Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. - Bloomington

Mama and Miss Jenny would be incredibly proud of Forrest if they could see him now. He has come a long way from owning a single shrimp boat to overseeing a successful chain of seafood restaurants throughout the United States. His establishment at the Mall of America was spotless, including the restrooms. The short wait for our food was made enjoyable by the attentive staff, who shared fascinating stories about Forrest's life. The service was exceptional; if the staff wasn't readily available to assist us, we could simply signal them with a "STOP FORREST STOP" sign. The sampler appetizer was generous and delicious, leaving us too full for the tempting desserts. Our visit to Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. at MOA is certainly one we'll remember.

I always look forward to visiting Bubba Gump's whenever I can! I've been to several of their locations and have enjoyed each experience. I was particularly impressed with how they managed customer service during the pandemic. The waiter was fantastic, and the food was delicious! My only drawback is that it seems like the menu has shrunk and prices have increased. Aside from that, I truly enjoyed my meal and loved the glass that accompanied my drink—it's a perfect addition to my collection!

I opted for the Shrimp Scampi, humorously named “Of Course We Have Scampi.” It was served on a bed of linguine with a delicious lobster butter sauce, accompanied by a slice of garlic bread, all for $19.99. While it was tasty, it didn't stand out as anything exceptional. My daughter absolutely loved her Macaroni and Cheese bowl, which came with fries and blue Jell-O served in an adorable Bubba Gump/Jenny cardboard boat, along with apple juice for just $6.99! The cardboard boat was incredibly cute! For dessert, we decided to share a Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae, topped with vanilla ice cream, caramel and chocolate sauces, peanuts, and whipped cream for $10.49. My daughter was thrilled with the ice cream and toppings, but unfortunately, the chocolate chip cookie was stale and overly dry. Overall, we enjoyed a wonderful meal, especially thanks to the standout dishes: the Maker's Mark Glazed Salmon and the 1/2 LB All-American Cheeseburger.

I absolutely love Bubba Gump! I've visited many locations across the country, but my experience on Christmas Eve 2018 was particularly special. I enjoyed a delicious Christmas Eve dinner there.

The food was excellent, and the service was even better. While it was somewhat expensive, I can appreciate that given the location and the current times. It was truly a pleasure to enjoy a sit-down meal out.