Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. occupies a high-traffic corner of the Paramount Building at 1501 Broadway in Times Square, where the Forrest Gump-themed chain serves Gulf Coast-style shrimp to theatergoers, families and first-time visitors drawn by the movie connection and a central Midtown address.
The multi-level dining room is filled with film memorabilia, quotes and Southern shrimp-shack décor. Each table has a license-plate sign: flip it to “Run Forrest Run” when you’re fine, or “Stop Forrest Stop” to call your server. Staff often quiz guests on movie trivia. Shrimp anchors the menu, including Bubba’s Far Out Dip, Shrimper’s Heaven fried platters, Dumb Luck Coconut Shrimp and the Run Across America sampler. Hush pups, fish and chips, baby back ribs and a kids’ menu round out the options. Cocktails arrive in souvenir glasses. An on-site gift shop sells branded apparel and keepsakes. The location holds a 4.3-star average rating, and reviewers frequently praise the friendly service and generous portions.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Waits peak between 5 and 7:30 p.m., when Broadway audiences crowd in before curtain, and during weekends and the December holidays. A late lunch around 2–4 p.m. is the calmest window. Confirm current hours and reserve or join the waitlist through Bubba Gump’s official locator. The Times Sq–42 St station (1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W, S) is a short walk away. Port Authority’s A, C and E trains are also close by, as are the TKTS booth and the Theater District.
