Ok, so it's one of those rare times where I puff out my chest and my face beams so hard that I look like I'd walked out of a cartoon. I've possibly found a new favorite chill spot. Who made it happen? Bret. Here's the scoop: It's a gloomy Wednesday night, I've finally talked myself into going out close to 9pm to find food. I was a little hesitant to try this spot merely because It'd been years since I checked it out and last I remembered it was kind of fancy. I'm super casual, but I walk in and did not get the predicted Hostess/Host stare down that I'd been holding my breathe for (thank you!). As usual; I make a B-line for the bar (my safe zone: you don't feel rushed, you don't feel terrible for taking up a servers table because you know most of them hate "one tops", you can sort of blend in without people wondering you're story, ect). Never sure what to expect- I was immediately greeted by Bret. I quickly make a decision, Sam Adams draft. Which was tasty. And order some calimari, I fill up fast and he takes note and has a to-go box and bag ready for me. The bar is always my favorite spot. It's like only the Gods of multi-tasking in a restaurant can truly make that nook there own- while still somehow maintaining a pleasant attitude which I appreciate. Bret handled my order plus 3 other people up at the bar who ordered countless refills of the endless shrimp. While keeping up with all the servers drink receipts and knocking out a large amount of dishes. I think he had a busy night of to-go's also, bless him. So just wanted to give him a shout out. He did an amazing job and I was impressed. Will definitely be back to visit him.
(5)
Laura M.
Yiiiiiiiikes. This Red Lobster might be the reason they're all going out of business. Between the twilight-zone decor and lighting (seriously, you feel like you're playing good cop bad cop with your date, and not in a sexy way), and the serious problems with the service you should probably try your luck in the White River with a fishing pole. We ordered drinks, an appetizer, and two entrees. Our waitress was super nice and seemed aware of the slow service, apologizing several times. My husband ordered on of the crab special entrees and after about 20 minutes was informed that they couldn't make it because they were out of ingredients. Ok, switched order to the crab smothered sirloin, That entree came out without crab - just a naked steak. The quality of the food here is not that great, and if that wasn't enough to dissuade you the service should send you heading for the hills.
(2)
Thomas B.
The best Cesar salad & cheddar biscuits(Pre-crab) food. Where else can you get THE seafood, exactly what you want, the way you like it, & in an atmosphere of some class. Note of its not EXACTLY right Red Lobster staff will make it right (x10). My favorite land locked seafood place.
(4)
Josh J.
For being slam packed on Mother's Day, the food was great and service was awesome.. Thank you we will return!
(5)
Robert K.
Its 3:06 pm on Sunday 22nd Feb 2015 I have been here 10 minutes and have been seated, drink ordered, received, and my dinner order placed. Oh my 3:31 and I have devoured my appetizers already. Lobster bisque, mussels, and mushrooms. I had my entree and was out of there in under an hour. I would return.
(5)
David F.
I was at this Red Lobster a few weeks ago to celebrate my Daughter finishing her nursing school semester with excellent grades. We all ordered the endless shrimp. To make a long story short, the service was horrible as the waitress was AWOL most of the time. I love their cheese rolls and honestly, those with a salad is a full meal but we were hoping to do some damage with all the shrimp we wanted. Well we didn't get that many shrimp. Not that we didn't want some, but the service was so bad that we got very few. When I went home, I complained on the website and their manager did contact me to say how sorry she was, but the tone in her voice didn't sound very remorseful. She said she would send a gift certificate to make up for the bad experience. A few days letter I received a $40 gift card. So I spent almost $80 and they send me a $40 gift card. I don't think I could recommend this restaurant to anyone. I will use the gift card, but at another location. I understand sometimes things get hectic at a restaurant but its the tone of the apology and not the apology that really tells if they are sorry. In this case, I didn't get that impression.
(2)
Jerry W.
I hadn't eaten at Red Lobster in a long time so I decided to treat myself. I ordered the combo of lobster, sea scallops, and skewered shrimp. I had lobster mashed potatoes as a side and lobster bisque as an appetizer. The bisque was very tasty but the lobster chunks were a bit tough, as was the lobster tail on the entree. The shrimp were tender and tasty. The scallops were very tender and nice. Probably the best taste treat of the meal were the rock lobster mashed potatoes. I'll dream about them. And, of course, the cheese biscuits were a delight. My only complaint is that it took longer than it should have to get my entree. The server was friendly and attentive but she annoyed me at the end when she made a sales pitch about filling out a survey from the ticket. I don't do surveys. That cost her a buck off her tip! Overall, though, a good meal and nice experience.
(4)
J B.
Service was good but had to wait a long time for the food to arrive. We ordered the wood grilled salmon and coconut shrimp combo along the NY Strip. All came over cooked.
(2)
Ron H.
Wish you could do no stars as this Red Lobster is a mistake to visit. We have tried it three times, the last visit we sat at the table for over fifteen minutes and were not even offered water. We were in eye shot of the Hostess in the bar seating but even she didn't get a server to come over, We got up to leave and got to the door and suddenly the Hostess and a couple of Servers noticed and called to us to wait that they would now be happy to help us. Before this restaurant was updated they had a great staff what happened. It had been a weekly stop now our three attempts were a giant bust.
(1)
allison s.
Red Lobster is one of my dirty little secrets... I am a sucker for crab and my best friend loves their clam chowder. This is the place we don't tell our other friends we are going to, but always go together. It is like having a secret lover... Service can be hit or miss here but the crab legs are consistent. It is pretty hard to screw up crab legs, and these are usually decent, but mostly delicious. I can't tell you much about there other menu items I only go for the crab!
(4)
Scott P.
I don't go here too often... While I can find something on about any menu I'm curious about, for some reason I don't seem to find myself here much. There are a few family members that have a deep love for this place, so when one of them needs their fill... You don't typically have to twist my arm to have a meal and a drink. I tend to go pretty basic, but anything I've ordered with shrimp seems to be very liberal on the serving of shrimp. Some places sprinkle a few tiny morsels on and call something "shrimp". I've always been happy with the portions here. I've enjoyed the meals I've had, but they haven't been "oh my god I must be back here tomorrow" good. I tend to be more of a local establishment person, but for "as advertised" big box place, they seem to deliver what's dangled. The environment is not quite my style, but its a place one could have a nice dinner. I want the ability to get a local beer here, but I will scratch that for those butter biscuits. If I am here, bet your ass I'm taking some home with me. They understand this.
(4)
Ashley C.
I visited this location on a very busy Saturday night which was probably my first mistake. My stomach was not liking food that week and the only thing I wanted were the cheddar biscuits. So after an hour wait we finally got seated. We had to wait on the biscuits though. My husband and I both got the shrimp deal that was going on and we both hated the Parmesan shrimp. They were breaded with little flakes on them. It tasted cheap and microwaved... and old... On top of that we asked for more bread and it never came. He only gave us the check. I was not even done eating. I figured after an hour wait they would at least give us more bread. That's why I came! Oh well! I just need to remind myself to avoid this location and the weekends
(2)
Tom E.
Seafood is supposed to have flavor. Not at Red Lobster. I left the restaurant feeling like I could do better at a drive thru. I took a 4 year old, and unless their mac and cheese has gold in it, I am not paying 6$ for it. Overall service was good, but I was talked into going today, and I won't be back. Not worth the money at all.
(2)
Abby H.
Wednesday evening at 7pm. We've been here 40min & have only had drinks & salad. Food is good..service is staggeringly slow! Don't come here if you are starving..eat before
(3)
Tiffany H.
"RED LOBSTER! OH YEAH! CHEDDAR BISQUITS GET IN MY BELLY!" would be my reaction every time my parents would decide that we were going to go out for a 'fancy' family dinner when I was younger. This recent visit was my first time back to the old favorite in about five years (props to mom and dad for the GC for Christmas). First of all, oh my goodness, the cheddar biscuits were still worth screaming about. We both ordered the seafood feast (see GC reference). While looking at the menu I remembered why I hadn't been to Red Lobster in such a long time. The prices are so inflated. I could get great seafood at a local place and save money. The food was good. They do make a mean Long Island, so that is my recommendation. Long Islands and all the cheddar biscuits you can shove in your belly (did I mention how delicious they are?). Consistency, that's what they offer. The food is consistently the same, and good. The service was a little lacking, but in their defense, it was peak dinner hours on a Friday night.
(3)
Richard H.
It's Red Lobster. I am not a huge fan of shellfish, but their daily fresh fish specials are pretty good. The salad is pretty good. Everything is just pretty good. Except the service at this particular restaurant this particular evening, which was friendly but unbelievably slow.
(3)
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Address :690 East Thompson Road
Indianapolis, IN, 46227
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Paid Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Will R.
Ok, so it's one of those rare times where I puff out my chest and my face beams so hard that I look like I'd walked out of a cartoon. I've possibly found a new favorite chill spot. Who made it happen? Bret. Here's the scoop: It's a gloomy Wednesday night, I've finally talked myself into going out close to 9pm to find food. I was a little hesitant to try this spot merely because It'd been years since I checked it out and last I remembered it was kind of fancy. I'm super casual, but I walk in and did not get the predicted Hostess/Host stare down that I'd been holding my breathe for (thank you!). As usual; I make a B-line for the bar (my safe zone: you don't feel rushed, you don't feel terrible for taking up a servers table because you know most of them hate "one tops", you can sort of blend in without people wondering you're story, ect). Never sure what to expect- I was immediately greeted by Bret. I quickly make a decision, Sam Adams draft. Which was tasty. And order some calimari, I fill up fast and he takes note and has a to-go box and bag ready for me. The bar is always my favorite spot. It's like only the Gods of multi-tasking in a restaurant can truly make that nook there own- while still somehow maintaining a pleasant attitude which I appreciate. Bret handled my order plus 3 other people up at the bar who ordered countless refills of the endless shrimp. While keeping up with all the servers drink receipts and knocking out a large amount of dishes. I think he had a busy night of to-go's also, bless him. So just wanted to give him a shout out. He did an amazing job and I was impressed. Will definitely be back to visit him.
(5)Laura M.
Yiiiiiiiikes. This Red Lobster might be the reason they're all going out of business. Between the twilight-zone decor and lighting (seriously, you feel like you're playing good cop bad cop with your date, and not in a sexy way), and the serious problems with the service you should probably try your luck in the White River with a fishing pole. We ordered drinks, an appetizer, and two entrees. Our waitress was super nice and seemed aware of the slow service, apologizing several times. My husband ordered on of the crab special entrees and after about 20 minutes was informed that they couldn't make it because they were out of ingredients. Ok, switched order to the crab smothered sirloin, That entree came out without crab - just a naked steak. The quality of the food here is not that great, and if that wasn't enough to dissuade you the service should send you heading for the hills.
(2)Thomas B.
The best Cesar salad & cheddar biscuits(Pre-crab) food. Where else can you get THE seafood, exactly what you want, the way you like it, & in an atmosphere of some class. Note of its not EXACTLY right Red Lobster staff will make it right (x10). My favorite land locked seafood place.
(4)Josh J.
For being slam packed on Mother's Day, the food was great and service was awesome.. Thank you we will return!
(5)Robert K.
Its 3:06 pm on Sunday 22nd Feb 2015 I have been here 10 minutes and have been seated, drink ordered, received, and my dinner order placed. Oh my 3:31 and I have devoured my appetizers already. Lobster bisque, mussels, and mushrooms. I had my entree and was out of there in under an hour. I would return.
(5)David F.
I was at this Red Lobster a few weeks ago to celebrate my Daughter finishing her nursing school semester with excellent grades. We all ordered the endless shrimp. To make a long story short, the service was horrible as the waitress was AWOL most of the time. I love their cheese rolls and honestly, those with a salad is a full meal but we were hoping to do some damage with all the shrimp we wanted. Well we didn't get that many shrimp. Not that we didn't want some, but the service was so bad that we got very few. When I went home, I complained on the website and their manager did contact me to say how sorry she was, but the tone in her voice didn't sound very remorseful. She said she would send a gift certificate to make up for the bad experience. A few days letter I received a $40 gift card. So I spent almost $80 and they send me a $40 gift card. I don't think I could recommend this restaurant to anyone. I will use the gift card, but at another location. I understand sometimes things get hectic at a restaurant but its the tone of the apology and not the apology that really tells if they are sorry. In this case, I didn't get that impression.
(2)Jerry W.
I hadn't eaten at Red Lobster in a long time so I decided to treat myself. I ordered the combo of lobster, sea scallops, and skewered shrimp. I had lobster mashed potatoes as a side and lobster bisque as an appetizer. The bisque was very tasty but the lobster chunks were a bit tough, as was the lobster tail on the entree. The shrimp were tender and tasty. The scallops were very tender and nice. Probably the best taste treat of the meal were the rock lobster mashed potatoes. I'll dream about them. And, of course, the cheese biscuits were a delight. My only complaint is that it took longer than it should have to get my entree. The server was friendly and attentive but she annoyed me at the end when she made a sales pitch about filling out a survey from the ticket. I don't do surveys. That cost her a buck off her tip! Overall, though, a good meal and nice experience.
(4)J B.
Service was good but had to wait a long time for the food to arrive. We ordered the wood grilled salmon and coconut shrimp combo along the NY Strip. All came over cooked.
(2)Ron H.
Wish you could do no stars as this Red Lobster is a mistake to visit. We have tried it three times, the last visit we sat at the table for over fifteen minutes and were not even offered water. We were in eye shot of the Hostess in the bar seating but even she didn't get a server to come over, We got up to leave and got to the door and suddenly the Hostess and a couple of Servers noticed and called to us to wait that they would now be happy to help us. Before this restaurant was updated they had a great staff what happened. It had been a weekly stop now our three attempts were a giant bust.
(1)allison s.
Red Lobster is one of my dirty little secrets... I am a sucker for crab and my best friend loves their clam chowder. This is the place we don't tell our other friends we are going to, but always go together. It is like having a secret lover... Service can be hit or miss here but the crab legs are consistent. It is pretty hard to screw up crab legs, and these are usually decent, but mostly delicious. I can't tell you much about there other menu items I only go for the crab!
(4)Scott P.
I don't go here too often... While I can find something on about any menu I'm curious about, for some reason I don't seem to find myself here much. There are a few family members that have a deep love for this place, so when one of them needs their fill... You don't typically have to twist my arm to have a meal and a drink. I tend to go pretty basic, but anything I've ordered with shrimp seems to be very liberal on the serving of shrimp. Some places sprinkle a few tiny morsels on and call something "shrimp". I've always been happy with the portions here. I've enjoyed the meals I've had, but they haven't been "oh my god I must be back here tomorrow" good. I tend to be more of a local establishment person, but for "as advertised" big box place, they seem to deliver what's dangled. The environment is not quite my style, but its a place one could have a nice dinner. I want the ability to get a local beer here, but I will scratch that for those butter biscuits. If I am here, bet your ass I'm taking some home with me. They understand this.
(4)Ashley C.
I visited this location on a very busy Saturday night which was probably my first mistake. My stomach was not liking food that week and the only thing I wanted were the cheddar biscuits. So after an hour wait we finally got seated. We had to wait on the biscuits though. My husband and I both got the shrimp deal that was going on and we both hated the Parmesan shrimp. They were breaded with little flakes on them. It tasted cheap and microwaved... and old... On top of that we asked for more bread and it never came. He only gave us the check. I was not even done eating. I figured after an hour wait they would at least give us more bread. That's why I came! Oh well! I just need to remind myself to avoid this location and the weekends
(2)Tom E.
Seafood is supposed to have flavor. Not at Red Lobster. I left the restaurant feeling like I could do better at a drive thru. I took a 4 year old, and unless their mac and cheese has gold in it, I am not paying 6$ for it. Overall service was good, but I was talked into going today, and I won't be back. Not worth the money at all.
(2)Abby H.
Wednesday evening at 7pm. We've been here 40min & have only had drinks & salad. Food is good..service is staggeringly slow! Don't come here if you are starving..eat before
(3)Tiffany H.
"RED LOBSTER! OH YEAH! CHEDDAR BISQUITS GET IN MY BELLY!" would be my reaction every time my parents would decide that we were going to go out for a 'fancy' family dinner when I was younger. This recent visit was my first time back to the old favorite in about five years (props to mom and dad for the GC for Christmas). First of all, oh my goodness, the cheddar biscuits were still worth screaming about. We both ordered the seafood feast (see GC reference). While looking at the menu I remembered why I hadn't been to Red Lobster in such a long time. The prices are so inflated. I could get great seafood at a local place and save money. The food was good. They do make a mean Long Island, so that is my recommendation. Long Islands and all the cheddar biscuits you can shove in your belly (did I mention how delicious they are?). Consistency, that's what they offer. The food is consistently the same, and good. The service was a little lacking, but in their defense, it was peak dinner hours on a Friday night.
(3)Richard H.
It's Red Lobster. I am not a huge fan of shellfish, but their daily fresh fish specials are pretty good. The salad is pretty good. Everything is just pretty good. Except the service at this particular restaurant this particular evening, which was friendly but unbelievably slow.
(3)