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    Bubba's Barbecue

    3.8 (180 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    BUBBA'S BARBECUE ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Amazing restaurant and dog friendly.  Bubbas bbq was amazing and the salsa was u believable.  Best restaurant we ate at in Eureka Springs.
    Chris S.

    Bubba's barbecue is amazing. Also very pet friendly. The chips and salsa were unbelievable. Salsa is some of the best I've ever had. Barbecue was top-notch. Have to try it.

    Ken B.

    We had the loaded fries, bbq sampler and pulled pork sandwich. The ambiance is nice but the state of the food was bland to say the least. In fact, I don't believe I've ever had BBQ as bland as theirs. Not only was it devoid of any seasoning but it barely had a smokey flavor. I highly recommend Sauced over this joint if BBQ is what you seek. Service was fine but their prices are terribly out of sync with the quality of their food.

    Bbq nachos and BBQ sandwich
    Fielding B.

    Bubbas is a neat spot. Staff was friendly and the dining room was comfortable. The BBQ sandwich was to be expected and the BBQ beans were pretty good. The BBQ nachos however disappointed. It was more like veggie nachos with a little bit of pork buried under melted cheese that held all the chips together. For the price is wasn't good. I still recommend giving it a try. I'd go back and try their ribs. We made a tiktok on the place if you care to see: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTN723n4G/

    Brisket sandwich with stale chips
    James J.

    Definite middle of the road.....our server was fantastic, so let's get that right up front. Food wise I had the brisket sandwich and my wife had the pulled pork. My brisket was pretty good but the pulled pork was so so. Bread looked like a wonder bread roll, and the chips were stale. Decent but definitely room for improvement.

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    Lauren R.

    Super friendly fast service. Good portions and pricing. Diner vibe. However, I'm from KC, and I did t think I was a BBQ snob, but I apparently am, lol. The food was good, just missing that wow factor. Beans were good, and to me, the slaw was just normal.

    a hot dog and fries
    Ralphie S.

    I love checking out BBQ restaurants on my travels and we chose Bubba's for our stay in Eureka Springs this week. With my wife ordering the chicken and rib plate, I decided to go a bit out of character and order the Bubba Link sandwich - two split hot links with chili and cheese on ciabatta bread and fries. A big regret. An impossible sandwich to try and eat with your hands, It should have been served in a bun to hold the chili in place. Hot Links - average; smokey and tender but a tough casing. Chili - probably some of the worst I've experienced at a BBQ restaurant. Bleh - no smokey meat morsels or sweet and tangy sauce; just very below average diner style chili. Fries, plentiful but way undercooked. I sampled a rib and a bit of chicken from my wifes plate - again just ordinary and non-memorable. I did enjoy the sampling of coleslaw from her plate. If Bubba's were in the Kansas City metro, it wouldn't crack the top 40. The place does have a great little rural touristy vibe and the service was adequate but I wish we had chosen a different place.

    Rachel R.

    Service was good, I had the special which was the squach sandwich, husband had the ribs for 1. Nice atmosphere!

    The patio is dog friendly and the staff went out of their way to make us comfortable.

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    This was my second visit with the sam results. The service and atmosphere was good but the BBQ was tough lacking flavor.

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    Best bbq food I've ever had. Service is next to none. Lovely homely atmosphere x I will come back time and time again

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    The back patio is vibey with an acoustic set! Food was good and staff was nice! The new owners are definitely making a change !

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    A must-visit when you're in town. Bubbas is a Eureka Springs institution. Best Barbecue you can get and fair prices. Great atmosphere

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    Outstanding BBQ Flavor…read more My husband and I stopped in and the service was quick, the staff are friendly and helpful, and the bbq is outstanding. We ordered the brisket and pulled pork w/ white cheddar Mac and baked beans. Seriously superb and tasteful! My husband boasts about there being two different flavorings to the brisket vs the pulled pork. I have never been to a bbq restaurant and wanted to bring home the house sauce more than here. The house BBQ sauce is delicious, and luckily they do sell it for those like me, needing this flavor at home!

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    Tucked into downtown Eureka Springs, this spot lives up to the hype, but you'll want to plan ahead…read more Reservations are usually a must, and if you don't have one, expect a wait or a bar seat... unless you know the workaround. We showed up about 45 minutes early for our 8:30 reservation and did a quick walk through. Instead of waiting around, we wandered upstairs to The Stone House Tavern (right next door) for a drink, and here's the move: they serve the full Grotto menu. Same kitchen, totally different vibe. We grabbed a table and never left. The tavern has a cozy, dim-lit feel with a massive wall of books that immediately stands out. It's quiet, relaxed, and easy to actually enjoy a conversation no shouting over noise, no rushing through dinner. Service was great. Our server was kind, attentive, and we had a few genuine, easy conversations with her that made the whole experience feel even more relaxed. We started with the quail poppers and the baby romaine both solid, but more of a warm-up than the main event. The bone-in pork chop is the star. It's massive, cooked right, and easily shareable if you add a couple of sides. Don't skip the acorn squash it was one of the best things on the table. We also tried the full wings with three sauces, and those were just as good flavorful, not overdone, and a great balance to the heavier entrée. Overall, this place delivers on food, atmosphere, and experience. Bonus points for the upstairs "secret." We'd absolutely come back and probably go straight to the tavern again.

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