This is some good barbecue. I ordered the chicken and pulled pork combo with collard greens and potato salad. The chicken was five-star worthy, especially with the tasty BBQ sauce. The collard greens really surprised me...in the best way. I usually think of them as just a side, but these were so good I could have made a meal out of them alone. The potato salad was solid, too. I personally prefer a bit more egg and onion, but it definitely tasted fresh and homemade. I got my order to go, and when I unpacked it at the picnic table, I realized there was no silverware. A small hiccup, but it did make things a little awkward..I ended up improvising with a straw. Not a big deal, just something to double-check on takeout orders. Overall, a great barbecue spot. I'm looking forward to coming back to try the ribs and maybe some dessert next time. read more

The atmosphere is great. Bartender is amazing. I heard a lot about the salad bar being delicious, but wasn't impressed and didn't appear clean. BBQ and burger were mediocre. The sauces were good. Seems to be the spot to be for the locals tho! read more

Even though they are a beach town, they do not allow bathing sears in their restaurants so plan accordingly with a coverup or a sweater. We were in the area swimming with manatees and ended up here for lunch. The Mac and cheese was great, the hot dog kids menu was generous with an order of fries. Pulled pork was well seasoned. The service, if you were not a local was lukewarm. They had a really nice salad bar that looked fresh. Food was good/fine and service was fine. Three stars read more

OMG! We just found this place as we were walking through Crystal River on a day trip. My friend was visiting from out of state and we are both Gluten Free so we came to this place as many bbq places are gf. Well, our server was awesome and super friendly! She was very knowledgeable about the gf aspect of the menu and was very helpful to us! She explained everything to us and we felt very comfortable in ordering our food. The decor was whimsical and cute with old signs, silly sayings and old rustic decor, which we loved!! We took advantage of the very large salad bar and it had a ton of different foods!! It was amazing and we will absolutely be back when we are in the area again! Thank you for a wonderful meal!! read more

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We drove up after a beautiful river day on Chazz River! This place is so adorable super cozy!! The service was truly amazing Alyane was super sweet and attentive!! The food was DELICIOUS.. truly enjoyed the meat was flavorful and cooked just right, the baked beans, coleslaw and fried corn on the cobb was AMAZING! The menu has a variety of options to choose from and the banana pudding was so yummy! Will definitely keep it in our rotation when we come up to paddle!! read more

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Alayna was amazing and super friendly. She is a 5 star server . We shared the redneck potato skins with the pulled pork. They were perfectly good. We also shared the Big bubba the chicken was fall off the bone and the pork was just perfect. The baked beans, coleslaw and the fried corn hit the spot. And let's not forget the banana pudding read more

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This was the first time that we have been to this restaurant. We had relatives who were visiting and stopped by for lunch. The food was extremely dry (pulled pork and brisket), broccoli inedible. Burger was dry and not flavorful. The only thing good were the fries, although a bit too salty. We will not be back. read more

Wow, did not expect everything to go right in a very touristy area. Great service, thank you Angela. Great food. I had brisket, chicken and collard greens. All excellent. Located in a small shopping area a little off the main road made it feel like a lion isolated but it was not. I will be back. read more

Still delicious. Very consistent over the years. The servers are awesome and food testy! Not in the area as much as I used to be, but this is a stop when I am! read more

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Was in town to swim with the manatees and thought about getting some BBQ for lunch. This place appears to be a chain of some kind. Servers are all super friendly. They were playing 90s country music inside, not my thing but nothing some noise canceling headphones can't fix. The Mac is disappointing, it's Kraft or some other kind. Definitely doesn't taste like it's made in house, I would suggest a different side. The brisket however tasted good and I went with the regular bbq sauce to accompany it. read more

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1. We asked to be seated at a table by the window and were told very curtly-no we don't have a waitress for that area! Then we were given the corner booth which was too small. We asked for a table then and they allowed us to move. 2. Beware if you order BUBBA'S SALAD which states "served with French Fried Onion Rings"! They brought a 1" plastic container containing cut up ONION STRAWS. When I inquired about the Onion Rings, I was told that was them!!! The food and service has greatly deteriorated in recent times!!! read more

Coming from the south, BBQ competitions and spending a lot of time in Texas has shaped my BBQ expectations and that shapes my reviews of them. Leads me to an old BBQ mentor of mine from Texas once said "beware of bbq joints with 10 sauces on the table". This place had 7.... (And the yellow sauce they had was bangin) With that said, the location, the area is great to walk around in plenty of stuff to see, restaurant has a good vibe, and service was great. Food/quality/dollar ratio was a little high, but that's fairly common with BBQ joints. Starting with the chicken, it certainly wasn't "fall off the bone" its really just grilled and a bit dry, along with the pulled pork, but easily fixed with drowning it in sauce. Brisket seems all from the flat, and trimmed a bit on the fatty side for me and everything was a bit dry.... And no baby backs!! Brisket D Chicken C Baked beans B Pulled pork C Sausage C Ribs C read more

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Restaurant was very clean (including restrooms), and the employees were very friendly. The menu was extensive, but unfortunately nothing we ordered was worth getting again. Meat was barely warm, and bbq sauce left much to be desired. We make better bbq at home, so we will not be returning. read more

I placed a to go order, and drove to get it. It wasnt ready, so I sat near the bar. When it was ready, they beought it to me. The bbq brisket was absolutely delicious! The garlic bread and greens were decadent as well. The only thing that wasnt appealing was the Mac and Cheese. It was very swanson tasting. Will i come back? Yes. Its a nice place and the food is Good. read more

Delicious food.... But the BEST part..... an ALLERGY friendly option amongst all the seafood restaurants in town. Separate fryers for fries, meats, seafood and corn. So lucky to have found this place and not have to worry about my safety as I eat!!! read more

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Great salad bar and the pulled pork is fantastic. Many types of sauces. Service is very good, we have enjoyed many dinners here read more

First time trying southern BBQ and it was amazing!! Food and service were awesome!! The waitress was so nice and friendly, and the whole restaurant was decorated beautifully!! I thought it was a great atmosphere and was very relaxed! Now on to the food I loveed the sticky bone ribs truly the best ribs I've had, they fell right off the bone!! The ribs were juicy and soo tender! I also had the Texas brisket it was so juicy and delicious!! The pulled pork was alright it paired well with the in house sauces it made it soo good!! Lastly I wasn't expecting this but the French fries were delicious and soo good, they're crispy on the outside and really good! Overall I would 100% recommend trying the sticky bone ribs on the menu and the French fries!! My favorite sauce was the Smokey and original!! read more

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So disappointed. This was not BBQ. I ordered brisket and chicken. There is no way this chicken was anywhere near a smoker. No smoke ring. No smell of smoke and dry as can be. The serving of brisket. Was so small and cut wrong. I'm not even sure this was brisket. It tasted more like roast beef. It did have a smoke ring, but did not taste of any smoke or rub. I gave it two stars because the coleslaw and the potato salad were both very good. The drink I had at the bar was also quite delicious but I would not go back. read more

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Went for lunch while on vacation. Started with the jalapeño poppers which were really really good, gave us high hopes with all the hoopla surrounding the place. We then ordered brisket mac and cheese, and the brisket/chicken wing combo. Both briskets; 1 sliced 1 chopped were terribly dry, I mean twig dry, and the sliced was mostly fat so not much to eat on that end.The wings were good, but no smoke taste what-so-ever. We told the bartender about the dry brisket on Mac and cheese was terribly dry, and her response was " yeah, our brisket is hit or miss here, sometimes it's lean, sometimes it's fatty. My wife literally took two bites is the brisket Mac and cheese, and pushed it aside. When we got the $76 bill( we had 2 drinks), the Mac and cheese wasn't taken off or even discounted in any way. We understand sometimes food comes out bad, but offer something to make up for it. Needless to say, we went to Coney Island hot dog for lunch after that. My beliefs stand that chain BBQ restaurants are just not good. read more

Bubba Que's in Crystal River is not what it once was. Been coming here for a few years and my go to was their brisket and today's visit was a pure disappointment. When we both ordered we asked for lean brisket, the same way we have done in the past. The waitress said we can no longer request lean and there will be some fat. We decided to go forward and boy were we disappointed. For $19.39 each, we expected more brisket than fat but I would say it was 60% fat 40% brisket. Then when the bill the came there was a 2.5% surcharge for paying by credit card. I get that CC companies charge the merchant and now instead of them absorbing they are passing down to the customer. Officially we will find another place for brisket...perhaps Mission BBQ. read more

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We came for ribs, what else? They were very good. We also sampled some chicken wings which were also very good. Our sides were the corn and the okra - they were nice too. We were very happy with our meal, and we would recommend if you are in the area. read more

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First time there! Full menu, great service, cool interior, food was good and a full salad bar! Including scratch soup and nachos!!!!! Ready to go back tomorrow!! read more

I went to visit my parents for the Christmas holiday. My dad recommended we stop in at BubbaQue's for dinner. He remembered their finger lickin' good ribs and the variety of different BBQ sauces to smother them in. The low down: Their servers were attentive and friendly. The menu had a variety of options. There's also a salad bar for the vegan and vegetarians. Be sure to wear your glove while scooping the lettuce and other fixings from the bar. Some other patrons opted to eat with their plastic disposable glove on then go back to the salad bar with the same glove. Reduce, recycle, contaminate. I'm glad I didn't get the salad! In theory this would be a good idea but not if the gloves are being reused each time. I ordered the BBQ quarter chicken with white meat and it came with a side. I chose the steamed broccoli. My dad ordered the combo plate with two meats: ribs and pulled pork. He chose baked beans as his side. He was very surprised by the portion size when it came out. His eyes got big and he wasn't sure if it was the right order. He disappointedly looked at us and said, "wow, they've changed their sizes but haven't changed the prices." He confessed he wouldn't be back any time soon. Perhaps it was an off night because it was Christmas Eve Eve. read more

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Was staying in Crystal River and Bubbaque's BBQ was one of my top pics after scouring through many restaurant reviews in the area. Pretty sure I passed on some other great restaurants, but no regrets in my choice. Stopped in mid week and opted to sit at the bar. When dinning alone, the bar experience is always fun in that you get to meet some of the locals as well as engage in conversation with the bartender. Was looking for an IPA on draft and Dustin recommended the Kings Bay IPA to start the meal. Lots of great menu items to pick from and ended up choosing a combination plate of brisket and wings. Planned on getting the wings with Mango Habenero, but Dustin suggested the wings with the Bubba Marley Dry Rub Jerk. Was not disappointed one bit on the decision to switch from my original pick a d throughly enjoyed the ribs with its unique flavor. The brisket was tasty and when accompanied with the wings, made a great meal. Enjoyed the coleslaw and the Bubba bread that came with the meal. A huge thanks to Dustin for steering me off course a bit and trying something new. It was a great meal to wrap up my last day in Crystal River and will definitely return if I find myself back in the area. read more

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I eat here with my family at least once a week and the food really good. The servers are really great, i love coming here.

BubbaQue's - Crystal River We went there for lunch today. While the food is always excellent we had a little surprise on our bill. We always have a beer each and then split a meal. Today however we were charged $4 for an extra plate. When she took our order I told her we were sharing the meal. So I questioned her about the charge on our bill and she said they have to charge for an extra plate because the dishwasher has to wash it. I told her we never asked for an extra plate and even if we had she should of disclosed this $4 charge. Just be careful to review your bill next time. Guess they have a license to steal! read more

The restaurant was very nice, Amber the waitress was very good. The only problem the food was COLD and we don't do cold food.

We love coming to visit Crystal River and this has become one of our go-to's for lunch. My son loves their pulled pork. The portion for the kids meals was great. I've had the combo platter with the ribs and the pork and both were delicious. They have a huge salad bar that seems to be a big hit, we haven't tried it yet. But I love that they make you wear gloves while at the salad bar!! As a medical professional, I can tell you that you can never trust the cleanliness of people's hands..haha! I love the selection of sauces and the sweet tea goes perfectly with the BBQ. Restaurant was clean and the staff has always been friendly. We will definitely be back! read more

The food was cold and when I asked if they could heat it I was told no. They use McDonald's filters too! read more

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The BBQ here is so good. They have their own different BBQ sauces with different notes, our favorite is their Alabama one, it has a "Smokey" flavor. Super good. Our kid got their salad bar and was so excited. Our waitress was also super kind and sweet. Love this place! read more

I came here to here with a friend for lunch. We had a really delicious lunch. The waitress was attentive, very sweet as we were leaving a waitress come running out she had my wallet with a lot of money in it, and all of my ID and all of my credit cards I can't say how thankful I am for her and that she was honest what a beautiful person we need more people like her in this world I don't know her name, but I will find out an update. She had long light brown hair and I'm so grateful for her. Update: Our waitress was Ashley. The sweet sweet young lady who found my wallet was Emily and I want to thank her with all my heart. I gave her a small reward but not enough for what she did. Emily is an amazing girl and deserves to be recognized!!!!!! Please make day hello if you stop in. read more

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The atmosphere is perfect country casual. There were four of us in our party, each had something different and all of us loved the food. Flavorful, seasoned perfectly, and more than enough to satisfy anyone. The service was great. Our server, Angela, was attentive without being overbearing. I would like to thank her for taking the time to listen to all of us completely before scooting off to place our orders with the kitchen. So many servers can make you feel rushed when ordering, but not Angela. read more

So, we were in the area and wanted some good bbq. A local recommended BubbaQues. We ordered the Texas brisket platter which comes with two sides. In fact, we all ordered the brisket. Between the four of us, we got the fried corn, macaroni and cheese, fried okra, and collard greens. We liked all of our sides. The fried corn was sooooo good that I wish that I would have ordered two! You can choose from one of their deliciously flavored sauces including the Smoky Alabama Slammer, Tractor Grease-original mild, the Hickory Sweet Sugar Shack, the Mississippi Mud - sweet molasses, the Rump Roast which is a hot Cayenne, the Tangy Mustard, Ole Yeller and the spicy vinegar moonshine BBQ sauce. My personal favorite was the Mississippi Mud. The Long Island iced tea was the cocktail of choice and it was refreshing and delicious. Brittany was our server and she was very courteous and attentive. The prices are phenomenal. It's a great value for what you get. If I'm ever in Crystal River again, I'll come back to BubbaQues for sure! read more

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Went for a late lunch yesterday...it was pretty busy for the time of day we were there. We had am excellent server, her me was Brooke..she was attentive and served our food hot and fresh..very good portion for the price 1/4 Chicken, Pork , Garlic Bread and choice of two sides..great choice of sides..got Okra requested crispy and it was perfect, the Mac N Cheese was o.k. requested White meat Chicken on both meals and there was a .99 charge extra for white meat..was not aware of it being extra but would have paid it no matter what since I do not like dark meat..another surprise is the surcharge for using a credit card...seems that alot of places are doing this now..it was at bottom of the bill...bring cash of you do not want to get charged extra for using your cards...nice Salad Bar( did not order), large menu to choose from if you want BBQ read more

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The Best BBQ in Citrus County by far!!! My wife and I also always get the salad bar every time we go there. You have got to try the "RedNeck Nacho's" and The Cowboy Stew ! Plenty of help every time we go there and never a long wait for your order. With all the wooden floors and country decor the ambiance and flavor Is a great feeling !!! read more

Food was great. Loved the salad bar. Will definitely go back. Service was fast and friendly. Overall restaurant was cute.

My husband and I ate here on 5/7/25. I was so delighted to see they had a salad bar, and I can say it was very good. All the ingredients were fresh, the salad bar was clean, the service was excellent and very attentive. I had the sausage dinner and hubby had ribs. All cooked to perfection. I had steamed corn on the cob and it was cooked just right and tasted fresh and not soggy, but nice and crisp. Hubby had Coors lite and I had their IPA. I can't remember the name. Prices are variable, but I think a person can find what they want and not spend a fortune. We will be back. read more

HOT DAMN! This place was bleeping amazing! The four of us ate to our hearts content. We had a rack of ribs, baked beans, cole slaw, bacon Mac & cheese, jalapeño poppers, chicken tenders, texas toast, and half sweet/unsweetened tea. For desert we ordered the funnel fries. Holy Mary Mother of God! My mouth is watering reliving my meal. On top of that they offered a military discount. I have to give a shout out to our server. Your hospitality and demeanor was perfect! Some southern charm with a mix of Chicago. THANK YOU BUBBA!!!! read more

When we walked in, we noticed that the tables were spread apart for social distancing, as the sign on the door mandated for Citrus County. The cashier/waitress was wearing a mask. Her partner and the bar maid were not. I was masked. Husband was not. Several patrons who came in later were unmasked. Two were masked. But we stayed. The prices were reasonable, and the menu had lots to offer. We each had a sandwich and side. My chopped chicken on Texas Toast came with applesauce in the original Musselman's container. I'm glad they did not put it in another dish. Both were good. Husband had the pulled pork on Texas Toast, which was as good as sandwiches we have at another barbecue chain, and he said his beans were sweeter than at that chain. The honey based sweet sauce was delicious! Susan, even though unmasked, was friendly, knowledgeable, & efficient. We had a good lunch, and she made it better. I would give this place 5 stars, but during CoVid, and since I am in a high risk group who is more susceptible to viruses, I need to see more compliance if I'm going to eat out. The fifth star is for following CDC recommendations during a pandemic. read more

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I got lost in the sauce, as my grandkids would say!!! There are so many sauce options here, and they are all fantastic! I love the pulled pork and mac and cheese. The bubba nuggets are to die for. I can't wait to return again and again! I am a true BBQ snob and I give this place an A+ read more