Went to this restaurant via a recommendation from someone. My first experience with Venezuelan food…read moreand it was a 5-star experience. I deliberately stayed away from the fried food because who doesn't love fried food. I felt that was too easy. I wanted to embrace the entire culture experience. The ambience is low and warm lighting, great seats, and clean restrooms. People don't talk about clean restrooms enough. I need to know. Service was nice and kind.

I came on a rainy afternoon. There was only one customer and a waiter at the bar. It felt a bit…read moredark inside, but maybe it was going for this ambiance. I ordered Arepas Pabellon Criollo - arepa with shredded beef, cheese, black bean, plantain (1 piece) and rice. The shredded beef is flavor, and the whole thing is very filling. I also ordered a side of fried plantains, which was alright.

ALERT THE MASSES: Bubba's Place isn't just a bar--it's a rhinestone-encrusted portal to a dimension…read morewhere Liberace and the Village People collided at Studio 54 and decided to start a cult. The moment you walk in, you're hit with the sonic equivalent of a disco ball making sweet love to a grand piano covered in sequins. The house band, "The Construction Workers in Candelabras," performs "YMCA" as if it were a classical piano concerto, complete with crystal chandeliers that pulse in rhythm to every "Young Man!" The pianist wears a cape made entirely of mirror balls and has legally changed their name to "Liberace's Ghost." They don't take requests--they take DEMANDS, preferably shouted while wearing a feather boa. The bartenders all dress like different Village People characters, but with added crystal-encrusted epaulettes that would make Elton John blush. Their signature cocktail, "In the Navy But Make It Fabulous," comes in a glass piano shaped vessel that plays "Macho Man" when you drink from it. It's garnished with a tiny working disco ball and costs more than your monthly car payment. Every Thursday is "Excessive Expression Night" where the regulars compete to see who can combine the most flamboyant Liberace-inspired costume with authentic Village People choreography. Last week, someone performed "Can't Stop The Music" while playing a bedazzled keytar atop a rotating gold-plated motorcycle. Three people fainted from the sheer magnificence. The dance floor is actually a giant light-up piano keyboard that triggers both musical notes AND fog machines. The regulars have mastered the art of playing "Go West" with their feet while simultaneously doing the arm movements from "YMCA." It's now considered a local rite of passage. Five stars. Would absolutely risk temporary blindness from excessive sequin exposure while watching a leather-clad cowboy perform Chopin on a piano that shoots actual fireworks. Just remember to bring sunglasses (for the rhinestones) and a signed liability waiver (for the spontaneous conga lines). P.S. Legend has it if you say "Liberace" three times into the bathroom mirror, all the toilets start playing "In The Navy" in perfect harmony. The health department has given up trying to explain this one.

Fun bar, Karaoke Friday's and Saturday's. The regulars are super nice. By my second visit, the…read morebartender, Nicole, remembered my drink choice and was super attentive. Had a great time!

What a fantastic place to enjoy great food and cocktails! There was even a live singer! I loved…read moretheir margarita tasting flight; it was perfect, as I got to try them all. Their empanadas and the appetizers served in little plantain cups were delicious! The carne asada was also very good and came accompanied by a little bit of everything.

My favorite is their spicy margarita mix, containing 400 Añejos house mezcal, triple sec, habañero…read moretequila, pineapple & ginger beer. Tasty combo!! I also LOVE their Chi-le-gusta, including mezcal, triple sec, orange, lime, bitters

Tried for the first time and we were very happy. The food was outstanding. Filet mignon came out…read moreperfect med rare and cooked to my favorite temp on the hot stone. The potato side was fantastic as were the peppers. Others enjoyed the shared plate of steak, pork chop and sausage. Flavorful and perfectly cooked. Smoked old fashions were terrific as were the spicy senioritas. Affogato was divine! Service was attentive and friendly. Prices were reasonable for the size of dishes you get. We were very happy with everything and will be back!

I absolutely enjoyed my time here…read more The ambiance is really great and perfect setting for all sorts of occasions. The customer service was on point and the server came to the table enough times to check on my needs but not so frequent it became bothersome. The food was delicious and I definitely recommend getting a margarita or an old fashion. There are lots of great options on the menu and I want to come back to taste my way through it.

UPDATE: 3/24/26... As a Yelp Elite member for 6 years, I…read morepride myself in giving fair reviews, whether good or bad. And with the bad, I strive to be positive on the experience that was good before giving suggestions or letting the owner know what fell short. I'm never out to bash a business. Rather, as an owner, if you pride yourself in customer service, you will take what a sincere Yelp Elite reviewer has to say, step back and see how you can improve. I just read the comments another reviewer posted a few days ago and saw that they were berated as well. I had nothing to gain from giving the review I did and it's unfortunate that you're no longer going to be in business, but there were two other people with me that came to this consensus. With that, I will reply to the unfortunate remarks slammed at me, the reviewer. Let me preface by saying I asked for a pic with the owner before tea service started. If it was said that we had a wonderful and lovely time, it was not by me but one of my friends who, when asked how everything was, couldn't think of anything else to say. Also, I wasn't going to express all of this in front of the owner at the time because I had others with me. So, to rebel and ask me if my mother is still alive and did she teach me to behave like this? Well, all I can say is your reaponse as a business owner is extremely childish and unprofessional. I didn't make the food. I reviewed it and if that means it's not the best review, so be it. It pains me not to give a business owner a good review because that's not what we as Elite members strive for. That said, lashing out is not the answer. At least I have the maturity and diplomacy to put these comments in without getting into a mud fight like you chose to do. Review..... My two girlfriends and I came here for afternoon tea. Since I'm the Yelp reviewer, I asked them for their input and so it was a consensus of the three of us. Here's what went right. It was nice to have a carafe of water at our table, there were beautiful flowers and dyed water to match in the vase, the teacups and saucers were very pretty, the owner was extremely nice. Here's what we thought needed a second look. The sign in the store advertised cheese and fruit for the afternoon tea but it didn't appear. When we asked we were told it didn't come with it but we could get some if we wanted. Please revise the sign as people do notice. Suggest you have a selection of three sandwiches rather than two of each. One was a small croissant filled with egg salad and if we hadn't been told that we thought it might be chicken. The other was a cucumber sandwich which although it's nice to have thin slices of cucumber, these were razor thin. Sort of disappointing that there was so little on a beautiful piece of bread. They scones were nothing special. Perhaps have something inside whether it be cranberry, currant etc. The sweets consisted of a Mexican wedding cake which was rather dry and was there a detection of almond extract? The orange macaron, as beautiful as it was, lacked flavor of orange. I was expecting a nice burst of something but it just wasn't there. The fondant on the petit four was much too thick, and sweet. Whatever fashion the raspberry is used, keep a bit of that tart flavor to offset the sweetness from the fondant. The effort was there, things just felt short.

What a gift to have a place like this so close to my home! Easy going, friendly and knowledgeable…read morestaff. I grew up in Napa and it's so nice to able to talk wine again! The layout is spacious and comfy with enough seating and a comfortable atmosphere. Des Moines is a real community and MM is a great place to meet up for wine, snacks and I'm dying to try their brunch! I wanted to come here for my birthday but we ran out of time! We'll call it birthday month and I'll,for sure, be there soon!

Copperleaf was amazing. Our server, Julissa, was phenomenal--she knew the menu by heart and made…read morespot-on recommendations. The wine selection was excellent, and my sablefish was absolutely mouthwatering: buttery smooth and literally melted in my mouth. Everything Julissa suggested was a hit. Dessert was the perfect finish, especially the banana pudding, which was outstanding. Place was beautiful. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area. Highly recommend. Cheers!

My husband and I decided to stop by for lunch yesterday. We have been to this restaurant multiple…read moretimes in the past after discovering from multiple company functions I have attended I ordered a ceaser salad with prawns My salad was made with partly romaine lettuce stumps and some kale , dressing was not even good it had 3 pieces of prawns Portion was medium size The cost of this was $26 there were 2 prices listed 10/18 I thought $10 was lunch /18 was dinner Yet I was charge $18 for salad and +8 for prawns. That's by far the worst and most expensive Caesar salad I had My husband had double smashed burger and it cost him $22 ( which was extremely reasonable and delicious) How can they charge $26 for a medium salad that was made with the ends of the romaine and partly kale ( which I never heard kale being part of Caesar salad.

This was probably the best food I've had in a while, and that says something considering we usually…read moretry a new place every week or two. The staff was super friendly and helpful since we're not used to eating Venezuelan food. We got there just before a huge rush, which shows me it must be pretty popular already. The food was amazing to say the least. I already can't wait to return and try something new! The interior is beautiful and you can tell they put a lot of money and effort into creating a welcoming space.

We got the cachapas traditional, pastelitos (beef and pizza) and arepa. The arepas were prob our…read morefavorite. The restaurant is clean and staff is friendly. Food came out in minutes! The price is kinda high for the food in our opinions. But other than price no complaints.

Came back to review a year later. Food is even better…read more Drinks are strong. The nicest and most attentive service. Clean place. Came on a Friday to sing karaoke and everyone is so friendly and welcoming. My family and I felt like we were at home. For food, we had the burritos, calamari and fajitas. All delicious. I recommend this place!

We stopped by New Local in Kent for a later dinner around 7 PM we usually only come for lunch, so…read morewe wanted to finally see what dinner was like here. I ordered the three tacos, my husband got the Umai Burger, and we added fish tacos plus wings and garlic fries to share. Everything hit the spot! The fish tacos were perfectly battered, and the garlic fries were giving full-on stadium/baseball vibes crispy, garlicky, addicting. Drinks were solid too. The space looks small from the outside, but once you're in, it's actually pretty spacious. The vibe is super fun they host cool evening events like Latin nights and other themed nights, so it's definitely more than just a restaurant. Great food, great energy, and happy hour is worth coming back for. I'm already planning to return soon to finally try their breakfast!

Service was superb! We sat in the bar. Our server, Katie, greeted us soon after we sat down…read more Helped us get wine and really helped with an allergy issue, garlic. Staff too dirty plates almost immediately. Food was really good too. Spoke to one of the "hands on" managers and he was super humble. I would definitely recommend this place.

I did enjoy the chilaquiles they have. The salsa is not the best for this, but it satisfied my…read morecraving, and they offer black beans which is fantastic! My server was nice and friendly. This place kind of reminds me of Tex-Mex cuisine. Overall, it's pretty good! I'd definitely visit again.

First time visiting, my friend wanted to meet up after work and suggested stopping here. When I…read morefirst walked in I wasn't sure if we'd stay, it feel inviting, but we stayed and enjoyed our cocktails and snacks, I wouldn't order food again,the chicken sandwich was dry and my friend sent her steak sandwich back, she said it tasted like it sat under the warmer overnight. The crowd is youthful and the waitress friendly, she's running around busy. I'd give it another chance, but only for drinks.

We started going to the PK a few years ago and are always treated well, it's clean and we find the…read morefood good. Now I know there are times we have to wait a few minutes BUT the people that work there are busy and very great people, that's all I can say. We enjoy this place.. Personally I would give them a 4/5. Also Rachael, you are GREAT!