Run Forrest.......to Anaheim's GardenWalk..........
My better half wanted to check out the new Bubba Gump restaurant in the Anaheim Disney GardenWalk. Me, never to turn down a meal jumped at the chance.
We checked out their website before going and everything looked good, but something was misssing...the prices...Hmmm, I'll tell you why a little later....
Bubba Gump's in Anaheim is very new but they have locations across the country, even in Cancun. The building is very cool even with Forrest's park bench outside. You're greeted by an employee with ping-pong paddles ushering you inside. Here by the "Stop Forrest" sign is where you wait to be seated. The inside is filled with Forrest Gump memorabila and sayings.
Our waitress was prompt, attentive and filled us in on all the specials and treats about the place (thanks Leslie...), even asking us trivia about the movie. This was very nice, but if you were in the middle of a meeting or getting serious with a gal, it wouldn't be that cool. I guess you could say "Scram Forrest, Scram"......I thought we were special but heard the waitress at the other table giving the same spiel......oh well, I felt special for a second....
They had a pretty good selection on the menu, including alot of specialty theme drinks, but the shrimp was the highlight of most of the dishes. We ordered "Bubba's Far Out dip", an artichoke dip with tortilla chips to start off with. My better half thought it was the best, I thought it was ok........After alot of questions reference the menu to the waitress, I settled on something I hadn't even asked about, the "Fish-wish", a char-broiled fish sandwich if you will. It was good, came with cole slaw and worth the $10 price tag. My better half ordered the Chipotle Shrimp. The minute it arrived I knew I should have ordered it. It smelled great and tasted even better. Creamy sauce and shrimp over rice with a bit of a kick. She didn't go for the trade when I offered her the fish-wich for it.....my bad.
Although the Chipolte Shrimp was very good, the price of $17 would even have Lt Dan thinking twice.
All in all it was a fun place, I went in a little grumpy, and came out happy and full. Weird how a good meal does that for you.........
If you have out of town guests or want to spoil yourself with some great seafood, check it out!
Service A+
Prices C
Food A
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
321 W. Katella, Suite 101
Anaheim, CA
714-635-GUMP
www.bubbagump.com
