Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
3.7
from - Neighborhood: Streeterville
- 700 E. Grand Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60611-3436
- 312-252-4867
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Manifesting the cinematic aspirations of Forrest Gump in the movie of the same name, the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is a family-focused seafood restaurant jam-packed with manufactured character. The dining room has the feel of a southern shrimp shack, right down to the metal pails on the table (for holding rolls of paper towels) and the faded, chipped paint on the walls. Another busy addition to Navy Pier's restaurant options, Bubba Gump also sports the requisite souvenir shop, which you have to pass through to get to the dining room. The room is full of "Forrest Gump" soundtrack music (zydeco, old rock 'n' roll). The restaurant donates a portion of each sale to the Sea Turtle Preservation effort.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Grand and Lake Shore Drive
- Parking:
- Paid Lot. Paid lot
- Public Transportation:
- Free Navy Pier trolley shuttle. CTA bus: 29-State, 56-Milwaukee, 65-Grand, 66-Chicago. Taxi cabs plentiful.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Including restrooms
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday
- Cuisine:
- Seafood
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch. Dinner. Lunch.
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($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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"Bubba Gump is just awful"
By halfjapxmormon from Rogers Park, May 28, 2009
I don't know if as I've grown older if my taste buds have grown more sophisticated or what? That said my meal, which consisted of Dumb Luck Coconu...
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"Yes it's touristy but...."
By CondoKat from Streeterville, December 28, 2008
Dined here with some friends on one of the last warm days of 08. We all live in the neighborhood and it was a beautiful day so we thought, why not ...
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"I've had better.."
By 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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