Anyway, like I was sayin’, shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. There’s shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There’s pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich. That, that’s about it. – Bubba
That is just one of the classic quotes from the Tom Hank’s movie Forrest Gump . We love the movie. Don’t we all? So I was delighted when I saw Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. when we visited Gatlinburg, Tennessee on my birthday because we not only love the movie, we love seafood too!
I loved everything about Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., from the ambiance and food to the playful décor and service. It’s the perfect place for Forrest Gump fans. The movie was also playing on T.V. so that’s the entertainment that you get while waiting for your food.
Actually, that’s not the only thing that kept us from being bored while waiting. Look below.
Those were some famous lines of Forrest in the movie and they were written on the table. Aren’t they cute?!
Not only that, one of the waitresses also had a question and answer game for everyone and, of course, it was all about the movie. I can’t remember how many times we answered, but we did know some of them. Yeah, only some even though we’ve seen the movie many times. 😉
She was entertaining us with the game while we were eating our delicious meals.
Here’s the hubby’s Texas Cajun Chicken Sandwich. Look at that avocado on top. Yum! I love how they served it on that pretty newspaper-looking napkin. Or was it a napkin or was it actually a paper? LOL.
The little one’s kiddie meal, the Hubba Bubba Popcorn Shrimp with French Fries served on a paper boat. How cute is that boat? It surely made him delighted!
I had one of Bubba’s Shrimp Specials which is the I’m Stuffed! Shrimp. It had rice which made me love it more!
Here’s the thing, you put up that sign “Run, Forrest, Run” if you are ready to order. And…
You put this sign once you’re done and ready to pay. So cool, isn’t it? They had ping pong paddles too as décor. Forrest loved playing ping pong.
How I wish we had a Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. here in the city. I definitely would want to have some of Bubba’s shrimps again! 🙂
I was at the one in Times Square last fall, but we only went in for drinks because the wait for a table was so long. Next time we’ll eat.
I LOVE Bubba Gump! It’s a superb restaurant. I also think it’s really cool that it was inspired by one of my favorite movies.
This had to be a fun experience. It looks like the food was good. Thanks for sharing with us.
Bubba Gump is a popular tourist destination at Navy Pier in Chicago. I have been a few times, and must admit that I really enjoyed the food and atmosphere–different from our usual choice but fun at the same time.
We have one of those here in Downtown Chicago and I love that place. Every time I visit Navy Pier I have to grab me something from there, and prices aren’t bad either. Food is delicious.
I ate at bubba gump shrimp in times square and loved it!
I love bubba gump shrimp a lot, I love going to this place and eating all the shrimp possible!
Bubba Gump Shrimp is such a fun restaurant. We have one here in San Francisco. It definitely matches the movie.
We also have a Bubba Gump restaurant here and it’s actually one of our favorite restaurants. The Bubba’s Shrimp Special is really great. It’s a wonderful treat!
I haven’t been there but hopefully, I could give them a taste.. seems like they have great food to eat!
How cool! I haven’t ever heard of this restaurant before! My husband loves Forrest Gump and would think this was the coolest. The food looks amazing!
The last time we at at Bubba Gump was in the Can Cun airport. Sadly, we don’t have one here in Kansas City. The food is great.
I had no idea that someone actually opened a Bubba Gump shrimp place! I friggin love it and wish we had one out here!
This looks like a cool place to eat. I loved the movie and the food looks delicious.
I have never been to Bubba Gump before. The food looks amazing. I will have t try it if i am in the area.
I like those napkins too. They really do look like a newspaper. Everything looks great!
I had no idea there was a restaurant themed like this! I would love to go to one of these someday!
We have one near the beach and I love the view from their deck. They have yummy cocktails and food!
This restaurant looks delicious! Your photos make me super hungry.
That is so cool! I loved that movie. Shrimp Gumbo, Shrimp Kabobs… lol. The food looks awesome!
We have Bubba Gump shrimp here in the Philippines too but sadly I haven’t tried it.
Bubba Gump?? I’m so jealous!! I have always wanted to go!! The food looks great!!
I know it’s a little cheesy, but I love the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. There is one on Navy Pier in Chicago that I have been to several times.
I had no idea this was actually a real place you could eat! This looks like it is family friendly and has a lot of great food, like the stuffed shrimp.
Wow, I only saw this in the movie sis lol. It’s great to know that it still exist, the foods looks delicious!
Oh awesome! That looks like an awesome place! I would definitely love to try it out 🙂
I haven’t been to Bubbas in so long, this post is making me want to go. I could use some shrimp in my life.
I didn’t realize there was so many of them, I heard there was one in Chicago, but I thought that was it. We’re planning a Gatlinburg trip this summer!
What a fun idea for a restaurant. I’d love to go there and take my kids. They haven’t seen the movie, but I think they would still like it.
This restaurant looks so cool! I love how they serve the food so traditionally on the newspaper.