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    Bubba Gump Shrimp

    3.2 (2.3k reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Southern
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Kids tenders
    Ariana H.

    Thank God for online reservations! We were on our way to the 17-Mile Drive but knew we needed to get lunch before starting. We were about 1.5 hours away and needed to plan accordingly, so I went on their website to make a reservation. Thankfully, I was able to reserve a table for five people at 12:45 p.m. As soon as we arrived, I gave them my name, and they let me know I would receive a text when our table was ready. We only waited about 5-10 minutes, which was nothing compared to the wait we probably would have had if we had just walked up. We ended up getting a window seat, which was wonderful since we were celebrating my MIL's birthday. Maddy greeted us immediately and was extremely friendly and quick throughout our entire dining experience. She stayed on top of refills and all of my many requests. For some reason, the water had a really bad taste to me, so I had to keep asking for different ones until she eventually offered bottled water. I really appreciated how helpful and quick she was. She had a few other tables, but she was 100% on top of every request. I really, really loved her service. For appetizers, we ordered the Ceviche. I would give it 2/5 stars. This was not a traditional ceviche where the seafood is cooked in lime juice. The shrimp appeared to be cooked first and then mixed with the seasoning. There was also not nearly enough lime or lemon flavor for my liking. I would not order this again. I ordered the Jambalaya. Overall, it was good and had a nice amount of spice, even for me, but that is expected with jambalaya. The shrimp were a little overcooked, so I would give this one 3/5 stars. My MIL ordered the Forrest Seafood Feast. She substituted the hush puppies for mashed potatoes and loved everything that came with it. She gave it 4/5 stars. My husband ordered the Shrimper's Heaven. He liked all the shrimp except for the regular fried shrimp, which he felt was a little too heavily breaded. Overall, he would give it 4/5 stars. We let Maddy know it was my MIL's birthday, and she was VERY enthusiastic about letting her know she had a surprise. Just like they did for several other guests that day, they came over and sang "Happy Birthday" to her. It was a great experience from making the reservation all the way to the end of our meal. I LOVED it all. Thank you, Maddy!

    Dry, grilled burnt tasting shrimp
    Mary M.

    Tasty or WasteY??? Totally WASTEY!!!!! We come here every 5 years. Only because we're hoping they clean the place up. We often refer to restaurants like this as, sticky tables! Not only is it way too loud in there that you can't even have conversation, let alone hear yourself think, but the tables are so dirty, and they smell like mildew from the dirty towels that they wipe them down with. The food is so dry and oily and disgusting. It's worse than bar food. This is just a novelty restaurant. Save your money.... Skip the food... And just buy a T-shirt.

    Julia C.

    Stopped by here after a long day at the aquarium for a drink. It was cute and drinks are definitely strong haha. We were the only ones at the bar and got great service from the bartender she kept checking to make sure we were doing alright. We felt might as well go for the souvenir cup drinks since we were there definitely on the sugary side so if you don't like the taste of alcohol you'll definitely love those. Price was reasonable especially for the souvenir drinks. The bartender even though she was busy took the time to get us clean new and wrapped souvenir cups. Overall you are getting what you are paying for, definitely an iconic spot You want to really hit a staple tourist spot in Monteray this is the spot it started to fill up and get busy once we left.

    Corn dogs kids meal
    Cynthia C.

    Always a great place to take kids because it's a loud place. The wait is usually around 20 minutes every time we stop by. We like the selection of drinks and food. The kids like the pirate ship their food comes in. The staff are friendly and food is good. Parking you have to do on the street unfortunately, but that is everything on Cannery Row.

    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.

    View from our table
    Collin A.

    The food was good! Very cool restaurant, it's been years since I been here and it still doesn't dissapoint. Friendly staff and delicious food with an ocean view! Love it.

    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!

    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.

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    Camille L.

    I would definitely recommend this place. We had a server name, Anthony he was very kind and attentive. I would definitely be going back because he had extremely great customer service. We did have a little trivia moment of the movie. Everybody and other tables had a great time as well. The food hit the spot didn't take too long price was definitely worth it. Great view of the ocean as well!

    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!

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    Shwe N.

    first timer at bubba gump!! huge fan of the franchise too. i will say the drinks were delicious. ordered a shot and it was more like 2 haha the calamari was mid, shrimp was eh, ceviche is okay, and you can't mess up clam chowder. service was amazing tho!!

    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.

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    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.

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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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    Sea Harvest

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    My husband and i looked at places to visit during our Monterey trip this month weeks in advance and…read morewe came across sea harvest. This place is a little hidden gem!! We tried so many different things off the menu and every single thing was delicious! We live 2.5 hours away and already are planing on making the trek back just for sea harvest. Also our 9 year old son said they have the best chicken strips he's ever tried in his life. So if you have a picky eater that doesn't venture from chicken strips and fries, apparently this is also the place lol!

    Stopped by on Friday 6/19 for an early lunch at about 11:45 am. The outdoor patio was pretty full…read morebut indoor seating was plentiful. At about 12:30, the interior was full. Interior is small and simple but that worked for us. This place is a fish market but also serves food and sells miscellaneous items (shirts, dog snacks). You order at the counter, find seating, and are given a pager. Utensils and napkins are available on the counter for you take what you need. Items ordered: Pint of clam chowder x2- Just okay for me. Plenty of clams but some had sand. Combination fish and chips- Delicious and the fries were good. Kids chicken tenders- Kiddo enjoyed this and his fries Special salmon patties and grilled shrimp with rice and veggies- 2 Salmon patties that tasted okay (I am not a huge cooked salmon fan but will try something different on occasion), 2 garlic shrimp, rice, and plenty of veggies. Garlic bread- Bread was light and not super dense. I also liked that this was not cheesy. Fish and chips- Generous amount of delicious fish and fries.

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    Chart House

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    Visited Chart House for dinner while visiting the area and it was a good experience. We made a…read morereservation last-minute, and requested a seat by the window. We checked in a few minutes early and were told that we would need to wait a little longer for a table with a view. The host that checked us in was very kind and friendly, although I didn't catch her name. The restaurant was surprisingly not super busy for a Friday night although several tables were occupied. It wasn't our first time dining at this restaurant. Service was friendly, but a bit slow. I'm not sure if they were understaffed, but I expected our server to check in more frequently and it took a while to get our check. The dinner menu has several options for entrees and appetizers. We opted to share a crunchy coconut shrimp dish and order separate entrees (salmon & chicken). We also ordered a side of sizzling mushrooms and a hot chocolate lava cake. The coconut shrimp dish was alright, I liked the dipping sauces that were included. But the quantity of shrimp was lackluster and the coconut breading was crispier than expected. The sous vide roasted chicken was good, and the portions were reasonable. I liked the mashed potatoes and the chicken was cooked well, a bit bland but the gravy/sauce helped. They also included 2 pieces of asparagus, which was okay, but one piece was mostly burnt and I was not a fan. The salmon was tasty although the fillet had some tiny bones which needed to be removed. Both dishes lacked a bit of salt and pepper. The sizzling mushrooms were tasty although I thought the portion was too small for $10. We finished our meal with a hot chocolate lava cake which was warm and comforting. The vanilla ice cream and pieces of heath bar crunch were good. It was a bit too sweet, so we couldn't finish it, but enjoyed the dessert for the most part. Our dinner was under $150 after tax and tip, but a bit pricier than expected. It may make sense to order the $61 set meal which includes a starter (soup or salad), an entree, and a mini lava cake. Overall, a mostly good dining experience and the ocean views make the experience worthwhile.

    Amazing food and amazing views by Cannery Row. Came for a business dinner and was happily full with…read morea great experience. Steaks were well cooked, but the oysters were really fresh (as expected from the area) salad bar was great - some of the best artichokes I've had! Service was also quite attentive despite a pretty full house

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