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Bubba Gump Shrimp

3.2 (2.3k reviews)
ModerateSeafood, Southern
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Good for kids

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Popcorn shrimp served in a Jenny boat
Clark B.

As long time fans of Forrest Gump we appreciate Bubba Gump Shrimp Co, maybe a little more than they deserve. My lovely bride also takes great pride in saying she was in the opening crew at the Monterey Bubba Gump, back in 1996 when they were first started. And Monterey was the first of all the Gumps. So we've been back a few times over those 30 years. Quality can be hit or miss but this time it was quite good. We had a large party of 8 but we got great waterfront seats. We had a mix of foods all which were good to great. Calamari starter was a little mid, but almost everything else was a big hit. We had a Cajun Seafood Boil, Two Cajun Mahi Mahi and Shrimp with Mashed Potatoes (and a substituted rice). One kids popcorn shrimp. And a Makers Mark salmon. The food was on par. The service was fine on a somewhat busy evening but the server did neglect some of the fun aspects of being at Forrest Gump. (Like movie trivia and such). We finished with a lava cake with ice cream which we devoured in moments. All in all a good experience on a nice night in Monterey. It's a firm 4.

Hubby having Jambalaya with pasta instead of rice.
Diana C.

First time at this location! Super impressed. Came for hubby's 62nd birthday. Great service from Maddy! Girl YOU ROCK! Food was really good and the manager is friendly. Beautifully decorated restaurant with a breathtaking view!

Our table with a view
Lori M.

Great food and service. Ambience was great. Excellent bar and views. Outside patio seating available

Sheila B.

It wasn't too busy for a Friday afternoon. We didn't have to wait for a party of 2. We started with the queso dip and chips, which I'd give a 5/5. Gooey queso with thin, warm & perfectly salted chips: no complaints there. I ordered the gumbo bowl and my husband got the clam chowder bread bowl. My gumbo was so good! The service was also quick and friendly.

Saemlinh I.

The food isn't amazing. It's very good, however, and once you properly set your expectations, then you can simply enjoy the novelty experience! Customer service is always top notch here. But I must share the low quality turn of a majority of other restaurants was not experienced here. Erik was our server and he did a wonderful job. (Sorry I can't give credit to the previous servers.) 1/16/26: View from our seat. The outdoors weather in a California winter today is 73 degrees. Freaking love it! We are guaranteed to order their popcorn shrimp. Other notable items are their jambalaya, Bourbon street Mahi Mahi and Cajun shrimp, and The Shrimpers Heaven. Lastly, they've got cool souvenir cups! Fun trivia fact: The girl who wouldn't let kid Forrest sit beside her is Tom Hank's actual daughter, E.A. Hanks!

On Cannery Row.
Michael S.

I did not expect to give Bubba Gump Shrimp a 5-Star review. I've seen them in loads of high traffic vacation spots and assumed they would be on par with the scores of other Theme Restaurants. We had spent the morning at the Aquarium and wanted a late lunch that would provide a view of Monterey Bay. I took a look at our options and decided to give BGS a try. We got a table at the window looking out at the bay and couldn't have been happier. The menu had loads of options. I got Jambalaya and my wife had Fish and Chops. They were both outstanding! Perhaps our tastes are pretty simple but I simply couldn't find fault with those two meals. The service crew was first rate and attentive to our needs. It was a great Tuesday and I would recommend this restaurant for a fun time without exception.

Mamas fried chicken
Chrissy A.

Food was great, service was absolutely detestable! From the incompetence of the person seating us to our waiter I was actually shocked at how bad it all was. Thank goodness the food was better. We never got drunk refills and ended up ordering 2 drinks at once from other staff since we weren't ever offered it from ours. Probably the worst service ever. And for a $400 bill I expected a bit more. Brought my out of state family here and I was actually embarrassed.

Side shrimp and side of mashed potatoes
Stef B.

The shrimp was a like blan, I asked for a side of their garlic broth and the manager said no. It must be really expensive broth, idk. The free glass with purchase was nice tho

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Trice E.

Enjoying my birthday dinner part two Sunday night 3/22/26 I've been to the San Francisco location, so I decided to stop in while visiting the area came in on a Sunday night p Food selection: shrimp, New Orleans, and barbecue western burger the shrimp New Orleans you have to order the shrimp were cooked perfectly on a bed of rice with some sort of creole style gravy. It had a really good flavor. The barbecue burger had a really good flavor. A really good smoked char to it and was massive in size. I would recommend ordering both of these. We also ordered two margaritas, which were very good. It was very cool because they gave us bubble Gump cups for my birthday, which I thought was extra cool. Service: 10/10 I didn't catch our server's name, but he was very attentive and super cool. He was busy juggling other tables but still managed to come to us in a timely manner and check on us and make sure everything was good. Definitely appreciated. Ambience: Bubba Gump is a childhood themed restaurant for those that remember it is a Forrest Gump theme restaurant based on the movie Forrest Gump cute little old fisherman grotto vibes with good views Conclusion: I would definitely come back again to try more items. All of the staff was super friendly and even though they were super busy, they still did everything perfectly and food did not take too long to come. Everybody was cool. I definitely recommend coming here. I will come back again and again when I'm in the area. Oh and they sang happy birthday to me ! Thanks guys see you soon!

Shrimp scampi

The food was good and well seasoned. It's a nice place for someone in the monterey area as in the inside has a ocean view with big windows. The inside was decorated really nicely and there was always something to look at. The service was fast as well, very friendly and I liked how you just had to flip up the sign to ask for help instead of verbally calling for a server.

Rosabell M.

This restaurant was clean and really nice service! There's a lot of memorabilia from the movie all over the restaurant, so much so that they also have a gift shop. We ordered some fish and chips, bbq ribs and my kid ordered some Mac and cheese. Food was descent not bad but not as good as I would like it! They get an extra star for customer service. Overall a good touristy experience in cannery row.

Walter R.

Great place! Nice inside and the patio too; plus for us, they're dog friendly! We loved all the patriotic stuff they had in their lobby! They weren't that busy but service was a slow; but all the staff were very nice and very friendly. Great Rum Forrest Rum drink and you get to keep the Bubba Gump glass (Don Q Pasión Rum, Myers's Original Dark Rum, grenadine, pineapple, orange, lime). My wife loved their crab stuffed shrimp and their cole slaw. I got their clam chowder & a salad. The salad was good and the soup too. They were able to get our little dog a burger patty for not much cost either. Nice! Wish they had one closer to San Diego than far up North for us.

Bourbon street mahi mahi and shrimp
Karina S.

I know this spot is definitely more on the touristy side, but it's always been a go-to for me since I've been coming here as a kid. Dining here is just as fun as an adult :) Everyone who works here is always so friendly I had the bourbon street mahi mahi and shrimp on my most recent visit, and this might be my new favorite dish here. Loved having two types of seafood in one dish, the cajun sauce was delicious, and the fried onions on the mashed potatoes were the perfect touch to add some crisp to the dish. Also tried the strawberry cheesecake which was a great end to the meal though I wish the crust was more crunchy.

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Mirna was so Awesome! We had such a great time, great food and great service! Mahalo!

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Do they have a kids menu?

Yes, we have a children's menu.

Is there a happy hour? Times?

Hi Emma, we do not offer a happy hour. Thank you.

Can we bring our own bottle of wine and is there a corkage fee?

To my knowledge you can't bring your own with to the restaurant.

Where is parking and is their free parking available? How long is average wait for Friday night dinner?

No parking provided by restaurant. There are plenty of metered parking sports within walking distance. Avg wait time could be anywhere from 20-60 min. Depends. I recommend you check in first and then go walk around. They will text you when your… Read more

Are vaccine cards required? Proof of negative test?

Neither are required :)

Do they have outside dining?

Yup they do! It's not as much seating as indoor though.

How do I make a reservation!?

You have to go to the restaurant and speak to the host. You can only do it in-person. When I went, the wait time was upwards of 2 hour, but they will text you when your table is ready so you don't have to wait around.

Do they ever answer the phone?

Yes, but I think we all need to understand that Bubba Gump is a popular place, it gets super packed and busy and due to the pandemic some restaurants don't have enough employees. I think give it another chance but if they don't answer it could be… Read more

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Yes - with social distancing

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Deja Blue - Chicken wing/catfish dinner W/ collard greens and red beans and rice

Deja Blue

3.7(106 reviews)
2.7 mi
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After supporting one of my Pastor friends, we decided to come to a restaurant we've never been…read morebefore. We searched up places near us, and this place had 4 stars. I will just say this was a very disappointing experience. When we arrived, no one was there. When the greeter did come, she hesitantly approached us and handed us a paper printed menu in a dark, empty restaurant, which immediately felt off to us. When our food was served, several items were served cold and lacked flavor. The catfish was barely seasoned and watery, while the chicken had this "special" barbecue sauce but no taste, the Mac and cheese was straight from a box, and was gummy like, and the greens tasted super watered down. The cornbread was extremely hard, and there were white particles floating in the water. Even basic items like the salt container were unusable, sticking to the container. The owner spoke with our group and hyped the restaurant up, but the food and overall experience did not match what was coming out of his mouth. I also noticed everyone else received cornbread with their meal while I did not. Assuming it came with the meal (since me and my brother ordered the exact same thing) I was later charged an extra $6 for it without being informed. Based on the food quality and overall experience, I won't be returning. If zero stars were an option, that's what I'd give.

The ambience, food, staff and everything else is super amazing here but what makes Deja Blue stand…read moreout against all the other jazz places is their unique event center. The event center is the perfect place for birthday parties, conferences, meetings or any type of large get together. I really recommend it if you're trying to host something big!

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Sandbar & Grill - Crème Brûlée

Sandbar & Grill

4.0(1.6k reviews)
1.1 mi
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The sand dabs are the best tartar sauce is the best Clam…read morechowder is the best The spicy Bloody Mary needs more Tabasco sauce Fish tacos are the bomb Service is the best

Came in on Friday afternoon, before the dinner rush. We had been driving for four hours and we came…read moreto the restaurant hungry and on the tired side, looking forward to a good dinner in the afternoon. The restaurant is small, but not THAT small. We sat down and ordered drinks (Mojito and an iced tea) and sat down in a small table that was composed of two smaller tables. We ordered the calamari as an appetizer and started to enjoy our drinks. Before we got comfortable munching on calamari, when the young guy who had sat us down, came to us and told us he was going to take half of our table away because some other people had come in and needed more space. He didn't ask us, he just started to move thing around in our table, didn't offer to move us to another table (there were tables available toward the back), just started to remove the smaller table and told me that i had to move so that the staff would be able to serve the other people. This pissed me off! We said no. There were other people on similar table configuration than us, why did he ask US to move. He was pushy and said 'well, we're a small restaurant and we just need you to move'. He didn't ask, he didn't apologize, he didn't offer another table, just expect us to comply. We got upset and told the waiter that we're just going to pay for what we ate (the drinks and the calamari) and to cancel our order. The waiter was a very nice guy who apparently has been working in that restaurant a long time, and said, no problem, what if we move you to another table. He helped us move, get settled and was very nice about it. He apologized and said the young guy was relatively new and didn't really know how to ask things nicely to the customer. We eventually settled and tried to enjoy our dinner, even though this pushy treatment left a bad taste in our mouths. Wife had the special, a fresh piece of sea bass on a creamy tomato sauce, prawns and risotto base with asparagus ($48). It was very good. I had fish and chips, and it was also very good. ($28?). For the food, I'd give this place 5 stars. For the way we felt we were treated, we'd give this place 1 star. However, in all fairness, our waiter was very kind, and he deserves better than that.

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From Scratch Restaurant - Bowl of Chili with Triple D selection, cheese and cream

From Scratch Restaurant

4.3(2.2k reviews)
5.3 mi
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My partner & I got into Carmel around 8:30am on a Saturday and had a long list of places to stop at…read morefor breakfast, but ultimately ended up stopping here for the easy parking & delicious looking food. We were seated right away without reservations. The place looks smaller than it is - they have a bunch of outdoor seating. It is a typical diner style establishment. And I'm not sure how accessible it is unless you know exactly where to park - there's a lot of stairs around. But it is a really cute location with lots of nice flowers and landscaping around. I can't remember our servers name - but he was really wonderful & had a great attitude. I ended up going with a custom skillet & my partner chose the biscuits & gravy and brisket chili. My custom skillet was super yummy & I was pleasantly surprised they had vegetarian sausage! It was well seasoned & the mushrooms were thinly sliced & cooked to perfection. I actually really enjoyed this meal. My partner really enjoyed his biscuits & gravy and thought it was one of the best ones he's ever had. He also was starstruck over the brisket chili, so I would definitely say to get a cup of that if that sounds like your thing. I would definitely stop back here on my next visit to Monterey/Carmel. I usually drive out to Carmel when visiting Monterey just because I like the food options more.

Really tasty breakfast spot in Carmel that definitely gets busy, so expect a wait during peak…read moretimes. The food was worth it though, and everything tasted fresh and homemade like the name suggests. Loved the little store attached to the restaurant too. It was fun to browse after eating. The surrounding shopping area is also really nice to walk around and explore. A highlight for my daughter was the Mickey Mouse pancake! Overall a solid stop if you're visiting Carmel and looking for a good breakfast or brunch spot.

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