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    Bubba Gump Shrimp

    3.7 (1.7k reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Southern
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Blue Hawaiian
    Cody P.

    Not sure what the point of a reservation is if we're not seated at our reservation time. We made a reservation for 4 on OpenTable for 7:15pm. We arrived a bit early and checked in with the hostess to let her know we were here. We weren't seated until 10 minutes after our reservation time, and they even called a different party of 4 before us. I've never seen Forrest Gump, but there's a lot of references to the movie as well as a gift shop. The inside of the restaurant is well themed and immersive. The service itself was fine although our server took a while in the beginning to greet up and get us water. We got the calamari to start, and it was bland. I had the coconut shrimp as my entree and subbed my fries for onion rings for an extra $2. I wouldn't recommend the onion rings as the insides were doughy and undercooked. The shrimp themselves were fine. The meal was surprisingly filling. One thing I liked was that the cocktails were relatively affordable. I had the Blue Hawaiian, which was alright. I thought the cup it was served in was a little funny looking, but it turns out that it was actually the bottom part of a cobbler shaker that I got to take home. That was a nice surprise. I will note that the lid does tend to get stuck a bit though. Although I wouldn't come back to Bubba Gump, I am now curious about Forrest Gump the movie and will give it a watch eventually.

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    Heather H.

    Wanted some good ol shrimp in a bucket so we popped in here. There was a really long wait for a table for 2 but we waited outside and enjoyed the nice evening. Once seated our server came over and took out order. Food came out fairly quickly and tasted good. We were happy to be full.

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    Hristos K.

    I've eaten at Bubba Gump shrimp co. A couple of times before but in a different state. The food is always great and so is the service, and here was no exception. But here our waiter was faster than any waiter we have had before. He came by for drink orders and my wife wasn't ready so he went to bring my diet coke and wanted he will be back faster than you think and he was back in seconds, so my wife still wasn't ready, so he said he would go get water to give her some time. Well that only took seconds, so she still didn't know but then he helped her choose. During our meal he noticed my diet coke was getting low so he might a refill just before I needed it. He was always available for anything we needed. Bubba Gump is a chain so you generally know what to expect, but the service here was exceptional. I think we may go for a second visit before we leave town.

    This place is Great! Luis our waiter was amazing! He was super attentive, very friendly, super informative about the menu and drinks! Service was perfect! Food was delicious! The trivia questions he asked made it a fun experience as well. Overall Great place! Thank you Luis!

    Dippin Broth is back!!! So delicious
    Apryl P.

    What a great experience. We went at about 11:30 on a Saturday. Almost no wait! Our server was Evie, she was friendly and attentive. Food was hot, fresh and delicious, and drinks were strong. I would highly recommend this location!

    Left: crab and shrimp boil Right: Forrest's Seafood Feast
    Christine L.

    Our servers Cody and Lily were the best and were totally cute in explaining the blue "run" and red "stop" license-plate style signs to get their attention. Bubba Gump is really a blast into the past if you remember / watched the 1994 movie. We were a bit far, but was able to hear their "trivia session" in the main dining area. (I think the prize to answer right were branded cup cozy things) The cajun spices can be doubled in spice/heat, but overall the crab and shrimp boil has a nice mix of things. Would definitely recommend "family style" and getting another entre to share. The boil comes with bibs and crab shell cracker tool and mini fork. If you have Cody and Lily, you're in good hands!

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    Awesome experience, delicious food, and engaging service! thank you karen for being the best server i've ever had in my entire life!!

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    Wonderful! We always have a great time at Bubba Gump! David was wonderful and took great care of us. Highly recommend!

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    Just had lunch and my experience was awesome, thanks to friendly staff and awesome waiter David. ‍

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    David was provide fantastic customer service, the food and service was great. We will definitely come back next time we are in town.

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    David was great!!! Thank you for making a birthday dinner so much fun!!! We really appreciate the trivia at the end

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    David was awesome and the manager of course wee super welcoming! Food was great their was no wait time

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    Ask the Community - Bubba Gump Shrimp

    Do they have a happy hour?

    Yes! Our Happy Hour is from 3-6 PM, Monday-Fridays, excluding Holidays.

    Do you accept reservations? I checked online and each day/time I check it says unavailable.

    I tried to make a phone reservation, but they wouldn't. They told me to get there early, and wait in line.

    Are you open Christmas Eve and do you take reservations?

    Hello, please visit the provided link for more information. Thank you. https://www.bubbagump.com/location/bubba-gump-anaheim-ca/

    Do you have happy hour on fri?

    Hello Carolyn, we do have happy hour on Fridays! Our happy hour days and times are as follows: Mon – Fri • 3pm – 6pm Available in the Bar Area Only… Read more

    Is it outdoor seating only?

    They have both indoor and outdoor seating.

    Do any locations still serve the Shrimpin Dipping sauce meal?

    They are using an abbreviated menu since the reopening...

    What year was bubba Gump shrimp company been around after the movie released from Forrest Gump?

    1996

    I know there's a patio here but are they dog friendly?

    I don’t think they are unless you have a bonafide REAL service dog that does an actual job.

    Do they have gluten-free options?

    The closest thing to gluten-free would be fish without the breading or a house salad.

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    Wooden Pearl

    4.3
    (217 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    Private events
    Large group friendly

    Wow! One of the best restaurant bars I've been too! Food and drinks are amazing!!! I was served by…read moreAlbie and a Lily. They were so great!!! I got the skirt steak, prawn cocktail and flan and WOW!!! The place is so gorgeous, reminds me of more tasteful Rainforest Cafe.

    Haven't written a review in a minute, but this place was just wonderful. We showed up at 4:30 on a…read moreThursday afternoon, and were immediately welcomed by Manny, who was working both the host stand and as a server. He told us they were short staffed due to someone calling out for an emergency, and yet the whole time we felt well taken care of. Manny had great recommendations, was thoughtful and funny, and made us feel at home. We also met Paul, who was working the bar and also as an expo, and made wonderful cocktails. He even offered to make us something off-menu, and had mentioned that one of the drinks he had tried while making those off-menu drinks didn't turn out. The fact that he was so dedicated to making something we would enjoy based on our tastes that he wouldn't accept a sub-par drink really means a lot. He was also kind and fun, and we would absolutely drink the rest of the bar menu. The food was also great, I got a dozen oysters that were fresh and briny, my wife and I shared the Parker rolls, and we had sea bass and skirt steak that were each beautifully prepared and not too heavy. Funny enough if I had one note it would be that you couldn't cut the steak with the steak knives... because the steak knives were a little dull and not serrated. BUT we discovered you could easily cut the steak with a butter knife - that's how tender it was. Honestly while the food was great, the people who work here are the real sell. They're so cool and dang nice, we look forward to coming back!

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    The Dive Oyster Bar

    4.5
    (246 reviews)
    10.0 mi
    $$

    Yay for Enrique! He was our server during happy hour and we had a great experience!…read more Food came out fresh and hot. It was delicious. Happy hour menu is great! We got clam chowder, clams and mussels and fish and chips. Their wine sangria is refreshing. Highly recommend!

    I'd appreciate the business owner to reach out to me. I tried calling and they said no manager was…read moreavailable. This evening this is the order I placed. Why didnt I get PASTA with my "lobster pasta"? My order says RICE on the side. Your waitress said i told her no pasta. Why would I spend over $65 for ONE DISH with no pasta? She placed me hold as I heard her tell the chef "she said no pasta now she wants it" I did not say that. She asked me about the rice. Your chef got on the phone and said my order says no pasta . Super disappointed that after I spent so much money on my order I didnt get what I ordered. As a business owner I WOULD NEVER EVER complain and argue about a customer who is on the other line and can hear the entire conversation. I NOTED RICE ON side, can you tell me where I put NO PASTA? Your chef said when a customer orders no rice it shows on the receipt no pasta?? This doesnt make any sense Ive attached my receipt to this review, please explain how my meal labeled "lobster pasta" wouldn't come with pasta? Very distrubed how i was talked about with your employees... and very disturbed how your chef tells me what do you want me to do? I can give you something else from the menu but im not going to give you the same meal? I paid a lot of money for this. Unacceptable. I should have been offered the pasta (i ordered with the sauce)

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    Water Grill - South Coast Plaza

    Water Grill - South Coast Plaza

    4.3
    (4.3k reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $$$

    Another wonderful family meal at Water Grill!…read more This is an easy pick whenever we want to enjoy yummy seafood with the kids because they have elegant adult dishes as well as kids meals. The service is always friendly and attentive. I usually start with a cocktail like Bristol Street and some chilled fresh seafood. Today, we enjoyed the sea urchin... some pieces were buttery and sweet, others had a slight bitter flavor. I think I will stick with prawn and oyster next time. Shrimp scampi is good, and kids loved the calamari and kids cheeseburger. Ice cream, banana sundae, and latte to cap off our Father's Day celebration luncheon. Honestly, it is not a cheap place, but we will gladly return because of the quality of food, service and ambiance. Thumbs up!

    I don't know why it's taken me so long to dine here but so glad I finally did. We had an excellent…read moretime at Water Grill. Our server Jason was the highlight. He went above and beyond to inform us and he was clearly knowledgeable about every aspect of the menu. Everything we ordered was excellent. Really enjoyed the crisp calamari and ceviche (crudo style). A great celebration for a birthday with a birthday card and a complimentary triple cookie dessert à la mode. It's near Segerstrom Theater so they asked if we had a show that evening as they are conscientious to get people out the door to catch it. Thankfully we didn't have any restrictions so we took our time to enjoy each course. It was really great dining here! Thanks Jason, Daniel, and Water Grill for making it a great evening.

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