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
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.
07/01/2007 Posted by blktrk1
Recently met some friends at Bubba Gumps. My wife and I weren’t real hungry so we ordered a popcorn shrimp appetizer and a dessert. After waiting over 30 minutes the dessert arrived first but our waiter seemed lost in confusion because he asked us if our shrimp had arrived yet (you think he would know!) He made no apologies but mumbled something about “checking on it”. After another 20 minutes we finally had to leave, so I went to the cash register and had the shrimp removed from the bill. They seemed more concerned as to whether I wanted something removed from the bill that had been delivered to the table. I explained to the person at the register that it had never shown up nor did I expect it to (AGAIN NO APOLOGIES WERE OFFERED!). On top of all of this they mandatory charge a 15% gratuity, so my question is, where’s the motivation for the server to excel at his job?? Very unhappy indeed!
Pros: Outdoor tables
Cons: Very poor service!
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