Anthony, the best food server in Monterey. The gentleman is only 20 yo but provides a superb level of customer service as if he's been doing this for 30 years. IMPRESSIVE!! read more

food was amazing service was perfect Brandon was our server and he was awesome! Will definitely be coming here again!

Nick was phenomenal for being a manager in the service industry this has really hiking our standards up from checking on us multiple times with a smile and jokes to bringing us our food right away to suggestions to extra olives for my Martini . The service was one of the best services ever experienced and will be back because of how wonderful nick was ! Thank you nick we appreciate u and ur hard work! Keep it up! read more

Awesome food & atmosphere! Service top of the line!! Aquarium just steps away!! A definite must visit!! read more

An expensive meal for a poor experience. Servers seemed genuinely more interested in conversing with each other than tending to the tables. At least we were seated by the window and had a nice ocean view, but there was no respect for the customers. Asking for anything seemed like an inconvenience to the staff. What an odd experience. If you are the manager of this location, please reevaluate your staff. read more

One thing that is extremely annoying about this restaurant is how noisy it is. The music is turned up way too loud even when it's not that busy. There is no need to have music so loud that you have to yell to be heard. Not only that, but the music in the bathroom is super loud as well. There's no need to have loud music in a bathroom. I ordered the jambalaya, which is usually what I order when we come to this restaurant about once a year when we go to Monterey. Was really disappointed that it was so much rice and hardly any shrimp, chicken, or sausage, and was almost soupy. Years ago, they used to give you a lot of the meat and shrimp, now I felt like I was eating mostly rice. The shrimp and chicken were overcooked and dry, and the sausage pieces were so tiny, I could barely find them in all the rice. Super disappointing. It's funny, I sort of forgot that I did a review years ago and had taken a picture of my jambalaya back then, and it looks like a different dish than what I had recently! Service was very good, however. Our waiter was attentive and didn't make us wait too long for refills or our bill. Location is great, close to lots of shops and about a ten minute walk to the aquarium. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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Bubba gump is just always a safe go-to around Monterey where you can get your moneys worth and a nice view. They have options for littles, without seafood, so that helps! We're Landry-select members which has been so worth it. The food was great, the view was beautiful, and the staff were attentive and kind. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

Bubba Gump Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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. read more

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Always a good time at bubba gump. Good food , the best service, and fun vibe. Some drinks come with glasses or shakers you can take home. They have a cute gift shop to browse through. If you're a fan of the movie you can take a trivia quiz. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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Our sever Brandon was fantastic! He okayed fun trivia while we waited for our food. We had the shrimp mac and cheese for appetizer and it was so yummy and gooey! For dinner we had the seafood boil. we got ours cajun per our server recommendation. It was fantastic!! Can't wait to to return!! read more

Loved the experience at Bubba Gump's . Staff was very friendly and efficient. We enjoyed the trivia questions about Forest Gump. We also loved the view from our seats. The food was also good. Walking distance from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. read more

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Came here with my family, a party of 7. We came for lunch on a Saturday and we were seated right away without a reservation. I told them I was a Landry's member and we were given a special member's sign at our table. I ordered the Shrimp New Orleans with mashed potatoes instead of rice. It was amazing! The sauce was SO good and the shrimp was grilled perfectly! I'm already dreaming about the day I get to order it again. Since I am a Landry's member, I got a special $25 birthday reward since my birthday is this month! Our server, Dream, was wonderful! She and the other servers surprised me with a birthday treat and sang a fun birthday song that required me to shake my butt a little, it was very funny and such a special moment. I'm very grateful for the service and delicious food and for giving my family and I a wonderful experience. Thank you, Dream, and the rest of the staff at Bubba Gump's! read more

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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. read more

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Our Carmel trip ended in Bubba Gump in Monterey where is located on the dock next to the bay. This location was the first opened in Cannery Row in 1996, from the inspiration of the movie "Forest Gump". Food was ok. My salmon and shrimp had fresh and delicious seafood, but the turn-off was the gigantic broccoli "tree" - they didn't bother cutting it to smaller pieces. Everything was fine except the dragon fruit mocktail was loaded with tons of ice and not worth it. Service was friendly. The host was exceptional. Met a staff in restroom who was very kind. Place was crowded and loud. The ocean view was spectacular! read more

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First time going to Bubba Gumps and we only went for dessert. The place is wonderful, not a bad seat in the restaurant with views of the Bay. The server was fantastic and the dessert was great. Throughly enjoyed it. read more

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! read more

Bubba Gump Shrimp - Hubby having Jambalaya with pasta instead of rice. - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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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. read more

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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. read more

Bubba Gump Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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. read more

Bubba Gump Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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. read more

Bubba Gump Shrimp - Bourbon street mahi mahi and shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Hadn't been here in so long. Decided to stop by on an impromptu adventure with my family. Mid afternoon, easy to get seated, service was excellent and the food was delicious. My one complaint was that music was so loud. I understand it's a bar atmosphere but it was a bit much at times. Also, we were asked a few times if we are part of the Landry program? We are not but we're curious to know. No one seemed to go beyond asking if we were members. Maybe a brief, wood you like to hear about it? Just a suggestion. read more

Bubba Gump Shrimp - Forrests Seafood Feast - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

So much fun! I can't believe I've never been here with all of the many years my family has visited Monterey (I guess since we tend to avoid tourist hot spots), but I'm glad to have finally tried it I got Forrest's Seafood Feast, albeit less of a "feast" and more of a "large sampler". I liked the three different sauces that it came with--the cocktail sauce was my favorite, and paired very well with the fried shrimp. I also liked that you could see bits of corn in the hush pups. I asked to replace fries with mashed potatoes, which ended up being the perfect substitute. I was quite happy with my meal The strawberry cheesecake was the perfect dessert--I left feeling so stuffed Decor is very nice and there's Forrest Gump quotes & things to look at around everywhere. Also, there's tons of TVs everywhere and the place felt so fun and lively read more

Bubba Gump Shrimp - Forrests Seafood Feast - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Had a great and yummy time here! Celebrated our mom's birthday and our server Brandon was AMAZING! Loved it! I love the vibe of the place and the views! read more

Bubba Gump Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Definitely deserves more than just 3 stars... After almost twenty years we finally came back to Bubba Gump's in Monterey and we instantly regretted waiting so long. The restaurant still has that fun and nostalgic charm that celebrates the legacy of Forrest Gump. The movie-inspired décor is amazing, the service is friendly, and the whole atmosphere feels like stepping into Bubba's vision. We went looking for the classic "Bucket of Trash," a fan favorite that used to feature an assortment of fried fish and shrimp. While that wasn't on the menu this time, we tried the Shrimpers Heaven and Forrest's Seafood Feast instead. Both dishes hit the spot with a delicious assortment of fried shrimp, hand-battered fish, hush puppies, and other seafood favorites. This visit reminded us how much we have missed Bubba Gump's. The food was great, the décor still makes you smile, and the service was fantastic. We will definitely make it a point to come back more often whenever we are in Monterey. read more

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Place was huge and very noisy. Service was good and prompt.Friendly service.Food was ok oily warm fish platter.Soup was bland at best.This is more of a tourist trap .Expensive and boring food read more

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. read more

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I ordered the BBQ cheeseburger and when it came out, I noticed a crayon under my patty/pickles. I informed the waiter and he grabbed the manager. The manager came out very awkwardly, wasn't rude but just didn't come with the energy I was expecting. She said sorry.... And left it to me to tell her that I wasn't paying for the burger. She said that she would take it off the bill. She didn't offer anything else.. and I felt the burger being taken off wasn't good enough. And the fact that I had to ask for my burger to be taken off is wild. I'll never come back to this place, I was also hosting family in from Oklahoma on vacation. They weren't pleased either. read more

Bubba Gump Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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!! read more

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Forrest Gump is in my top 5 favorite movies, so of course we had to stop in for dinner while I was in town for my birthday. I ordered the coconut shrimp, which seemed like a small-ish portion for the price. It was deliciously crispy and sweet, but a not a great amount of food. My mom loved her "I'm stuffed" shrimp, but it seemed like it was lacking its usual generous amount of sauce. Our waiter was polite and we were seated pretty quickly (we made reservations ahead of time.) I wouldn't suggest taking a gamble on just walking in without a reservation because the wait list can fill up quickly. The noise level was almost overwhelming, but of course I had to give them some grace since this is such a popular restaurant. It seems much smaller than the San Francisco location. They gave me a cute sprinkle-laden ice cream sandwich since we were celebrating my birthday weekend, so that was a really nice, simple finish to the meal. read more

Bubba Gump Shrimp - Birthday ice cream sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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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! read more

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Surprisingly really enjoyed my recent visit here. Came here on a Thursday afternoon and was sat immediately at a table that had a great view of the water. Waitress was super friendly and personable. She got our food and drinks in pretty quick and everything was great. Loved that the menu wasn't too overwhelming, yet still plenty of options to choose from. Went with the fish and chips, smaller portion which was still really filling. Good place to visit if you have little ones who like simple kids menu items like pizza or chicken strips and fries. read more

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The food and service was excellent tonight. We were seated quickly for a table of 8 on a Friday night. Every dish that was served looked good and was plated well. I had the clam chowder and Jenny's salmon and grilled shrimp. Both were delicious. The clam chowder had great flavor with tender clams and plenty of potatoes. The salmon and shrimp were so fresh, and grilled perfectly. My daughter ordered fried chicken which was fried perfectly and moist inside. The service was also excellent. A perfect place to bring the family when visiting Cannery Row in Monterey read more

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Came here to order to-go on a Wednesday afternoon. We ordered at the bar, and the guy who took our order was pretty nice. There's no dedicated space to wait for food, but he let us sit down at an empty table close by. The wait took FOREVER for one order of fish-and-chips. He told us that it would take 15 minutes for my order to come out, and it took closer to 25 minutes. This was frustrating given that I had seen the servers come out multiple times with tons of food. I was super ravenous by the time it came out. The two fish that come with the meal were pretty huge and soft. The batter is super yum and crunchy as well. One complaint is that there wasn't enough tartar sauce for the two fish. In addition, I found that there wasn't enough fries given the price as well. Overall, very scrumptious meal just lacking in portion. read more

Bubba Gump Shrimp - Captains Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Already reviewed this business, but this dish in particular kind of lacked flavor, I would definitely recommend splitting it between two people! read more

Bubba Gump Shrimp - The destruction of the Cajun sea food boil - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Our server was so fun! He kept the atmosphere light and while we were waiting for our food came out and played a trivia game with us. The food is always solid and this time I got the shrimper's delight. It was enough that the whole table shared it. The restaurant is always packed, so it's not a quiet experience, but you really go for the fun and the food so it balances out. You can see the bay through the big windows and while we were eating we got to see an otter! (Otter spotting not guaranteed) We come here 1-2 times a year if we can and it's always worth it. read more

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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. read more

Bubba Gump Shrimp - View from our table - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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