Red Lobster Reviews 148

TrustScore 3 out of 5

2.9

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Review summary

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Evaluating 41 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers appreciated the staff, describing them as friendly, attentive, and excellent, which enhanced their dining experience. The food received mixed opinions, with some finding it delicious, fresh, and well-prepared, particularly the seafood and Cheddar Bay Biscuits. The location was also noted positively by some. However, some people were dissatisfied with the product quality, mentioning issues like bland or unpleasant-tasting food, overcooked or undercooked items, and changes to beloved menu items. There were also concerns about the service, with some experiencing forgotten orders, lack of refills, and rudeness from staff. A few customers experienced discomfort after eating the food and expressed disappointment with recent menu changes.

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Product

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Quality

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Service

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Fried flounder was bland Couldn't even taste of chees biscuits Location was west broad in Richmond VA. Hubby got the bay harbor lobster bake and he was disappointed as we very disappointed as we... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I purchased the Seaside Shrimp Trio and I was very disappointed. The shrimp was bite-size shrimp. Totally different from what you see in the picture. The only thing I enjoyed was the corn. Everything... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Red Lobster Tallahassee Whoever said that things never change, obviously has not dined recently at Tallahassee Red Lobster restaurant. It’s unfortunate that corpor... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I'm writing because, since the new owner took over, most of the food is geared towards only younger people. When it was owned by the owner, they served grilled rainbow trout which was delicious. Also... See more


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Red Lobster Hospitality LLC is an American casual dining restaurant chain headquartered in Orlando, Florida.


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2.9

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

148 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid leftover in your order

Avoid leftover in your order

This was the 4th time I ordered lobster tails to get leftover tails. I did try to prevent this from happening. I wrote a clear instruction on the online take-out order which stated clearly these two tails orders must be freshly cooked. Yet I still ended up with a leftover-tail on the night of Christmas Eve. This store at Bridge Port, CT was not trustful and offered bad service at the expense of customers and the chain stores’ brand name.

December 24, 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Done with the Vineland, NJ Red Lobster

I must say, that service/customer service here has dramatically gone DOWN in the years that I have been in this town. So much to the point that we have de if we EVER get a taste for Red Lobster, we will travel to another town to do so! 3 weeks ago we sat in our car for an hour and 15min (waiting for our table & I’m disabled) and we had been FORGOTTEN & we didn’t even get a simple apology for the oversight! Then tonight, 9/24/2022, we were yet AGAIN FORGOTTEN! sat in the car for 43 minutes watching people come and go and we went inside and was told our table was ready just for the girl to say “NO, not them they have to wait, this group is first!” Yet, I sat in my car watching that group walk in…so that was around 15-20 minutes after us. Now, I do understand that the size of the group sometimes factors in, however, the fact that we were FORGOTTEN twice doesn’t & there is NO EXCUSE FOR IT NOR THE ATTITUDE BEHIND their mistake! Also, I have been on hold for 21 minutes (presently still on hold) to speak to a manager! I have NEVER in my life had such a terrible experience paired with what seems to be incapable staff & lack of caring which is needed in customer service!

September 24, 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I order food delivery from red…

I order food delivery from red lobster.By the time I got my food#1 it was cold #2they left out part of my order. Call them they told me the next time that I ordered would give me what I was missing.
For free. The next day I called and was told yes I would get it
. So I ordered more foof. But when it got to me They still did not get.It but half my order was missing too and was cold.Called and talked to a manager and was told they would send me a coupon for my first missing item by e-mail and would refund my money for my second order.What kind of people do they have working for them? All I can say is they can not read because my order was correct on my receipt but did not get what I ask for.

September 22, 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No longer a red lobster fan

I took my granddaughter and her friend to red lobster in Shawnee for lunch it was her friends birthday and we ordered from the menu and we knew that the menu has changed to pricey but that was OK they love red lobster. I assumed that the bill would be around $100 but when I got the bill it was $142 I was shocked the drinks were the amount of a can Of a Dr Pepper soda the price for those were nearly 4 dollars we ordered brussels sprouts which was one of our 2 vegetables that was also charge extra on the ticket and they were burnt to a crisp, the lobster was so rubbery you could barely pull it apart to eat it the shrimp scampi no longer has that nice garlicky taste to it so the food quality I would give a 2. I don’t believe I will be going back to red lobster anytime soon. For someone on a low budget and paying $142 for a lunch meal the meal should’ve been exquisite. The customer service that’s the waitress was amazing though but still I will not be going back.

September 14, 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Valuable Team Member Can Make All The Difference!

Tonight my wife and I decided to dine at The red Lobster. We just moved here on
July 16th 2022 from Portland, Oregon. We have been to Red Lobster locations in Oregon, Orange County, CA, and San Diego. We have never had a server as genuine as Alexus who we met today at this location! Yes Alexus was polite and friendly, professional and attentive but what made this an experience above ALL other evenings we spent at other Red Lobster locations across the country was Alexus came across as such a genuine person!! That's not something you can create, fake, learn. It's truly a gift and Alexus shared that with us tonight. The greatest assets of any business is its people. Alexus is a perfect example of that. Red Lobster is very lucky to have such a valuable team member! Thank you all for a great meal tonight and thank you Alexus for being you. We wish you all the best. And continue striving to be the best.

August 11, 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shrimp kung pao

I picked up carry out from the Beachwood, Ohio Red Lobster. Shrimp kung pao and biscuits. Biscuits were good but kung pao was HORRIBLE! They threw a bunch of noodles in the carry out box with some fried shrimp and nothing else. No edamame, cabbage, crispy onions, cashews or green onions. Not even any spice in the soy ginger sauce. It's basically a plate full of noodles with a thick sickenly sweet sauce with breaded shrimp that's not crispy on it. I've had it 3 times before and it was delicious. Whoever made it this time needs to follow what the menu states is in it. Will not go back here again.

July 28, 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We went there to eat a good meal,I…

We went there to eat a good meal,I always go there but hadn't been in a while the food was not good my steak were so tough my potatoes wasn't done the food wasn't season and I ask them what in the world going on in red lobster not going back no time soon .

June 29, 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't buy grilled chicken at Red Lobster

This review is about the Red Lobster Restaurant on Route 9, Poughkeepsie, NY. I ordered the grilled chicken. I received five pieces of chicken breast of various sizes. It amounted to about one full chicken breast. They were very dry, cold, stringy, tasteless and tough. It appeared to me that they had been cooked at least a day or more before serving it to me. Since I was part of a large party I didn't want to embarrass the host by complaining. I let it go.

May 30, 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I expected more.

The food was just good, service was okay but I expected to be blown away after soo much hype from a friend which was not the case thereby 3star.

May 15, 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Went to red lobster for my birthday the…

Went to red lobster for my birthday the salad was wilted , potatoes we cold and tasted like they were warmed over not so warm … my clams and popcorn shrimp was under cooked the other order clams and scallops were undercooked and scallops were strong tasting …when we said something the waitress said we cook our items this way … if you want your order cooked longer you should tell us .. I have went to red lobster for 40 years and the last 5 have not been a ver good experience .. we won’t send food back as we do not trust the process ..

April 29, 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yesterday at Red Lobster!

Yesterday, I was served by Ms. Nikki. She was friendly and made my visit to Red Lobster so great! She talked to me and helped me make the best choices. I felt that I was in good hands with Nikki! The service and food was the best! Thank you.

April 14, 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I loved Red Lobster growing up

I loved Red Lobster growing up. But they changed about 10 years ago or so and now are atrocious. It's like they're trying to be hip and cool, with small portions, healthful sides, and newly designed menus. But I paid $15 and got 6 shrimp with some rice and leafy greens. Haven't been back since. It was crowded, rundown, and slow service in the dark.

March 7, 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid like the plague

Avoid like the plague . Poor service crap food, tried to contact corporate customer relations, recording said they were in an all day meeting. Left contact info ,2 days no response. Will be going to Long John silvers when I want fish, better quality and a lot less money.

January 28, 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wasn’t How They Described Online

I went for curbside lunch!
I ordered the Cod fish with fries
Cesar salad and clam Chowder.

Fish wasn’t done it’s basically a large piece of Gordon’s frozen fish!
My salad was super small lettuce in a box
My soup was warmed clam milk
Fries well don’t mention cold and hard...

I Guess it’s the Times😥

January 24, 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Money gine by by

Celebrating my birthday at red lobster Evansville Indiana food was ok went to leave a tip dropped my wallet went right back of course no one seen it several hundred dollars in it management didn't take it seriously someone there needs to do jail time if you dont turn it in your a thief.

January 23, 2022
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