Place was a hole in the wall next to a bunch of businesses that were out The reuben sandwich was absolutely perfect and one of the best I have had. French onion soup to accompany was yummy. The waitress was attentive and agile read more

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Was there on Monday for late lunch. The food was fantastic - we had the pork tenderloin sandwich and chicken strips - both hand breaded made from scratch - nothing processed. We both agreed it was really good. Our waitress was also great! Good sense of humor, very attentive and was very knowledgeable about what was on the menu. Would eat there often if we lived near by - but will always stop there when we go through Clinton. Great hidden gem on S. Second Street. One comment - needed a little more light in the dining room - I have poor eyesight and reading the menu was a challenge - but in their defense- i did not ask if a large print menu was available. Be sure to stop in - you will not be disappointed ! read more

We drove an hour to try this place on a Sunday and it was well worth the trip for the food. It is a tiny old store front with simple but cute decor. We had the eggs Benedict and ham/egg/cheese crepes. Both were delicious! The bathrooms were run down and "looked dirty", but the men's room needs maintenance. read more

Bubba's & Mama's Family Restaurant - Ham, egg and cheese crepes with fruit - American Near Me - Clinton, Iowa

Yum, yum and more yum! Outstandingly on all levels with excellent entrees and superb service. Stopped by on a late Saturday afternoon and ordered the steak and shrimp special and the fried cod dinner. Our dinners included homemade vegetable soup and a trip to the salad bar. The salad bar was clean, fresh and cold. My steak was tender and cooked perfect with onions and mushrooms. The home fries were delicious and the cod was the best we have had in years. This establishment is one we will surely return to in the future instead of corporate fast food. They have specials on many nights of the week. Bonus++ Many breakfast items available read more

Bubba's & Mama's Family Restaurant - Steak with fried shrimp special and home fries - American Near Me - Clinton, Iowa

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This is a good hometown family restaurant. Very good food at a very good price. would definitely go back read more

Nice small town diner. Staff was seasoned veterans and while lots of other reviews seemed to have issues with the service I found it on par with smaller diners. A little slow but your there to relax and enjoy a meal. I had the Bubba and mama special which is 1/2 order of biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs and hash browns. The eggs were cooked to order not just a mash of existing scrambled eggs. The biscuit was average guessing not fresh but not bad. The gravy was thick and white but very bland. Overall it was not bad but I would not get bng again. read more

Bubba's and Mama's has an American comfort food menu. Large portions. Not much for vegetarian. I had them make my adult grill cheese with tomatoes vs. bacon. Good for families. Not sure why they had a salad bar, would not seem wise during a pandemic that impacts your lungs. Salad bars are not the healthiest choice even without a pandemic. read more

My husband and I were looking for a new place to try for lunch because we always go to the same place every time we come to Clinton. After reading all the great reviews, we decided to try this place. Big mistake. We waited FOREVER. We probably should have left after we waited 25 minutes and we saw that there were three tables ahead of us and they still hadn't received their food yet. It was kind of busy in there and there was only one waitress taking orders and serving the food. I think there was probably only one cook, too. I ordered a reuben sandwich and a tiny cup of vegetable soup came with it. I was really surprised that no fries came with it. I guess they only come with sandwiches after 3:00, which is strange. My husband got a hot beef sandwich and soup came with that also. The soup was really bland and tasted like it came out of a can. My sandwich was ok, but nothing special. My husband said his hot beef sandwich tasted like institutional food and had no flavor at all. I had asked the waitress if they had any pie for my mom who has Alzheimer's and only has a taste for sweet things, but she said they didn't have any. But later, my husband pointed out a glass front refrigerator at the front of the restaurant that had a tin with pie in it. Neither of us could understand why this place had so many great reviews. The food was very disappointing. For as much as we paid, we wished we had gone to Culver's or some place else where we knew the food had some flavor. We were expecting tasty home style food, but what we good was far from it. The only good thing was that the waitress was nice and had a very pleasant attitude even though it was busy and food was coming out at a snail's pace. I definitely would not come back here again. read more

Wow!!! What a diamond in the rough. The food was excellent. Very tasty and in large portions, especially for the modest price. DO VISIT!

The dishes have a funny smell to them. And the food is sloppy. Not made with any effort. Get in get out should be the name

Stopped into Bubba and Mama's Restaurant this morning. Jackie is a great waitress. I try to stop about once a month. The food is sooo good. I had a wonderful experience there this morning. A young Mom who works at the Clinton Nunnery and I had a great conversation about life in general. It was refreshing. We ate our meals in silence. Then, when I went to pay my bill it had been paid for. I had no idea by whom. I asked. It was by this awesome woman. It was the greatest gesture. I truly want to thank you Christina. You made my day. read more

My breakfast was pretty good. Corned beef hash and eggs. The highlight was the cinnamon roll pancakes. I highly recommend getting those. Totally worth it. read more

Bubba's & Mama's Family Restaurant - Corned beef hash and cinnamon roll pancake - American Near Me - Clinton, Iowa

We were driving through Iowa and looking for a small family owned business, and we stumbled across this really highly rated restaurant with a ton of positive reviews, and they were right on the money. We had the fried chicken, fresh cut fries, salad bar, French toast, crisp bacon, sausage patties, 2 over easy eggs. Food was cooked perfectly, outstanding service, great food and reasonably priced. The food quality seemed much higher than normal, it turns out that it is all fresh from local sources. We have enough food for another meal, highly recommend. read more

Bubba's & Mama's Family Restaurant - 1/2 Fried Chicken Dinner, fresh cut fries, salad bar fixins. - American Near Me - Clinton, Iowa

The food is very good but service can be lacking. The kitchen seems to be out front and there is to much uncalled for costumer and staff conversations though. I go there just not with my family read more

Excellent food, generous portions, really great and friendly service and probably the best fried catfish I have ever enjoyed. Little mom and pop restaurant that I would highly recommend. read more

If you go away hungry you didn't clean your plate! Service is okay but sometimes the waters get a little loud, the customers are very friendly. It's like a big family !! read more

Service was friendly and nice. Food was mediocre at best and the place is filthy. I can't stand a dirty restaurant. I could get to three stars if at least it was clean. read more

I went there and there was a elderly women wrapping silverware as she was wiping her nose with her hand and coughing. She didnt even bother washing her hands . Then there was a hair in my fish plus she was waiting tables and handing out food . Very unsanitary. First and last time there read more

This is your average small town diner. The cinnamon French toast was good. Very small place so wait was longer than anticipated. Could use some updating. The menu has a good variation. Would stop in again. read more

This place would of got 5 stars but the servers where not so great! The food was amazing from the Mexican omelet to the Apple cinnamon pancakes! This place should be packed at all times do the food is that good! Looked like they had a very good salad bar it very much a mom and pop joint with good old home cooked food! My only 2 complains was servers there were 2 not so seasoned at that! Never came around to refill beverages coffee every time we needed to ask! She also forgot a half order of biscuits and gravy. There was more than enough portion wise so I had no complaint. My other complaint would be the toilet was plugged in women's bathroom and we told them nothing done. Also no paper towels in men's bathroom and when told she looked at my uncle and said use a napkin?? If you can get over the service you won't be disappointed with the food!! Pros: Great food, very reasonable Cons: Services, bathrooms need much attention read more

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Great food! Reasonable. Salad Bar. Soup. Great philly cheese steak on toasted roll Super service. Nothing fancy but I'd definitely stop there again. read more

This "hidden gem" is worth the drive! Cinnamon roll pancakes- 'nuff said. Everything is fresh and yummy. Friendly servers and really nice remodel. Saw a couple breakfast clubs meeting. Do yourself a favor!! read more

Stopped for lunch when I was in the mood for a good old-fashioned, rib-sticking American lunch on a cold, wet and windy winter day and I found it. The Italian wedding soup on the salad bar was delicious but I didn't have time to go back for a second bowl because my lunch entree was on the table in no time. The open-faced hot beef sandwich was just what the doctor ordered: big scoop of mashed potatoes, bread and sliced beef smothered in gravy. Just what I needed on a day like today without being too much food. Excellent, friendly and attentive service. If I was in town for dinner, I would have tried the all-you-can-eat walleye but I'll save that for another trip! read more

What a find! Thanks to previous Yelp reviews, we stopped in when here for a visit. The menu is wide and they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner! Two of us had the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy. Excellent Before that the chef sent out some fried pickles and onion rings! Better than what I'd had lately! Fresh and crisp! The mashed potatoes were real with excellent gravy. Someone else had the small steak which was good . We didn't have room for pie so I may have to come back for it. Our waitress was so friendly! read more

Back for the 2nd week... because their shrimp is just so good! It's large shrimp with a light and flaky crust. Barely finished my soup and salad before it came out, piping hot. Makayla and Kayla were there again tonight, hustling dishes out from the kitchen, restocking the salad bar, and clearing tables. Small, family friendly atmosphere, so bring the kiddos! Other dishes looked amazing, too. I especially am anxious to try their breakfasts. Parking on 2nd St. or the side streets is very convenient. You owe it to yourself to check out this place! read more

Finally found a restaurant that makes homemade meals, they don't just take food out of the freezer to be thrown into a fryer or oven. It's hand breaded & made from scratch. They buy from local farms, which is so great having homegrown veggies.. They have a wide variety of entrees, that kind of makes it hard to choose from. Everything sounds so good. The atmosphere is friendly & inviting, our server made us feel special, & she was very up beat.The prices are so affordable. Bubba's & Mama's is a Bona Fide First-Class Restaurant read more

I am returning to this Clinton, IA eatery because #1: It's owned and operated by a entrepreneurial Restaurant owner whom has more than proven Her ability to offer quality, value, and personable service in order to sustain Her presence in an extremely competitive field. This marks My 5th visit since Dec. of 2017'. I commend Kayla, My Server, as well as, Jackie Juarez, the Owner, on their ability to produce a satiating lunch in the form of Buffalo Wings and fried Mushrooms..yummm! Please keep in mind, this is only a tiny example of an extremely diverse and large Menu;rest assured, their is something for everyone... I walked in around 10:30am on a Sunday morning and found a mixture of Patrons whom were enjoying Breakfast, as well as, Lunch offerings. Both Kayla and Mrs. Juarez were verbally greeting all Customers whom were periodically coming in thru the front door, which faces S. 2nd St. Very friendly and personable these two! I found My Wings to be crispy and mildly seasoned, not hot, with a evenly browned breading;7 of them, fresh out of the fryer and smoking. They were served with celery, carrots, and a choice of dipping condiment;i chose Blue Cheese. The deep fried Mushrooms came to the table first, along with the dipping condiment of My choosing;Ranch. I washed down both with a large glass of ice cold Lemonade. I was on premises for approximately an hour and had a leisurely Lunch. Kayla checked on Me no less than 3 or so times to see if I desired anything. Very pleasant and laid back atmosphere here. Did not feel rushed in any way and felt as though I was being taken care of by someone Who actually cares wether or not You return. Believe You Me people, I have, and will continue to return to this very special Downtown eatery in CLINTON, IA by the name of Bubba & Mama's Family Restaurant. Give it a try and I'm sure You'll adopt the same sentiment..! COME HUNGRY!!! James L. Long Clinton, IA read more

This is one of the slowest restaurants I've ever eaten at. I could be mistaken about the Covid guidelines but tables were spaced about the foot apart and most of the staff was not masked. Our waitress was masked but not over her nose. Very disappointing because the food was phenomenal. read more

Nice atmosphere, friendly service, good coffee, and wow...really inexpensive!! 2 eggs, choice of meat, potatoes, and choice of bread is only $4.60! read more

Great food service needs lots of improvement, Slow and not customer oriented, the food makes up for some of that. Biscuit and gravy are AMAZING and crispy bacon and hashbrown are some of the best ever. read more

Trying another new place for us. All locally grown and raised products used here. The owners run the shop and are proud of what they have and can offer the locals here in the area. All locally sourced where possible. I arrived for breakfast with the family and was pleasantly surprised. FRESH hash browns, perfectly seasoned, incredible stuffed omelette for me and my wife, packed skillet breakfast for my brother in law and Belgian waffle for mom. Oh, and choice of toast or short stack pancakes. Huge portions at a very reasonable price. Don't be fooled by the small menu on the website, it is only the tip of the iceberg. They have fantastic daily offers and serve breakfast and lunch all day. Wish I had more time to next try their lunch items, but will certainly come back for more. And remember, always support your local small businesses...I will! read more

Great breakfast place. Everything tastes fresh and the cinnamon roll pancakes are amazing. The owner and all staff are super nice.

Just had late lunch here for first visit and it was delicious. Great service and owner was friendly, sharing information about photos on wall (historic images of Clinton Iowa). Great salad bar, especially the creamy pasta salad and fresh dressings. Definitely going back! read more

Absolutely Great, Great People,Great Food - Great Service. I tried there Veal Parmesan ( No body give you Real Veal. The first forkful cut with my forl just Amazed me. I said "This is Real Veal! The waitress said of course. The Owner keeps his word if it says it, that's exactly what you'll get, with NO DECEPTION. Every thing is Home Made. And there Cinnamon Pancakes are a "10" out of a 10. Ya gotta try them. Again, I make it 5 Stars. read more

Had breakfast here today. I love when a local small business gets its produce and other goods locally. The food was fresh and the portions were big. I had the western omelet with wheat toast and hash browns. The hash browns were the freshest I have ever had. Make sure to stop by and give this small local business a try. read more

This place is amazing. A real hidden gem. Everything homemade and presented with perfection. The Mediterranean chicken was wonderful. Great vegetables and tasty pasta. The hometown homeowned establishments win out again! read more

What a nice surprise. This place was recommended by a friend on Facebook so had to try it out. Was a little bit hard to find, but very worth it. The lady that served was very nice and took great care of us. We both had the fried Walleye. Two pieces, potato, cole slaw, salad bar, all for under $7! When I go back to Clinton this will be my first stop, loved it! read more