Ample parking around this very quirky restaurant. Ate here Sunday, 2/15/2026. Ambiance/Cleanliness-Honky tonk vibe,clean tables lots of wood....tables, chairs, panelling. Bathroom is literally an outhouse (building)...4 stars Service-Attentive, competent, welcoming...couldn't have asked for better...5 stars. Food. I got brisket and hot link, mac-n-cheese and coleslaw. The brisket was juicy, smoky and had a bit of bark. Hot link was snappy and flavorful....but they did skimp...not a generous portion. The mac was overcooked and squishy. Coleslaw was great. If I was to go back, would get a lb of brisket. 3 stars read more

Bubb's Grub - Brisket, hot link, mac-n-cheese, slaw, Texas toast - Barbeque Near Me - Catalina, Arizona

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Whenever I'm in the Catalina area I stop at Bubbs. It's never been a disappointment. Their pulled pork is the best. The beans are great as well, with a little bit of kick. Service is excellent. Ambiance is a true Western feel. read more

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I previously visited here and ordered the steak salad which is really good. Today I had the sliced brisket sandwich with potato salad and they were both out of this world. Tenderest brisket I've ever eaten. Melted in my mouth. Potato salad better than moms. Great waitress. read more

As if we needed any more reasons to love Bubb's Grub - the outstanding service (Cole, Steve, and Delaney are excellent servers) and delicious food (and VARIETY), despite that we eat here with some regularity, on our last visit, we tried two menu items we hadn't had before - the cod fish and chips (available on Wednesdays for fish fry day), believe it or not, and the chicken wings. Both were big winners and just add to the pile of great menu items such as the juicy sliced brisket, the don't sleep on on it, thinking it's just an ordinary burger at a barbecue place, burger, because it, too, is delicious; the chili, the crispy yet fluffy French fries, and the tobacco onions (thinly sliced crispy onion rings perfectly seasoned). Well, on this last visit, the cod fish and chips was crispy and flaky and hot and delicious and boy those wings are excellent just naked with only the dry rub and no sauce. And we had a server we hadn't had before and she, too, did a great job with service - Lydia. Wow, that was a fun dining experience. It's not just the food, the service and the more than decent wine list that keep us coming back to Bubb's, it's also the warm and welcoming atmosphere and the feeling of true camaraderie and community we get at Bubb's. We're lucky to have this place in Catalina. Give them a visit it you haven't done so yet - you won't regret it. read more

Bubb's Grub - Cod fish and chips was - Barbeque Near Me - Catalina, Arizona

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A really nice barbecue. We thoroughly enjoyed the brisket, pulled pork and spicy sausage. I added a local tasty brew. The service was great and the food was really good. read more

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Hadn't been here for a couple years. Their Big 10 Bar is the best place in Tucson to watch the Badgers games, so we decided to go for the Big 10 final. The Badgers lost, but we won because we had great beer and food during the game in a great atmosphere. My wife had the reuben which was absolutely fantastic. I know that because I had to help her finish it :-) I had the pulled pork sandwich, and it was wonderful but I would have liked just a little bit more pork on there. We start with the onion rings which are great, and ended with a shared piece of cheesecake which we agreed was top notch. It's on the drier side, but that's the style I like personally. We need to come here more often. Hopefully the Badgers will give us a good reason to!! read more

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We followed the recommendations of our friendly and knowledgeable server, Steve! Food quality was excellent. The "sports" bar and main dining area are charming, folksy and unpretentious. Very comfortable relaxed environment. We highly recommend this gem in Catalina. read more

Bubb's Grub - Piggin' out at Bubb's grub. - Barbeque Near Me - Catalina, Arizona

We absolutely love this restaurant!!! Over the weeks we've ordered almost everything on the menu and every single entree has been AMAZING! The staff is extremely friendly, personable, and professional! There is a lot of character inside the restaurant and adjacent pub. Our routine "go to" restaurant!!! read more

Let me start out by saying " If you haven't given ur purse or wallet a workout, you will the day you eat here". In my table's opinion was..... The food is ok, yes, just ok, you sure don't get what you pay for, the portions are small and not compatible to what you're paying for your meal. Ala-Cart is how this place is set up, so maybe you might want to grab you a little snack before your meal there...I left hungry... On the plus side, the parking is e-z in, e-z out. The place has a very friendly wait staff, and a very nice and pleasant atmosphere inside. I'm sorry, but the prices and small portions will keep me away, but if you don't mind these problems, give Bubb's a try... read more

Family stopped by there on Saturday for lunch. Wonderful food and dessert. I ordered the cheese curds for appetizer and they were terrific. For lunch I had the 3 item Combo with brisket and pork - both were delicious. For dessert the cheesecake with extra caramelWas perfect. The staff were friendly and attentive. Loved the western down to earth theme. read more

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Seated immediately. Great service. Food portions were very good and the food was tasty and juicy. Good ambiance. Definitely recommend this spot! read more

Bubb's Grub - Three meat combo - brisket, chicken, pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Catalina, Arizona

This place is amazing !!! My server was Kelli. She was Awesome! Great food. I highly recommend this place!!!

It's a friendly place. The service is fast. A nd you don't find a better bbq anywhere. I strongly recommend Bubb's Grub to anyone. read more

The worst ribs I've ever had. Bought a full rack and it was mostly bone, had very little meat on it, maybe a cup on the whole rack. Dry and tough. The Mac n cheese tasted like paste. The wine was in the smallest wine glass I'd ever seen. Maybe 4 sips worth for an $8.00 pour. The place seemed clean, servers were polite. Very expensive for what you actually get. read more

Good food with generous portions, a bar and friendly fast service in a western setting. Make sure to bring your appetite! read more

I like Bubb's Grub a lot. Atmosphere is fun, super friendly serviice, and the food is quite good. Neighborhood gem in Catalina. Well worth the drive. read more

I lived in Texas for many years and I own a smoker where I regularly do long slow cooks. Bubb's Grub is the real deal. I didn't find anything on the menu that I wouldn't try again. The sauce is good, and I even like the fact that you have to technically go outside of the restaurant to use the "facilities" that is jokingly called an outhouse (it is outside the restaurant, and it is a bathroom, but it is a fully functional and clean space, and the path to it is completely covered and paved). The staff was very friendly and made us feel welcome. We will be back. read more

$70.00 for the half rack and the triple meat combo - Well, let me start off with the 4 sides; Roasted red potatoes - There were 2, whole, boiled red potatoes, no seasoning, and definitely not roasted. The mac & cheese was a cup that held 3 tablespoons of food (we measured it!), and it was grainy. There was a cup of beans (supposed to be 'baked beans' that were BURNT beans (literally the entire top layer of the teeny tiny 3 tablespoons of beans were BLACKER than black beans) - we didn't partake in THAT old ass cup of mess. The 3 tablespoons of coleslaw was, OK, I guess. The ribs were overly fatty, small portions, but the worst part was unless you put sauce on it, it sucks. IT IS BLAND & DRY! If the meat isn't good without sauce, it is not worth the price - Or to be called Texas BBQ! ​ read more

Welcoming country vibe in the decor and service. Vast menu of options . Reasonable cost.

The BEST BBQ brisket I have ever tasted and I'm a TX girl. We happen on this restaurant will driving to Tucson and are so happy we stopped. The service was excellent, the owners came to meet us and were so welcoming, and the food was beyond fabulous. We will drive back from Queen Creek just to eat there! Don't miss the onion rings!!!!! read more

January 17, 2025 @ 3:59.just before the rush !! Server: Cole I had a delicious Brat & Kraut on 2 slices of toasted caraway rye and a mustard, side of delicious non-traditional Potato Salad which complimented the Brat., washed down with ice water. I would order it again but request that the bratwurst be put on the grill next time to add a char, which adds to the flavor. Thank you read more

We stopped in for dinner while visiting my in-laws. Bubb's is their go to bbq joint in town. I'm glad we went! The food was really excellent. I had a 1/2 slab of ribs that were smoked out back. They were very tender and flavorful. My wife had a brisket sandwich that she really liked. For sides, I ordered baked and beans, and buttered corn. The beans were good but the corn was honestly so-so. But being from Illinois, I'm a bit biased when it comes to corn. The were done great selections for dessert. We chose the chocolate cake sundae. It was delicious! I definitely recommend this place and will ask the in-laws to take us again, the next time we're in town. read more

Bubb's Grub - Delicious chocolate cake sundae! - Barbeque Near Me - Catalina, Arizona

Chicken fried steak sandwich is gross. Bad texture and bad ground beef I guess they are calling steak. BBQ way overpriced for small portions. $36 for a rack of ribs? Service is the only good thing about this place. read more

Food was mediocre at best. Almost everything was ala carte - extra cost. Burnt ends BbQ was like warm and not served with anything and over priced read more

Food was excellent. Service was excellent. We were a party of 15. Everyone left happy. Prices were higher than expected.

Everyone here is so nice. The food is so delicious. I can taste the love, care and thought that went into it. The seasoning on the cheese curds was so unique! Prairie sauce is addictive! The lunch came and the table went silent with happy eating. Definitely coming back! Don't forget to try all the sauces!!!! read more

Bubb's Grub - Pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Catalina, Arizona

Wow, not impressed our first time and last. Meat was cold, The burnt ends was served in an ice cream bowl dish. Presentation is a zero!

Great food and service. Fun place to watch Packer games. Love the Friday Fish Fry. And they make great Old Fashions

Every piece of smoked barbecue meat we had was flavorful and tender. My favorite was the brisket.

We saw Bubs here on yelp first and thought it looked delicious! Cut to us visiting this past Saturday and OMGGG it was SO good!!! We got the Burnt ends, and the sliced brisket sandwiches and everything was perfect!! Our server (I think her name was Jessica) was absolutely amazing! She made sure we were well taken care of, informed us of the sauces, and made wonderful recommendations! It was so cutely decorated, very country style decor! 20/10 we will absolutely be going back, and we would recommend to anyone! read more

This place is amazing. We had Tobacco Onions, Burnt Ends and Pieces, Cheese Fries, Supreme Swine and the Juicy Sliced Beef Brisket sandwich. Before this I didn't understand what the big deal was about BBQ... now I'm already planning my next trip back. The food was phenomenal, sauce's incredible, meat tender and delicious! Our server was the best- explained how things were made, had suggestions without being pushy and made a great experience even better. We also bought BBQ sauce to go which will be making its way back to Maine to be shared with friends. read more

Love Bubb's! Friday nights fish fries are the best. It is great having a little bit of home here in AZ.

Sliced Brisket on bun with sauce and salad. Service is always good. Comfortable quite clean. read more

Bubb's Grub - Juicy Sliced Beef Brisket with salad - Barbeque Near Me - Catalina, Arizona

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This family-owned steak/BBQ venue was really tasty, using their own Bubb's Texas Style BBQ sauce. Yum! Everyone enjoyed their meal. Our starters were Jalapeño Poppers and Tobacco Fried Onions. They were so good, and just want we needed. We liked choosing the sides....Mac/ch, cinnamon apples, corn, green beans, cowboy beans, slaw...two sides for dinner, one for lunch. The steaks and ribs were amazing. The medium rare prime rib was spot on. The Reuben was delicious. The ribs, and brisket sandwich was pull-apart tender. The hamburger was a good ole burger. This was a delicious meal after a long day of craft brew tasting. read more

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I had considered trying Bubb's Grub for sometime. From the street it looked a little too bar-ish for me. I was wrong. There's a great restaurant inside adjacent to the bar. Restaurant is even suitable for children. I was happy to find beer-battered cod fish and chips on Friday's menu. Two piece or three piece. Tried the three piece and it was delicious. Generous selection of sides; tater salad, coleslaw, french fries... Tgerestaurant is decorated in cowboy Tucson motif. Very comfortable. Waitstaff was fantastic. I have nothing but great things to say about it. I'll be back. Going to try the ribs next. Price typical; approximately $19 for 3 piece fish and chips plus a side. read more

Bubb's Grub - Fish and Chips - Barbeque Near Me - Catalina, Arizona

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I'm in Tucson visiting family for Christmas. My friends and family were thrilled when we stumbled across this restaurant right next to the Golden Goose thrift store. Hands down the best pulled pork sandwiches I've had in 20 years! Cole was our waiter. Such a very nice young man. We will definitely be back. Give them a try. We bet you'll love the place too read more

Bubb's Grub catered our event of 100 people this weekend. Bubb's did a great job regarding every aspect of the food. I would highly recommend them. We had a self-serve, buffet of pulled pork, cod fish over rice, red potatoes, a baked bean dish, with rolls and condiments. Everyone who attended loved the meal. read more

Best burnt ends you will eat anywhere. Try the mustard based bbq sauce at the table the best in the state. read more

We had come here a few times in the past. We ordered what we normally do and was was good. Got the check and items on there are higher than what we remember on the menu. We got a menu off another table to review our check and sure enough did not match. When asked about it to our server, he brings over a sheet that he said was on the table showing the increase in prices on certain menu items. I said I don't look at other things on the table except for the menu because I know what I want and the prices don't match. He said well prices have gone up because of Covid and such. I don't care why prices have gone up but the business should have printed out new menus with updated pricing, not rely on the customer to have to review everything that's on the table. For this reason alone we will not be back. read more

Ate here a few years ago and was not impressed with the BBQ (I grew up with KC BBQ and am very picky with BBQ), but figured we'd try their Fish Friday this time. I called and specifically asked if they still had their all you can eat fish and the lady said yes, so we excitedly drove there specifically for that. Once seated, we were told that there is no all you can eat fish. What they did have was painfully overpriced walleye ($25 for one piece... an extra piece for $17.50) and decently priced cod (3 pc). I'm sorry, but that's ridiculous for one piece of fish, even if it is walleye. In fact, the entire menu is pretty pricey for what you get. Instead, I got the chef salad, which was a nice twist with brisket, smoked chicken, and pulled pork. All of that was pretty good, although I think it was more the mustard BBQ sauce that did it than the meats themselves. Good though. My girlfriend had the pork slider appetizer as her meal, which included easily less than half of a typical order of very dry pulled pork spread across the three slider buns. You could barely even see any pork on the bun. Again, the sauce saved the mediocre meat. Two stars for good, friendly service and really good sauce (our very cool server also cut the bill in half due to the claim of all you can eat fish on the phone, which was very nice), but very, very doubtful that we'll return. Disappointing to say the least... again. read more