Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

When in Charleston, SC we decided to eat the Bubba Gump's! Yup...just like in the movie, Forest Gump. We loved it! This is a chain and I'm sure it is good everywhere. In Charleston, we sat right along the main street and could people watch as we enjoyed our food. I decided to order an appetizer for my meal so I could try different things, the Run Across America Sampler was perfect! My husband went with the fried shrimp and was really happy with his meal too. The waiters are always asking dumb Forest Gump trivia (I didn't find that too funny, but my husband did). Overall, this was a great meal, not too expensive and a fun experience. http://www.bubbagump.com/ more

This is definately a tourist trap, but I was pleasantly suprised with the food and service. The service was fast and friendly and the decor was a lot of fun. It all tied in with the movie, but wasn't too cheesy that way. The food was hot and very tasty and I really recommend trying the chili fries. This is a child friendly restaurant and this is something I look for as I often have at least one child with me. I definately recommend this as a choice when spending the day downtown. more

Normally, I'm not a big fan of chain restaurants. And, actually, I don't eat seafood either. I recently went to Charleston with a large group, however, and we dined here. We made arrangements in advance to visit as a group and they really did a spectacular job of it. They emailed us the group menu in advance, giving adequate time to plan for different people's dietary needs. When we arrived, they had us arranged at several tables close to each other - not one giant rammed together table - which was much more conducive to conversation. Each place had a menu that was personalized to welcome our group. The group package contained one appetizer per four people, a salad and dessert for each person, and a choice of entrees (there were six or so to choose from, both seafood and non-seafood). During the evening, a server ran a trivia game based on "Forrest Gump", handing out prizes to the group. I'd definately visit again, especially if I needed a place to feed a group! Note: don't pass up the opportunity to race the rubber ducks on the patio out front! more