Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

We've eaten here probably six times over the years, and it's exactly what you'd expect from a chain restaurant — reliable shrimp in every possible preparation, movie quotes on the walls, and servers who'll quiz you on Forrest Gump trivia whether you want it or not. The "I'm Stuffed!" shrimp is their big seller at $27.99, which is basically crab-stuffed shrimp that's pretty decent if you're not expecting gourmet. Just know the prices jumped way up — that same dish was under $18 a couple years ago. One thing though — the wait times are brutal during peak season. We’re talking 90 minutes on summer weekends, which is crazy for chain food. Hit them right when they open at 11am on weekdays or that weird dead zone between 2-4pm when most tourists are napping or shopping. The kids love all the movie props scattered around, and honestly that’s half the appeal. Our daughter still talks about the ping pong paddle display from our last visit. They’ve got a solid kids menu and the portions are huge — we always end up taking half our meal home. The noise level gets pretty intense with families and TVs everywhere, so don’t plan any deep conversations. Parking is a nightmare on the Parkway. We usually park at one of the public lots near Traffic Light #8 and walk the two blocks. Costs about $10 but beats circling for street parking that doesn’t exist. Pro tip: order online for pickup if you just want the food without the whole theatrical dining experience — takes about 20 minutes and you skip the wait entirely.