Gump Shrimp Co.

Address: The Pike Outlets, 87 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802

Based on the movie “Forrest Gump,” Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. primarily offers seafood. It’s famous for its shrimp, but has a variety of alternative meal options. They close as late as 10 p.m. and welcome all party sizes, but do not accept reservations.

Students dining here have the option to commute to the Aquarium of the Pacific with an 8 minute walk or a 2 minute drive. They have 90 minute parking validation available.

For any further questions, students can contact the restaurant at (562) 437-2434.

Pier 76 Fish Grill

Address: 95 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802

Pier 76 Fish Grill offers a focused menu on American seafood. Busiest on Saturdays, students dining here should reserve their table and expect to spend about 1-2 hours here. Their location is 7 minutes away by vehicle or a 12 minute walk to the aquarium. They have reservations available until closing at 9. Parking validation is offered for a parking structure adjacent to the restaurant.

For any further questions, students can contact the restaurant at (562) 983-1776.

Parker’s Lighthouse

Address: 435 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802

At Parker’s Lighthouse, customers can dine with a view of the ocean with a variety of grilled seafood, sushi, and sashimi dishes. Students should expect to spend 1.5-2 hours here and are recommended to schedule a reservation, but workers can accommodate walk-ins. Free parking is available for those willing to take a short walk.

Additional parking can be found on Shoreline Drive (adjacent to the restaurant) or in a nearby parking lot that can be easily validated. Their dining hours end at 10, and students can commute to the aquarium within 15 minutes walking or 6 minutes driving.

For any further questions, students can contact the restaurant at (562) 432-6500.

Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks

Address: The Pike Outlets, 55 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802

Carrying a more casual tropical theme, Islands serves beachy gourmet burgers with bottomless fries. Students interested in dining here can not make reservations. Since they close at 10 and can get busy on Saturdays, students should plan accordingly to ensure a timely arrival.

Commute options range between a 2 minute drive and an 8 minute walk. 90 minute parking validation is available for the parking structure nearby.

For any further questions, students can contact the restaurant at (562) 436-6590.

Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que

Address: The Pike Outlets, 300 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802

Famous Dave’s embodies an American western theme, and offers wood-smoked meats & sides. They don’t accept reservations, and students should expect to spend 1.5-2.5 hours here. Parking validation is discounted in their parking lot; however, the lot neighbors other restaurants, making parking cramped and competitive. Simpler parking is available across the street (Shoreline Dr) and meter parking is available on the street at the student’s expense. Students can commute to the Aquarium with an 8 minute walk or a 2 minute drive.

For any further questions, students can contact the restaurant at (562) 436-926.