Bubba Gump Shrimp Co
Chicago, IL 60611-3472
Phone: (312) 252-4867
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Lake Shore Drive
- Directions:
- Bus: 2, 29, 65, 66, 124 to Navy Pier
- Best of Citysearch:
- Waterfront Dining 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-9pm
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Editorial Review for Bubba Gump Shrimp Co – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
"Forrest Gump" script pages, costumes and still photos fill this tourist favorite, whose menu items get cutesy names like Gumpberry Cobbler. Regardless of what you order (popcorn shrimp, garlic shrimp, nacho dip, key lime pie), expect it to be done in true Southern style, with full-on garlic, sugar or butter. Highlights include enormous Alaskan king crab legs and the Shrimp Net Catch: a bounteous serving of crustaceans steamed in beer with garlic or Cajun spice.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoParking at Navy Pier is quite expensive, so take public transportation (either the free Navy Pier trolley or a CTA bus) if at all possible.
What to DrinkDrinks are a highlight here---especially since they're served in mammoth portions. One to try is the Delta Sunset, a margarita sweetened with raspberry.
User Reviews for Bubba Gump Shrimp Co
08/01/2008 Posted by doomed100
My grandchildren wanted to go to Bubba Gump's at Navy Pier in Chicago. A bit pricy for ordinary or less than ordinary food. The Cobb salad at $ 10.99 was mostly spinach, lettuce, some cut-up chicken, a little avocado and little else. These days you can throw anything together and call it Cobb. The hamburger sandwich looked good . Clam chowder ok. Waiter brought the wrong salad first. Took 10 minutes to get the Cobb afterwards. Understandable in such a busy place. This is a place for kds.
09/09/2007 Posted by vik_granger
My aunt and uncle were visiting from India and my Mom was visiting from NJ. I was showing them Chicago and the Navy Pier and we went here as a secondary choice - but, am I glad we did! It was a success! My uncle loved it! In particular, he loved the ambiance - he said "It looks like a place you'd see in a movie!" They loved the shrimp entree's. I ordered a 1 1/2 lb bucket of steamed peel & eat shrimp with Cajun spice, and it was excellent. The steaming partially splits the shrimp, making it even easier to take the shell off. You can order a 3/4 lb bucket, but I recommend getting the larger size - even if you can't finish it, the Cajun shrimp tastes great cold a couple days later. Service was excellent. Waiter was outgoing and pleasant, and his manner suited the environment perfectly. Also, we went for dinner at around 8:00 PM on a weekday and there was no wait (but it was still a happening place!)
Pros: Good shrimp! Friendly greeting.
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