Bu Ba Gump Shrimp CO Rstrnt, Charleston

I joined this forum just to write of my wretched experience today on January 14, 2012. The seafood menu was pathetic. They don't specify what fish is on the platters mostly. They just call it fish. Hushpuppies, which cost pennies to make, were only offered with a few meals. They should be free in a basket as soon as you sit at a table. Regardless, they weren't worth eating anyway. My wife's shrimp were medium 40 count at best. Imported I'm sure. Nothing in that restaurant is local. For these reasons, I ordered the 1/2 pound cheeseburger. A welfare ration of American cheese on an over sized Bubba Burger cooked on a dirty grill is all it was. I would have been better off eating fast food. It was so bad, I couldn't even finish it. To top that off, the fries were cold when they got to my table. The only thing this place has going for it, is the staff and the atmosphere. If you're wanting a real seafood experience, I would recommend Captain D's (yuck), before I recommended this place. - Clay from Charleston, South Carolina. Born and raised.

This is a restaurant for tourists who have no idea where else to go. Food's not fresh nor delicious. Atmosphere is fun but once is enough.

OK. For a chain, it's not that impressive. The fried shrimp is good but overpriced verses some other places. I'll pass on Bubba Gumps from now on.

Living in charleston for the past few years, i have tried many excellent eaterys in the area, and this is really not one of them, its acutally a Chain, so that's what you get. it was ok, nothing special

worst food ever slack staff food very salty, told everything is frozen since they are a chain,very high prices

It is a chain restaurant, so don’t expect much. You do give you a great view of the market place if you dine outside. I truly don’t like going to chain restaurants, but if there your thing go for it. You can get better food all over the city. Spend your money with the locals instead.

Very friendly staff, indoor and outdoor dining. Next to Market. Reasonably priced. Shrimp breading was outstanding but shrimp just a bit overcooked.

great food great service some of the best clam chowder i have ever had!! great atmosphere (of course if you have seen Forest Gump, you would know the restaurant is based on the movie kinda)

My husband loves this movie, so when we went, I thought it would be a tourist trap. But, to my surprise, the food was very good. I would definitely go back to this restaurant. Delicious!

Great food with great service! The one in Orlando rocks also.