Discover the Flavor of the Sea at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Denver
Nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown Denver, Colorado, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co offers a unique and spirited dining experience that transports guests straight to the shores of the Gulf Coast. Located conveniently at 1437 California St, Denver, CO 80202, United States, this establishment is more than just a restaurant; it’s a celebration of the beloved film, Forrest Gump, translated into a menu brimming with fresh seafood and classic American favorites. From the moment you step inside, the atmosphere buzzes with infectious energy, reminiscent of a lively seaside shack, yet polished enough for any occasion. We pride ourselves on delivering not only delicious food but also an engaging, family-friendly environment where every guest feels like part of the family.
Our culinary philosophy centers around the humble yet versatile shrimp, prepared in countless creative ways, alongside a diverse selection of other seafood and land-based dishes. Whether you are a long-time fan of the movie or simply seeking a memorable meal in the Mile High City, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Denver promises an adventure for your taste buds. We strive to capture the essence of fun, friendship, and good food that Forrest Gump embodied, making every visit a delightful escape from the everyday hustle and bustle of city life. Our commitment to quality ingredients and attentive service ensures a consistently exceptional dining experience for locals and tourists alike.
Key Highlights of Your Denver Dining Adventure
To give you a taste of what awaits at our California Street location, here are a few standout features that define the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co experience:
A Themed Atmosphere Rooted in Nostalgia: The restaurant décor is a vibrant homage to the classic film, featuring memorable quotes, iconic imagery, and playful interactive elements. This immersive environment creates an instant talking point and enhances the overall dining enjoyment, making it a perfect spot for celebrations or casual gatherings. The energy is palpable, encouraging laughter and conversation among your dining companions.
Shrimp, Prepared to Perfection: As our name suggests, shrimp is the star of the show. We offer an extensive array of preparations, ranging from classic Southern comfort styles to bold, globally inspired flavors. Diners can explore everything from spicy Cajun boils to delicate grilled options, ensuring there is a shrimp dish to satisfy every palate preference. This dedication to variety showcases the versatility of this beloved crustacean.
Family-Friendly Fun and Engagement: Bubba Gump is designed with all ages in mind. Beyond the visually stimulating environment, our staff often engages guests with fun trivia related to the movie, adding an interactive layer to the meal. This commitment to entertainment ensures that even younger guests remain captivated, allowing adults to relax and savor their dining experience. It’s dining elevated to an interactive event.
More Than Just Seafood: While shrimp is central, our menu thoughtfully includes high-quality alternatives for those who prefer non-seafood options. This includes perfectly cooked steaks, fresh salads, and satisfying chicken dishes, all prepared with the same attention to flavor and quality found in our signature seafood offerings. This broad selection guarantees that every member of your party finds something they genuinely look forward to eating.
Savoring the Spirit of the Coast in the Rockies
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Denver serves as a unique culinary landmark in the city center. We invite you to step away from the ordinary and immerse yourself in an atmosphere where the spirit of the ocean meets the warmth of Colorado hospitality. Our location on California Street positions us perfectly for pre-show dining, post-work relaxation, or a memorable weekend outing. We are dedicated to providing a dining experience that is as entertaining as it is delicious, built upon a foundation of quality ingredients and genuine service.
When you choose to dine with us, you are choosing an experience that celebrates simple pleasures: great food, good company, and a touch of cinematic magic. We look forward to welcoming you to 1437 California St, Denver, CO 80202, United States, and sharing a taste of the sea with you soon. Come discover why our commitment to fun and flavor keeps guests coming back for more.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
Delivery
On-site services
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great dessert
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Happy-hour drinks
Happy-hour food
Spirits
Vegetarian options
Wine
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Bar on site
Toilet
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Tourists
Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Paid parking lot
Menus
Appetizers
Mama Gump's Garlic Bread Basket
Best Ever Popcorn Shrimp
Traditional Shrimp Cocktail
Run Across America Sampler
Seafood Hush Pups
Shrimp Shack Mac & Cheese
Shrimper's Net Catch
Onion Rings
Bubba's Far Out Dip
Calamari
Soups/Salads
Mama Blue's Shrimp Gumbo
Old Fashioned New England Clam Chowder
Classic Caesar Salad
Pear & Berry Salad
Soup & Salad Combo
Sandwiches
Shrimp Po' Boy
Dixie Fishwich
Texas Chicken Sandwich
Veggie Mushroom Burger
1/2 lb. All-American Burgers & Fries
Shrimp is the Fruit of the Sea
Mama Blue's Southern Charmed Fried Shrimp
"…Of Course We Have Scampi!"
Dumb Luck Coconut Shrimp
Shrimp New Orleans
Shrimper's Heaven
Shrimper's Heaven
"I'm Stuffed!" Shrimp
Net Catch Entrée
Steamed Crab Legs
Boat Trash With Maine Lobster
Jenny's Catch
Jenny's Catch With Lobster Butter Sauce
Bourbon Street Mahi Mahi
Accidental Fish & Shrimp
Grilled Seafood Trio
Maker's Mark Glazed Salmon
Shrimp & Veggie Skewers
From The Grill
Dixie Style Baby Back Ribs
Lt. Dan's Surf & Turf
Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin
Forrest's Surf & Turf
Forrest's Favorites
Forrest's Seafood Feast
Captain's Fish & Chips
Mama's Southern Fried Chicken
Jambalaya
Sides
Boat Size Bucket of Fries
Skewer of Grilled Shrimp
Mashed Potatoes
Fresh Steamed Broccoli
Desserts
Best of the Best Sampler the Hook, Line and Sinker
Mama's Best Strawberry Shortcake
Alabama Brownie
Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae
Key Lime Pie
Mama's Bread Pudding
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Reviews Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Denver
J B
19-12-2025
One review at a time I've developed to become a highly regarded local guide but I am a big Seafood person I stumbled upon this wonderful restaurant. Although it currently sits at a 3.8 rating I decided to give it a shot. I noticed whoever the owner of this restaurant is they are not engaged with their customers they do not respond to majority of the feedback left good or bad doesn't matter if it's a one-star or anything in between up to a five star. They are really selective when they respond to a random one-off comment here and there. Upon my arrival I did have a long wait time and it was a Wednesday afternoon there was only three tables occupied and it looked like only one person was working I waited for about 10 or 15 minutes until someone finally acknowledged me and said someone will be right out. Someone came right out of the kitchen and sat me I don't know if it was it an actual employee or a cook because I never saw them again but they seated me and I decided to sit outside. The person serving my table was wonderful and she was very knowledgeable on stuff with the menu and even recommended items. I got the garlic bread and bang bang shrimp and my intentions were to get more food but by the time I had those two items I was full. Overall my bang bang shrimp was good and no complaints there. The garlic bread was also good, not bad. I honestly would give this restaurant in overall three but the only reason and I say only, again let me reiterate the only reason why I am giving you a four-star review is because my food specifically the Bang Bang Shrimp was really good and the garlic bread was not bad and the atmosphere overall. It was themed nice the weather was phenomenal outside and the music just created a vibe in atmosphere so I think that overshadows all the issues I had but overall I can see why other customers reviews are starting to Trend downwards in people are leaving one and two and even three stars as of recent
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5
Wait time
10-30 min
Paul Crivac
22-11-2025
Clean and comfortable, service was off but I still received my food. Fish and chip was only so so.
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4
LK Warde
04-10-2025
See photos - Advertisement on the sidewalk said $3 domestics all day on Thursday. Today is Thursday. I asked about the $3 beers, and they said that is only available at the bar. I said, "May I sit at the bar?" They said that the bar was not open yet. It is 2:00 p.m. So I can't drink at the bar with the $3 domestics all day, but the specials for $3 domestics are "all day"? This is why restaurants fail.
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 5
Reservation
Reservations not required
Wait time
No wait
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace
Michelle McLain
13-09-2025
This was my first time EVER eating at a Bubba-Gump location and based on the experience at this location….I probably won’t be back. For starters, the bar doesn’t know how to make a classic cocktail. It took 2 people coming to the table and asking me for the makeup of a Dark & Stormy - one of the most basic and popular cocktails in existence. They said they could “Google” but it wasn’t great. We then ordered their version of a Spinach Dip appetizer which was actually pretty good, but the rest of our food left much to be desired. And took over an hour to receive. I ordered a grilled chicken salad that came out with brown, dry, lettuce and 3 tiny pieces of cold chicken for $16.99. My husband ordered bang-bang shrimp which also came out cold and the server delivered his jambalaya 15-20 mins AFTER my food was brought out with the claim that the kitchen was “waiting on rice”, only after he delivered it. It was lackluster at best and almost mush by the time he received it. My guess is that the server forgot about it and it just sat under a heat lamp because that’s how it tasted. It also took almost 30 mins for a drink refill. For $120, I would have expected a higher quality of food and service, especially considering that the restaurant wasn’t very busy. We also noticed the manager just standing around on his cell-phone instead of checking on tables so perhaps all these issues were the result of poor leadership. It unfortunately just wasn’t the best experience and we won’t be returning to this location, if any of them.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 2
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2
Samuel Trujillo
13-09-2025
I’ve been to many Bubba Gump restaurants and have had nothing but excellent experiences. The quality of food was like eating out the bottom of the city dumpster! Absolutely disgusting!! Hire cooks that can cook! We had a wonderful server but the food was absolutely disgusting. Got the bill and I laughed. You serve cheap food that is disgusting and charge way over its worth! I’ll never ever come back here! ZERO STARS FOR ME!
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 1
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 2
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Wait time
10-30 min
Whitney Traeholt
17-08-2025
We didn’t listen to the reviews and I wish we would’ve. My husband and I both ordered the shrimp and crab boil. It looked a lot better than it tasted. The shrimp and crab were overcooked, very dry and rubbery. The potatoes were undercooked, still crispy and tasted like raw potatoes. Our waitress was decent, friendly. Very disappointed. We LOVE the Las Vegas location but this one was completely different. What a let down. I would not go back.
Food: 1
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Rose Riot
07-08-2025
Really cool place! Especially if you're a movie fan. There was some interesting costumes & things from the movie on display. The food was delicious. Our waitress Rose was friendly, attentive & definitely on point, she checked on us regularly & was super knowledgeable about food & drink recommendations. Manager, give her recognition; great service seems to be rare these days. Parking is a little tricky but there's definitely cheap spots within walking distance. Just don't park in the lot directly next door bc it's $25/hour. We paid $3 and walked one block. Expect to spend around $30/person or so. We got 2 entrees, a cocktail & a soda for $70 before tip. Little pricey maybe, but this is definitely a tourist type spot downtown & the food was great quality, so it's expected.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Paid parking lot, Paid street parking
Parking
Don't park next door. It's $25/hour. We walked 1 block & paid $3 for street parking.
Roy Thomas
26-07-2025
My wife and I were excited to go to this lovely restaurant. The atmoshpere is nostalgic and just fun to be at. I think the night we went, they must have been having a staff shortage or something... We walked into the restuarant and there was no one to greet us. It was 5 minutes before an employee came by and grumpily told us someone would be with us. There was noone else waiting besides us. About 10 minutes later she came back and almost with disdain said "I guess, I'll get you a seat". She gave us the menu and said someone would be with us soon. The waitress was helping another table and walked past us several times without saying a word or even bringing us water. Sounded like someone was upset in the kitchen. Twenty minutes later, we got up and left having not been seen by anyone. I had been to this restuarant years ago and was very pleased with the experience. I hope they are able to get their employee problems fixed.
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 5
Irene Ruiz
10-06-2025
The restaurant itself is nostalgic and any Forrest Gump fan will live the pictures and merchandise. The food however was a disappointment 😞 No true Cajun seasoning and the fried shrimp was terribly coated and soaked in oil. The gumbo had no spice nor did it taste authentic. The mashed potatoes had no flavor and were served cold. For the price of plates here, the food was just not up par. Dessert options? One of 3...a box of chocolates, strawberry shortcake, and a 3rd I can't recall.
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Elnara Mammadova (elnaramedia)
07-01-2025
My friend took me there to celebrate our achievements. I ordered Shrimp Mac & Cheese ($14.99) and juice. Apparently, they did not have juice for adults, so they put my juice order as a "Kids Drink" ($0.99). With tax, $17.26.
Cannot say food was delicious. It was ordinary, not with a special taste. But this place has a great positive vibe. I would like to come back for that vibe again.
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 2
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Moderate noise
Special offers
Not sure
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reviews Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Denver