Heard Red Lobster is on life support so I decided to give it a shot since I have not been there in several years. Walked in during middle of lunch after observing a mostly empty parking lot outside. One occupied table of 2 in bar area and only 3 occupied tables in dining room. Are you kidding? Our food experience was very disappointing. Clam Chowder - bland and mostly flavorless. Ranch dressing on the salad was gross. Tasted like a mouthful of preservatives. Pasta was average but probably the best item we tried. Biggest disappointment was the Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Surely they will be yummy as usual? Nope! Dry and lacking much of its popular flavor profile. I recall that they used to brush melted butter (possibly garlic butter) on the finished biscuits but not on either of our baskets of biscuits. Not very good compared to how I remember them. Service was friendly and prompt so that's really the only positive. It's clear to me why it is that they are struggling. This was likely my last visit to a Red Lobster read more

The lobster and sides were good, but my steak didn't taste right and I couldn't finish it. The service was just okay--I got one refill, but my drink stayed empty for the rest of the meal. I also noticed the restrooms were quite dirty. For the prices charged here, the food quality, service, and atmosphere should be much better. read more

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WHAT A WONDERFUL SURPRIZE TO GO BACK TO RED LOBSTER! we had heard they had crab boils and we went to check them out. our server, christina was lovely and had a good personality. joanne, ok'd us to get the "family" boil in house rather than take out. IT WAS YUMMY! we had such a feast. it was a super experience. on the way out, we met DOROTHY, she was so gracious. we were so happy to be back there and will go back again, soon! THANK YOU SO MUCH! read more

Amanda was an attentive server. The food was good, biscuits were delicious and warm. The change to the menu so you can't get pick 2 shrimp anymore is annoying. read more

The food was really good! I had Maine lobster tail with their signature Garlic Shrimp Scampi. If you can't find it in the menu because It was on Monday Special deal. Not sure how long it will last. They cook the shrimp and lobster just perfect! The entree came with their Cheddar Bay Biscuits which is good too. I ordered brownie Overboard. I was originally want to try their new dessert, which is Strawberry Cheesecake but they don't have it. But the brownie overboard was also good. The brownie wasn't warm but I want it to go so that's fine. The only thing is when I visited, they were not too busy, so it's bit calm and not noisy, which I like. only two more people beside myself in the section but the service a bit slow for me. While waiting for my food, I was looking at the menu again and I think the unlimited shrimp is not bad. I'd probably like to try that one next time. read more

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As Red Lobster's go, this place was pretty good. There's definitely an odor when you walk in, not fishy, maybe moldy carpet? There's definitely server we had was very lackluster in personality but she did a good job otherwise so I can't really complain. And two adults ate and had drinks and an appetizer and meals for like $70 which was pretty good. And the food actually tasted good except my husband's fish wasn't very crispy, a little soggy, otherwise all was well. read more

Had a great meal. My wife requested crab alfredo from Jennifer H. our waitress. The manager Mike agreed to try and make a version with lump crab..It was just like we remembered from the old menu. They charged a reasonable up charge and we had a wonderful meal.Thank you for the extra efforts to make our meal special. read more

Our time eating at Red Lobster, Bradenton, was pretty good. We were seated right away, and our server, Jen was checking with us often. The food was decent. The biscuits were incredible, having a fluffy texture, and buttery taste. The soups (clam chowder and lobster bisque) were good, but tasted different from what we were expecting. The shrimp and linguini pasta were great, and were filling. All the food came out relatively fast. The environment was very quiet, with only a few tables seated at lunch hour, but it was comfortable to be in. Overall, pretty good. read more

We really enjoyed our food and excellent service today! Sabrina S was our server, she was so attentive and patient with us and our many requests, she did it all with a smile and kindness! Thank you Sabrina! Your wonderful service topped off our enjoyable meal. read more

I went here with my mom and our server was so hilarious, he got are food quickly, and had a great vibe to him as well without him I don't think we have had such an amazing time I can't wait to go back and hopefully see him again his name was Brandon read more

We came to Red Lobster on St. Patrick's Day when all the other restaurants were doing corned beef and busy. We got in to Red Lobster after just about 10 minutes (waiting for next shift group to get in). We hadn't been to a Red Lobster in 6 years. It was Lobsterfest. So the menu was big. We chose the Bar Harbor Lobster Bake and the Ultimate Feast. We share all the plates so we get a little of everything. We got Caesar salads, baked potato and a cup of clam chowder on the side. The Bar Harbor Lobster Bake was very good with shrimp, mussels, scallops and Maine lobster tail over linguine. The linguine and seafood was cooked perfectly and was delicious. The Ultimate Feast was also very good. It had shrimp, snow crab legs and lobster. My only negative was the lobster were so tiny, it made me feel bad. I would have skipped it. I don't know who harvests the tiny ones but it's sad. They say they are 'committed to fishing practices that are intended to help protect and preserve the lobster population and other marine life for generations to come'. The shrimp are a combination of wild-caught and farmed in what has been awarded a Best Aquaculture Practice. In face, they partnered with Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program. The program is part of the aquarium's initiative to improve the sustainability of global fisheries. We have to be aware of where our food comes from so it's a good thing for Red Lobster to do. Our server was wonderful. She was nice and excellent at her job. Service really makes a difference to customers. The food was good. Overall, it was a good experience. I would never do lobster again here but the shrimp was very good. read more

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Took my mom out for her birthday. The restaurant was pretty empty and we were seated immediately. The waitress took our orders for drinks and we probably waited 20 minutes before they were given to us.. that was the start of our night. We then ordered our food. Mom got the salmon with some shrimp and I had the admirals feast with broccoli as a vegetable. Mom's shrimp weren't even cooked to temperature and were basically raw and my broccoli was overcooked and it was mush. I complained to the waitress and she said she was going to talk to the manager. We waited probably another 20 minutes, no manager no one to complain to and another waiter came by and asked if we were OK and we complained about the food and the weight and still no manager showed up. This was the second time in a row that service has been mediocre and there are many other seafood restaurants around Bradenton that have way better service than this place. read more

Overall, the experience was good. Great atmosphere. The happy hour drink was weak but had good flavor. Our server Amanda was the greatest! Amanda was very knowledgeable and attentive. read more

Amazing the food was bomb sorry that was my little sister who gave one star she was mad because she wanted Mac Donald's but the food was good read more

Veronica is the worst take out host I've ever encountered. She's rude,snobby, and has no business in the restaurant industry if she's going to treat customers the way she does. I highly recommend management asses their team and not just fill a position just be they need people. read more

Amanda was an excellent server. Food was great! Will definitely go back. Great weekly deals.

Amazing absolutely amazing restaurant was in today and ordered the new seafood boil and got it in the Cajun butter it was literally to die for after we were close to finishing and checking out. A employee came over and asked how was everything i learned her name was Joann and the general manager we chatted for a little bit and she is the nicest lady you could know i would so go again. read more

Thank you Red Lobster for Honoring Veterans today. My husband is retired from U.S. Navy. Food was yummy and server Cristian was friendly and excellent! read more

Shrimp was awesome and cooked to perfection. We were excited to try all of the flavors and our server was very attentive and brought them to us very quickly and fresh. It was very clean and comfortable with low lighting and soft music. read more

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Juan was an amazing server, everything was hot and just as we ordered. Her and I both had snow crab legs and the hubby had the all you can eat shrimp feast! Juan knew just when to come around for more!! Thanks for singing happy birthday to the birthday girl!! Will see you again soon!! read more

Red Lobster - Decided to take my BFF out to dinner at our favorite place, Red Lobster!! - Seafood Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

My server was Ms. Melody R. I was very impressed with her professionalism ,mannerism and her countenance she as she approached all her tables. Ms. Melody knowledge of the menu was on point and her suggestion was not pushy, she was attentive as I navigated the menu. Ms. Melody R. professionalism had me feeling / thinking l was eating at the Peninsula Hotel restaurant in Beverly Hills CA. I did convey all of this to the evening manager, Ms. Melody Robinson great service to us all. The food was great too Thank you Goldie read more

My Son & Daughter-in-law took me out to dinner @ Red Lobster. The Waitress Christine was just awesome!!! It was truly an honor to have her as our Waitress!!! We ordered appetizers, HAND-BREADED CALAMARI Topped with banana peppers. Served with marinara, & WHITE WINE & ROASTED-GARLIC MUSSELS Sautéed with tomato and green onions. Served with grilled artisan bread. . For our dinners my Son had ULTIMATE FEAST® Tender Maine lobster tail, North American snow crab legs, garlic shrimp scampi and Walt's Favorite Shrimp, sides BAKED POTATO & CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS Daughter-in-law had KUNG PAO NOODLES WITH CRISPY LOBSTER Hand-battered, fried lobster tail with noodles tossed in a sweet and spicy soy-ginger sauce with edamame, cabbage, crispy onions, cashews, and green onions. My dish was, ADMIRAL'S FEAST Walt's Favorite Shrimp, wild-caught whitefish, clam strips and bay scallops, all fried to a golden-brown. Sides cole slaw & fries. read more

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I did get takeout order and it was good!!!! I like red lobster,been there many times in 25 years

I've been going to Red Lobster for over 30 years, and it's barely changed, which is good and bad, haha. The seafood is always as expected, tasty and large portions, and the price is on par. This location is usually not busy, so everything comes quick. I will return. read more

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The food was great! This is my second time going to Red Lobster. The service was not as good, our waiter did not greet us when we sat down, and went straight to ordering our food. We were only handed 3 menus from the front desk. Other than that it was great. read more

Went to Red Lobster to celebrate my 63rd birthday. Mom and I were there around 1pm. David at the host/hostess station greeted us as we came into the restaurant. He was very pleasant! Our server was Nahum. He was polite, personable, very patient with answering all of our questions and was attentive during our meal. Food tasted good and cooked to our specifications. Of course, we ordered dessert. I had the chocolate wave, and mom got the vanilla bean cheescake. Both were delicious! We thoroughly enjoyed my little birthday celebration. Well done Red Lobster! Thank you for a wonderful experience! read more

After paying for my meal I noticed I had gotten charged twice I asked to speak to the manager on duty I explained what happen An she was offered as if I did something wrong an told me at the end of the night after closing my money would return I showed her the deductions from my account an she replied like I said after closing your money will return Needless to say I woke up this morning an my support system is telling me to contact Red Lobster for a refund I understand mistakes happen But not only did she charge me twice, she was so rude an demeaning. Her attitude was through the roof I asked to speak to her again an she never came to talk to me left me sitting at the table until i left on my own read more

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There were 3 of us at about 5:30 pm tonight. The food was excellent. The service by Christine S was excellent. She was friendly & attentive. All-in-all a very good experience. Highly recommended!! read more

Regular customers of Red Lobster. Cristian B and Jessica are excellent servers, friendly and efficient. Always advising when new items are introduced. They always make us feel welcome. Great food, reasonably priced. read more

I got the lobster and shrimp special. It certainly wasn't special by any means. It had 5 shrimp 5 chunks of the lobster tail cut up ( 1 lobster tail cut into pieces) 5 hush puppies and a load of French fries.The plate cost was $35. Then they were trying to upcharge me something else that was an additional $19.95 no thanks. This was also on Good Friday so it was probably busier than usual but it still wasn't great service. read more

Long wait, Terrible service. rude manager . My shrimp were wrong . Stay away .I was over charged

My child was served undercooked grilled chicken last Friday at the Bradenton, FL restaurant. I'm still thinking about it today because of how ill she felt until just a couple days ago. The undercooked chicken sickened my child. She had stomach issues for the next few days. We did bring it to our servers attention, it was taken off the bill and remade, but this was after I had already finished my meal, and my daughter was disgusted by what she had already eaten of the pink meat. She picked at the new chicken, but we left it sit right there completely turned off. We were also seated in the back of the restaurant by the server's computer which was the absolute worst place. Very busy, disruptive spot. One worker basically stood behind my head almost the entire time we were there. He even had some smack talk to say to a fellow server about the expected tip being short on their last table. Apparently, they made some kind of wager that $20 wouldn't be left. This made us so uncomfortable, compounding the fact that he was standing there like two feet from my head very nearly the whole time. I moved to sit next to my child on the other side of the table so we both were facing the worker because feeling his presence behind me was unnerving and made for an unenjoyable experience. Our server was very attentive as she was training someone, so service was fine, the pink meat was not her fault, but get it together, RL! Oh, and in case people haven't discovered it yet, they don't offer a side salad as one of your side choices to an entrée, one must now pay like upwards of 3 dollars for a small salad. Prices of the food overall has increased quite a bit too. read more

Red Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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Awful customer service. Very uncooperative place. Probably would not return to this location. I would not recommend unless you like terrible service. read more

I love this red lobster from the food to the service everything is always great. I want to mention a few special people Jessica Christine, Ivan and the hostess Alicia. They are Awesome! I would recommend this red lobster too everyone. read more

First time here Last time here !!! The food was AWFUL!! You would think a Red Lobster Chef in Florida would know the correct way to prepare a simple Lobster. I ate SALT.....it and the steak were so salty the lemon only saved them. The service. Not good. Once she brought my food she never came back to see how it was. I have to say the Ted Lobster I usually go to in Georgia is MUCH BETTER than this one !!! read more

We were a party of 9 celebrating my nephew earning straight A's on his report card. We had two waitresses taking care of our table. Drinks were not refilled in a timely manner, orders of shrimp were slow to come, and seemed like they "forgot" us a couple of times. 6 of us ordered the endless shrimp and it seemed like the two waitresses didnt communicate with the other. One would think they took our next order and the other was running around between multiple parties. Food was like all standard Red Lobster restaurants. read more

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I am incredibly disappointed with my food. I asked for a basic fish and chips the basic of basic and some how they mess it up. When they handed me the plate I noticed something was wrong the what was supposed to be tartar sauce. Was looking suspicious so I went and cut up a pice of the dry fish and I dipped it in and he gave me coleslaw instead of it was cold and gross I asked for the right sauce and the unprofessional employee contested with me that is was the right sauce. I'm not stupid I know what tartar sauce tastes like. He went back into the kitchen and handed me another cup of coleslaw I was furious but when I looked over the employee was gone. After I finished my fry's I walked to the bathroom to wash the disappointment off my hands I went for the paper towel and both dispensers were empty. Over all a horrible and disgusting experience from a dying restaurant. read more

Wow what a mess-walked in after doing call ahead-didn't add us 40 minute wait. Went to the bar for drinks and sat at stools-surface covered with dirty plates. Literally over 10+minutes we sat there realized there was no bartender. Dirty plates and glasses on back of bar and Lawrence Welk on the TV during a PGA weekend. Decided to leave after seeing lack of cleanliness and before subjecting ourself to even further disappointment. read more

If I could give zero stars I would. Over the last few months I've spent hundreds of dollars at this location and tonight was the final straw. I usually order online but for some reason this location has a habit of turning off online ordering and third party delivery. I drove 30 mins from Sarasota to pick up my order I called in. Upon arrival I was told they didn't have the order and it's the call centers fault. The manager on duty didn't even ask me if I wanted her to make my order till AFTER I left the building and called! Didn't even offer me any free biscuits! I've had issues with this location before but this was the last straw. I tried repeatedly to get in contact with the "call center" supervisor but I was told there wasn't one and was repeatedly transferred back to the store phone. I love the food here but the extreme lack of customer service is baffling to me. I won't be coming back to this location and working down the road from here I'll make sure that everyone I speak to also doesn't do business at this location. Absolutely appalling customer service. I wasn't even offered to speak with the general manager! read more

Overall our food was pretty ok but the service was EXCEPTIONAL!!! Eyvin who waited on our table was efficient, caring, and provided service well above our expectations. When he noticed my clam chowder and Cesar salad were left practically untouched he asked if there was something better he could bring me and even provided us a complimentary chocolate cake to end our meal. Thank you Eyvin for taking what could have been a not great experience, into something memorable and fun! read more