Great service great food absolute top quality food no exaggeration Anthony the server was by far one of the best servers iv ever had read more

Red Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

My grandson, Joey, and I enjoyed a delicious dinner served by Pam. Joey mentioned his birthday last week. He didn't mention that he did not get a birthday cake this time. But Pam must have known anyway. She brought him a key lime pie slice with lots of whipped topping and 5, yes, 5 cherries on top and on the sides. Happy Birthday was written on the platter in chocolate, and a lighted candle was on. the dessert. Pam also helped instruct Joey on the best way to crack his crablegs, and he had a great dinner! read more

Salmon excellent as usual. Mashed potatoes were cold and crab gravy was fishy and cold. Broccoli was mostly all brown and overcooked till mushy. One star for excellent salmon read more

Service was phenomenal. Extra kind to us and helpful. The general manager was there and she was awesome. She gave us a closer look at the lobsters and gave very interesting facts about them. Will definitely be back! read more

The food was great and came out quick. Our server was also very sweet. It was also very peaceful while we ate. Over all great place.

Our group of 10 seniors lunched at the Collins Road Red Lobster. Service was very slow, we were in a back room far from the kitchen. We were charged extra gratuity because of our size group, but they only kept topping our beverages and bringing cheese biscuits before finally coming in with the entrees. I had lobster bisque, and never found any lobster in it. The explanation was it was something that's an extract or something and using real lobster would have cost me more. It was sort of like pureed squash. I had 3 emergency trips to the bathroom all night. Not good. read more

I love the food but service is crappy. Last 2 times recent I've ordered on-line for curbside. 1st time I waited 20 minutes, had to call and get help. Today I tried online to order curbside but I wanted lemon wedges instead of tarter sauce and there was no place to ask..so I called and placed my order with a person and asked for extra lemon. I'm willing to pay for it. There were 2 little lemon wedges! Oh and I waited in my car 15 minutes, went inside and was ignored by 5 employees! I would have tipped nice, but nope not with the crap service. I called at 4:45pm too, way before the rush! I absolutely love the cheddar boy biscuits and Brussels! A shame I won't order frequently for the hassle. read more

I absolutely loved this place, I could have eaten here every day. But something changed in the last year or so. It is not the same Red Lobster, the food don't taste the same, the portions are smaller, the price went up, and the staff just isn't happy as they was before. You don't get greeted at the door like before. After you order, you have to hunt down your waiter for refills on your drinks or more Biscuits. The plates that they brought out was soaking wet. And still dirty? I had to send back 3 of 'Em before I actually got a clean one. And our order was so messed up. I think they got it at the wrong table. After all of that and everything gets straightened out, my shrimp tasted like it was Freezer burnt. We asked to see the manager and after 20 minutes. We said the heck with it. Give us our check and no discount. No, nothing not going back. The one thing that they did get right was my husband's beer and my Bahama. Mama, that was it kudos to the bar? read more

Went for all you can Shrimp last week. Very good, and our waitress was awesome! Didn't have to wait for our table at all.

This was the best RL location I've ever been to! I mean absolutely amazing. Food was hot and fresh and delicious and our waitress, Bernadette was a blast. She was so delightful and so helpful! read more

False advertising at its best. First and foremost let me thank Red Lobster (Cedar Rapids) for making my daughters birthday dinner a unsatisfying mess. She choose Red Lobster for her birthday lunch because of the amazing four-course meal they are currently advertising on their website for Wed/Thurs. Once we arrived at the restaurant we were shown were the daily specials were on page 21 of the menu, the Wed/Thurs special for the four-course meal refers you back to page 18 were there is no four-course meal, but a three-course meal substitute. When we asked about it we were told the four-course special is no longer available. Which means that is falsely advertised on the company website and on the in-restaurant menu. For a company of this size and reputation, this is unacceptable. There should not be specials advertised that are not honored! If this was not problematic in itself, the waitress we had while very polite took long periods of time between visits to our table. I waited over ten minutes to get sugar for my tea, another long wait before our order was taken. That said, after our orders were taken she was pretty attentive. While ultimately ended up ordering the three course special, I was never offered nor received my side. My daughters fries had so much salt on them they literally crystallized on the fries. Overall just a very poor experience. read more

I love seafood and in the Midwest we have few choices, but Red Lobster has always been a favorite. I'm glad to see they're adding new choices and I love the specials they run. Crabfest will always be at the top of my list read more

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food was great, service was the worst ever!! dad ordered endless shrimp waiter barely filled drinks didnt bring rolls and never brought anymore shrimp after we paid for it. havent been there in years and will die having never gone there again read more

We ordered for pick up on sept 30th for our anniversary dinner. Due to covid and being high risk dine in isn't an option for us. We ordered the Ultimate Feast and the salmon and shrimp combo meals. Both expensive meals. We were told that since it was not a dine in meal, the salads were extra fees yet when meals are dine in, salads are always included in the meal price. Also asked for more biscuits and told that we had to pay extra again and it was a minimum of 6 biscuits, again because it was not dine in yet dine in we always are offered 4 more for no extra cost. To top it off, we paid the extra fees and when we got home we discovered no extra biscuits! The food we did get was good but the prices for the meals were the same as dine in yet we got less considering paying full price to have salads and the extra biscuits we never got! Why?!?! Horrible and very disappointed! read more

This was a very good visit. The waiter was quite professional and the food was deliciously prepared. The cheddar bay biscuits were hot and fresh and top of game. I'm getting hungry thinking about it as I write this! read more

Red Lobster - Grilled rainbow Trout with a side tail. - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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We had a great meal here last Monday evening. Fast and friendly service and great food it's a winner.

I was back in Cedar Rapids for a business trip and my friend and I wanted some seafood. We went to the most logical place for a seafood feast- the local Lobster. We stopped in around 9:00 pm on a Thursday evening and were seated immediately. The hostess informed us that our "seafood expert" (I'm not kidding) would be by to take our order shortly. As if on cue, a high school student came out, informed us he was going to be our fish sommelier, and took our drink order. He did a great job (I wish I could remember his name)... we never saw the bottom of our glasses, and he always came out to ask permission before bringing the next course... which, while a bit pretentious, I really appreciate. I mean, I know it's only Red Lobster- but eating there will set you back at least 50... it's nice not to feel rushed through your courses. This kid was seriously the best waiter I've ever had... and I've eaten at some really uppity places. The food, while served at the correct temperatures (cold salad, hot biscuits, hot entrees, etc.), tasted like what you'd expect from the Lobster. Lots of butter. Lots of salt. You knew you were eating fish because it's what you ordered... but you couldn't really taste it through all of the sauce. The salad appeared (and tasted) as if it has been dry-aged in a hot Ford Escort on a an August day. The Cheddar Bay Biscuits were glistening in a way that said "I will kill you". They were so greasy that they turned the napkins translucent (which is totally the best and the reason I eat them). The seafood tasted like it had been batch-prepared in whatever coastal town it came from (possibly China), flash frozen, and heated in a microwave once I ordered it. Seriously. Five stars for our waiter. Two (generous) stars for the food. read more

Come here about once a year. From the East coast and enjoy the crab fest. Lobster is "meh." Friendly staff, and quick service. Always satisfied when we leave. read more

Probably the worst experience in my life. I have visited red lobster many times before and never had any issues. This time my fiancé decided to take our daughter and I out and wanted to surprise our daughter with a lobster. The lobster was very uncooked to a point we broke it open and it was all slimy. Asked to speak to the manager and he came back being a total punk asking us how we wanted the restaurant to cook it. Kept talking over us being rude as we were trying to tell him what the issue was. We all had tried it and my daughter threw up all over the table. To say the least our waiter was great and had apologized to us on the behalf of his manager. As we were walking out the manager proceeded to say more stuff... tried not to listen just trying to get out of the situation. I WILL NEVER VISIT THIS RED LOBSTER AGAIN !!! read more

Iowa is a long way from any ocean. Maybe that's why things cost as they do. Seafood is great. On occasion this place feeds the need for sea. I prefer my salmon blackened my shrimp grilled and my lobster buttered. the Caesar salad comes chilled. I prefer a baked potato to the new spuds. asparagus costs extra and the standard green beans are wirey and the size of Straws. good thing i don't come here for the veggies as i would not. Lobster tail so thick it took a knife. Maybe stick wIth the rice.when vegetables are out of seaSon. read more

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Very unprofessional and the manager was very rude. Ended up going somewhere else to eat.

Sooooo, I don't have any pictures of the great food we had. But trust me on this one. Food was perfect, but even better was service. Chris was our server. Outstanding 12 years on the job and loves it. What does that say about the management team? This is why Peggy and I keep coming back. Jennifer the manager came by to check on experience. Wasn't the quick in and out but seemed interested. How about that? Great manager. We will be back. Try it you will love it read more

So disappointing....I requested a side salad and they were out of lettuce??? How can that even be possible?? The menu offered no selection of fish?? Where's the garlic mashed potatoes?? The medium rare steak was overcooked and dry... I won't be back!!!! read more

Red lobster is one of those chain stores that is very consistent throughout the US. The interior, the menu choices, the way the food is prepared, etc. are pretty much the same in every restaurant. No a bad thing, but that means that I will had a hard time writing a review since there is nothing new I can say about this Cedar Rapids store that you don't already know. How about this, I was on a business trip and it was a Wednesday night around 7:30pm. This place is packed with locals who I assume must have tried every single restaurant in the every corner in the city. It took about 20-30 minutes to get me seated. Why don't these people go to their local grandma and grandpa shops and support their neighbors instead? That pretty much says it all. One star off because there was no surprises. Food was a bit salty and the portion was not the greatest. My server must be new and every 5 minutes or so that kid would came over and ask me if everything was alright. I smiled to him with my mouth full, he didn't get it. read more

Ordered our meal, didn't have lettuce for a salad, salad dressing, fish, and the list went on...waitress didn't worry about telling us if they were out after we ordered, just didn't bring it. Worst tasting food and service. read more

Went there tonight on my day off of the service was good the food was all just warm they had to reheat my appetizer and then when the food came out the food was the same way just warm when the manager came out he made me feel like I was asking for something for free yes me if I wanted to a dessert to take home and I said no and he went over and talked to the waitress and all they took off with the appetizer I will never be back very poor management it was a Monday night you would expect everything to be hot when it comes out of the kitchen. read more

I love lobster fest! I ordered the wood grilled lobster, shrimp, and salmon. It was delicious

Tragically cutting back on serving sizes and quality to keep profits high. Better Lobster at Joe's Crab Shack. This chain just doesn't "have it" any longer. Save your money and try somewhere else. No WIFI. read more

Flawless for the expectations everytime. I'm not a seafood guy but the chicken pasta is amazing!

I usually haven't had an issue with this restaurant, but tonight was different. I can't stand a nasty bathroom. There was toilet paper all over the floor and the trash cans were all over flowing. It smelled like a stink bomb was dropped and it looked like the place hadn't been touched in a least three days. Gross gross gross!! I don't like the fact that there are no toilet seat liners. Definitely needs upgraded. read more

I ALWAYS have an amazing experience here!!!! Food is AWESOME and service is fast and great and everyone is always smiling!!!!!

Seafood choices are rather limited in Cedar Rapids. Red Lobster attempts to fill that niche but diners who are used to big city or coastal seafood restaurants should not expect very much. Frozen fish and shrimp dominates a menu that is mixed with chicken and beef dishes. The menu offers 'catch of the day' selections but I do not remember if the menu indicates whether or not the fish has been previously frozen or if it is really fresh. Portions are small but that is to be expected in a restaurant that is so far from the source. There used to be a seafood restaurant in Cedar Rapids that prided itself in flying in fresh unfrozen fish a few times a week. I doubt if this is the case with Red Lobster. Service tends to be slow and, judging by the varying daily times I have eaten here, is not effected by the amount of diners in the establishment. Grilled or broiled fish selections are limited but are very good. The sides are also excellently prepared.The crisp steamed broccoli and salted baked potato are standouts. The side salads are very good as well. Soup selections are limited to overly caloric and overly salted creamed soups. Better soup choices, such as Red Lobster's Manhattan Clam Chowder and Seafood Gumbo are not available here. All dishes are unfortunately overly salted making salt the prominent taste. You can check the sodium count for yourself online at Red Lobsters website. Salt was the major taste of their Chef's Signature Shrimp and Lobster Pasta dish which I had recently. Some of the lobster taste came through in the three pieces of lobster in the dish but the main taste was salt and a truly awful pasta sauce that was advertised on the menu as 'Maine lobster, tender shrimp, fresh asparagus and tomatoes in a white wine and lobster butter sauce over linguini.' Actually it tasted like the fake butter you get on popcorn in movie theaters. If I were you, I would avoid sauced dishes at Red Lobster. Also be aware that according to Red Lobster's nutrition document, the full serving dish contains 1040 calories and 2170 mg of sodium. Unfortunately the grilled selections are not much better. Though selections such as grilled lobster, shrimp, and scallops are low in fat, this is made up for by whooping amounts of salt. 1000 mg more than you daily suggested maximum salt intake. Fried shrimp or scampi are actually better choices as is grilled salmon or stuffed flounder. My advice? There are very good fish dishes offered by standard area restaurants. Check them out and avoid the chains like Red Lobster if you can. read more

A co-worker and I took our clients, 2 disabled gentleman, to Red Lobster for lunch for a birthday treat. Everything from our table to the food to the service was excellent! I was especially impressed with our server, Tony. He treated my guys like adults and with respect, speaking to them instead of at them. I was very impressed with him! Even the other wait staff stopped by to check on our table. read more

Great service! Great food! Got the surf & turf and the lobster was superb, my steak was cooked perfectly. Our waitress was awesome.

Pretty good time and god food. Abby was a great waitress too. And she's pretty.

Fantastic place in Cedar Rapids if you want to eat good and fresh lobsters, shrimps and scallops. This is quite affordable, staff is very nice. read more

Awful service, raw food, needed to send my shrimp back twice and still managed to end up with food poisoning. Awfully regretting spending 25$ on food poisoning read more

I Am A Big Fan Of Red Lobster And Personally Don't Have Anything Against The Staff Except The Host Tonight "McKenna" She Did Not Greet Us Or Say A Word Rude. read more

This is one of the best restaurants I've been to in my life. Fast service and amazing waiters/waitresses. I highly recommend coming here as the food is amazing and you get what you pay for. A bit expensive but it is amazing! Great family friendly environment and I highly recommend bringing the family here! I will definitely come back again! read more

I wish I could've done 0 stars lmao. First we got there during a small lunch rush and we were told we would be waiting 15 minutes and they would text us. We waited 45 minutes and walked in with no text and we were forgotten. We were finally seated and got stale unseasoned biscuits and with no butter at all. We just kindly asked for more biscuits and there was maybe one actual normal biscuit in every basket. I was told a different option would be cheaper and it ended up being more expensive when we got our checks. Our food was not of the quality it has been every time we came here. my normal garlic plain Alfredo tasted fishy and the coconut shrimp tasted like there was sugar poured on top. There was veins in our shrimp, the lobster mash was cold, overall one of the worst experiences I've had at a chain dependable restaurant!!!!! The server was amazing and super nice and social anxiety gets in the way of me asking to switch out my food or to tell the poor server working hard the food is not good at all but like the food was literallyyyyyy disgustingggggg!!!!!!! read more