Bubb’s Grub

I have been going for years, I have had nothing but great meals and service.
I was craving it this morning so I made the drive up and had a prime rib sandwich, my main-​stay when I eat lunch their. My server was the sweetest, most attentive and I believe her name was Donna. Good food, wonderful service and a good price.
When I walked out this afternoon I made it a point to eat here more often.
Don’t hesitate if you haven’t been.

I saw this place advertised and decided to take my mother there for the Wisconsin style fish fry on a Friday night we are both from Wisconsin and really miss the fish frys there I ordered the three piece cod and my mother ordered the walleye. My mother did not like her walleye and remarked that it tasted like carp. Yuck. The waiter came to the table and asked if everything was okay and she repeated she was very unhappy with the walleye and that it tasted like carp the owner came to our table next and acted really surprised that we were very unhappy with the food particularly the walleye there was a gentleman at the table next to us who had also ordered the walleye and he asked him how it was and he just shrugged his shoulders and said its okay I guess so he was not happy with his either that was apparent and keep in mind the walleye is $ 20 for one piece so you really expected it to be good which it was not. The food was unremarkable we ate it because we were really hungry a long drive and a big disappointment

Good meats, had the ribs and brisket. Very tender, nice smoke and flavor. Sides could use some help. Cole slaw was mayonnaise-​y, red potato, just boiled, nothing fancy. Had walleye and cheese curds on the menu, that different in the southwest!

Bubb’s Grub has always been such a great catering company for my family. We used them for our «I DO BBQ» for our rehearsal lunch and it was a hit once again. The setup was so fast and easy. They provided us with the tables for the food, tablecloths, plates, napkins, forks, knives, condiments, and extra sauce. I am so glad to have used them! Thank you so much!

A taste of home… Midwestern BBQ at its finest! Get the riiiiiiiibs!
Get sloshed on the Peach Palmer!

Food was ok, but was blown away when I learned the corkage fee was $ 15.
That is a major rip!

Absolutely the BEST BBQ in the greater Tucson Area! If you find yourself heading north on Oracle Road, it’s worth the extra distance to stop in at this place. The pork ribs are worth the up charge, and get the three meat combo. You won’t be disappointed :)

We decided to give this place a try even though it was a long way from where we live. I was pretty excited when I learned that they had Walleye on the menu. Having lived most of my life in Minnesota I have eaten a lot of Walleye. That is not a very common menu item here in the Southwest. Found out that the owners were from Wisconsin, which would explain the all the packer items about the place.
The service was friendly but could have been a bit more knowledgable. The food was ok not great and not bad I think my walleye was a bit over cooked.
We might try Bub’s again if we happen to be in this part of town (its almost an hour oneway from our home). I might even give the Walleye a second chance.

I loved my pulled pork sandwich, so much so that I wanted a second. :) their dessert menu sounded good but was more expensive than cheesecake factory.

Best ribs around! Great service and nice atmosphere! They have the best BBQ sauces and the mustard BBQ sauce is made in house! You won’t be disappointed!!!

Pulled pork, great! Try the side, beans real tasty.
Cheese cake a must.
Good food, good service, reasonable prices, don’t pass it by.

Was not impressed at all. My husband got the pulled pork and it was very dry. I ordered the fried catfish and did not like it at all. I had only taken one bite and let my husband try it and when my husband told the waitress I didn’t like it and wanted to get me something else they said there was nothing they could do and made is pay for it anyway. Won’t be going back.

If you are going for the walleye expect small portion and high price. If you want fish fry expect average price and small portions. Small cole slaw. Small amount of fries. I actually counted my fries there were so few. (14). Regular size not steak fries. Three pieces of cod. Small pieces. Not all you can eat. I have had fish fries in Wisconsin Minnesota and other places in Tucson. This one is poor at best. I hear there BBQ is good. Try that instead.

Wow I had the pulled pork sandwich, Sala and mac and cheese it was amazing. If you go make sure you try the Southern Mustard BBQ sauce it melts in your mouth. Love this place call ahead and make reservations it’s a small place and they stay super busy…

We are visiting from northwest Indiana, and wanted to try the local fare! This was amazing BBQ & would highly recommend it! Our granddaughter, Tennley said it «was amazing brisket!»

Ok, I was at this place last year and it was great. This year I come back and it was horrible. BBQ was ok, nothing to write home about. The worst part of the meal was the desert. I ordered the apple crisp for $ 6.25. Now I’m all about desert and I don’t mind the price if it’s ok but… this was a joke. Basically it was a tortilla the size of a Dorito with a table spoon of ice cream. The guy forgot the apples but brought them on a plate freshly heated up in the microwave. They should be embarrassed.

After almost a decade of visiting the Tucson area (for some reason Catalina reminds me of Wasilla…) finally visited Bubb’s Grubb. Good BBQ. Unpretentious, old timey western décor. Would have been comfortable with dirt on the floor, but health codes demand otherwise. Jalepeno poppers for the appetizer. Fresh, hot and spicy. Some tap beer and a full bar. No craft beers on tap, but it’s not about the beer. It’s about the meat. Two meat BBQ for her, three meat for me. Consensus ranking: ribs, brisket, pulled pork, sausage. I liked the brisket. Well done, thin sliced, smokey flavor and a rind of flavorful fat. Cholesterol be damned. Sausage not bad, but I was outvoted. Sides obviously not out of a can. Good, stick to your ribs cooking’. No room for dessert. Next time!

Been there several times but the food isn’t all that great and nor is the service.
The BBQ is a poor example of what passes as just average at best in Texas.
However they do have ice cold beer.

Most disappointing experience I ever had. Prime rib was disgusting. Not cooked correctly, very fatty, Ran out of Blue Moon at 5:30 pm on a Saturday evening, Waitress asked if we wanted dessert before our dinner arrived. No communication or organization. Will never eat here again.
~The Hoginator

BBQ heaven in Catalina! I absolutely love this BBQ joint and it is totally worth the 15 minute drive from my house. From Ina and Oracle just drive north and you will come to the unassuming Bubb’s Grub but do not be fooled this place serves up some of the best BBQ in the Tucson metro area!
I have been here a handful of times, all Fridays, except for today. This was the first time I actually ordered anything BBQ as I normally ordered the Fish Fry. Today I went all out and ordered the full rack of ribs (like a boss!) with fries and mac and cheese ($ 22.95). The ribs were perfectly cooked and just the way I like them… fall off the bone or in my case, can not keep them on the bone. The wife does not have an appetite like me so she ordered the half rack of ribs ($ 14.95) but her ribs were not cooked to perfection like mine. She still ate them but the waitress let us know that if the ribs are ever «tough» like that again to let them know and they would be more than happy to bring out another rack.
The sides (fries and mac and cheese) were very normal but let’s be honest, if you are coming to a BBQ joint like Bubb’s Grub then you should not be coming for the sides. The accompanying BBQ sauces (3 choices: regular, mild, and mustard sauce) are legit as well. The regular has a nice spice and heat to it that really left some heat after taste. My favorite though is the mustard BBQ sauce that has a nice mustard and BBQ taste to it that is just perfect to dip your fries in and put on your ribs.
All in all Bubb’s Grub is definitely my favorite BBQ restaurant in or near Tucson and is 100% worth the short trip up Oracle Road!