We had such a wonderful experience at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., and a huge part of that was because of our server, Billy -- also known as "Wild Bill"! From the moment we were seated, Billy was absolutely fantastic. He was so friendly, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely made us feel like we were more than just another table. You can tell when someone truly enjoys their job and enjoys taking care of people, and Billy definitely has that kind of personality. Billy went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed throughout our entire meal. He was incredibly attentive without ever making us feel rushed, and he checked on us at just the right times. He was personable, funny, and made the whole experience so much more enjoyable. His energy really stood out, and he made us feel comfortable and taken care of from beginning to end. We ordered Caesar salads, and everything was delicious! The food came out fresh and was exactly what we were hoping for. But honestly, what made the meal memorable was the service. Billy was one of those servers who can completely change the atmosphere of a restaurant in the best way. His personality and positive attitude made us smile throughout the meal, and we genuinely enjoyed getting to know him a little bit. "Wild Bill" deserves a huge shoutout because he was truly exceptional. It is obvious that he takes pride in what he does, and that kind of service makes such a difference when you are dining out. He was attentive, kind, funny, and incredibly personable. We never had to wonder if he had forgotten about us because he was always checking in and making sure we were happy. We have eaten at plenty of restaurants where the food is good but the service is forgettable. This was completely different. Billy made our visit something we will actually remember. He brought such a fun and welcoming energy to the table, and we left feeling like we had been genuinely taken care of rather than simply served a meal. If you come to Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., definitely ask for Billy/Wild Bill! He is the kind of server every restaurant would be lucky to have. We really appreciate all of his hard work and the effort he put into making our experience so enjoyable. Thank you, Billy, for being so wonderful and for making our meal such a fun experience! read more

The service was great but food was less than mediocre. My wife liked her shrimp sampler but the appetizer and my salmon were subpar. If I go here again I may try the clam chowder or gumbo but I'm not eager to return. read more

The food here was very good, the fish with the fish and chips were HUGE! Clam chowder was very tasty and the fries were perfectly done . Great service and so much seating, which is nice that we didn't have to wait for a seat. I listened to folks at nearby tables and they seemed pleased with their meals also. Recommend! read more

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Kamala was an amazing server, we had a LARGE group and she killed it! The food and beverages were great too.

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! read more

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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! read more

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Service was impeccable! Billy was very personable and attentive. I come here as a tradition and he's the best server I've had over the last 10 years! read more

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Love this place! Chris is a fantastic server with a helpful & positive spirit! Always such a pleasure to come here. Thank you so much!

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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Kamala was one of our servers for a large group and she was absolutely amazing. Great food, and even better service!

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!! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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!!! read more

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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. read more

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First time at Bubba Gump...and I've never even seen Forrest Gump! All these years, I had no idea the restaurant was tied to the movie! There's tons of fun movie-themed decor throughout, which made the atmosphere really entertaining...even without having seen the film. Our server was fantastic, super friendly and fun. I didn't realize at first that you flip the sign on the table when you need something, and I was too shy to use it because I didn't want to be a bother (I know, I know...that's literally what it's for). The kids were so excited their meals came with blue Jell-O! Such a hit! I had the coconut shrimp, which was tasty, but the portion of dipping sauce it came with was really small. Definitely ask for extra if you order it. A fun bonus: while we waited for our food, our server quizzed us on Forrest Gump trivia. Even though I haven't seen the movie, I actually got a few right! It was a fun touch that made the whole experience memorable. We'll definitely be back! read more

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. read more

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The food came out fast and tasted great. Service provided by Gordon was excellent. Nice casual restaurant.

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. read more

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I really enjoy Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, quite a bit. I have been to Bubba Gump at several locations and I do not think I have ever walked out wishing I had gone somewhere else. In fact, if I know of one in an area I am going, only a few other places to eat will keep me from choosing Bubba Gump. Typically pretty exceptional service, hard to maintain at such a busy location. Food options are plentiful and the pricing pretty damn fair for what you get. read more

Shrimp Scampi? More Like Shrimp...Nothing. Place was clean, and I got seated quick, no complaints there. Service was...okay. Nothing to write home about, but they got the job done. Started with a cup of clam chowder, and that was decent. Not amazing, but not terrible. Now, for the main event: the Shrimp Scampi. I mean, it's Bubba Gump Shrimp, right? You'd expect some good shrimp. Looked good enough when it came out, but one bite and... ugh. Just... nothing. No flavor. Where was the garlic? Where was the anything? The pasta was cooked fine, but it was like they forgot the salt. Seriously, it was like eating wallpaper paste with shrimp. Fifteen minutes for food that tasted like it came out of a flavor vacuum. And for the price? Forget about it. Felt like I got totally ripped off. I'm a simple guy, I like simple food, but this was just... disappointing. Two stars. The chowder saved it from a one-star rating. I won't be heading back anytime soon. read more

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Good food, an environment I happen to enjoy, and well situated. The relatively middling overall score is astounding to me. The last few times I've been here I wound up getting the Shrimper's Heaven. I'm not in Minnesota that often, but I do make it a point to visit the mall and come here. I just find the food and drink to be solid. Nothing fancy, you know what you signed up for, but it's good. Friend of mine got the Alabama Chicken Linguini as well, and enjoyed it. The Kids meals come in little boats too! It's adorable! read more

We stopped in on a whim and were pleasantly surprised at how DELICIOUS this food was! We had the fried chicken and the ribeye and both were so great. We also really enjoyed having Chris K. as our server! He was friendly, attentive and extremely quick! We will be back. Thanks Chris! read more

Food was amazing. My 11yr had thethe sea food broil 12yr had some pasta with chicken he really enjoyed. Best part was our server Chase hr was over the top awesome. He was overly friendly helpful and enthusiastic also very entertaining with all the questions about the movie. Bloody mary was the best I've had in awhile! My son's favorite movie and the decor and movie memorabilia was a huge hit for him. Gift shop lady was super friendly and helpful as well. My favorite place to dine in at MOA. Thank you Chase for giving us an amazing time on our vacation!!! read more

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Gordon was awesome! Great service! Great food! Definitely recommend!! Gordon went above and beyond.

Positive(s): Assa has good customer service even on a Sunday evening when most do not want to be at work I am sure...he services well. The atmosphere is nice and they play zydeco music, baybay! I have not heard zydeco in the Midwest but heard it there and there that was a pleasure to the ears. I like the restaurant style too. Now the food. OMG! I ordered the feast and then because my baby has yet to try other fish I ordered salmon. The piece of salmon by itself was $14.99 which was a bit steep BUT that's the only thing that was worth the money. The dish I had tasted like it was cooked in OLD oil. And yes I told the staff I was not pleased with my meal. Now did I eat it, unfortunately the did and will pay for the stomach ache later but by time the manager came to inquire and offer something my food was pretty much done and I did not want to be that "BROWN person" that is trying to get something compensated even though that should have been. People who cook and study culinary know old grease and old food when they taste it. The meal came with hush puppies, fish and chips, fried shrimp and fries. In the photo you will see the fries and I had NOT eaten but one because the fries were at the bottom and when I moved my fish I seen the little amount that will be shown. This was a $50 plus tip spend that I will NOT encourage anyone to waste their money on. The spicy N'Orleans sauce tastes like some thin gravy that was over salted. Spice...no. Maybe it was the cook. Maybe it was a bad night but unless someone sending a free gift card or inviting me on their dime NO TO THE HELL NO I will not waste my hard earned money here again. They have an area to park your strollers and the host/cleaning tables gentleman seemed aggravated because I didn't feel comfortable leaving my stroller to be tended by door. He literally showed a disgusted look because I said no I was uncomfortable. read more

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Delicious food Gordon H was a great server. Engaging and pleasant. Quantities were plentiful. read more

The service was fine. However I got like a bowl of grease when I ordered my Mac and cheese. They don't have blueberry lemonade anymore and the po boy sandwich was basically dis assembling its self with every bite. 1 appetizer and 1 entree with 2 non alcoholic drinks was 50$ and tbh a complete waste of money. Will NEVER be eating here again. I've had better Mac and cheese at Panera. The ambience is giving you went you your granny's house that can't cook! Hope that helps read more

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My waiter was Nick and he was great. He made sure he listened and provided top tier customer service. Great Job Nick keep up the good work!

Great service, fun wait staff, and delicious food! Our entire family was very happy with our experience.

My granddaughter and I ate there during our recent trip to Mall of America. We both ordered the fried shrimp dinner. The shrimp were fried too hard and not well seasoned-not tasty. I also ordered a cup of the clam chowder since the shrimp were too hard to eat, and the chowder was excellent. The restaurant was not very busy so I was disappointed that I had to get the attention of another server to get my server to order the soup and to get my bill. The food was very disappointing and I won't be going back. read more

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We were seated immediately upon arrival w no wait at the host stand. There was a bit of confusion as to who was taking our table but after about 5 min a female employee name Terri ( I believe) took our drink orders. She was very informed of the menu and had a good customer service vibe. The hush puppies r different from any I've had b4 but they were cooked perfectly and had a good kick to them. My mac and cheese was good as were my bang bang shrimp and crab legs. Husband said his burger was great and my brother in law had the bourbon st Mahi and is still talking about how good it was. Our server went on break once our food got served and our new server was Gordon. He asked if we wanted any desserts and brought us our check. We would definitely return to this location. read more

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I've never been to Bubba Gump for the simple fact that I don't like seafood. I had family visiting from out of state and they chose to eat here. The menu is very limited to those who don't eat seafood but there's essentially something for everyone. I ordered a beyond burger & didn't really care for it. It was a bit too thick with not enough toppings to help give it flavor. At first I thought the staff were a bit rude (I was starting to think they were like Dick's last resort). When you walk up to the host outside the restaurant she kind of tried to turn us away because we had a "big party" another staff came out and said they could seat our party of 9 if another staff member wasn't "being lazy" (she said that to the host, with us standing at the host stand, waiting for a response). We were told a few minutes later to walk down a hallway and someone will seat us. When the waiter came he asked if we had ever been there we said "no", and it seemed like he had an attitude the rest of the time. He would blank out midway of someone putting in their order so that they would have to repeat it 2-3x. Then when he was bringing the food to the table at first he would wait for a response to put things in front of the people who ordered it but then it got kind of sloppy just putting the food wherever. Wasn't a fan of that experience. It was kind of cool they come out and do a little trivia (no prize) but just light entertainment. Not somewhere I'd go back to because of the limited choices but if you like seafood I guess check it out. read more

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Chain themed restaurants, so you know what to expect. My last time visit the restaurant was 10+ years ago and it felt like the selection hasn't changed that much. I don't have too much to comment, the food was okay, warm and same flavors. The theme was fun. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. My daughter was upset the milk was sold out and they provide additional options and give our little snacks to cheer her up. Hence the 4 stars. We are pretty adventurous eaters, the food option is nothing super unique, so we might not be back for another long time. read more

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August did a great job getting us what we need, and the food was done just as we ordered.

The restaurant was clean and was truly dedicated to Forest Gump movie lol. They have a statue in the front where you can take pictures in his infamous busted Nikes with a box of chocolates! The service was great! Our waitress was knowledgeable and gave us good recommendations. We decided to share the pickle and chicken appetizer. The chicken was tiny tender bites. The pickle chips were extremely salty and you need way more ranch than what they give you.. The size was small for the price $16. Rate this a 3/5 The shrimp heaven meal was decent. But again small for the $26 price. Ty he coconut shrimp was pur favorite. Please note, the dipping sauce containers are too small and you might need more... Rate this a 3/5 The Benjamin Buford cocktail was pretty good and you get a souvenir cup to take home. It was very fruity and overly icey. You really couldn't taste the alcohol.. it was still refreshing $12. Rate this a 3.5/5. All in all, it was a 'meh' restaurant, it was just 'okay'... Probably wouldn't go back. But definitely recommend you try if you're in the area.. read more

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Went to bubba gump shrimp in Mall of America Food was excellent we got seated right away everybody was super nice and accommodating atmosphere was great kids all loved it. read more

It is what it is. A chain based off a beloved movie. Jambalaya was great and so was the service. Three of us ate, one beer, $100+. In the Mall of America and my granddaughter had never been to one-come to find out she has never seen the movie. read more