Bubba Gumbo’s Shrimp and Grits Review

At the table · October 2023

Shrimp and grits · October 2023

Juicy shrimp right off the dock, sturdy grits, and a savory, barbecue-leaning sauce came together in one of the most satisfying dishes in the field.

Visited: October 2023
Price: $24.00
Exceptional: More plate than the price asks.Value is the sixth taste: our own judgment of what arrived for what it cost. It stands apart from the grade.How we review: Exceptional
An outstanding dish. Highly recommended. We only have minor observations.Our overall call on the plate, from A+ to F.How we review: A
On the menu: Stone ground grits, local shrimp and crab in a cajun coffee gravy
Lowcountry Score: 80/100

Shrimp arranged around grits with brown sauce at Bubba Gumbo's.

At the table · June 2023

Shrimp and grits · June 2023

Juicy shrimp right off the dock, strong grits, and a BBQ/demi-glace-like sauce; potentially the best overall experience.

Visited: June 2023
Price: $24.00
Exceptional: More plate than the price asks.Value is the sixth taste: our own judgment of what arrived for what it cost. It stands apart from the grade.How we review: Exceptional
An outstanding dish. Highly recommended. We only have minor observations.Our overall call on the plate, from A+ to F.How we review: A
On the menu: Stone ground grits, local shrimp and crab in a cajun coffee gravy
Lowcountry Score: 80/100

Six shrimp around grits with brown sauce, grated cheese, and green onions at Bubba Gumbo's.

$24. 6 tail on lightly blackened shrimp that vary greatly in size. ‘Right off the dock right in front.’ Easily the juiciest shrimp. Grits are delicious. Not the super fluffiest but close and very tasty if not hard to pinpoint. The gravy is more like a sauce and it’s definitely BBQ and slightly curry reminiscent. Like a demi glace. ‘I could eat another’ -me. This might be the number one destination place in town. Easy A. Something to get excited about. Potentially best overall experience because of the attached working dock and seafood market.

However, the sauce is not traditional. It’s very good, but it’s going to throw some people off.