Bubba’s Bistro

Richmond Hill, United States

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20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
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Telephone:
+1 912-756-3663
Website:
www.rhbubbasbistro.com
Address:
2457 Hwy 17, Richmond Hill, GA, 31324
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Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Accepts Bitcoin
No
Good For
Brunch
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
No
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
Yes

Today

Today 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Richmond Hill) 5:55 AM Friday, June 27, 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday –
Sunday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Serving weekday lunch and Sunday brunch, Bubba’s Bistro is a small-​town-​casual restaurant that blends a tad of big-​city presentation with its coastal USA heritage cuisine — gussied-​up/​dressed-​up versions of passed-​down southern cooking recipes using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients like Georgia Coast and river seafood, grilled poultry and beef, and farm-​fresh produce.

History

Established in 2013.

Located along US 17 between Savannah and Brunswick in Richmond Hill, Georgia, the locals wanted the ability to eat and fresh and fun food at times other than when Magnolia Grill Catering was serving an oyster roast, wedding reception, private party, or low country boil. Bubba’s Bistro was opened by this local catering couple, Corie and Mark Thomas. Mark is a culinary trained pro. «I must say, we believe everyday is a special event!» says Corie Thomas. Now travelers from I95 take exit 90 and enjoy home style food for a delicious weekday lunch and Sunday brunch.

Meet the Business Owner

Mark T.

Business Owner

Culinary trainer professional, plus extensive hospitality management professional

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20 reviews of Bubba’s Bistro

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Place rating: 5
Richmond Hill, GA
Had biscuits and gravy with fried pork chops for lunch and it was amazing. Never had a bad meal here.
Place rating: 5
Savannah, GA
Great food and service! They’re one of our wedding caterers so I sampled a little of everything. Their shrimp and grits can’t be beat!
Place rating: 4
Hague, VA
A hidden gem! You have to search to find it but it’s well worth it! Have eaten there twice for lunch and once for brunch and was very satisfied each time. Hamburgers are huge and cooked to order, shrimp and grits to died or, fried chicken is juicy and tender, and if you have room for desert, you won’t be disappointed! Only drawback is there’s not much space and they’re not opened for dinner, closed Saturday and brunch on Sunday. Wait staff is friendly and very efficient!
Place rating: 1
Atlanta, GA
Vey awkward environment. Should I be wearing flip flops or business attire? We went on a Sunday for the brunch buffet… The food was okay but I felt so out of place and confused. When we were seated, we were given silverware and a drink and told to «help ourselves.» (Keep in mind we had no idea there was a buffet and no one said there was) So needless to say we were a little confused. Service was hardly existent… Needless to say we will not be returning
Place rating: 2
Chicago, IL
The set up is really cute. The place has potential and I would revisit on a different day to give it a second try.
The service was okay. I don’t remember any of the servers smiling when we were greeted. I came on a Sunday with friends and apparently they do buffet only on Sunday. When we were greeted the server did not explain this. We grabbed ourselves menus and another server told us. No details were given. We had to ask where-​down the hallway in the back room, how much-​$ 12.50. All this together made the first impression unpleasant and started the experience making us feel uncomfortable. But we were there the food looked good, so we stayed.
Some of the food was cold. Cold potatoes are unappetizing. I told the server, she acknowledged what I said, didn’t apologize, and never said how or if she was going to fix it. The shrimp was overcooked. Omelettes were delicious and warm and that lady smiled. But overall not worth $ 12.50. To be fair we got there at 1p, they close at 2p, but that’s no excuse.
If you go on a Sunday go early.
Place rating: 5
Savannah, GA
Today was our second visit in recent weeks. We really enjoy the food very much and it doesn’t hurt that the owners are so friendly. We felt like having brunch with family except they do all cooking.
Place rating: 4
Palm Coast, FL
If you go there for dinner the menu is extremely limited. That’s 1 of the only reasons it’s 4 stars. I got the salmon orzo meal. The salmon was pretty bland hence the other reason for 4 stars. However, the orzo was full of flavor. It was out of this world. I’d never have orzo before so I had 0 expectations. To make it so flavorful they have to be good and deserving of 4 stars.
Place rating: 4
Tybee Island, GA
Want a wonderful, southern, Sunday brunch, go no further! This would be a 5 star review for food and friendly staff, but atmosphere is pretty much non-​existent. Not to say that atmosphere is where the heart of a good restaurant is, because whether the décor is pretty or not in this strip mall location, the food is fabulous with a great variety.
The only thing I would advise is to get your desert early because they run out…
Place rating: 5
Savannah, GA
Amazing brunch with food that is perfectly seasoned! Large selection with my favorite being the shrimp and grits, the pork and Mac and cheese. We are so happy to find a place close to home that is so delicious!
Place rating: 4
Waynesville, MO
This is a buffet style restaurant. It kind of reminds you of a fellowship hall where the buffet is served along with additions seating located in the rear of the place. The food was delicious! It changes up but when we were there they had everything from waffles and grits to fried chicken and low country boil. Great place to stop off for brunch. The cheesy grits while a bit salty were so creamy and yummy. The desserts are yummy too. We had a chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting and a banana pudding with banana bread in it. Really unique homemade desserts that aren’t your typical boxed stuff you find at other places. Worth a stop!
Place rating: 1
Mt Pleasant, SC
Today, with great regret, I write my first-​ever one star review. Not coincidentally, today is the first day I’ve ever walked out of a restaurant before getting my meal.
I took a coworker here for what looked to be a promising lunch. The place was quite busy but we were quickly seated outside by a cheerful lady. My friend ordered unsweetened tea and I, not liking the taste of tap water in Savannah, ordered a Mexican Sprite (real cane sugar!). My friend ordered a salad with salmon and I ordered the prime rib sandwich with fries.
And that’s pretty much where it fell apart. 55 minutes later… no food. The server came out after about 30 minutes and said «we’re out of salmon. What else do you want» to my friend, but said nothing to me. About 10 minutes after that, I politely asked another server if it would be much longer. She apologized and explained that they were just «really busy». Their problem wasn’t being busy, it was disorganization. I’d seen another server try to deliver 2 prime rib sandwiches to another table who refused them. And should it take 25 more minutes to put shrimp on lettuce for my friend?
As we waited (and waited), we asked the new server (our first was nowhere to be found now) to freshen our drinks. She poured my friend SWEET tea and forgot, despite passing our table 3 more times, to bring another Sprite.
So after 55 minutes, I explained to server #2 that we’d waited as long as we were going to and that we were leaving. I told her it wasn’t her fault and I could see she was upset. I felt terribly for her, but the whole experience was unacceptable.
Delays happen. I get it. But offer us SOMETHING. Bread rolls, a cup of soup… show us that you recognize we’ve been sitting here almost an hour.
This looks like a «one-​off» situation for them but, like I said, I finally left without even getting a single bite. I try to support locally owned business when I can but I won’t be back to Bubbas.
Place rating: 4
Columbia, SC
Large selection of choices on buffet. Omelettes are cooked to order. Great local place for a week brunch!
Place rating: 5
Helen, GA
GREAT FOOD!!! Not fancy, but who cares? When the food is amazingly tasty. Had the chicken, Mac n cheese, potatoes, greens, and… the best shrimp & grits I have ever had! And I have had the YAYA GRITS from the Fish House in Pensacola, FL. WOW. We will be back.
Place rating: 5
Richmond Hill, GA
Love Bubba’s Bistro! The chef makes the most amazing spins on southern favorites. I have gone for lunch several times and even took my parents when they came to visit. Bubba’s is a must eat local when visiting Richmond Hill.
Place rating: 2
Richmond Hill, GA
My husband and I stopped by for lunch one day. The food was pretty good, but the service was like something out of the Jim Crow era. My husband and I were seated outside even though it was very hot and all the seats inside were not occupied. Furthermore, the waitress did not tell us the daily special (which looked fantastic) or even refill our drinks; all the attention was given to the white regulars inside while we were outside battling insects and crappy service. I went in to use the restroom and make sure they didnt have seperate drinking fountains for colored people. I hope Bubba didn’t spit in my chicken salad. Great food with a side of racism. If you are into that, Bubba has a pretty solid lunch menu.
Place rating: 5
Vine Grove, KY
Took my two kids here one Sunday when I was new in town. I was unaware they only did a buffet on Sundays. However the staff went above and beyond. Literally, people helped get the kids food and take it back to the table. Not to mention, the food was outstanding! The French toast dunkin donut idea is fantastic and they turned out really good. The selection of good was amazing! They even had an omelette station.
If you are in Richmond Hills and need a place with phenomenal customer service and amazing food, go here first!!!
Place rating: 5
Richmond Hill, GA
We went to the Big Green Egg cooking class, very informative, and delicious. It was Byob which made it even more fantastic. We will be attending the next class. Lots of fun.
Place rating: 5
Richmond Hill, GA
The brunch buffet is awesome! Custom omelet bar and a huge spread of good homemade food. I was impressed with the food choices and the quality. And the price was more than reasonable! This is certainly the spot for Sunday eats!!!
Place rating: 5
Bristol, FL
The place is clean and well organized. The food is excellent. They use quality products. They have fresh flowers as center pieces and not fake products. I loved the grits with shrimp gravy combination. The service is wonderful.
Place rating: 4
Brooklyn, NY
Just off the road, located at a strip mall, this bistro is a little hart warming surprise. This startup place serves excellent food. The personnel is friendly and committed.
Unlike the information provided on Unilocal,the place doesn’t really serve breakfast and more importantly opening hours start at 11am instead of 8am.
We arrived at 10am, sort of in a rush to get back on the road. Given the previously mentioned circumstances the personnel tried their best, and managed, to provide us with a delicious breakfast in the shortest amount of time imaginable.
One minor suggestion: do put that breakfast back on the menu, it’s simply too good.