Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is a casual seafood restaurant on Broadway in Times Square, New York. The venue combines Southern-style comfort food with a playful film theme inspired by Forrest Gump, creating a setting that suits relaxed meals, family outings and informal group dining.

The menu centres on shrimp and other seafood, with choices that also include burgers, fried chicken, salads, soups, sandwiches and shareable appetisers. Southern influences appear in dishes such as shrimp gumbo, fried seafood and comforting sides, while frozen cocktails and other drinks add to the easy-going restaurant style. The broad menu gives mixed groups several options across seafood, chicken, salads and meat-free sides.

Movie-inspired details shape the dining room, including memorabilia, still photographs, reproduced script pages, storyboards and costume pieces connected with Forrest Gump. The décor draws on the film’s Alabama setting, offering a change of pace from the bright signs and busy streets outside. The result is a themed restaurant experience rather than a formal dining room, with the food and film references sharing equal attention.

The Broadway location makes Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. a practical option for visitors spending time around Times Square. Families are specifically catered for through children’s meals, while groups can also use the venue for events and catering. For Whitsundays travellers looking for a distinctly American themed restaurant in New York, the venue pairs familiar comfort food with a recognisable movie setting.