Momma always said....
Written: Jan 27 '00
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Pros: Good food, intriguing restaurant, good service
Cons: Minimal selection
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| oktoberfest's Full Review: Bubba Gump Shrimp Restaurant and Market |
Well, actually, my momma's never been to this restaurant, so she really hasn't said anything about it. However, I have been here, and rather enjoy it. It is an interesting restaurant located right on the warf, overlooking the bay (if you get a good seat). From your table you can see the bay, many boats, other parts of pier 39, Alcatraz (at night you see its light from the lighthouse making the usual rounds), seals, and plenty of other stuff. Who cares about all that though, this is about the food, and well, I must say, the food is rather good. I will say that my favorites dishes, and the ones I would recommend, are the "Bucket O' Trash," a collective array of many different types of seafood, all piled in a bucket over a heap of fries, or the baby back ribs. The ribs are definitely my favorite, served with fries, cole slaw, and the necessary handi-wipes for that post-meal mess.
As for the selection, I would say that is the only downfall of the restaurant, which is littered with memorabilia from the movie. The selection, while quite tasty, is rather minimal. I was hoping to have more to choose from, but there isn't a lot. Certainly enough to make a good choice, but if you were to go back a few times, you could easily sample everything on the menu.
Another thing I really enjoyed was the service. At times they will randomly as you questions about the movie, to see how much of it you retained from the last time you watched it. No there is no prize for getting it right, other than you pride, and not getting embarrassed in front of the person you are there with, whom of course knows the right answer. Also, the waiter/waitresses do not come pestering you about whether you would like more, or if you need this or that. If you need something, you flip up a license plate which reads "Stop Forrest Stop," and while you are content and have no need for help, you simply leave the "Run Forrest Run," plate showing.
Obviously a restaurant and experience you should try at least once.
Recommended:
Yes
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Member: Russ Mifsud
Reviews written: 48
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