Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
3.5
- Neighborhood: Streeterville
- 700 E. Grand Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60611-3436
- 312-252-4867
Manifesting the cinematic aspirations of Forrest Gump in the movie of the same name, the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is a family-focused seafood restaurant jam-packed with manufactured character. The dining room has the feel of a southern shrimp shack, right down to the metal pails on the table (for holding rolls of paper towels) and the faded, chipped paint on the walls. Another busy addition to Navy Pier's restaurant options, Bubba Gump also sports the requisite souvenir shop, which you have to pass through to get to the dining room. The room is full of "Forrest Gump" soundtrack music (zydeco, old rock 'n' roll). The restaurant donates a portion of each sale to the Sea Turtle Preservation effort.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Grand and Lake Shore Drive
- Parking:
- Paid Lot. Paid lot
- Public Transportation:
- Free Navy Pier trolley shuttle. CTA bus: 29-State, 56-Milwaukee, 65-Grand, 66-Chicago. Taxi cabs plentiful.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Including restrooms
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday
- Cuisine:
- Seafood
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch. Dinner. Lunch.
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. For parties of 15 or more only
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme
- Features:
- Kids Menu, On-site Merchandise, and Scenic View. Hats, shirts, books, stuffed shrimp
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Capacity: 250
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Capacity: 167
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"I've had better.."
ltjnk317 from Chicago - June 13, 2008
Bubba Gump is not all its cracked up to be when it comes to the food. I could have cooked better shrimp at home! However, the cocktail sauces are ...
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"This place is GREAT! Responding..."
Moni from Chicago, IL - March 17, 2005
This place is GREAT! Responding to the other review, where will you find a seafood restaurant for $8 an entree in the downtown area, the prices are...
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"The biggest problem with this..."
John Finkel from Chicago, IL - October 9, 2003
The biggest problem with this place is the price. Bottom line is, the food's not bad...but no way is it worth what they ask for. It should be p...
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