Fans of the movie Forrest Gump will love the Bubba Gump Shrimp restaurant. Or maybe your just in the mood for some fun entertainment and tasty shrimp. Eitherway, there is plenty to see with all of the look alike props from the movie and waitstaff trained in all things Forrest Gump.
The traditional Shrimp Cocktail is a good way to start of the meal, with its zesty sauce, it gets the juices going. If your really in the mood for some shrimp, get the Shrimpers’ Net Catch. This peel and eat shrimp steamed in beer is a hands on meal. The Cajun Spice seasoning adds to the delicious flavor of the shrimp.
Above are some tasty entrees that blend Bubba’s shrimp with some other flavorful foods. The Shrimp and Veggie Skewers comes with Jasmine Rice and the shrimp have a very nice grilled seasoning taste. Shrimp New Orleans is an authentic spicy recipe direct from the French Quarter. The shrimp is broiled with butter, garlic and spices. The shrimp at Bubbs Gump’s is fresh and succulent. They also have other seafood if shrimp isn’t your thing.
The Steamed Shellfish is a mix of steamed Mussels, Clams, Snow Crab, Lobster Claw and Shrimp. Served with Jasmine Rice and a side of Mama’s best Garlic Bread. Looks can be deceiving with this entree, there is a lot to eat in this dish. It is very tasty and makes you work for your food by doing some cracking to get to the tender meat.
Some of the most fun of Bubba Gump’s is provided by the staff. You might want to brush up and watch the movie again before you go, because staffers will ask you trivia questions about Forrest and Bubba. Put the Blue “Run Forrest Run” sign out to let the staff know you’re fine and don’t need anything or flip it to the red “Stop Forrest Stop” when you need something.
Don’t forget to put on Forrest’s running shoes, take a seat on the bench and get your box of chocolates.
If you are a fan of the movie and like seafood, Bubba Gump Shrimp is a fun place to eat, but it is not a cheap. The Mall of America’s location is very similar to other Bubba Gump’s Unlike life being like a box of chocolates, where “You’ll never know what you’ll get”. At Bubba Gump’s your guaranteed a fun time with good shrimp.
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