(212) 391-7100

1501 Broadway (at 44th St.)
New York, NY 10036 40.756984 -73.986258

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Neighborhoods: Theater District - Times Square, Midtown

bubbagump.com/

Hours:

Thu-Sun 11am-12pm

Fri-Sat hours of 11am-1am

Price:

$$

Last updated 6.24.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Group Dining

Cuisine:

Hamburgers, Southern, Traditional American, Seafood

Bar & Club Special Features:

Specialty Cocktails

What People Are Saying About Bubba Gump

Featured Review

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The Scene – The 12,000-foot franchise, with its countrified, distressed-wood bar, framed "Gump"-isms and stellar view of Times Square from its tourist-trafficked tables upstairs, is chock-full of movie memorabilia. Framed still images from the film line the walls, and Depression-era props perch on shelves. Smiling servers quiz diners with movie trivia, but forget to fill their water glasses. – – The Food – Popcorn shrimp, peel-and-eat shrimp, shrimp po' boys--practically every Southern-style preparation Bubba ever conceived is available here, in huge portions for not…

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The Extras:
The fashion torch has been passed from the Hard Rock Cafe: Bubba Gump T-shirts, sweats, hats, etc. are available at the store.
Know Before You Go:
Fruity cocktails and desserts (like a chocolate chip cookie baked and served in a cast-iron pan) are pictured on pass-around paddle menus.
ambiance
99.02000427246094% positive
  1. It's fun though, the waiters are friendly, the clam chowder is pretty good, it's mild, like new england clam chowder is, the crab cakes are pretty good, the fish and chips are yummy, the drinks are expensive, as are all drinks in times square area.
  2. Food was fab and the atmosphere was nice.
  3. But the food was good, the wait staff made it fun.
  4. The ambiance was great after a long day in the city.
  5. You felt like you were able to get away from it all even though you have an excellent view of times square.
  6. comfortable and good food
  7. If youre out & about in Times Square late in the evening and get hungry, this is a good place to go and have a good meal while enjoying the view of Times Square all lit up at night.
  8. The decor is hokey and the ambience is like dining at an amusement park, but it's spacious and the excellent view of Times Square from this decidedly un-New York establishment makes for a pleasantly surreal experience.
  9. We were pleasantly surprised that the food was good (the appetizer sampler was great) and the atmosphere was really cheerful without being cheesy.
  10. typical Bubba Gump, this location has one really nice thing going for it: a fantastic view of Times Square.
  11. Nice view of Times Square
  12. Very nice, attentive staff who make it a fun experience.
  13. fun, noisy, great views of times square
  14. Great view, fun atmosphere, decent food
  15. We had a wonderful table that was right next to the glass window/wall, which provides an incredible view of Times Square, since it is on the 2nd level.
  16. The food was good (especialy the desserts) the ambience was terrific.
  17. The atmosphere is great and fun!
dessert
94.44000244140625% positive
  1. The food was good (especialy the desserts) the ambience was terrific.
  2. It's fun though, the waiters are friendly, the clam chowder is pretty good, it's mild, like new england clam chowder is, the crab cakes are pretty good, the fish and chips are yummy, the drinks are expensive, as are all drinks in times square area.
  3. Absolutely one of the best birthday cake presentations!
drinks
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. The seafood was delicious, and the drinks were excellent!
  2. It's fun though, the waiters are friendly, the clam chowder is pretty good, it's mild, like new england clam chowder is, the crab cakes are pretty good, the fish and chips are yummy, the drinks are expensive, as are all drinks in times square area.
  3. One last note -- they push the expensive drinks pretty hard, even kids drinks, so just be firm if you don't expensive drinks.
  4. Overall, I recommend this to anyone looking for a party and at a reasonable cost and something different than the usual open bar deals people get.
food quality
90.10000228881836% positive
  1. My food was cold and I never recommend getting the Chipolte Shrimp I had a stomache ache shortly after eating the dish.
  2. It's fun though, the waiters are friendly, the clam chowder is pretty good, it's mild, like new england clam chowder is, the crab cakes are pretty good, the fish and chips are yummy, the drinks are expensive, as are all drinks in times square area.
  3. absoutely love everything, their food is amazing, especially the mahi mahi or the steak.
  4. The service was fine and the food was great.
  5. We were pleasantly surprised that the food was good (the appetizer sampler was great) and the atmosphere was really cheerful without being cheesy.
  6. comfortable and good food
  7. For a good meal and a good time, check out Bubba Gump Shrimp Company.
  8. Great place to get a good ole fried shrimp platter with fries and similar fare.
  9. The food isn't half bad, but not amazing either.
  10. If youre out & about in Times Square late in the evening and get hungry, this is a good place to go and have a good meal while enjoying the view of Times Square all lit up at night.
  11. Surprisingly Great Ribs, Shrimp is just average for a restaurant called a "Shrimp Company" Fried chicken is awesome, Fish is average, Ribs are the best item on the menu
  12. Overall, it was an enjoyable and tasty meal.
  13. If you're going to spend over $20 per person, use a few of those dollars to go to another part of town and get a delicious meal.
  14. The service was pretty good, and the seafood was above average.
  15. The food isn't awful, but there are much better seafood restaurants in the city.
  16. Fun place, good service, lots of fried seafood.
  17. service is good although a bit in your face, we were asked every five mins if food was ok, but better that than being ignored.
  18. This place is best for Forrest Gump fans and people who aren't afraid to shell out $20 for a bowl of shrimp pasta.
  19. had the item that they forgot to put on the menu; some very tasty fish over jasmine rice with shrimp.
  20. In a city filled with much of the world's best food I can't understand how a place like this thrives the way it does.
  21. The food was really good.
  22. Its relaxing, somewhere you can go with your friends for a good meal and good company.
  23. Comfortable and good food.
  24. The food was good (especialy the desserts) the ambience was terrific.
  25. it can be a bit pricey, but the food is really good.
  26. Loved the food, the price and the service.
  27. But the food was good, the wait staff made it fun.
  28. He said his burger was dry but what did he expect for a seafood restaurant?
  29. The seafood was delicious, and the drinks were excellent!
  30. The theme is cute if you like Forest Gump and the service is pretty friendly, but for the price ($15-20 per dish) you can get much better food.
  31. The quality of the shrimp was pretty good; anything non-shrimp, including some of the seafood isn't really worth your time.
  32. Great view, fun atmosphere, decent food
menu variety
75.0% positive
  1. had the item that they forgot to put on the menu; some very tasty fish over jasmine rice with shrimp.
  2. Surprisingly Great Ribs, Shrimp is just average for a restaurant called a "Shrimp Company" Fried chicken is awesome, Fish is average, Ribs are the best item on the menu
  3. Hate the shells on much of the menu.
  4. The two varieties I tried were decent.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. In a city filled with much of the world's best food I can't understand how a place like this thrives the way it does.
  2. If youre out & about in Times Square late in the evening and get hungry, this is a good place to go and have a good meal while enjoying the view of Times Square all lit up at night.
service
97.10000038146973% positive
  1. Fun place, good service, lots of fried seafood.
  2. The wait staff was great!
  3. was pleasently surprised to find such excellent service in a city of otherwise rude and aloof people.
  4. It's fun though, the waiters are friendly, the clam chowder is pretty good, it's mild, like new england clam chowder is, the crab cakes are pretty good, the fish and chips are yummy, the drinks are expensive, as are all drinks in times square area.
  5. Very nice, attentive staff who make it a fun experience.
  6. service is good although a bit in your face, we were asked every five mins if food was ok, but better that than being ignored.
  7. It has excellent employees, they are very funny.
  8. But the food was good, the wait staff made it fun.
  9. the staff was friendly and festive.
  10. The service was pretty good, and the seafood was above average.
  11. Overall, I recommend this to anyone looking for a party and at a reasonable cost and something different than the usual open bar deals people get.
  12. We all had excellent beverages, entrees and the server was awesome.
  13. They entire staff was attentive and acted as if they were just as happy to be there as we were.
  14. Loved the food, the price and the service.
  15. The service was good, if not better than good (although a bit on the annoying side for an aloof New Yorker), as was the Lava Flow smoothie.
  16. The theme is cute if you like Forest Gump and the service is pretty friendly, but for the price ($15-20 per dish) you can get much better food.
  17. The service was fine and the food was great.
  18. In the NY one we sat immediately and the waitress was attentive and interactive.
  19. the staff is nice and attentive.
  20. First off, its a tourist trap robbing most people of a good 30-1 hr's worth of their time waiting just to be here.
  21. It's usually noisy and it seems like the staff sings happy b-day to someone every 7-8 minutes.
  22. This place is best for Forrest Gump fans and people who aren't afraid to shell out $20 for a bowl of shrimp pasta.
  23. The staff was friendly but busy.
value
85.55999755859375% positive
  1. First off, its a tourist trap robbing most people of a good 30-1 hr's worth of their time waiting just to be here.
  2. They have great prices.
  3. One last note -- they push the expensive drinks pretty hard, even kids drinks, so just be firm if you don't expensive drinks.
  4. There were a couple of less expensive entrees (Fish 'n' Chips for about $12) but most entrees were in the neighborhood of $18.
  5. The quality of the shrimp was pretty good; anything non-shrimp, including some of the seafood isn't really worth your time.
  6. Loved the food, the price and the service.
  7. That said, my $18 platter was filling, as was my father's Shrimp Po Boy (which was worth its $11).
  8. Overall, I recommend this to anyone looking for a party and at a reasonable cost and something different than the usual open bar deals people get.
  9. If you're going to spend over $20 per person, use a few of those dollars to go to another part of town and get a delicious meal.
  10. The theme is cute if you like Forest Gump and the service is pretty friendly, but for the price ($15-20 per dish) you can get much better food.
  11. We saw the "combo deals" in the window thinking the price should be reasonable.
  12. It may be a bit pricey, but sharing can solve that problem since the portions are huge!
  13. It's fun though, the waiters are friendly, the clam chowder is pretty good, it's mild, like new england clam chowder is, the crab cakes are pretty good, the fish and chips are yummy, the drinks are expensive, as are all drinks in times square area.
  14. My boyfriend is a big spender so the prices didn't bother us any.
  15. it can be a bit pricey, but the food is really good.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. It's usually noisy and it seems like the staff sings happy b-day to someone every 7-8 minutes.
  2. The ambiance was great after a long day in the city.
  3. service is good although a bit in your face, we were asked every five mins if food was ok, but better that than being ignored.
3 Star Rating: Average

06/20/09

Best Ribs Around

by LuvTheRibs

Surprisingly Great Ribs, Shrimp is just average for a restaurant called a "Shrimp Company" Fried chicken is awesome, Fish is average, Ribs are the best item on the menu

  • Pros: Fun Place
  • Cons: Food is OK
4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/15/09

Souther Fried Chicken rocks!

by NYbaby87

I've been there 5 or 6 times with friends/family. And every time we go there's a wait line downstairs. At some point we get stuck having to wait on the stairs... The Souther Fried Chicken is one of the best I've had in NY. The so called "cocktails" are mostly cheap juice with lots of ice or colored water with lots of sugar. One good thing (if you manage to get a table by the window) is the view of Times Square. It's usually noisy and it seems like the staff sings happy b-day to someone every 7-8 minutes. However, I like their ordering system with the two signs you can flip saying "run" and "stop."

  • Pros: big portions, somewhat fast service, nice view
  • Cons: noisy, bad cocktails, wait line
3 Star Rating: Average

12/01/08

Hey Bubba

by CruzAR55

Great and exciting environment. Hate the shells on much of the menu. Settled for a burger (not bad) fries too salty! Overall enjoy life!

  • Pros: Staff and decor
  • Cons: Shellfish
4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/28/08

comfortable and good food

by jnnfrjn

Comfortable and good food. I go in alone and dont' feel awkward, The food and service are always are always consistent which is why I go back when I want good almost home cooked meals.

  • Pros: service,food
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/20/08

Love Forrest Love

by aerosync504

I love the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. I have eaten at their Times Square Location, Oralndo, FL location and their Hawaii location. I've loved every one. In the NY one we sat immediately and the waitress was attentive and interactive.l I had the bucket of boat trash. Loved it! I'm sure it's frozen seafood but it was very filling and very entertaining.

  • Pros: Decor is great for movie lovers/Food was good/Service was excellent
  • Cons: Kinda pricey

The Details on Bubba Gump

Place Categories:

  • good service
  • friendly wait staff
  • excellent view
  • good meal
  • not bother prices
  • great fun atmosphere
  • expensive drinks
  • horrible experience
  • great restaurant
  • very tasty fish
  • great environment
  • filling ole fried shrimp platter
  • less expensive entrees
  • interactive waitress
  • love bubba gump shrimp co
  • hate shells
  • enjoy theme
  • reasonable cost
  • great ambiance
  • terrific ambience
  • busy staff
  • big spender
  • good food
  • good place
  • delicious seafood

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