Bubba catered our wedding and he and his staff were as great as can be. Each time I've eaten inside the restaurant it was likewise wonderful food and service, but their catering for groups is excellent. We held our event in an off the beaten path location that wasn't exactly the easiest place to cater hot food. They did everything with smiles on their faces and we couldn't have asked for more. read more

As another review mentioned, they are quick to seat and give a window table with a lake view. But after that, extremely bad service followed. We were seated for 20 minutes without the waitress coming to our table to even give us water. She looked over at us several times, knew we were sitting there, but absolutely ignored us. Another woman came and sat down, was served her drinks, and the waitress even sat and had a long conversation with her. All the while, we kept waiting for her to come over. We finally got up and left. Here's the kicker- the girls at the hostess table didn't even look at us or ask if anything was wrong while we were leaving. They completely ignored us as well. I don't like to assume reasons behind their actions, but we were the only non-white people there while the rest of the patrons appeared to be locals. This treatment from the waitress just made us feel extremely unwelcome overall. I thought most of the world was well past this kind of behavior and discrimination. I would never go back to an establishment like this. Not sure they would even care about this review, and they would probably continue with this kind of behavior, sadly. read more

They have a bunch of outdoor seating but not using it. Just empty chairs and tables with umbrellas collecting dust, even though the lake view is amazing. When we asked if we can sit outside because we had our dog with us (also named Bubba:) they said no they are not using the tables(go figure). Wings, fish burger, fries were good but my clam chowder was made with imitation crab which is a disgrace to New England, also i paid extra for a bread bowl with Gouda cheese and never received the cheese. Would not return. read more

Bubba's Bar & Grille - Imitation crab used in chowder - disgrace to New England - Bars Near Me - Newbury, New Hampshire

Love the food the ice cream the location by the lake . It feels like home We are lucky to have you in our town. Recommended highly read more

First visit and wanted to see what all the buzz was about. We really enjoyed the prosciutto and pear pizza and lobster roll. Great service as well as nice view from the back patio. read more

The food was great, and the service exceptional. The location near the lake is a plus.

This place is a must! The food here was incredible as was the service. Ambiance was solid, we were able to finish our meal and grab our ice-cream, walk across the street and watch the sun set. I can't say enough about the food though. I got the grilled reuben and my wife got the grilled salmon. Both were excellent. The seafood stew was incredible too. Ice-cream was also great. A small sized cup is yuuuuuge! We were passing through on vacation, but we may go back again before we leave. Only mildly "negative" thing was the hostess doesn't smile - that lady is ALL business. Not really a "bad" thing, but she left us with a pervading fear of inadvertently incurring her wrath. I pictured her in another life, BDU clad with kevlar helmet, face pocked with mud, standing in a foxhole, and telling troops "chaaaaarge" after a mortar barrage just whistled down on her platoon. I will say, the waitstaff were on their toes, might be connected...who knows. read more

Sadly I can't recommend this restaurant. Our party of 4 came in for dinner and drinks. The Seafood Chowder was really terrible and the baby-back ribs dry and over cooked. The waitress seemed miserable and did not enhance our experience. On the upside - the cornbread was excellent. read more

Bubba's has wonderful staff that are very amenable to your needs. We have been there many,many times in the past. They accommodate large families, with advance notice, and I believe try very hard to elevate their offerings to a step above the usual. Many items have a special twist. The pasta is fresh, the drinks are creative. My biased complaint is how they advertise a "full breast" chicken piccata on their menu, however, only a half breast arrives. I noticed this when we started ordering pick up during Covid.It used to be a lovely full breast offering, about halfway through they changed. I didn't lame them, thought it would sort out eventually. Sadly, even though the relatively new menu says full breast, it is a half breast. The price, however, rose quite dramatically. Seems to me a miss as chicken isn't hugely expensive and why not give a full breast instead of a very slim half? Change the menu? Lower the price? Think it would be appreciated. Still it is a great place on the lake!! read more

I've been to Bubba's off and on for years now. This last visit was disappointing. Server was young/new and barely came to the table and seemed to disappear. Flies were everywhere. I know it's summer but it was gross. Food was just ok...no real flavor. Pros: Great view of the lake. Folks are always friendly. read more

Well going willingly to somewhere two days in a row should say something First day came with my kids Second day came with my husband Good service I got Maffioso Pizza first day... held the garlic Today the White Clam Pizza hold the tomatoes And trying the Monte Cristo read more

Order their special margarita which was supposed to have a sugared rim, got served the drink in a regular glass with no sugar. Asked the waitress to fix it, and she went to the bar and then came back for the drink to fix it, sugar was a mess all over the glass - not worth the $14.99 that we were charged. Ordered the Hot and spicy chicken sandwich, what a mess - the sandwich was sitting in a pool of liquid, which was supposed to be they're special sauce that wasn't even hot or spicy. The chicken was bigger than the sandwich which made eating it slightly difficult, especially with the already soggy bun and the bacon was full strips that were tough to bite through and the cheese wasn't even melted. The waitress wasn't very attentive, someone else cleared our appetizer plate and placed the order for our other drink. Also, burgers served with no condiments - ketchup is the only thing on the table, had to wait for the waitress to decide to come over to ask for mustard, why wouldn't these things either come with the meals or be on the table if the waitstaff is too busy. Overall poor customer service. There were three of us eating, two meals came out and our ten-year-old daughter had to wait for her which was simple Kraft macaroni and cheese - why wouldn't you bring the kids meal out first or everything together??? The waitress was right on top of things when it came to the bill and hopefully getting a tip, if only she was that attentive during the meal. This seems to be the general theme with the waitstaff as another person eating there had to track down her waitress who was sitting at a table talking to a friend to get her side of dressing that she asked for since her burger was dry and needed the moisture. Then when we tried to leave, a huge party waiting to be seated blocked the entrance/exit door - poor design for customers trying to leave read more

We came to Bubbas tonight - mainly out of a process of elimination because all the other restaurants we were planning to go to were closed on Tuesdays. But I'm glad we did. We all got the Quinoa Bowl with Salmon and it was delish!! Only disappointment was that it was my Grans 89th birthday and they didn't even put a candle in her cake, after I privately informed the server. read more

We thought the food and service was very good for pub style. Will return if in the area and refer others.

Food is decent, staff is friendly, and it is well located near the harbor in town. Outdoor dining is possible and their ice cream parlor is attached. Nothing amazing or horrible here. Just a small town joint serving okay food to residents and tourists. Cool little bar for a drink though, if you can get a seat. read more

Great atmosphere, delightful and helpful staff. The Bubba Burger is a great choice, with the hand cut fries. We also had a delicious wedge salad and the liberty island nachos to snack on. We sat outside and had a picturesque dinner with the sun setting over the lake. Worth a visit! read more

What an amazing place! Food was excellent!! Hostess was an unfriendly older woman. Aside from that food was amazing!! read more

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This was about as expected. Pub atmosphere, friendly staff, decent food. They were short staffed when we went there but did their best to keep things flowing. I'd go again. read more

Disappointed for first time ever eating here. Pizza overcooked, way too much oregano in pizza sauce. Ordered a wedge split for the 2 Of us...smallest amount of lettuce we've ever been served. Asked server, who is manager, if they had changed the sauce he said no. What happened? Also charged a credit card charge, but used out points so no credit card involved! read more

I have to say Bubbas was the best in the area. I stayed for a week long ski vacation and tried a few different places. Babbas had the best ingredients and service during during these unusual times. I had a bison burger that was really good with fresh toppings and side salad. The rest of the family enjoyed their orders too which is high marks from my picky eaters. If you're looking for a good meal, look no further. read more

It sucked. The chowder wasn't award winning and the service was awful. I will not return. They rushed us out and barely offered us dessert. We tried after begging and came back that they ran out of flavors 3 times it was just bad. I had to pick up the dishes on the table myself. read more

This is a must-stop every time we're in the area. We can't go without ordering fried green beans. Burgers and pizza solid go-to items.

Not a fan. Two of us went to go to dinner on the 14th, Yes valentines day without reservations. But we went early enough as we had heard good things about Bubba's. Parking lot was about 3/4 full. When we went to inquire about getting a table we were told "That we didn't plan too well and that it would be a long wait." Ouch!, rude and snarky all at the same time. So we decided to order online and wait to pick it up. I would recommend that they go away from the "Tableup" and use Toast or a more user friendly system. After 5 tries we just gave up. System was clunky and kept us in a never ending loop of registering and reregistering. Can't say we will give them a second chance, read more

I have eaten here serveral times since the new owners took over. I was very happy with the selection, service atmosphere and prices. It is a bit of a local hangout but they get a fair amount of tourist traffic in summer season, "Leaf Peepers" and during ski season. read more

Went with family for Mother's Day brunch. Sat outside, enjoyed the food, service was very good, our waitress even had my daughter give me a flower which was sweet. The menu is very interesting, lots of creative dishes to choose from. We will be back! read more

Bubba's Bar & Grille - Bars Near Me - Newbury, New Hampshire

Food was great our waitress could have been more attentive we saw her to get drinks and apps then it took awhile we needed condiments she never came back around us till our meal then we had to ask for them. she never checked in on us for more drinks or for anything. We notice the other wait staff very busy with there Customers checking and making sure they were all right. then when it came to pay the Bill out took 15 minutes to get it. read more

Best buffalo burgers in years! Very juicy, favorable and cooked just right. Tom the cook deserves kudos for a job well done. Debbie the waitress was friendly and attentive. Very sweet personality. One gentleman was picking up chairs making sure that not only the seats but the backs and legs were wiped down. Only problem is this place isn't in Las Vegas. I will make sure next time I am in the area to stop on by! read more

I usually come here after visiting the NH Craftsman Fair every year before driving back to Boston. This time I decided to try the Fried clam with bellies entree which they are charging $40.99. OMG what a disaster. I received a plate of French fries and these burnt things that I was told were the Fried Clams. I can't believe any respectable restaurant would serve someone this especially at that price. The waitress was a sweetheart and was totally embarrassed by the food. I should have taken a picture! read more

We came here as a family of four (2 young kids) last night during one of Sunapee's busy weekends with the Craftsman Fair. This place was packed! The hostesses and the waitstaff were *so nice* and accommodating. The place has nice atmosphere being just across the road from the water, with large windows for the nice view. Nice decor and cute bar area. Our food was good. We got the wings for an appetizer. I had a spinach salad with salmon that I really liked (it had a bit too much bacon, but some people really like bacon so I bet most people would love it). My husband enjoyed his chicken sandwich. They have a nice kids menu. My kids had a burger and the chicken tenders. The kids menu comes with a drink and (the. best part) includes ice cream or cookies. Our waitress was so smart to ask us discreetly if the kids could have dessert. I really appreciate that, because sometimes I just don't want them to have that extra amount of sugar right before bedtime. We got to get the ice cream to go at the little stand outside (many different flavors to pick from) and took them across to the little sitting area at the water. It was SO NICE! What a great way to finish off dinner! The kids played on the dock and the little raised covered area. I thought everything was reasonably priced for the food, atmosphere and service. Next time we are in the area we will be back! read more

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Absolutely terrible customer services and overall experience. We moved to the area in the Fall and decided to give Bubba's a try, we will NEVER go back. We were seating quickly but that's where the positive experience ended. Each around of drinks took 25+ minutes and appetizers took 1 hour! By the time dinner came it was 2+ hours later. All the while, our waitress did not come once to refill the water. I spoke to the host and waitress about our disappointment and was told they would speak to the manager. Fast forward 30 minutes later, the waitress told us the manager said, "is been like that all night". We watched multiple tables come and go in the time it took to get our second round of drinks. The manager did not even have the decency to visit our table and speak with us. My advice, explore the many other restaurant options (i.e. Appleseed or Salt Hill Pub). read more

My friends and i come here often, but less often in the past year. We try things on the menu and will never order again. We're running out of things that are actually cooked well. Burnt cheese? Stale chips? Overcooked everything. Meat that is gristle, etc. This place may be local and convenient but the quality of cooking has gone down greatly. So sad. Please hire a cook that knows what they are doing. Last order was a spinach and artichoke dip that was all cheese and very pasty. read more

First and foremost, this place is pricey! A dinner for my self and young child was in the 40-50$ range. We got wings for an appetizer and they were subpar. We ordered the sauce on the side, and the when the wings came out they were as plain as flour. My son got a pizza, which he rated as "well I can now say I have tried it" which means he would prefer pizza from somewhere else. I got a rack of ribs, and they were for the most part disappointing. The ribs were very dry, though fall off the bone dry ribs. I also got onion rings which I had maybe two of. What both my son and I agreed on was that the broccoli that we both got was excellent, right amount of crunch, subtle yet delicious seasoning. All in all, for their prices, I expected better. The highlight of the dinner was the broccoli. read more

Bubba's Bar & Grille - Ribs and onion rings - Bars Near Me - Newbury, New Hampshire

Pretty responsible about Covid. Very solid food that pleases the whole squad. Beer selection isn't fabulous but the food makes up for it. Sometimes I come in and get seated for one if I get tired of my roommates and the wait staff is always super nice and attentive. When I first moved to the area, I even got a few local recommendations from my waiter. One note: I absolutely love that they offer takeout here, but it always comes out a little colder than I would expect. I show up, have to wait ten minutes for my takeout order, and the food feels 15 minutes cold. The quality of the food makes up for it, but if the business owners made sure to get the takeout orders up to the front so that the customer could grab them upon arrival, I think everything would go much more smoothly. read more

Stopped for the first time on our way from Boston towards Buffalo. The menu had numerous seafood items - we opted for the Seafood Chowder in a bread bowl and a haddock sandwich accompanied by coffee and a ginger ale. The chowder contained sparse amounts of "fake"lobster. The fish sandwich held a perfectly square piece of fish with a tasteless Panko coating. The hand-cut fries looked promising. The color was right but the texture was not. Except for a few savory, crispy bits, the fries were limp. I imagine they were kept warm in a moist environment. The coffee, weak and old. The ginger ale turned out to be seltzer - evidently the syrup ran out unnoticed. Our waitress and the hostess were the highlight of the experience. Both were attentive, pleasant, and efficient. We hope it is a post holiday slump. read more

Good food. Specials tonight seemed a bit overpriced. $24 for a fajita bowl. Big, but not worth that much. Service was slow, in part I'm sure cause they were very busy. Ice cream stand next door is great. We were told a 25 minute wait for a table. More like 15, kudos for that. Nice view of Sunapee Harbor . Server took forever to come when we were done. read more

I've been coming here for as long as I can remember and I don't think I've ever been disappointed. Always fun cocktails to try, beer selection is perfect and the food is very tasty with generous but not stupid portions. The staff is friendly and warm. It always feels like going to a friends house :) Great view of Lake Sunapee and it feels festive whether it's ski season or summer crowds! read more

Pretty disappointing ordered clams and scallops got 3 1/2 scallops and 6 semi bellied clams saw the lake tho but i can see that every day the vodka collins was good read more

Excellent. I had the lobster roll; my son had the grilled chicken sandwich with bacon; my wife had the fried fish sandwich; we were all impressed. read more

Credit Card Fee????? Never have I been to a restaurant that charged for using an electronic payment. The place is already marginal at best and now they expect the customer to pick up one of their operating costs?!?!? What's next an electric bill fee if you order something that goes in a toaster!?!? Ridiculous. read more

Had the whole clam roll. The clams were BAD and come to find out from the waitress they were informed of it the day before from another customer but kept on serving them anyways. They were kind enough to take them off my bill but didn't seem to care that there serving rotten food. I never saw a manager or owner. I would recommend going to the hot dog stand across the street before going there. read more