We had dinner at the one on the BI. It certainly wasn't gourmet dining - I don't think it pretends to be - but the food was perfectly good and that particular location is great. We sat outside and had a lovely view of the ocean and the sunset. There was a table of kids (adolescents) next to us that were having a great time. We thought it was a fun place with decent food.

I ate at the one on Navy Pier in Chicago a couple of years ago. The food was not spectacular and the theme wasn't done very well.

I was actually annoyed at how you "got attention" of your waiter. There is two license plates on the table. You put out the one that says "Run, Forrest, run" when you're fine and "Stop, Forrest, stop" when you need a waiter.

The best thing?...I really enjoyed the outdoor seating there and some of the best remoulade outside of NOLA that I've ever had.

I had dinner at the BG on the Big Island/Kona and it was a great, fun, experience, the shrimp quesadilla was wonderful. Beautiful scenery and good food. Whats the problem people!

We ate a BG in New Orleand. A chain/tourist restaurant. Food was OK, but if you like the movie it is a fun atmosphere.

We ate at the one on Maui last summer. We thought the food was good, especially the coconut shrimp. It has a fun atmosphere and great sunset views next to the windows.

As stated on another thread, we ate at BG, Lahaina, Maui recently. I was surprised, it was the best quality dinner/value for money we had this trip - tho' we ate at far more expensive places too. Try the Bourbon Shrimp.

This old thread got resurrected.

We ate at BG on the Big Island in early March. The seafood was good (not the best but above way above average). The location was excellent - seaside table just feet from the waves where we watched the sunset. And the prices were reasonable - $10 - $18. One of us had the steamed vegetable plate which was very delicious.

My daughter and I ate at the Bayside (Miami) location two years ago and had a great time. Good service , great location and great food (peel-n-eat garlic shrimp and garlic bread and the key-lime pie (a must have).
Two weeks ago ate at the Ala Moana location (Honolulu). Ordered the exact same meal..the food was not as good , the waitress was annoying and the restaurant is nowhere near as nice. I was a little disappointed. But that's just my opinion. You should still see for yourself.

Nobody goes to Bubba Gump's. It is too crowded !!!

We went to Bubba Gumps. Its a good alternative if you want convinent and inexpensive seafood. The restaurant resembles a theme restaurant. But it was fun and food was good. Our meal for 2 people including an alcoholic drink each plus one appetizer is only around $60.

Been there on two trips - the Lahaina, Maui site. Both times just fine. Get a table by a window so you can push it open & look down on the water etc. Last trip, in may this year, I have to say it was probably the best feed we had both in quality and price. So many others along Front st were so-so at best. Just remember Bubba never found vegemite.
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To MRBOO: At which Bubba Gump did you have that experience?

We ate BG in Lahaina.
We had a seat by the window, which was nice.
We loved the Bucket of Boat Trash.
We were in New Orleans this summer and it was higher priced than in Maui.
Also try Moose McGillycuddys, but get there early, as there is usually a waiting line.

I ate at Bubba Gumps in Chicago located at the Navy Pier. I thought the theme was adorable. We all enjoyed our dinners.

My family and I went to BG in Maui to see what the hype was about in July. The food was okay.While you are there pray for a breeze because you will be roasting. They open the windows and turn on fans but in Lahaina it is stifling hot.

That's too funny Yogi - "Nobody goes to Bubba Gump's. It is too crowded !!!"

I guess it's crowded with a bunch of "nobodies" then - LOL.

BG's is what it is - a theme restaurant.

I've only been to the one in Monterey, but I assume they are all pretty much the same. The food is pretty good, it's not gourmet, but no one expects it to be. The waiters are silly, there is Forrest Gump stuff EVERYWHERE, so if you didn't like the movie, you wont like the restaurant. If you did like the movie, then the restaurant is fun. It's a loud restaurant because it's crowded and a lot of families eat there.

Boiled shrimp, baked shrimp, fried shrimp, broiled shrimp, battered shrimp, blackened shrimp, sweet shrimp, sour shrimp, bbq shrimp, cold shrimp,....