Managing companion Abby Fletcher says that Bubba’s 33’s menu hasn’t modified a lot for the reason that Texas Roadhouse-owned sports activities grill first opened on the south facet of S.R. 56 again in early 2020, simply earlier than the Covid-19 pandemic started.
“The truth that we’ve solely made minor tweaks to the menu for the reason that restaurant first began (in Fayetteville, NC, again in 2013) signifies that we’re doing simply fantastic,” Abby says. “We now have about 50 areas and everybody appears to like that our meals is sort of all constructed from scratch, not like most sports activities bars.”
It’s exhausting for me to imagine that the Wesley Chapel Bubba’s 33 has been open for 5 full years, however contemplating that we hosted our “automobile karaoke” and “parking zone karaoke” occasions outdoors of the restaurant through the pandemic — and the actual fact it’s nonetheless right here and nonetheless attracting new clients — is obvious indication that the Wesley Chapel Bubba’s 33 is doing simply fantastic, thanks!
And, simply because the menu hasn’t modified an excessive amount of through the years, that doesn’t imply that Bubba’s 33 doesn’t maintain including new objects. It simply signifies that many of the authentic menu additionally continues to be round and making native diners blissful.
So, What Is New?
Bubba’s 33 is legendary for its wings, distinctive, crisp-crust pizzas, burgers and different sports activities bar fare, however for those who haven’t tried the grilled or espresso-rubbed signature ribeye steaks, they’ve been made even higher by including one of many three new “Bubba Fashion” toppings — with both bacon and bleu cheese sauce, or with queso, peppers and onions, or with sautéed mushrooms and onions, as proven within the prime picture on this web page. I’m not likely an enormous mushroom fan myself, however the mushroom and onion sauté provides an awesome, buttery taste, in addition to further tenderness, to an already tender ribeye. My first time attempting the grilled ribeye with this topping positively left me wanting extra. The menu additionally exhibits the already-tasty Southern Fried Rooster dinner with the queso “Bubba Fashion” topping, which appears fairly nice, too.
As for what else is new, Bubba’s 33 already has had layered cheese fries as an appetizer on its menu, which haven’t solely melted cheese and bacon, but in addition queso and inexperienced onions. However now, once you get a facet of French fries or tater tots, you may get them topped with cheddar and Jack cheeses and bacon (as proven within the picture, left).
The one different new menu additions are the three new Bubba’s “Mocktails” (beneath proper) — which can’t be ordered with alcohol (I do know as a result of we requested, lol). Left to proper within the picture are the Glowing Berry Bliss, the “coconutty” Tropical Breeze and the Strawberry Cucumber Fizz. Though “Dry January” might have ended, for those who’re attempting to proceed to no less than cut back your alcohol consumption, give one or all three of those a attempt.
One other merchandise that isn’t truly new to the menu however which we tried for the primary time is the tacky spinach dip proven above proper on this web page. As somebody who finds most spinach (or spinach and artichoke) dips too heavy, this Bubba’s 33 spinach dip is a creamy welcome change — particularly as a result of it’s served with freshly baked (and grilled) garlic focaccia bread. Charmaine and Jannah each most popular it with the house-made tortilla chips and contemporary salsa — Jannah referred to as the salsa “legit” — however the focaccia is great, too.
Different favorites of ours embrace the Bubba’s Bacon Cheeseburger (left), considered one of ten burgers on the menu (which additionally features a black bean & quinoa veggie burger), and the Meaty Meaty Pizza (beneath left), which options bacon, selfmade Italian sausage, pepperoni and scratch-made tomato sauce. I advised Abby that I get pleasure from Bubba’s pizzas though they don’t seem to be really New York-style, as a result of the sauce, cheese and always-crispy crust are nonetheless mighty tasty.
One dish I can’t pattern however has change into Charmaine’s new favourite at Bubba’s is the creamy chipotle pasta, which mixes corkscrew-shaped pasta, grilled hen, sautéed shrimp, roasted peppers, onions and mushrooms, all tossed in a semi-spicy chipotle cream sauce and topped with cilantro and parmesan cheese. It’s additionally served with garlic focaccia bread.
And, Jannah and I nonetheless benefit from the Bubba’s lasagna, the Rooster & Bacon Mac & Cheese, the California Rooster (grilled hen breast topped with avocado, pico de gallo, Jack cheese and scratch-made honey lime sauce, which we order on the facet, over backyard rice), the Southern Fried Rooster and Fish & Chips (Atlantic cod golden-fried in Sam Adams Boston Lager batter).
Well-liked appetizers at Bubba’s 33 embrace the “Large O’Rings,” the Crispy Fried Pickles, Crooked Fried Cheese, Bubba’s Nachos and Chorizo Queso Dip. There’s additionally a Combo Appetizer that includes boneless wings together with your selection of sauce, the crooked fried cheese and fried pickles served with a trio of sauces.
And naturally, Bubba’s gives 9 completely different sauces for its conventional (bone-in) and boneless wings, from sizzling or delicate Buffalo-style to “Kickin’ Teriyaki,” Garlic Parmesan and Cajun spice rub, plus distinctive choices like Habañero Warmth, the hot- &-sweet “Shotgun” and Raspberry Chipotle.
For dessert, the chocolate chip cookie and Oreo® brownie (backside image) sundaes are each nice, as is the Bubba’s cheesecake, particularly the “Turtle” model (topped with fudge and caramel). The cheesecake additionally is obtainable “plain,” with strawberries and whipped cream, however why trouble? (Simply kidding!)
The Bubba’s 33 Youngsters’ Menu ($5.99-$7.99) contains all the pieces from a mini-pizza to a Youngsters’ Mac & Cheese or Grilled Cheese and plenty of extra.
Leisure, Specials & Extra
Like most sports activities bars, Bubba’s 33 has a number of TVs throughout the place, however it additionally often exhibits rock and different music movies on a number of the screens. And, just about on daily basis has both a unique meals or leisure particular — or each.
For instance, there are Burger Mondays, which options all burgers on the menu for simply $10.99. Mondays are also “Ditch the Digital” days the place you earn a free dessert or appetizer in your subsequent go to for those who put your electronics in a pizza field and don’t open the field for all the meal.
On Tuesdays, any 12” pizza on the menu is simply $12.99. The always-fun “Music Bingo” recreation is also performed within the bar space on Tues., between 7 p.m.-9 p.m., with prizes awarded for every spherical.
Wednesday is “Youngsters Day,” when as much as two youngsters eat for simply $0.99 with every grownup entrée bought. Abby says there additionally often is a “craft” for youths each Wed. and “Magic Mike” (not the one you’re imagining) performs magic for youths and twists balloon animals some Wednesdays. And, Thursday is Trivia Evening, beginning at 7 p.m.
Bubba’s 33 additionally has a “Fan Membership” rewards program which incorporates information and particular gives an can earn you FREE meals. The restaurant additionally helps the late Jim Valvano’s “V Basis” with $1 donated for every “Dickie V” pizza (named for sportscaster and Tampa Bay native Dick Vitale, a detailed buddy of the previous North Carolina State coach) bought. Valvano misplaced his battle with most cancers in 1993. Bubba’s 33 additionally donates $1 for each Patriot Burger bought to Houses For Our Troops, which has supplied a number of houses for veterans in Wesley Chapel.
Abby says if you’d like your meals delivered, it’s “all the time higher to order it direct at Bubbas33.com, which has a flat $5.50 supply cost and no added charges or greater menu costs.”
Bubba’s 33 (26340 Silver Maple Pkwy.) is open on daily basis for lunch and dinner. For more information, name (813) 522-5090, go to Bubbas33.com or see the advert beneath for this month’s FREE appetizer (with entrée buy) coupon particular.
