Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., American seafood restaurant in Destin, United States
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is a seafood restaurant in Destin, Florida, specializing in shrimp dishes and classic American food. The building sits along Emerald Coast Parkway and has indoor seating as well as a takeout option.
The restaurant chain was born in the 1990s as a direct response to the popularity of the 1994 film Forrest Gump. The concept draws on the Southern shrimp cooking shown in the movie and has since expanded to locations across the US and abroad.
The restaurant is themed around the film Forrest Gump, and the decor features props, posters, and quotes from the movie throughout the dining room. Guests who know the film will recognize many details as they sit down to eat.
The restaurant is open every day and works well for both lunch and dinner, though weekend evenings tend to draw more visitors and waits can be longer. Arriving earlier in the meal window on busy days is a good way to find a table more easily.
Each table has a sign that reads either "Run Forrest Run" or "Stop Forrest Stop", which guests flip to signal whether they need service or are fine for the moment. This detail from the film becomes a practical tool that makes every table interaction part of the theme.
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