My wife and I use to like coming here once in a while as a change of pace. We never had any complaints. It had been a long time between visits so we decided to go last night. Apparently, something has changed. I don't know if this is true for all Red Lobster restaurants but the menu is now catered to the gluttonous, butter-eating, population. They use to have a fresh fish menu that my wife enjoyed. They don't seem to have that any more. The only fresh fish they had was salmon. They were also out of snow crab legs!! I would say about 80% of the dishes have either shrimb or lobster. I realize that the name of the restaurant is "Red Lobster" but they always offered many seafood items above and beyond shrimp and lobster. It's a shame. In today's health-conscious world, RL seems to have regressed. I imagine the food is ok but if you are looking for a healthy alternative, you may want to look elsewhere. FYI, my wife and I decided to order an appetizer, then went over to Ruby Tuesdays for a meal we knew we'd enjoy. Our app was the Shrimp Bruschetta. I will admit that it was tasty. But anything that is covered in garlic butter usually is. We probably won't go back unless we hear that the menu has changed.
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Theresa H.
This place has changed. I haven't been to a Red Lobster in 2 or 3 years. They used to have a really diverse menu & fresh fish items. I remember Ultimate feasts & lobsterfests. There was none of that. No specials or combo deals. The kids menu was good. I got an appetizer & stuffed flounder. It was overcooked & very bland. The others at the table agreed that everything was bland. There was no flavor. I am pretty sure our waitress forgot we were there at one point. I keep going back for the biscuits. My daughter likes the crab legs. We always go for lunch because you can't get near the place for dinner. We have never had to wait when we go for lunch, not even for a late lunch. The place is full also. I was glad we were seated next to a window because the place is so dark. As I looked across the dining room I wondered if people could see what they were eating. I will give it another try because I love the biscuits.
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Michael C.
This was our third trip back in a week because the wait was too long each time. I couldn't figure out how this restaurant could be packed so often until I ate there, finally. The food is excellent, once you get a seat. We had not been to a Red Lobster in many years and I did not have great memories of the last trip. I highly recommend this restaurant but also recommend calling for a reservation.
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Derek K.
Red Lobster is a great restaurant, but the worst about it is the wait lines. I don't know if they need to put another one in somewhere near, but we normally skip over RL when looking for places to eat because of the line. The food is excellent though!
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Joy W.
This chain restaurant came into town recently (a few years ago?) or so I've been told and had stolen business from many places. I've been here twice now for dinner, and both times the place had been filled with white heads. Literally. About 75% of the place is made up of retired people. Call me ageist or call me observant but old people love eating here! Not sure why though, I can't imagine Red Lobster being good for their cholesterol. But Red Lobster consistently has the most packed parking lot. The food is decent. I get the fish or lobster usually. This time I enjoyed the Lobsterfest main lobster and shrimp tacos. The flavor was great but the soft tortillas were not fresh. However, it was a decent price for getting a taste of lobster. [23 of 100]
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Iknow B.
My pregnant girlfriend and I (interracial couple) went here for dinner on August 8th. The moment we walked in we were visually judged by the hostess. She sat us at a booth with a broom and bucket dust pan sitting at it, leaning next to where I sat so my gf didn't have to. It stayed there nearly the whole time..the manager walked by us a couple dozen times and I know he saw it. Nobody removed it until almost the end of our meal. The manager would walk by us back and forth in a rushed manner as if he was way too busy to be having yet another set of customers taking up a table (there were only maybe 4 other tables in use) and every time he did so, he would eye me up.) Our waitress was the only OK one. The manager clearly wanted us to be done and out and kept a close eye on us. I use to work in the restaurant business so I know when somebody is doing a RAMP check. He was over checking on us but never checking in. He definitely wasn't taking us serious. We were dressed pretty urban (this time) but by all means we looked clean and presentable. You should never assume what somebody's situation is, you have no idea who my girlfriend is and that she could buy the whole place and she chooses to wear non-expensive jewelry because she likes it! She knows when she's being judged and the fact she felt not welcome is absurd.
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Bitsy S.
Firstly, let me just say, I've had a lot of really good experiences at this restaurant in past years. For some reason, the quality of the food here has just spiraled downward. You're better off going to a local seafood place, spending around the same amount and getting more of a fresher selection. That being said, the service here is always great. The staff is friendly, engaging, and always attentive. Unfortunately, I'm not sure of the whole corporate pyramid behind the Red Lobster chain or their restaurant group, but they definitely cut some noticeable corners in their product choices and preparation techniques.
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Katie G.
If you want some bland crap from the freezer thrown under the broiler or into a fryer and served on greasy platters and you also like to sit in frigid temperatures while the ceiling drips some sort of liquid onto your body, table and the nearby carpet, then head this way! They have something right up your alley!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch 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 : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Tom W.
My wife and I use to like coming here once in a while as a change of pace. We never had any complaints. It had been a long time between visits so we decided to go last night. Apparently, something has changed. I don't know if this is true for all Red Lobster restaurants but the menu is now catered to the gluttonous, butter-eating, population. They use to have a fresh fish menu that my wife enjoyed. They don't seem to have that any more. The only fresh fish they had was salmon. They were also out of snow crab legs!! I would say about 80% of the dishes have either shrimb or lobster. I realize that the name of the restaurant is "Red Lobster" but they always offered many seafood items above and beyond shrimp and lobster. It's a shame. In today's health-conscious world, RL seems to have regressed. I imagine the food is ok but if you are looking for a healthy alternative, you may want to look elsewhere. FYI, my wife and I decided to order an appetizer, then went over to Ruby Tuesdays for a meal we knew we'd enjoy. Our app was the Shrimp Bruschetta. I will admit that it was tasty. But anything that is covered in garlic butter usually is. We probably won't go back unless we hear that the menu has changed.
(1)Theresa H.
This place has changed. I haven't been to a Red Lobster in 2 or 3 years. They used to have a really diverse menu & fresh fish items. I remember Ultimate feasts & lobsterfests. There was none of that. No specials or combo deals. The kids menu was good. I got an appetizer & stuffed flounder. It was overcooked & very bland. The others at the table agreed that everything was bland. There was no flavor. I am pretty sure our waitress forgot we were there at one point. I keep going back for the biscuits. My daughter likes the crab legs. We always go for lunch because you can't get near the place for dinner. We have never had to wait when we go for lunch, not even for a late lunch. The place is full also. I was glad we were seated next to a window because the place is so dark. As I looked across the dining room I wondered if people could see what they were eating. I will give it another try because I love the biscuits.
(3)Michael C.
This was our third trip back in a week because the wait was too long each time. I couldn't figure out how this restaurant could be packed so often until I ate there, finally. The food is excellent, once you get a seat. We had not been to a Red Lobster in many years and I did not have great memories of the last trip. I highly recommend this restaurant but also recommend calling for a reservation.
(5)Derek K.
Red Lobster is a great restaurant, but the worst about it is the wait lines. I don't know if they need to put another one in somewhere near, but we normally skip over RL when looking for places to eat because of the line. The food is excellent though!
(3)Joy W.
This chain restaurant came into town recently (a few years ago?) or so I've been told and had stolen business from many places. I've been here twice now for dinner, and both times the place had been filled with white heads. Literally. About 75% of the place is made up of retired people. Call me ageist or call me observant but old people love eating here! Not sure why though, I can't imagine Red Lobster being good for their cholesterol. But Red Lobster consistently has the most packed parking lot. The food is decent. I get the fish or lobster usually. This time I enjoyed the Lobsterfest main lobster and shrimp tacos. The flavor was great but the soft tortillas were not fresh. However, it was a decent price for getting a taste of lobster. [23 of 100]
(3)Iknow B.
My pregnant girlfriend and I (interracial couple) went here for dinner on August 8th. The moment we walked in we were visually judged by the hostess. She sat us at a booth with a broom and bucket dust pan sitting at it, leaning next to where I sat so my gf didn't have to. It stayed there nearly the whole time..the manager walked by us a couple dozen times and I know he saw it. Nobody removed it until almost the end of our meal. The manager would walk by us back and forth in a rushed manner as if he was way too busy to be having yet another set of customers taking up a table (there were only maybe 4 other tables in use) and every time he did so, he would eye me up.) Our waitress was the only OK one. The manager clearly wanted us to be done and out and kept a close eye on us. I use to work in the restaurant business so I know when somebody is doing a RAMP check. He was over checking on us but never checking in. He definitely wasn't taking us serious. We were dressed pretty urban (this time) but by all means we looked clean and presentable. You should never assume what somebody's situation is, you have no idea who my girlfriend is and that she could buy the whole place and she chooses to wear non-expensive jewelry because she likes it! She knows when she's being judged and the fact she felt not welcome is absurd.
(1)Bitsy S.
Firstly, let me just say, I've had a lot of really good experiences at this restaurant in past years. For some reason, the quality of the food here has just spiraled downward. You're better off going to a local seafood place, spending around the same amount and getting more of a fresher selection. That being said, the service here is always great. The staff is friendly, engaging, and always attentive. Unfortunately, I'm not sure of the whole corporate pyramid behind the Red Lobster chain or their restaurant group, but they definitely cut some noticeable corners in their product choices and preparation techniques.
(2)Katie G.
If you want some bland crap from the freezer thrown under the broiler or into a fryer and served on greasy platters and you also like to sit in frigid temperatures while the ceiling drips some sort of liquid onto your body, table and the nearby carpet, then head this way! They have something right up your alley!
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