10/24/09

The place to be for a PARTY!!

by chadd18

We went to the Gumps to celebrate a birthday and it was so much fun. They made my boyfriend stand on a chair and I think everyone in the entire restaurant was singing and clapping. It was amazing!! I recorded it and am going to put it on you tube. It was so much fun. The food was awesome too. I ordered the shrimpers heaven and could not even eat half of eat. I got a second meal with my doggie bag. VALUE!! I read the negative review when logging on to do mine and I am confused by their comments. I think sometimes people with no sense oh humor or personality should not go to fun places. This place rocked and I cannot wait till another friend has a birthday. We are so there. Oh- and they let us play ping pong in there private banquet room. YEA!!

• Pros: Amazing food, fun staff, all around good time
• Cons: location keeps it hidden, but it is my gem...

09/21/09

Ok, but not impressive

by rohank4284

My friend and I went there for lunch and overall I found the place very disappointing. The staff was very nice and greeted us outside and made us very welcome. Our waiter was attentive and talkative, not that smiley though, but it wasn't a problem. The place stunk, almost like a raw or stale shrimp smell, I have been to several seafood restaurants and never smelt anything so bad. Our garlic bread was crisp and tasty. My fish and chips had nice fries, but the mahi mahi was tasteless. The mudpie dessert had no flavor, except for tons & tons of sugar. Our bill was $44.18 for two people, I don't mind paying high prices for seafood, but I expect high quality, not this junk. If you want good seafood, go to one of Denver's excellent non-franchise seafood restaurants, heck even Chilli's or Applebees beats this place hands down. The only saving grace was the good service (4 stars) the food was awful.

• Pros: Good service
• Cons: decor, poor quality entrees, pricey, and lack of value

08/16/09

Downhill

by Phil677

This place has really gone downhill. The food is all pre-packaged and fermented with exotic polymers. Our party had three different entrees and each tasted similar. Unfortunately this chain has gone the way of other nation chains by charging high prices for packaged food. A real shame, b/c it's the first restaurant outside the Convention Center and gives a poor representation to visitors of some really good restaurants on 16th St. Needed, better floor management and wait staff, broader menu selection, real chefs preparing fresh meals.

• Pros: Fun atmosphere, decor
• Cons: Packaged food, too many staff, lack of person service

12/16/08

Hummmmmm

by DtownDiner

The decor is awesome, even though they should only play the Forrest Gump soundtrack (okay, I know it would drive the wait staff crazy) but other than that, it's overpriced and has little selection.

• Pros: Decor
• Cons: Expensive

12/13/08

What a fun place!

by RkyTopFam

Our family loves Bubba Gumps! The food is always consistent, and delicious - though not real healthy. The atmosphere is fun and different. Everyone we take here loves it as well - it is a great place to take out of town guests.

• Pros: ambience, originality, food
• Cons: not many healthy choices

07/14/08

Overpriced (unless you are paying per-diem)

by whatismyname

This place is overpriced for people working downtown who are just looking to get something to eat in a group ($20-$25) each. This would be ok if you are catching a play or a balet nearby, but not as a lunch stop. The food is decent but you are basically paying for the theme (Forest Gump Movie in case for some reason you were not aware). My advice would be to go elsewhere to lunch or even to dinner for the money.

• Pros: Ambience
• Cons: Overpriced (paying for Ambience)

07/09/08

Boring and what do we need another second rate chain restaurant for anyway.

by zippiehippie

It's a step above Red Lobster. Save yourself the agony of a very common chain and go to Gumbos on the 16th street mall. Gumbos has great ambiance, super food and what a fun location. Probably a chain too, but at least you will bet your money's worth.

Bubba Gump is an embarassment to this town! I predict they will fold in two years or less.

I don't get it. Did they just think being near the convention center meant no one cared about the food?

If I go on, I'm afraid no one will take it serious, but please at least consider going to another restaurant.

Thanks.....

• Pros: Location....but I'd rather walk to a better restaurant or take a cab.
• Cons: Well the food is poor quality...tacky atmosphere and geared toward people who don't know good shrimp.

Editorial Review

by Contributor

"Forrest Gump" theme restaurant serves up shrimp and movie memorabilia to families in Denver.

03/06/08

Very convenient location - great drinks

by cordmahl

Had drinks and dinner after a function at the conventions center with some business colleagues. We had a huge meal and a ton of really good drinks. Highly recommended.

• Pros: very convenient location - generous portions