Darian is the bomb. Checked on us never had an empty cup. Played trivia and we won. Thanks for making our lunch so enjoyable

I had never been to a Bubba Gump Shrimp before and I haven't seen "Forest Gump" in like 20 years, but my uncle recommended we dine here since it was right by our hotel. It worked out really well. They did a great job with our kids between the crayons and kids menu and the balloons they brought over. That and the trivia performed by our server made it very fun--even though we did pretty poorly! They also have a gift shop and my husband picked up a couple of shirts for us as souvenirs to remind us of our fun time! The food was really good. I got the salmon and it was cooked perfectly, and served with broccoli and rice. The rice was some of the best I've had in a while. The kids menu was also a hit. My daughter got the popcorn shrimp and the frozen grapes! You never see something like frozen grapes. My daughter loved them. Overall, we had a great time here and I would definitely return next time I'm in town! Thanks for a fun experience. read more

My husband and I went in the weekend after opening, walking up from the beach on a whim. The line was very long, but there was indoor, outdoor, porch, and sandy picnic area seating - all mostly full. We lucked out and got two seats at a 1/3 full bar. We were excited. The drinks are expensive, maybe $15-19 each because they come with souvenir cups or shakers - I don't think you can say "Charge me less and just give me a normal cup." This is a destination chain, afterall. We got a Rum Forrest Rum drink and a spicy margarita, plus two waters the bartender never refilled despite trying to flag him or anyone in the bar down multiple times. We got the steamed cajun shrimp bucket appetizer, and they were very nicely seasoned, hot, and came out quickly, despite the busy kitchen. A bit pricy, but this is a beachside chain, so we expected as much. My husband ordered the steak, cooked medium - just to see how they'd do it. It came out Medium rare, cool to the touch, and with virtually no flavor. It was supposed to have a glaze and seasonings, but just bland was all he got. The mashed potatoes, however, were divine! I ordered a side of broccoli ($6) and they pretty much gave me a steamed head of broccoli in large chunks with a butter sauce that wasn't bad. Huge portion, totally shareable, not disappointed. You don't keep your dirty tiki glass, they give you a receipt and you take it to where you pay and the cashier gives you a fresh and brand new souvenir glass or shaker to take home - to complete the experience. They had the Forrest Gump movie and several sports events playing on indoor tvs, one woman doing trivia in the corner, and lots of staff walking around looking like they were trying to get their bearings. I hope they get their feet under them and improve the food and bar service experience quickly. read more

Bubba Gumps took over the old Joe's Crab Shack and I am so happy about it! The concept is based off forest gump. There is inside and outdoor seating. It is very clean. The service was quick. There are signs on the table you flip to run forest runwhen you do not need a server and stop forest stop when you do. I can't wait to go back and try more food! read more

When going to this place the decor is all place set from the movie Forrest Gump. All the merchandise has sayings from the movie. It was good to bring back old memories from that movie. All of the dishes include shrimp which goes along with their name. I got the LT. Dan to go. It was with sautéed shrimp, andouille sausage, and polenta. It very rich and I was starving so I dived right in. The server helping me was great. read more

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This restaurant never disappoints, so I was excited to see one opening in Jax Beach. The food was awesome, the drinks were awesome, and the ambiance was all the beachy vibes you'd want. Our server, Jess, was phenomenal. The only complaint I have is that, in other Bubba Gump restaurants, the servers did Forrest Gump trivia with just your table. Here, they do it with a megaphone and it's hard to hear and even harder to understand. That's why they lost a star from me. read more

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This restaurant on the beach in Jacksonville opened about a week ago in the old Eat at Joe's location. I was really happy when I heard about it because I had previously eaten at this chain in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale and had always enjoyed it. Tonight was no different and we had a very good experience. The inside and outside renovations look great. The menu offers plenty of seafood appetizers and entrees. I opted for the blackened Mahi Mahi with grilled shrimp and it was very flavorful. It also came with mashed potatoes and onion rings. My husband had the crab stuffed shrimp with rice and garlic bread. He also enjoyed his meal. Service was friendly and professional from our server, India. Parking is free in their lot across the street. The outdoor deck offers a nice beach view. read more

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I keep hoping that if I try a different location, something will be different! The food is always good. My partner and I shared a rack of ribs and it was enough for the both of us. We went to the Jax beach location on a Saturday afternoon and to our surprise it was not packed, there were plenty of open tables. Unfortunately, like so many other experiences with other locations, (Daytona) there was a wait because server to section ratio was low so we opted to sit at the bar outside. It's a prime location as Jacksonville has so few beachfront dining options in my opinion. The bartenders kept getting pulled to assist the inside bar so once we got our initial cups of water it was a significant wait until we were able to order food or drinks on account of no one available to take our order. They were still friendly and apologetic when they were able to get to us. The food did come out fast once we ordered. The ribs were saucier than I would have liked and it overpowered the flavor of the meat but once I wiped half of the BBQ sauce off and added pepper it was better balanced. The outer drink bar lining the rail is a nice place to post up and enjoy a beautiful day with a breeze and a cold drink. Not somewhere I would go if I was on a schedule for sure but good for what it is. A laid back beachfront meal if you got time to kill on service. read more

Bubba Gump Shrimp - Baby back ribs - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

We had a five-star experience at this new restaurant, a renovated update on the former Crab shack restaurant which was also a part of the Landry's group. I'm glad that Landry's updated this to a Bubba Gump location, since I do enjoy being a member of the Landry's reward program which is one of the better reward programs out there. On this visit, we were quickly approached at our table in the dining area by our server, India who was quite friendly and efficient, and shared some Forrest Gump trivia with us while we waited for our entrees. I got the stuffed shrimp which was very well prepared, and came with the side of very flavorful rice. While this visit we sat in the main dining room, I do look forward to returning and sitting outside on the patio - the best part of the renovation appears to be that they've covered the back patio which should make it much more comfortable in hot/sunny weather. The dining room was quite active and energetic, and we sat in the back corner by the kitchen which made our meal quite hectic since there was quite a bit of entry and exit to the kitchen, along with a lot of conversation and congregation near the food ordering stations. I wouldn't recommend sitting there. Pricing averaged just under $40 per person all in including drinks, tax and tip, a reasonable value. I do look forward to returning soon. read more

The old Joes crab shack is being missed by many of the locals. We had a reservation at 7 pm. The wait to get in was one hour and a half. There is really no parking at this location so plan to walk. We were fortunate to have handicapped placards. There are 4 handicapped spots to Bubba Gump. We took one of the 4. We were seated in minutes. Our server Eileen was attentive but I felt rushed. However, we had a great time. We started out with the shrimp and crab dip with tortiila chip. This is a staple appetizer only in Jacksonville, Florida. There were alot of ooo' s and ahhhh, coming from our mouth after devouring the dip. We asked our server for drink options. I should have had got a beer which I did get after the Captain rum tum, I hated. The capatian rum did not have enough alcohol for $15. I think the bartender was overwhelmed and I did not see none of the manager steppung in Wifey has the paradise tiki which she loved. I had. Both of us orderedthe same thing, the stuffed shrimp with crab meat and rice. We never order the same thing. We may be matchy matchy for colors we wear but not food. We have different palates. I almost went for the jambalaya but passed. Bubba Gump did have chessecake, one ofmy fav but i was ready to go. Overall, the experience was Grade A. Bumba Gump is a bit noisy and gimmicky in a nice sort of way. We got to keep our drinking glass. A new glass was given to us upon exiting. There was Forrest Gump merchandise to be sold. Also 2 photo opportunities. A photo booth in the restaurant. The other was at the bottom of the stairs when leaving. We took a picture in the Forest Gump shoes with the suitcase and a box of chocolates. I am probably one of few who never saw the movie with Tom Hanks. However, this was my 3rd go round at Bubba Gump. I remember the New York location. This location still has reminders of the old Joes Crab shack in a good way. Joes crab shack was good but Bubba Gump is not bad! read more

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Morgan, our bartender was great! Friendly and funny. She provided great service. Our dip, and drinks were delicious. My only drawback was my mahi mahi was not flavored and it was a bit overcooked plus my starch was cold. The ambience was okay, no music or tv so kind of boring but overall we made the best of it. read more

This Bubba Gump location just opened on Monday March 16, 2026 after being remodeled from what had been Joe's Crab Shack. The food is great, even better than when it was Joe's. One small request: PLEASE add the Monday-Friday 3pm to 6pm Happy Hour like the Daytona Beach location. Thank you. read more

Great view on beach, Bubba rum drink is good, you keep glass $15, fish was Pollock, expected cod, bland, heavy batter but ok. The problem was shrimp, small, over battered and overdone, why do they not pay more and buy Mayport shrimp or larger shrimp. They should try Osteens in St Auggi, fries were good, service was good. If I go back it will be for view and drink. read more

What a great place! Came for the soft opening and what great service and great food! Much nicer than other Bubba Gump restaurants! I highly recommend! read more

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Morgan, Hailey and Violet were my bartenders. I had the clam chowder and stuffed shrimp. Soup and shrimp came out at almost the same time and both were delicious. I didn't have silverware so I used my soup spoon. Atmosphere is really good and the spirits of all the employees was really good. I will definitely come back again. read more

Absolutely amazing service from Janie! Perfect spot to bring the kids. The food was great. Loved being able to be by the beach

We've been here twice already since it opened 1 month ago - great views of the beach - servers are wonderful (thank you Calvin and Tyler!) be prepared for some forest gump trivia fun! Food has been very tasty! Consider joining the Landry select club - cost $25 but they give you $25 welcome reward! read more

Food tasted amazing, fried shrimp was the best. Frozen lava drink tasted great as well. Service was phenomenal from Janie, she was very attentive and helpful. We went for a late lunch and it was very quiet but with good music playing. Manager was very nice as well. read more

I thought this would be a great place to take my mother since it would be her first time. We decided to order to go and take it back to the hotel since we had a very long day at Mayo. We ordered 2 Forrest seafood feasts and were assured everything was in the bag. When we got to the hotel and opened the containers, we quickly realized both cole slaws and one tartar sauce were missing. I called back and spoke to the manager "Joe" and asked if he could credit back the slaws. He told me that he couldn't and it's only a garnish and not an item on the menu. After telling him that it was listed with the orders, then he said you can drive back and I'll give it to you (even though it's $3.49 each); but we don't refund at this location. I let it go because the hotel was 30mins away and we were exhausted from being at the clinic over 6 hours. Mistake #1- not checking our food before leaving. The amount of food for the price was scarce, mediocre, and very bland! The hush puppies were crispy on the outside and mushy/wet on the inside with no flavor although scallions? and corn were inside--trashed! The fish was HEAVILY breaded and greasy with no flavor--hungry so I ate half drowned in sauces without breading. The shrimp were small & some with veins intact and wayyyy over cooked, yet still no flavor- disappointed! Mistake #2- going to this location We ended up ordering food from the hotel's restaurant which was great! The best thing about the restaurant is the beach!!! If you know seasonings and good fresh seafood, you will know this is not it! read more

Worst service I've ever had. She couldn't get the drinks right, kept bringing the wrong ones, got the orders wrong. A manager had to come. Then she couldn't get it figured out. I don't understand the confusion. The food portions were small for how much it was. I'm disappointed. I was excited to come here. They weren't even that busy for a Saturday night. read more