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    Bubba Gump Shrimp

    3.5 (1.4k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Happy hour specials

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    Karen Y.

    Fantastic host, server, and food. They even treated us to a song and treat for our anniversary! We shared the Run Sampler and it was perfect post matinee show!

    Red white and blue Bubba Gump souvenir cocktail shaker
    Prav S.

    As a member of Landry's Select, I usually come here to celebrate my birthday. On this visit, my friends and I shared the forest seafood feast which consists of fish & chips, fried shrimp, seafood hush puppies, fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, remoulade sauce, and cocktail sauce. The food was tasty and fresh. We chose the feast because it has a great variety of items to devour. For $29.99, I thought it was pricey, but given that the location is in Times Square, we were expecting to pay a premium than in other locations. We also got two drinks that came with souvenir glasses. One was a margarita and the other was a tiki punch. My friend also ordered a forest appletini which was one of the seasonal drinks on offer. Overall, I think it's a pretty decent option for a small birthday celebration. Our waiter, Jeffrey, was super nice and seemed like he was on some chemical substances lol.

    Condiments & Run Forrest Run Plate which means you don't need a waitress
    Yvette G.

    Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. restaurant is located in the heart of Times Square. The food here is good, delicious Southern Comfort Food. The Fried Chicken, Fried Shrimp, Corn on the Cob, French Fries, Macaroni & Cheese & dipping sauces were all delicious & well seasoned. The 2nd Fl. walk-up is a casual, dim lit, enormous, comfortable space with booths, wood decor & old time ads & photos on the walls. Great place for very large groups & families. So if you're sightseeing or shopping in the area, come on in for some southern home cooking comfort food.

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    Miriam F.

    Came here with a big group (52), and they do great w big groups! The meals are pretty standard American dishes. I opted for the veggie pasta, that was basically spaghetti and steamed broccoli and fresh cherry tomatoes. It wasn't the best quality but it was fine. Jeremy was our waiter and he was great! The servers end up doing forest gump trivia, which was great for our group. Fun themed restaurant that makes me want to watch forest gump again, but of all places in NYC, I would opt for something else.

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    Katlyn C.

    Wow, what an experience! We find it comical to say that the folks working here were the friendliest people we have encountered on our entire trip! I didn't catch the name of the lady that greeted us at our table initially, but she was great (I think management?), and our waiter Jeremy was awesome! We didn't have much time because we had a show, so we got two appetizer - shrimp cocktail and chips and queso. Both were YUM. I love the cold glass the shrimp cocktail is served in. I also tried the Rum Forrest Rum drink, also yummy and you get to take the glass! (Well, a new one from the gift shop) We had gone to another restaurant first, that was SLAMMED, which is how we ended up here. I'm so glad we did, I love a good Bubba Gump's, but this one was superior.

    Ribeye steak with broccoli and mashed potatoes was amazing
    Ann S.

    We had such a blast at Bubba Gump on Time Square NY as always! Our server A.G. was so nice friendly and professionally! This place brings you so much job, positive vibe and happiness. Food is absolutely delicious as well as customers service is consistently amazing! We can't wait to come back! 5 stars out of 5 is always! Thank you so much Bubba Gamp team! We appreciate!

    Cathy G.

    The food is good, nothing out of this world. But you get your moneys worth. Serving size is decent. You can not leave without trying the gumbo. It was the best item we received. The staff is very kind with Trying to get your order in quickly and getting it out so you can catch a show.

    Nico Samneil S.

    Due to the convenience of the location to time square. This place could really get crowded! Not really that stroller friendly. The elevator space is tight. Souvenir shop below and line for the restaurant upstairs is long. But place is huge! Clean and neutral smelling restroom. Wifi is good connection. Parking space is garage nearby. See images and videos below.

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    Eli B.

    The food was OK. My chicken was dry. The fries were good. The service was a little pushy and I felt uncomfortable. The only really good thing about this restaurant is the ambiance. I love the quotes on the wall. I hate to have to leave such a low review for a restaurant based on a movie this good.

    Phil W.

    Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is located in the heart of Times Square, with the restaurant on the second floor offering some nice views of the area. The gift shop on the first floor is fun to explore while waiting for a table. We went as a party of three and naturally, stuck with the shrimp theme. We started with the Shrimper's Net Catch flavored with half garlic and half Cajun, which was a flavorful and satisfying appetizer. The New England clam chowder was creamy and well seasoned. For entrées, we had the Shrimper's Heaven, Jambalaya, and the Crab and Shrimp Boil. The Jambalaya was especially memorable as it was packed with flavor and cooked just right. Has a good amount of spice that builds up, so be warned! The ambiance is casual and fun, with Forest Gump themed décor throughout the space that adds to the experience. Our waitress, Danielle, was amazing. She was perfectly attentive without being overbearing, and made us feel genuinely welcomed. Great spot if you're craving seafood in a lively, themed setting with friendly service.

    Stefani M.

    This review took me a while to write because I was not sure exactly what to say. We visited this location on June 6, 2025. I have been to Bubba Gump, specifically this location, several times. This is one of my favorite restaurants and up until my last visit I had great experiences. Great experiences to the point where I signed up for a Landry's card after speaking with one of the managers about my upcoming bachelorette trip. This is my favorite restaurant, I specifically seek out Bubba Gump while on trips and go to this location whenever I am in the city. Since I went for the first time in 2014, I had not had a bad experience until my bachelorette trip. I spoke with a manager months before, and it's not that I expect them to remember what they said specifically to me, but I'd imagine that the VIP card I signed up for would have the same expectations at every restaurant. We had called earlier in the day to ask for the shrimp to come out in costume. We understood it was a hot day, but just wanted a quick photo with the shrimp after being told ahead of time this was possible. It was hot and we understand being in the costume in the heat, but we should not have been told day of that we could have the shrimp come out when this was not an opportunity for us. It truly all starts early in the day, we were advised to call to see if the shrimp costume was possible, and from the moment we reached out it felt like we were an issue. We had a reservation, set ahead of time, and called ahead to confirm everything. When we arrived it was 2 out of 6 of us, we checked in and asked to sit at the car while we waited for the remainder of our party. The hostess was very dismissive, not necessarily rude, but definitely made it feel that we were not wanted. The wonderful bartender (Katy) helped us and was honestly the best part of our visit. As the rest of the part arrived they were yelled at by wait staff while heading to the bar area. This was very stressful for some of them as they assumed everything was fine, seeing as two of us were already in the bar area. Once we got to our seats, service became worse. I understand the point of the restaurant is to do the 'run forest run' and 'stop forest stop' when needing wait staff but when our waitress initially came over this was briefly explained and she walked away without engaging in any further conversation. I have never had this type of experience here. The attitude of the waitstaff and hostesses made us feel very unwelcome, as the bride, I was scared to ask for things that I had previously spoke with managers about. By the end of the meal we were just trying to get out of the restaurant as we felt we were causing a huge disturbance. I'd love to tell you we were rowdy, but we are a very calm group, and it was approximately 6:00 pm. When the meal came to an end, our waitress came over with a shot of clear liquor (not sure what kind) and an ice cream sandwich. Unfortunately I am lactose intolerant. She casually said 'is the bride with you guys?' Before dropping the items at the table. At the end of our meal, I presented my Landry's card with the bill, the manager came over and presented me with cookies to thank me for being a Landry's member. This was a super disappointing experience for me, we were trying to work with the restaurant to make this work but we are not sure what went wrong along the way. It makes me very hesitant to return as I don't want to feel as if I am a nuisance.

    Cajun Shrimp doesn't look like the picture menu or represent anything Cajun .

    I had the shrimp poboy and the Cajun shrimp. The food was not good bc the Cajun shrimp were well over steamed and chewy. The shrimp are too salty and were not pleasant to eat. They do have a salt content warning on a some dishes but if you have to put a warning on the menu, you should make a change. Shrimp was also bland and poop shoot was still attached. Honestly Long John's silver is better but Bubba Gump is a true tourist attraction. If Now I know you don't go for the food. Also we ate a couple of shrimp but did not finish the dishes. Wait staff was great but I wouldn't go back.

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    Marynell K.

    Stopped in for dinner while showing some friends around time square. We worried surprised there was no wait to be seated. They have really great views of timesquare from the tables upstairs. Coconut shrimp is always my go-to at bubba gump but I decided to try something new and got the shrimp rolls and ceviche. The rolls were big with lots of shrimp meat. I just thought it was missing a little bit of some warm better for that extra flavor. The ceviche was delicious, the chips were made fresh. I decided not to get a cocktail and opted for coffee instead which was surprisingly really good. Service was great! We've all been to other bubba gump locations before so we already knew the "rules." Definitely would come back next time I'm in the city.

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    Giselle was a fantastic waitress!! So friendly and made the dinner so enjoyable! Thanks, Hun!

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    the place is great , serge was very friendly and helpful , the food was good and tasty

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    Chris was awesome...Engaging and fun...made the dining experience so much better...after all, food tastes better with a smile!

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    Marlon was an amazing server!!! His energy was splendid! Food was fantastic! Drinks refreshing! A++++

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    JT was the absolute BEST! we had a show to get to and he got us in and out so quickly. We will come back due to his great service.

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    Sade was the BEST server! We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. We will definitely come back the next time we're in to see a show.

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    Love our waitress GiGi. Food was freaking awesome and the service quick! Thank you for a great shrimp dinner.

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    Giselle was amazing!!!!! Fantastic service and the food was great! Highly recommended A+++++++

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    Ask the Community - Bubba Gump Shrimp

    I want to make a reservation 07/16/21 can i do it for 4 Persons?

    Absolutely! Please call the restaurant to make a reservation at 212-391-7100 or email BGNY@ldry.com with all the information (day, time, amount of people, etc).

    Is there a charge to make reservations?

    To my knowledge NO

    How can I make a reservation for New Year's Eve?

    Just call them and make the reservation.

    Do they still sell the popcorn shrimp?

    yes they do!!!!

    Do you have to book? We travel to New York in February and want to make sure we can get in.

    We got in without a reservation. However, I would re-look your itinerary and places you want to see. We were very disappointed and wish we had spent that dinner elsewhere...

    Is there a happy hour or bar seating?

    Yes there is at the bar . Limited options though

    Can u get on a list?

    If it's packed they add you to a list and call you when Your seat is ready.

    What is the turn around time to get in and out of restaurant?

    They line you up and bring you right upstairs. Food arrives 8 min after you order gobble it down. Pay the bill you out. 30 min start to finish.

    Does this location have the tofu scampi?

    I don't remember seeing that on the menu.

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    Crab House NYC

    Crab House NYC

    4.4
    (1.4k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$$$

    last night 5/15/26 was my first time at the Crab House in Manhattan. My daughter planned this…read moreouting. I have talked about this place since 2021. The food and the atmosphere was amazing. Servers were professional and friendly. I am definitely going to return with more family and friends, it's worth it to come back. If your ever in New York try and pay this place a visit.

    I think this is the only seafood restaurant I've ever been to that has a bidet, which definitely…read moregets bonus points. That said, I didn't come here for the bathroom. I came here to throw down on some seafood and that's exactly what we did. I found out about this place because one of my favorite TikTok foodies posted that she came here when she was visiting from Chicago. It was also my friend's birthday so we figured we'd check it out. If you come with a group of 4 or more, including the birthday person, they eat for free, which is a pretty nice perk. This place lived up to every bit of the hype. We did the $125 option which includes lobster. If you have people in your group who are on the fence about spending the extra money, just remind them it's only about $35 more and that's basically the cost of one lobster anywhere else. Here you're getting unlimited lobster. The food literally just kept coming. At one point we were running out of room on the table. One thing I really appreciated was that the staff noticed and started putting multiple items on the same plates instead of bringing everything out separately. It sounds small but it actually helped a lot and showed they were paying attention. The drinks weren't super strong but they definitely weren't weak either. If you love seafood, come hungry and bring a group. The vibes were great, the service was on point, and we left absolutely stuffed.

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    First dining room when you walk in, more space down the stairs farther in
    First dining room when you walk in, more space down the stairs farther in
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    Valerie

    4.3
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    0.3 mi
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    Get bar staff, very attentive. Good happy hour @ 4:30pm to 7pm. Good happy hour cocktails. Not too…read moreloud during happy hour.

    Came here for a slightly early dinner after a Broadway show with a party of 4 on a Sunday evening…read more We had a reservation, but it didn't seem like we would have needed one, but I suppose better safe than sorry. The ambiance feels straight of the golden age, which is an aesthetic I'm certainly a sucker for. Even their robust cocktail menu fits the bill and is one of the prettiest menus I've ever had the joy of perusing. Staff was able to sit us a little bit ahead of our reservation which was also much appreciated. Wait staff was also very helpful and attentive, I don't think I've ever had my water glass so topped off! Starting off with cocktails, this place is a gin bar through and through and you'd be making a mistake if you didn't try one of their many options. I went with the 10,000 words, which you simply just give a spirit of your choice (I picked gin of course) and whether you antes) wanted your drink shaken or stirred and the bartender does the rest, so a bit of a surprise! I wound up with their version of The Last Word which was delightfully citrusy but I was hoping I'd wind up with something a little more adventurous app things considered. My girlfriend got the blackberry G&T, which was not only very pleasing to look at but delicious to boot. For food, we started with splitting some zucchini blossoms and beef cheek bao buns (both come in portions of 3). Both were tasty, but I love a good bao bun and these were so light and pillowy, I could have just went for an order of those for my main course. For the entree I went for the roasted half chicken, perhaps the most unassuming choice on the menu but this was maybe the best roast chicken I've ever had. Prepared perfectly, cooked to perfection, excellent portion size, and the kicker of it all was the stunning gravy that I was tempted to lick my plate for. Chicken is very easy to screw up, and they nailed it on all fronts here. My girlfriend went for the Valerie Signature burger with white cheddar and this thing did not mess around! A very rich patty, cooked to her temperature of choice served alongside some garlic truffle fries that made an American classic feel just a little more elevated. Our experience was delightful and I'd love to comeback here again, especially to check out more of the cocktail menu and soak in more of that golden age aura the place gives.

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    Oceana

    Oceana

    3.8
    (754 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$

    Beautiful restaurant, delicious dishes, and attentive staff! I had been to Oceana over 10 years ago…read moreand went for a second time recently for a work event. It met everyone's expectations- possibly even exceeded them. The wait staff was knowledgeable and friendly, the food was absolutely delicious (the crab cakes, halibut, and Rocky Road Budino were all amazing). Even my cocktail, the Oceana, was refreshing and tasty. Even the decor was lovely - reminding me of modern art deco. This restaurant is 5 stars all the way.

    Summary: the food is alright, the portions are large, but the hostess I interacted with was not…read moregreat. I felt unwelcome, which was tough since I came here for dinner before a Broadway show, & was left without many other available options. I arrived 25 minutes late for my reservation, but was told that my only option was to sit at the bar due to their 30 minute grace period being up (which wasn't true). I looked around the restaurant & saw it was only 20% full, but the hostess then said all the open tables are reserved for guests who are arriving soon. Based on what I saw, it was hard to believe her. I checked open table to see if any reservations were available, and sure enough there was one at 6:15pm -- mind you, I arrived at the restaurant at 5:55pm. So I book the 6:15pm table & inform the hostess. I then sat down to wait for 6:15 to come. As I waited, I noticed the hostess asked each incoming guest whether they were attending a Broadway show & what time each show was at so that they could ensure the guests made it out on time. At 6:06, she comes & says she can seat me because another guest cancelled, which again, I found hard to believe. As she leads me to my table, I noticed she didn't ask if there was a show I was attending, nor the show's start time. I stopped & asked if she wanted to know my show time before seating me, & she looked so surprised. The honest truth is that the hostess did not treat me like a customer. Instead, I felt unwelcome & couldn't help but wonder if it was related to me being Black the only Black person in the restaurant. The food was ultimately alright, but the service here really ruins the experience.

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    Lobster Place

    Lobster Place

    4.2
    (1.6k reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    You really can't beat the raw bar at Lobster Place which is located right in the middle of Chelsea…read moreMarket. There's plenty of seating, both tables and bar seating. To order, you fill out a paper sheet for the raw bar items and place a separate order in the back for kitchen fare. Every time I've been here, the seafood has been incredibly fresh and delicious. It's definitely not cheap though and our most recent meal came out to almost $500 after tip. We ordered: - 2 bread bowl NE clam chowders ($15 ea)--delicious and hearty. The peasant loaf bread was fine and everyone enjoyed it - 6oz lobster roll ($38)--a delicious cold lobster roll with a mayo-based sauce, great flavor, and a soft buttery bun - 20 oysters ($3.75 ea)--all fresh and delicious, primarily East Coast oysters although they occasionally have some West Coast ones. Fisher's Island was akin to drinking straight sea water - 5 Peruvian scallops--small and sweet with a strawberry sauce - 2 California uni ($19 ea)--one was incredibly sweet, clean tasting, and much better than the other, which was slightly more bitter and minerally - 2 diver scallops ($15 ea)--drizzled with olive oil, yuzu, and sea salt - 8 shrimp cocktail ($3.25 ea)--one of the most unworth things I've tried in recent times because the shrimp was so cold it tasted barely thawed and was watery with almost no flavor You order at the counter or via paper ticket and they bring everything to your table. Staff have always been friendly and service was great. They sell fresh fish and some frozen specialty items like escargot. I don't know if anything would ever deter me from coming back here :)

    High quality fish dishes and great staff inside Chelsea Market. Rating 8/10…read more Pros: Quality, seating, staff, good smell. Cons: Mediocre Sangria, smallish size, price.

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    A fun and relaxed raw bar atmosphere.
    A fun and relaxed raw bar atmosphere.
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    The raw bar spread.
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    Great craft beer selection.

    Bubba Gump Shrimp - seafood - Updated June 2026

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