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The food and drinks were terrific and service superb! Will definitely keep this one flagged for future trips to Palm Springs!

Rating closer to 3.5. Cute dive bar in PS. It was surprisingly quite empty on a Saturday evening, though they did have quite a few takeout orders. Our server was attentive, and everyone was pleasant. Food was a bit on the pricy side: the teriyaki wings were v good (I asked for them to be made extra crispy and they delivered!), the mac and cheese egg rolls were OK and so were the onion rings. Nothing to write home about, but would definitely come back and try some of the other items on the menu if I'm ever in town. read more

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Delicious! I've booked marked this spot over the last few trips to town and finally got to stop in. The space is a small in size and big on flavor. With football on Thursday evening it was a hit with lots of people. I'm not an alcohol drinker and I'm loving how establishments have non alcoholic beers available because sometimes it just calls you to have a crisp cool non alcoholic beers with a burger. I got the western burger which was massive cooked to perfection and flavorful with the bbq sauce and two big ole onion rings. I got a side of garlic parm sidewinder fries to pair with it and it was amazing. I also couldn't leave without trying the beer chili and corn bread. The chili is hit the soul good on a cold day and the corn bread had great texture with the butter and honey blend on top to hit the taste bud. A great meal indeed. read more

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Best BBQ in the valley and very friendly service. Extensive menu and ribs are out of this world!

Service was top flight for our large group. We had just attended a funeral service for a family member, but the staff and atmosphere really picked everyone up, Thank u to the management and staff for a job well done!!! read more

Food was really good but it's been more than a year ago . But it's still there that's always a good sign

We were in town for an annual bowling tournament and we decided to try out this place based on a recommendation from some fellow bowlers that dined here before. It's a small town medium size place that also offers an outside patio. We were immediately greeted by our server and offered to take our drink orders. Once she delivered our drinks, she took our food orders. I opted for the jalapeño & sausage wontons and the brisket tacos. Everything was seasoned well and prepared properly. Our server was friendly and professional and stayed on top of refilling our drinks, as needed. I wouldn't mind coming back the next time I am in town. read more

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Stopped in just by chance for lunch and I'm so glad we did. The brisket sandwich was so flavorful! And the Mac n cheese won tons with pulled pork were beyond. Highly recommend! read more

I CAN'T RAVE ENOUGH ABOUT THIS PLACE! My husband and I went here last weekend and had the BEST time. From the amazing food to our wonderful waitress, Jen, the entire experience was absolutely fantastic! A friend who frequents the establishment recommended it to us, and since we had driven by so many times saying, "We really need to try that place!" we finally decided--why not? Well, it did NOT disappoint! Our waitress, Jen, was quick, efficient, and so much fun! She was an absolute delight to talk to and truly made our experience top-notch. And the food and drinks? Hands down, some of the BEST we've had in over a year! There were so many incredible options on the menu that it was hard to choose, but I decided on the brisket--and WOW! It was PHENOMENAL! The mac and cheese was absolutely delicious too. Seriously, I NEED that recipe! My husband ordered the Mac Daddy Burger, and LET ME TELL YOU... FIVE STARS! It looked so good that I just had to steal a few bites--and I'm so glad I did! If you get the chance, GO! Run, don't walk! And if you can, ask for Jen as your server. She will make your experience even better. I can honestly say this place may have just become our new favorite restaurant. We'll definitely be back! read more

Food is quite good. Portions are generous. Folks there are very pleasant. Nice variety of meats and poultry options and all are equally tasty. Some salad options too. Lots of interesting cocktail specials that change regularly. I been there many times and consistantly very good. read more

Wow! After reading the reviews, I was excited for the ribs and to see if they really fell off the bone and wow, did it deliver. The meat fell right off the bone, not a piece left on it. The brisket amazing. The chicken amazing and also falls off the bone. So full from the meat that I couldn't eat the sides, but those were good too (corn was just ok, but who cares when the meat was so good). I would maybe ask for a little less bbq sauce smothered on top, but to each their own. I could only imagine this gives Texas a run for their money. read more

Bubba’s Bones & Brews - Look at those clean rib bones - Gastropubs Near Me - Cathedral City, California

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Bubba's makes the BEST wedge salad I've ever had! Their wings and sauces are outrageously good. The chili cheese fries are delicious. The service is always quick and friendly. The decor is so interesting to check out while you're waiting for your food. One of my very favorite places to eat. read more

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Such a great little gem in Cathedral City! There wasn't a dish on the table that I wouldn't order again. It was a nice warm breezy night so we chose to sit outside and enjoy the weather and great food. This was my first time here but I would definitely come back if I'm ever in the area again. I'm not a seafood person, but I was the one who ordered the fish 'n chips. AMAZING! So tender with just the right amount of crunchy batter.... Such a generous portion of fries as well. The wait staff were all friendly and looked like they truely loved what they did. read more

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Best bbq ever. Tri tip, pulled pork, cornbread and potato salad were my favorite Got the meat combo with everything. Everything was good but the ones listed are my favorite read more

The Bourbon sauce is simply AMAZING! One of the best sauces I've ever had anywhere. I loved the sweet and savory mix with a subtle whiskey flavor. The brisket was melt-in-your-mouth tender and had a great smoky taste, but it was a little cold for my liking. The hot links were good too but I was hoping for a bit more heat. For the side, I really enjoyed the Mac and cheese. Apples in the coleslaw was a novel flavor for me but it worked really well and complemented the rest of the meal. Service was friendly and fast. Lots of TVs to watch the current sports. read more

Bubba’s Bones & Brews - Hot links, brisket, mac and cheese, coleslaw, and fries - Gastropubs Near Me - Cathedral City, California

Great find! Family of 3 - ordered the chicken with 2 sides, pork belly sandwich, and ribs plate. All the food was top notch and tasted homemade. Not the smoker tasting bbq, but quality ingredients and super friendly service. Highly recommend to anyone go wants a great meal, at good prices, and fantastic service. read more

Good service and ambiance. Food was excellent and nice quantity. 2nd time here and great both times.

My boyfriend and I were visiting Palm Springs for the weekend & really wanted BBQ so we tried this place out, which is about 15 minutes from downtown. It was delicious! Everything was tender & well seasoned. We especially loved the BBQ chicken. Staff was friendly, place was clean, lots of seating & good amount of TV's to watch a game. We will definitely put this on our list to go everytime we're in the area. read more

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These are undoubtedly the best Korean BBQ ribs I've ever tasted. I placed a to-go order, and the staff even called me to inform me that my order was ready. The ribs were tender, smoky, and juicy all at the same time. The mac and cheese egg rolls paired with the mango habanero sauce were amazing. The cornbread was delightful, though I just wish the portion size was a bit larger. read more

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After calling around the most popular spots in the area on Sunday afternoon and being told that they had long waits...was happy to see this spot with great reviews did not have a wait. Great spot, with very good food. Everything we ate was surprisingly good. This spot would be do very well anywhere including food towns like NYC or SFO. read more

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Came here for Happy Hour because the place had great reviews. They have Happy Hour from 3-6 daily. We got there around 4 and there were only a few people at the bar. There is a good amount of seating- at the bar, indoor tables, and outdoor tables. We sat inside and the lower tables. It took a little while to get served and it seemed to be only one waitress/ bar tender when we got in and she was busy with the other customers. Once we were served she was nice and came by a few times to ask us how things were and to refill our water. We ordered off of the happy hour menu which might be why the food didn't live up to the reviews. We got wings, the chicken breast nuggets, and the chili cheese fries. The wings were pretty good but the flats were a bit small and it was mostly drums. The chili cheese fries were pretty good too with a nacho cheese sauce and regular bean chili. The fries were crispy and sidewinder so they were a cool shape. The chicken nuggets were highly disappointing. I was expecting at least real chicken breast. They were like McDonald's chicken nuggets with the mystery white meat. As I was looking at some of the happy hour options, I compared the prices to the regular menu and they weren't much of a difference. The portions were smaller so the price was less. It didn't really seem like a "happy hour deal." That being said, maybe happy hour was not the way to go here. I'd recommend trying the regular menu. read more

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Do not go there! Food is horrible and substandard! It is a maggot hang out ! Jen the manager said I had to leave because I'm a democrat! Do not go! read more

My wife and I were regulars at the Palm Desert location. Then it closed! I knew there was a Cathedral City location, but never bothered to make the drive. Last night we had friends in from Seattle, and decided to put out the minimal effort it took to drive 12 miles to Cat City. Glad we did. This is still the best BBQ anywhere in So Cal, period. We had the brisket and pulled pork...both are melt in your mouth. They have a variety of different sauces and all are good in their own way. Sides, baked beans (they would rival my mother's recipe) and mac n' cheese. Both were terrific. Top it all with a roll and drawn butter, terrific. The only knock, and this is minor, were the cocktails. The Palm Desert location was known for their inexpensive, hand-crafted cocktails. Last night we had a watermelon margarita, cadillac margarita, old fashioned and a tap beer. They were all solid, not terrific, but decent, and priced a bit higher than the other location used to charge. I'll give you an example, a proper old fashioned has a dark cherry, such as a Luxardo. My drink came with three maraschino cherries....never! But, the food is soooooo good that I can get over a bartending snafu. This is a definite recommend to anyone wanting BBQ. read more

Best BBQ in the desert! The food and service were phenomenal! I would highly recommend!

Ordered the 2 meat plate with brisket and chicken. Got Mac n cheese and jalapeño baked beans for my sides. The portions were huge and I had to take a box for my leftovers. The meat was tender and the baked beans were delicious. The cornbread was crispy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside. The Mac n cheese was a little disappointing because it wasn't cheesy enough. The churro donut is a MUST for dessert. It was sweet, buttery, and had the perfect amount of crunch to it. There's indoor and outdoor seating and the service was good. Only thing that kinda sucks is that there is only one unisex bathroom. read more

Bubba’s Bones & Brews - Churro Doughnuts W/Ice Cream - Gastropubs Near Me - Cathedral City, California

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