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(312) 252-4867
700 E Grand Ave Ste 131
Chicago,
IL
60611
41.8921
-87.6092
Neighborhoods: Central, Near North Side
What People Are Saying About Bubba Gump Shrimp
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
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.
09/23/08
Food cooked in old grease
by trisamst at Citysearch
I loved this place, but for some reason, the last few years haven't been so good here. Why? Because the fried food, especially the shrimp, taste like it was cooked in old cooking oil. I couldn't figure it out at first. Then it dawned on me...there are not cooking the shrimp in fresh oil. I sent my order back, only to get the same results. Please, please use fresh oil!
- Pros: Great Variety
- Cons: Use fresh cooking oil
08/01/08
OK, but
by doomed100 at Citysearch
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.
09/09/07
"It looks like a place you'd see in a movie!"
by vik_granger at Citysearch
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.
The Details on Bubba Gump Shrimp
Know Before You Go:
Parking 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 Drink:
Drinks are a highlight here---especially since they're served in mammoth portions. One to try is the Delta Sunset, a margarita sweetened with raspberry.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Waterfront Dining
General Info:
Open 7 Days
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Smoking Permitted:
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