Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Bubba Gump Shrimp

    3.3 (463 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

    Bubba Gump Shrimp Photos

    BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Dogs allowed

    More like Bubba Gump Shrimp

    Recommended Reviews - Bubba Gump Shrimp

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Crab stuffed shrimp- tasted frozen and texturally not pleasing
    Nicole N.

    Decided to take my kids here on New Year's Eve for a fun experience, but was very let down.... This place is located on the 3rd floor south side. Growing up in the area, I have been to this restaurant before and had some fun nostalgic memories. The decor has not changed a bit, which is fine. The restaurant itself did seem pretty clean and put together. Walking in, my boys and I stood awkwardly while 2 hosts talked about their plans for later that evening. One of them stating "I'm going to get so f**ked up tonight!" I don't think my kids heard it, but EXTREMELY unprofessional! We were finally seated, which made me feel like a burden since the hosts seemed annoyed they had to stop their conversation. Our server was Nicholas and he was lovely. Very caring, professional and prompt! I only have nice things to say about him! The food has gone down in quality DRASTICALLY! This used to be comparable to a red lobster, but now EVERYTHING tasted frozen. We got the shrimp cocktail to start. The shrimp had sand veins in almost all of them! Gross! The shrimp was also mushy! Not the right texture. My kids got chicken strips and popcorn chicken with fries. All had a freeze burn taste to them. I got the crab stuffed shrimp and again, it tasted like they just heat it up in a microwave. Very disappointing. The ONLY reason I am giving this place 2 stars is because Nicholas was a delight. Save your money and go somewhere else!

    Shrimpers heaven
    Eyely B.

    Came here around 4 on a Saturday and we were seated pretty quickly, usually there's a host standing outside to bring you in but there was no one there so we wandered in. Our waiter was very attentive and nice. Our food was decent. The shrimp in the shrimpers heaven had almost no taste and the onion rings fell apart when you picked them up, so that was disappointing the Cajun shrimp entree was great and so was the salmon meal. It was also extremely loud inside, just due to the music. We only come here about once a year and that's enough for us!

    Shrimpers Heaven & Bourbon Street mahi and shrimp
    Sarah E.

    We've visited Bubba Gump's several times when we're at MOA & they always have really good seafood choices & are actually reasonably priced. On our most recent visit, my husband had the Bourbon Street Mahi & Shrimp and I got Shrimpers Heaven. I love the Shrimpers heaven for the variety I get in both shrimp & sauce. My husband really likes their blackening seasoning on his proteins. The one thing I will say that could be improved is their hostesses. They seem to wander off a lot & people stand around looking lost waiting for them. Sometimes they're outside the doors, sometimes by the menus inside, sometimes completely MIA. Could definitely improve here.

    Lucy N.

    We stopped at bubba gump shrimp during our mall of America bar crawl and ended up having the most pleasant server Kamala. She was seriously the best at her job. So attentive and caring for our group, going the extra mile to explain menu items. She totally made our experience unforgettable!

    Passionfruit Mocktail
    Quill G.

    It's not a trip to the Mall of America without a trip to either Bubba Gump or the Rainforest Cafe. This fun Forrest-Gump restaurant is overpriced and the food isn't the main draw--that's the decor. However, it did exceed our (low) expectations. Our food was tasty and the service was good.

    Mahihi Fish with grilled shrimp and Baja Ceviche for appetizers
    Miranda M.

    We went there for Saturday dinner, and we were on the waitlist for about 40 minutes! Lots of families and people celebrating birthdays! So, if you want a lowkey, quiet dinner, this might not be the place for you especially on a Saturday! Server was really nice and checked in on us periodically! But, he forgot one of our appetizers. We had enough food ordered so we didn't care to bring it up! (It wasn't charged either.) Mahihi fish was really good! Good thing is they listed amount of calories beside each item! If you are looking for lower calories meal with lesser oil, I'd definitely recommend the Mahihi and grilled shrimp! Forrest seafood feast is okay! Portion size was big, but everything was fried. So, we got tired of eating it eventually and packed some to go! The fish fillet was also salty, but shrimp was fine. They also do free refills for sodas, but the price is on the higher side for sodas. They also have their own bathrooms, which is really nice given that the public bathrooms are packed especially on this floor! There's a license plate sign on each table, and if you flip it, it indicates that you need assistance!!

    Drinks
    Sue W.

    Great service from our server Nicholas! Everything came out quick (and correct!) and the food was very tasty. I got the seasonal mahi mahi with lobster cream and it was a great choice. I always love the vibe in Bubba Gumps since jts a forrest gump theme and so cute! Really enjoyed this stop in MOA!

    Grilled Shrimp Skewer
    Debra M.

    RC wanted to celebrate his new job and picked a great sushi spot in the MOA (on a Saturday...); it had a 90-minute wait list, so we wandered over to Bubba Gump where we knew the seafood was good. We waited about 20 minutes and we were up! Our server, Levi, greeted us at once although the restaurant was very busy. We ordered drinks and settled in to peruse the menu. The atmosphere here is a little noisy, but fun with Gump memorabilia adorning the walls. A TV over the bar played Forrest Gump on repeat. Other TVs were tuned to sports. We like Fried pickles, so we got the app to share. The pickles are chips which I prefer to spears and the tempura breading was light and crispy. They came with ranch, which neither of us cares for, but a few glugs of Tabasco and you have Southwestern ranch! Delicious. RC decided on the Cajun spiced Crab & Shrimp boil, a low-country boil done right! Delivered in a pot and dumped onto a faux newspaper-covered tray the snow crab legs and fat, plump shrimp were joined by small cobs of corn, potatoes, and chunks of andouille sausage. I tasted a bit of crab and spice was perfect, heat and a little sweet from the crab. I told Levi I just wanted shrimp and he pointed me to the sides where I ordered a Grilled Shrimp Skewer. Six fat, tail on, beautifully spiced and grilled was the perfect amount of food for me. Service was excellent, attentive and friendly. As a former server (decades ago) I was impressed by the notches in the plastic tumblers, allowing servers to stack glasses securely and carry five or more at a time! Truly enjoyable.

    Jenny's Salmon and Shrimp
    Sammy K.

    The food was amazing. I ordered Jenny's Salmon and shrimp. I was pleasantly surprised with the size of the salmon that came out. It was a bigger piece than most places give. The shrimp had a phenomal char on them which added amazing flavor! The rice and broccoli complimented the dish perfectly as it was light but still filling. The host was great and should be a waitress. She made me feel welcomed immediately. The server was good. She was working multiple tables but still came over to check on me a few times without SL being overbearing. The place is cool and has a big bar. Gift shop full of things from the movie Forest Gump. Not much space but I was seated comfortably! Happy I finally got to try it out!!!

    Outside seating
    Osan N.

    Upon insistence from out of town friends, who wanted to eat here as their hometown did not have a Bubba Gump Shrimp, went here on a Saturday evening. The place was maybe 1/4 full(not a great sign). The host was super nice and so was our server. The restaurant is clean. The server did the forest gump trivia which our party enjoyed. Only ding about the ambiance is that outside seating has loud music playing so talking with each other can be difficult. Now onto the food and hence the rating. The menu is limited, which is not a big deal, but man, if your menu is limited, you would think that they would focus on the quality but the food was mid at best. We had a couple of appetizers including calamari and multiple entrees and for some items the salt was too much but for others like Alabama chicken, the food was just bland. Between appetizers, drinks and entrees, we paid about $150 for the party of 4, and imo, the food was not worth it. But again kudos to the staff working there, they were all smiles, accommodating and trying to ensure that people have a good experience.

    Strawberry salad
    Richard A.

    Ordered the strawberry salad. It was as delicious as. It had plenty of chicken, nuts, apples and strawberries. The dressing was light and very good . Service was quick and responsive.

    Menu
    Mary W.

    Service tremendously SLOW!! Not enough staff working. Food took an excessive amount of time to reach the table. Greeter was friendly but performing several jobs. The bar associate was handling a large dining area. When our food arrived, my fries were not hot and the Seafood Fest was NOT worth $26! Very disappointed.

    See all

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kait W.

    Kait W.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kait W.

    Kait W.

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kait W.

    Kait W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kait W.

    Kait W.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kait W.

    Kait W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kait W.

    Kait W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Shon I.
    108
    300
    1154

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kait W.

    Kait W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Chris T.
    12
    58
    46

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Melanie C.

    Melanie C.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kait W.

    Kait W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    The food and service here are excellent. I grew up with New Orleans food. Tho is the closest you'll find in the metro. Rec the gumbo!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kait W.

    Kait W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Inviting atmosphere with great staff. The food is delicious although a little higher price. So worth it though!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sheila C.
    1
    62
    107

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kait W.

    Kait W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sawyer A.

    Sawyer A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Paul O.
    71
    50
    510

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kait W.

    Kait W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kait W.

    Kait W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Melanie C.

    Melanie C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of M S.
    0
    9
    0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sawyer A.

    Sawyer A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sawyer A.

    Sawyer A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sawyer A.

    Sawyer A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kait W.

    Kait W.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tim W.
    13
    16
    7

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kait W.

    Kait W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kait W.

    Kait W.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Melanie C.

    Melanie C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kait W.

    Kait W.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of D P.
    0
    5
    0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kait W.

    Kait W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kait W.

    Kait W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sawyer A.

    Sawyer A.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kait W.

    Kait W.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kait W.

    Kait W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Kait W.

    Kait W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 3 of 12

    Bubba Gump Shrimp Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Bubba Gump Shrimp

    Do they have mama fried chicken back yet?

    No limited menu

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Seafood 2,384 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Southern Social

    Southern Social

    4.1
    (365 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    Came here to celebrate a birthday with family. A nice, big space...a little too loud the night we…read morecame but that's okay. My dinner was especially good....the chicken fried perfectly...all dark meat the way I like it. The potato salad was not what I expected but I was pleasantly surprised. I'm used to a mayo based potato salad but this was even better with lots of flavor! The corn was also delicious. Everyone was very happy with their dinners. The chicken and waffle dish was also good. Ratio of breading to chicken was perfect and perfectly seasoned. The honey butter that came with it was also delicious. The New Orleans shrimp bowl was great too. The ratio of shrimp, which was perfectly cooked, to rice was good. Lots of great flavor. I think that everyone in our party enjoyed what they ordered. The only "ding" would be the service. We had to ask for silverware so we could eat and had to wait for straws because she forgot. I'm still going to give it 5 stars even though the service was lacking a bit. She was very nice but seemed rushed.

    What a disappointment today. Party of 4 to celebrate a birthday. I suggested the restaurant and was…read morequite surprised by how drastically different this visit was compared to the previous. I ordered the Social salad. It was good but the presentation was trash. I also got a cup of the She - Crab soup. It was also just okay and certainly overpriced. Husband got the Pork Belly Burnt Ends at my suggestion. He asked if they had sauce added to them and if so, to get it on the side. Our server said they are prepared and the sauce caramelizes so no, no sauce. He asked due to being a type 1 diabetic and needed to calculate his insulin. Well, they came out covered in fresh sauce and were too dry to swallow. There were six chewed up bits of pork left on his plate when it was cleaned away. The Texas toast was the only redemption. Lastly the two others shared the half bird entree. Presentation was haphazard and the chicken was visually dry looking. They ate most of it and said the biscuit and sweet potatoes were good. The food alone wasn't bad enough to keep me away; but combining it with the service was. Our server Laura (sp?) didn't make her debut well after we've been sitting 10 minutes. We were there at 5:30 on Sunday. It wasn't busy at all. She was very nice. Her second stop was to take our orders. Food runner came and asked if we needed anything else. I asked for water as my glass was bone dry (I even ate my ice) and others' were 1/4-1/3 full. She said she couldn't bring beverages. It's water...not vodka. Weird. So Laura eventually comes back and filled our drinks and left the bill. She did overhear the birthday happenings and was nice enough to offer a free dessert. She got her cash payment and we never saw her again. Maybe it was the end of her shift? It just felt off. The table next to us had quite a few complaints and had a different server, so maybe there was just a bad vibe with the staff today? Hopefully management can figure it out. Bathrooms were nice and decor was nice throughout the restaurant.

    Photos
    Empty stools due to slow service?
    Empty stools due to slow service?
    Fried Green Tomatoes
    Fried Green Tomatoes
    Brisket Dinner

    See all

    Brisket Dinner
    Mallards Southern Kitchen

    Mallards Southern Kitchen

    4.0
    (129 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    This is the 3rd Mallards location i've been to over the last year & generally seafood isn't my…read morething, which is why i've never had interest in going. This location is blocks away from my job as well as close to home. I recently looked over the menu and found that they offered quite a few non seafood options that sounded good enough for me. The menu at this location is a bit different than the others. They have some daily specials, HH and even some seasonal dishes. I went with the Tennessee Hot Chicken sandwich and my mom got the Crispy Lemon Chicken. The sandwich was good, wasn't as spicy as I hoped it would be but still good. I upgraded chips to cajun fries and those were good. The Crispy Lemon chicken was okay to me, my mom enjoyed it but didn't like the mashed potatoes it came with. She said they were too lumpy. We also shared a crab cake - still too fishy for me lol, but my mom liked it. I got a raspberry lemon drop martini and it was a bit watered down tasting but I'd definitely go back and try some other options. Our server was really nice and attentive. Made the experience overall great. Generally a nice space/atmosphere.

    Excellent, casual dining spot that serves food with an elevated taste. The blackened walleye tacos…read morewere absolutely astounding, and I would order those again and again. My wife ordered the fried walleye sandwich that she absolutely savor.

    Photos
    View from my booth
    View from my booth
    Seafood Camarchada
    Seafood Camarchada
    Steak Alfredo

    See all

    Steak Alfredo
    Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse

    Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse

    4.3
    (32 reviews)
    10.1 mi

    LOVED my pulled pork sandwich and Jimmy beans! It was so fun to try each of the different…read moreflavorful BBQ sauces; my fav was Southern Gal. Super casual with cafeteria style ordering. It was quick and perfect for a quick lunch hour.

    Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse - fitting! From the moment we opened our car door, the smoky smell…read morepulled you right in. The food was so fresh and delicious, and the portion sizes were great. I especially loved the open kitchen concept...it was neat to watch them prepare the line-up of meats! I loved reading the "testament" in the entryway. The story of Jimmie and Iris was so sweet, and I appreciated how their legacy is carried throughout the restaurant, especially in the sauce lineup. I ordered the two-meat combo with ribs and pulled pork. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and packed with flavor. I paired them with "Dixie Red" which was my fav! For sides, the platter came with a cornbread muffin and it was so good I ended up ordering a second (Oops). It had what tasted like a butter or honey butter drizzle and YIKES it was dangerously good. The employees were super friendly and helpful. One in particular greeted every single person coming in and leaving. Loved that. You just don't see that kind of service as often anymore. The restaurant itself was very clean, with plenty of seating available. Fun fact, they also have a food truck, which gives me hope since the location isn't super close to home. Maybe I'll catch them around town, or even bring them in for one of the employee events I help lead!

    Photos
    Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse
    (Half eaten)  BBQ Soul Bowl
    (Half eaten) BBQ Soul Bowl
    Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse

    See all

    Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse

    Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse

    3.8
    (277 reviews)
    6.2 mi
    $$

    Yummy! I had never eaten here. I bought the Jimmie beans and creamy coleslaw for an outdoor…read morebirthday bbq party. Both were a huge hit. The containers were scraped clean and there were many comments on how delicious they were and " where did these come from?" I will definitely be back!

    I live 2 blocks away and had never made the trip. At first glance it's a neighborhood Famous Daves…read moreand...that's pretty much right. The vibe is as generic "America! BBQ!" as you can get. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, though. It's counter service so you order, grab your drink, take a seat, and wait for your food. We got the "Chopped Chick'n" platter and a brisket platter. The chicken was extremely tender and well seasoned. By far the best thing on the table. The tangy slaw was really good, too. Not too saucy, good texture, and light. The cornbread was not my favorite. Very northern; overly sweet and pretty dry. The crispy edges were great. The brisket was really disappointing. It was over-rendered and really dry. If fell apart (good) because every bit of the intramuscular fat had cooked out (bad). I think they just don't get enough traffic to cook them fresh so the ones from the morning dry out in the warmer all day. I think this is a better option than Famous Daves for larger groups r corporate events but would probably just go somewhere else or smoke something at home instead.

    Photos
    Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse
    Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse
    Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse

    See all

    Mama Sheila's House of Soul

    Mama Sheila's House of Soul

    3.9
    (151 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$

    This review is soley for the food. When I hear buffet, I think you pay a certain price and you can…read morego back a few times. I got there a little after noon after visiting Paisley Park. There was no one to greet you, I think this is mostly a take out place on the weekdays. I go into the back where I see a buffet looking area, before that i see that there are two papers on the wall. A price for in-dining, per lb and a price for take out. There is a young man there and I tell him I'm eating in. He takes a plate, and loads it which what I want. It's a shame its by per lb, because there were so many good item so to try, but I could only put so much on the plate. I got greens, yams, black eyed peas, bbq chicken leg and mac n cheese and jerk spaghetti. The food was overall good and I loved the jerk spaghetti and bbq chicken leg the best. I wanted to try some other stuff but I wasn't going to pay another $20 something for it.

    *I did not dine at the restaurant*…read more My review is based on my job ordering Mama Sheila's for a BHM luncheon. They ordered bbq chicken, smothered chicken, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, green beans & cornbread. If i'm being honest none of the food looked appetizing in the serving trays so I was already skeptical. I've always kind of heard mixed reviews about MS but it was still on my list to check it out. My job allowed us 1 meat option, 1 side + green beans and cornbread. I got the bbq chicken and it was sitting in a watery bbq sauce (which was explained by a coworker serving it as it's a bbq gravy?) I got the baked mac and cheese, which a soul food restaurant should be able to deliver... it was just salty! The cheese burnt on top was inedible and it overall it wasn't good. The cornbread was really dry. Overall not good.

    Photos
    Prince
    Prince
    Two plates
    Two plates
    Buffet line

    See all

    Buffet line
    Mr Paul's Po' Boys and Jams

    Mr Paul's Po' Boys and Jams

    4.4
    (17 reviews)
    5.9 mi

    Been a minute since I'd been to the Po' Boy shop and having chef Dan from Little Tijuana doing a…read morepopup was the perfect excuse. The bartender is usually the server on this side of the house. He's always extremely welcoming, helpful, and makes a stiff drink. Fri-Sun they shop runs a "backdoor burger bar" after the normal po' boy shop house and you know I had to get the fried cauliflower. The dish is, more or less, the same as the one from Little Tijuana so I had to get it. This version seemed to have been made a bit more "edina" by removing a lot of the spicy ginger flavor from the original that I love so much. It was still really good, though. Perfectly tempura'd florets with kewpie and a sweet soy-based sauce like hoisin. I'd get it again (I always do) but recommend getting the full Little T's experience if you get the chance

    Hey Travoodies Hey Finally I tried it ... They close by 3p…read moreand I got there in time because I usually miss them. Small little place packed with some goodness. Super cute waitress who is there everyday Saturday; I forgot her name. If it's get packed there, I can see the wait being crazy. I went for the boudin balls of course and the shrimp poboy. I won't lie the poboy was good but what made it amazing is the lemon aioli that I added to it. The boudin balls were chicken and actually tasty. I give it 4 out 5 and I will definitely try again.

    Photos
    Our adorable wallpaper
    Our adorable wallpaper
    Mr Paul's Po' Boys and Jams
    Mr Paul's Po' Boys and Jams

    See all

    Handsome Hog

    Handsome Hog

    3.8
    (754 reviews)
    8.9 mi
    $$$

    We had dinner before a show in downtown St Paul. The location made it easy to get to downtown with…read moreplenty of time to park and get to the venue. We had reservations and were seated immediately. I chose the spare ribs for my dinner and Husband had the pulled pork sandwich. The ribs were served with a zesty dry rub and sauce on the side. They were nice and tender. The meal came with Texas toast which I didn't try because the ribs were sitting right on top of it. It also had a piece of corn on the cob. Wish my meal would have been a titch hotter in temp but the food was tasty. We finished with the smoky crème brûlée which was delicious. The layout was cozy and dark with the bar at the center. I could see it being lively and loud on a busy night. Service was excellent. We took our time ordering and never felt rushed. Our food came out super fast. The staff worked as a great team.

    The food was great! Crab cakes 9/10…read more Friend green tomatoes 9.5/10 (awesome flavor, sauce on the side is a great pair with the tomatoes - overall my favorite thing on the menu) Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich 8.5/10 (good flavor but would like more heat personally. Overall it was a good choice despite my desire for more spice.) Service great! The bartenders are always great and make some of the best drinks in the cities. Daniel is my favorite! Ambiance: Chill more relaxed vibe.

    Photos
    The bar got me all like...
    The bar got me all like...
    Carolina BBQ Sandwich with Vinegar Slaw and Amazing Mac and Cheese
    Carolina BBQ Sandwich with Vinegar Slaw and Amazing Mac and Cheese
    Le cubano

    See all

    Le cubano
    ZZQ Smokehouse

    ZZQ Smokehouse

    4.3
    (342 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    I gotta stop believing yelp reviews. People want quantity over quality on this app and this place…read moreis a great example of that. There's nothing redeeming about this place. Yelp reviewers have no taste. They just want a slab of meat and they're all happy. I should've tried their sauces before I bought anything. The barbecue sauces were all ketchup based. They added in too much apple cider vinegar and the sauces were too viscous and runny. A good barbecue sauce has molasses, brown sugar, and tomato sauce not ketchup and white sugar which is what these were made from. I'd have been better off bringing in my own bottle of barbecue sauce from the grocery store. We ordered a half rack 6 ribs and two sides of coleslaw and potato salad. The coleslaw was runny and too liquidy. It had zero buttermilk in it. It was also made with apple cider vinegar which is a HUGE NO, NO. The potato salad was meh. No mustard. Just white potato salad. THEY HAD NO CORNBREAD! How much does a box of jiffy cornbread cost?!? Seriously, this business should NOT be in the rib business. The half rack of ribs: DRY, DRY, DRY. They were baked way too long. The ribs were flavor-less. I would not go back again. It's a huge shame for a rib joint to be this bad. The ribs were such a huge disappointment. Not even a smoked flavor was ever detected. I hope they don't go down the liquid smoke route either because that's just driving off a cliff at that point. I'm DONE listening to yelp reviews. Yall have no clue what you're talking about.

    The prime brisket was delicious as was the pulled chicken and Mac and cheese. The potato salad…read morelacked flavor. The bbq sauce was a great complement to the smoked meats. This was a catered order so I can't speak on decor and ambience.

    Photos
    Seating area
    Seating area
    ZZQ Smokehouse
    Unpretentious spot in the strip mall (by the gas station)

    See all

    Unpretentious spot in the strip mall (by the gas station)

    Bubba Gump Shrimp - seafood - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...