Big Bubba's Barbeque

My daughter wanted to celebrate her 16th birthday here. Reluctant to make reservations based on mixed reviews on Google, Yelp, and Open Table, our family decided to go. A couple of things: I recommend calling and making reservations. The restaurant industry is hurting everywhere right now so expect this place to be empty. We went on a Wednesday evening and were the only ones in the entire restaurant at 7pm. They’re on Open Table but for some reason I wasn’t able to book online. Not a big deal. Our family of five enjoyed our appetizers and entrees. Everything was delicious. It came out hot and fresh. Our server was Jonei, and she was super friendly and accommodating. She shared that she’s only been there for a month but you can tell she enjoys working with people. She made my daughter’s birthday very special and added a personal note to her red velvet cake. Jonei may have even been the only server that night but that was a plus for us! She took the time to check on us and took some photos of us afterwards upon our request. She was great. Despite other reviews, I found the restaurant to be clean. We sat at a corner table facing the harbor and the view was very pretty. I did agree with other reviews when it came to friendliness and attention of the hostess staff. When I walked in, there was staff of maybe 3-4 sitting at a table. It took a minute or two for one of them to notice me. One of them looked up and said to another “there’s someone at the front”. The hostess was nice but the welcome could’ve been more inviting and friendly instead of feeling like it was more of an inconvenience that I “interrupted”’their phone time. The rest of the staff at the table continued to focus on their phones. Surprising considering the entire restaurant was empty. They weren’t busy. It takes a lot for me to get upset about the little things so as long as the food was delicious and our server was super friendly, that’s what matters. Shout out to Jonei and the chefs who prepared or dinner on October 13th. Thank you! You all are appreciated. :)

It was my first time there and I ordered the Maker's Mark Bourbon grilled salmon, spinach and rice. The spinach was amazing, the salmon cooked to perfection and the rice was wonderful🤤. The first appearance of the rice was that it would need salt, pepper and butter - lies. It needing NOTHING. So amazing. I also ordered the key lime pie but it was only ok and that's because the slice was incredibly thin.😕

With everywhere having a wait, we got on the waitlist. Was told it would be a 45 minute wait. About 10 minutes later we had a table. The host was very pleasant. The waitress Khalin was even better. The food, service, and drinks were good. A little disappointed because we had looked at the menu online and it was a limited menu. The service made up for it though.

If you don't get the Crab cakes you are missing out BIG TIME! omggg. So fresh and so good. We just got home from our weekend trip to Baltimore and I want to turn around and take the 5 hr drive back just for those cakes. Don't worry about the price bc you won't regret it. I ordered the flounder and rice , the flounder melted in my mouth. Really good. Came with some shrimp I think was Cajun spiced, also amazing. And The tartar sauce.. also amazzzing. It's like a buttery tartar sauce. Definitely the best I've ever had.

First time in this restaurant, and I absolutely loved it! Such friendly staff and the food was incredible! My s/o and I got fish and chips (which was incredible with the sauce they give) and I got crab stuffed shrimp with jasmine rice. I must say, it was honestly incredibly good and super filling. Would definitely recommend for anyone in the area!