About Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is at 900 Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg, on the busiest part of the main strip. Like its sister restaurants elsewhere, it is a Forrest Gump-themed seafood restaurant, with shrimp as the main idea and plenty of movie nods in the decor.
What to expect
The menu is built around shrimp, with other seafood and American dishes for people who do not want it. The theme includes trivia and movie props, which makes it popular with kids and groups. It is not a fine-dining seafood house; it is a themed family restaurant with a predictable menu.
Booking and hours
Reservations are available through the restaurant's website, and the location is busy at peak times, so book ahead for dinner on a weekend. Hours differ across listings, with openings between 10:30 and 11 AM and closings around 10 to 11 PM depending on the day. Check the Bubba Gump Gatlinburg page before you go. The phone number is 865-430-3034.
Getting there
The restaurant is on the Parkway (US-441) in the middle of downtown. Park in one of the city garages listed on the city parking page, then walk. The free Gatlinburg trolley runs along the strip, and the walk between the Parkway shops and the restaurant is short.
A good fit for a group
The big room and the family atmosphere make it easy to seat a group of six or eight, and the menu covers a wide range of tastes. Seafood on a mountain trip is a gamble in some towns; at a chain with a standard supply, you know roughly what you will get.
After dinner
The Parkway at night is a walking street. After dinner, you can browse the shops and sample candy, or take a short walk to the Space Needle area. If you have a morning in Great Smoky Mountains National Park planned, remember that the park's parking tag is $5 a day for any vehicle parked longer than 15 minutes, and it must be displayed.
Who it suits
Families with kids, movie fans and groups that want a safe, fun sit-down dinner on the Parkway. If you want local Appalachian cooking or a quieter room, look elsewhere; this restaurant is about the theme and the shrimp.
Good to know
- What kind of food does Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. serve?
- Seafood, American. It’s known for shrimp.
- Does Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. take reservations?
- Online reservations via the restaurant's website. Call 865-430-3034 to check.