Bubba Gump Shrimp Company

Bubba Gump Shrimp Company in Las Vegas is one of the absolute best places to eat on the Strip. Its location is perfect for their open-spaced, high-rise patio — there is nothing like breathtaking views of city life and its nighttime lights from above while enjoying the day's best meal. Since the restaurant sits a second level above the Strip, there is ADA access in the gift shop. If you can't find it, simply ask a worker and they'll point you to it. Coming into the restaurant from the stairwell, you will find enriched walls of memorabilia — characters and scenes from Forrest Gump. The feeling is inviting and fun, and reminiscent of all things throughout the movie that made us laugh and cry. We came on one of the least busy nights of the week at a less busy hour, so seating was almost instant. The staff — from the hostess to the server and busser — were all exceptionally friendly. Our server Thomas was beyond helpful and accommodating. We really wanted to sit on the patio that evening, but due to high winds they shut it down, so he went out of his way to find us the next best seat in the house. Settling into our table, I couldn't help but feel like I was eating a meal on the Bubba Gump fishing boat. The decor is reminiscent of a sailor's quarters. The tables are well spaced and the booths are private enough to keep your focus on your own conversation and not your neighbors. The menu offers a large variety of dishes — my favorite being the Alabama chicken pasta. I don't know how they cook their chicken, and I did ask Thomas if he had any insight. His response was that he has been trying to get that recipe himself for over a year. The Alabama chicken pasta is so good. It is the best grilled chicken I have ever had — that flavor is to die for — and the sauce is a perfect blend of viscosity and taste that complements the noodles perfectly. My wife loves their strawberry salad and substitutes the chicken with their Cajun shrimp. When that comes out and gets placed in front of you, it is beautiful. Instant mouth-watering. Bubba Gump gave us 90 minutes of dining pleasure on top of the Las Vegas Strip without all the hassle and chaos of a Vegas night. It offered us beautiful views, a cozy atmosphere, and a savory meal that made us feel like the only two people on the Las Vegas Strip.