We haven't been here in a while and came in for dinner tonight. We were surprised to see menu prices have gone up tremendously. Also, Red Lobster no longer has a list of variety of fish to choose from like before, just the basic salmon and flounder, and all sorts of lobster, crab, and shrimp selections. Food was good, however. I had the salmon bowl with brussel sprouts and orzo rice and a small salad. Everything was good. The brussel sprouts were done perfectly. It had nice crisp and light golden brown on the outside without being burnt like most places. And the inside was nice and firm. Salmon was also done right and not too salty. My husband also had the grilled salmon but he got the mashed potatoes and a baked potato as sides. He said his salmon was also very good. We had Jose as our server and he was fantastic. He had a lot of patience with us as we were indecisive with their large menu selection, and also constantly checked on us to quickly bring us what we needed. read more

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Ok, before you pass over this Red Lobster, think again. the service was REALLY good! There wasn't really a hostess but all good. Our server, Pops was a guy that belongs in your neighborhood, every day eatery. He was really friendly, welcoming, personable, and even invited us back for special nights with special pricing. I was not expecting this and it was a pleasant surprise. You cannot find service like Pops anymore...he is a gem! Like he made this meal. We kind of went bigger than we expected. We started with the lobster dip, I wasn't expecting much but there was a good amount of lobster. I can't tell you about the taste because my kids devoured it. Like I didn't get one bite! Crab legs...the last time I was at a Red Lobster I wasn't impressed with the food. It was just drenched in butter, so much that you couldn't taste anything. The trick is order steamed crab legs so you can control the butter or flavoring! The snow crab legs were pretty good and we had a fun cracking party as a family. The steamed broccoli wasn't great but who comes for the broccoli. My son said the mashed potatoes were ok but the star was the crispy potatoes under my crab legs! Since I didn't have butter or flavor all over, they were perfectly crispy. We ordered a few desserts, not pictured because we were a buttery mess & I didn't want to touch my phone. The chocolate cake was a surprise, not dry or anything. Fluffly and flavorful. Gave the key lime another try, not my favorite but nothing an extra cheddar biscuit couldn't fix. Pops, we might have to come back to see you! read more

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Red Lobster is a solid choice if you are looking for fresh seafood and a comfortable dining experience. The food is great, flavorful, and well prepared. The service is also excellent, with friendly and attentive staff who make your visit enjoyable. The restaurant itself is clean and well maintained, creating a pleasant atmosphere for a meal. The only downside is the pricing, which feels a bit high for the portions and overall value. With slightly more reasonable prices, this could easily be a five-star experience. Overall, still a great spot for seafood and worth visiting. read more

Red Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Came for the unlimited shrimp deal. The biscuits are good as ever. The shrimp came out quickly and the server came around regularly to check for another order which was great. The flavor was fine read more

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12/2-12/7/2025 Cyber Week BOGO Deal at Red Lobster! Red Lobster is running a Buy-One-Get-One deal on these three dishes this week: * Shrimp Linguini Alfredo * Chicken Alfredo * Garlic Shrimp Scampi We went during the weekday and the server was super friendly. He let us order all three different BOGO entrées and then we could choose one of them as the free item. Love that kind of service! Food is good as advertised. Also, after 3 PM they have a Happy Hour menu, and the beverage menu is various. If you're nearby, definitely take advantage of the promo while it lasts! read more

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I was craving their biscuits because when I had it at a different location, it was so good! However the flavors here fell flat... I got the Spendless Shrimp for $16.99 and it wasn't the greatest in my opinion. The Alfredo pasta lacked a lot of sauce, even though I mixed it up, I was still eating bland pasta. The fries were the star of this plate in my opinion. The steak itself was pretty tough and a little dry. The lobster was alright as well. I did come in here knowing what kind of food i would be receiving since it is an American chain restaurant haha! It did take roughly 30 minutes for us to receive our food though. By the end of our meal, we couldn't get ahold of any staff members to pay. It was a Wednesday afternoon and wasn't crowded at all... we went up to the front and paid. Definitely would go to a different Red Lobster location if I ever was craving it again. read more

Red Lobster - Ultimate Spend Less Shrimp, Steak & Lobster - Wednesday - Seafood Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I tried the new Seafood Boil. It was good but not as good as other places around here that offer a similar thing. I got the Mariners combo add sausage. I choose Cajun Butter. Then you choose your heat level of Original vs Spicy vs Extra Spicy. The Spicy was definitely not spicy. What I didn't care for was a certain fake citrus flavor in there. The equipment provided for the seafood boil had good quality gloves and bib. Nevertheless, next time I'll stick with the Ultimate Feast. New Crab Stuffed Mushrooms were great, rather than the usual Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms. My wife got the Crab Your Way as part of Crab Fest. It came with what they call fried potatoes. I loved those. They were basically smashed golden potatoes that were then thrown into the deep fryer. That dish comes with a side as well. She likes to get the corn on the cob. read more

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Came here around 5:30 pm. The Parking lot was empty and the restaurant was empty too. We got seated right away and everyone was delightful! We came to try the Seafood Boil and it was pretty good. We got the Sailors Boil($38.99) and the Mariners Boil($54.99). Flavor was pretty good but not really spicy. Very buttery and garlic though. The amount was definitely a lot but even then I still think it was little too expensive. Not use to tiny shrimps for seafood boil lol. Service was fantastic! Our waitress Seema was delightful and attentive. read more

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Just got done eating here. Absolutely love our server named Elizabeth! Shes from Virginia. She has amazing customer service skills. Very welcoming. When we were walking towards our table, she made eye contact with us and gave us a big smile and waved and said welcome!!! Already knew she was going to be our server with that amazing attitude. She is very upbeat, brilliant, smart, and attentive. Her customer service skills and attention to detail is outstanding. She got us everything we needed. She was quick and very helpful. She definitely is bright. And shouldn't be a server. She should be promoted to a manager position. If not, assistant manager. But even then I can see her moving up along the ladders of becoming a manager or regional manager. She's definitely great at multi-tasking with all the tables she currently has. She is very attentive. The food was delicious. The portions were huge and tasted great! Thank you Ms. Elizabeth for your outstanding service and genuine kind heart. I pray you become a manager or obtain a higher position ASAP. read more

Red Lobster - Our table of food. Best server: Elizabeth. - Seafood Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I've come to this location four times over the past few months, and every visit has been a good one. The service is consistently decent, the staff are kind and accommodating, and the food has been great -- especially considering my dietary restrictions. I really appreciate that they've been flexible when possible (like offering items that aren't pre-seasoned). I love the new lobster seafood boil -- it's a great option for anyone managing gastritis, GERD, or acid reflux. You can ask for it without seasonings and enjoy the seafood plain (they have salt on the table if you need it). Just a heads up: I've noticed the lobster boil portion is a bit smaller compared to the Ultimate Feast, which I also really enjoy. The Ultimate Feast is perfect for sharing -- my boyfriend and I often split it, and it's a great value for the same price as the boil. read more

Red Lobster - Seafood boil - Seafood Near Me - Garden Grove, California

The service was really good. Food came out fast and very hot. The restaurant is clean atmosphere is pretty cool. They're open today on Christmas Day and they are serving us with the smile. I really appreciate our server and him for working on Christmas Day and what can I say red lobster's red lobster either your fan or you're not me and my family we are fans read more

Red Lobster - Surf and turf - Seafood Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I have been going to this location for at least 10 years. I have seen many changes. The service we received on this particular day was exceptional. My husband and I were both surprised! Before ordering, as usual, I mentioned I am a Red Lobster Club rewards member...I highly recommend it. Today it saved us 25% with my points! Unfortunately, the place was empty! Not just empty but ghost town empty. I hope business picks up because we need a decent fish place. Everyone was very attentive and some patrons filtered in. The food was good but I can't say I had cod in my fish and chips. The restaurant was clean and we were happy to see the plates nice and full with big pieces of tasty fish. There's going to be construction soon, but there was "going to be construction" 3 years ago. If it's true this time the restaurant could use help staying open. It's not too close to my house, but I try to go once a month. It's worth the drive. read more

Red Lobster - Basic fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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My friends and I were craving some seafood, and we hadn't been to Red Lobster for years, so we made a reservation and met up for dinner. We were promptly seated and greeted by our waitress who was super friendly. The dining areas were well maintained and clean. I got the surf and turf daily special which had a lobster tail which was perfect of course. The steak on the other hand was super hard to eat. I honestly wasn't expecting a melt in your mouth Filet, but I did order it medium rare, and it was hard to cut through. Unfortunately, I did not finish it. I cleaned the rest of my plate though which was delicious. And those cheddar biscuits they start you off with are reason enough to come visit Red Lobster! Everyone else fully enjoyed their meals. read more

The service was exceptional! and the food was delicious I had the surf and turf. The steak was supposed to be a top sirloin, but it was more like a filet mignon, so tender, juicy and flavorful ! I don't remember our waiters name it was about 2 weeks ago, but he was also working the bar he was so knowledgeable and was an excellent waiter I haven't been to Red Lobster in a long time , i will definitely be back soon read more

Red Lobster - I had the surf and turf , it was delicious and the steak said it was a sirloin but it was more like a filet mignon - Seafood Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Our dining experience would have been 0/5 if it were not for the bartender, JP. I was walking by, saw him, and decided to walk in and it was the best decision I've ever made! read more

Isaiah was wonderful. He was very helpful, nice and welcoming. The manager brought over a QR code to leave a review but it doesn't work. Regardless today's food was yummy and we enjoyed ourselves. read more

Red Lobster - QR code doesn't work. - Seafood Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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So we made a reservation at 7:30pm valentines day and I'm assuming with the crowd of 50+ people outside they did too. They were so behind in the kitchen the estimated time to be seated with a reservation was +2 hours from your reservation time... which makes me wonder what the point of a reservation was. The person at the door stated that it wasnt a seating issue. There were seats but the kitchen was backed up. We definitely left and didn't wait the 2 hours. But we did return a few days after just to give it another shot. They didn't have one of the dishes and forgot to remove it when it was time to pay. But I guess everyone makes mistakes. The server was nice and prompt with the ordering and food. I had red lobster before and I think the quality kind of went downhill. The Mac n cheese used to come in a skillet and now it just comes out on a plate with less. Overall I don't think the food taste that far off from like olive garden if you wanted pasta. The dragon shrimp was kinda good I just wish they tossed it in the sauce instead of pouring it on top. The pasta was slightly bland. Service: 2.5/5 Food: 2.5/5 Would I come back? Not sure... probably not read more

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Whenever I come here it's for a staff lunch and we always get the same server. I'm not too sure of her name since I didn't write it down, but she is the sweetest. We come in as a big group and she is always so patient and understanding! My office always has a good time and experience whenever we go! Food comes out always hot and fast for our big group. read more

Red Lobster - New England Clam Chowder Lobster Bisque - Seafood Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Went with our group of friends on a Saturday and there was not only a minimal wait but everyone was very fun and attentive to our needs despite being busy with other groups. The food was great as expected, and drinks were fun and strong! read more

Red Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Garden Grove, California

First of all: the service was wonderful! They are a bit understaffed, but Clarence our waiter still went above and beyond to make us feel special! We were there for my aunt's birthday and he got all the employees to sign the card and recommended great dishes. Food came out hot and delicious! If you like crab, you gotta get the crab your way with the crispy potatoes. March is the month of lobsterfest, so I would recommend that instead in march since it's seasonal. Went on a rainy Thursday and there was plenty of space -- seated immediately. Will certainly be back. Due to understaffing there was a wait, but Clarence made up for it with his great service. read more

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I have been to a Red Lobster in many years. Our waiter Jose was excellent and provided exceptional service. Check out the daily specials and lunches for best value, overall it's expensive for what you get. The location is fairly clean but furniture but worn, location is a large restaurant with a small parking lot. I ordered the Calamari appetizer, good portion but bit salty. My meal was the Admiral plater, came out a bit cold, salty and over cooked. Also order the Fish and Chips, good fish, fries were too salty with too much seasoning salt. Coleslaw was good and the cheddar biscuits were my favorite. read more

Red Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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First time at Red Lobster and I'm shocked I'm even writing this. As a die-hard Boiling Crab and Kickin' Crab fan, I didn't think Red Lobster would ever make it onto my seafood boil radar... but here we are. We started with the mozzarella sticks, no complaints. Then came the star of the show: the seafood boil. We got a mix of garlic and Cajun butter and ordered it spicy. Honestly, the heat level was very mild, so next time I'll definitely go extra spicy. I really appreciated that the sauce was not just a pool of butter, there was so much garlic in it! The shrimp was super plump, but the true MVPs were the two lobster tails! The crab legs were sweet too. Everything was on the smaller side for seafood, but for $50? Steal!! If they had crawfish, I'd always be here. Service was friendly; special shoutout to the food runner who did a fun, full-on performance while mixing the bag tableside. Lots of comfy booths and open seating inside, too. I want to give my roses to the new CEO for bringing this establishment back to life! Love to see Gen Z succeeding!!! read more

Red Lobster - Mariner's Seafood Boil - Seafood Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I visited this restaurant due to a coworker's recommendation. I never really wanted to eat here before, but what the heck, I thought maybe my kids would enjoy the food here. We ordered a bunch of different items on the menu. The place wasn't crowded. I liked that I was able to reserve a table using the app so there was no wait at all. While dining, once in a while, I would hear the sound of glasses breaking on the concrete floor, some bartender kept breaking the glasses, the guy was clumsy, and it was kind of funny. Overall, the experience was pleasant and I would come back if I ever feel like it. read more

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Had such a great experience at Red Lobster! The food was amazing--fresh, flavorful, and everything came out perfect. The service was just as great. A big thank you to the manager Ray and Lyanne for being so welcoming and making sure everything went smoothly. You can tell they really care about their customers and the overall experience. Definitely one of the best visits we've had. We'll be coming back for sure! read more

I haven't been to red lobster in so many years and I was excited to try since the change of CEO. I ordered the bacon wrapped scallops only for hen waiter to come back and tell me they are completely out of them. The crispy dragon shrimp were brought out cold as if they were sitting out for quite some time. They were also super sweet which I didn't like. The Cesar salad was just a sad bowl of withered lettuce and the shrimp scampi portion was embarrassing. I can say that this will be my last time I ever go to Red Lobster. read more

We went a few days ago and the service was so good! We had Lyanne as our server and she was charming, prompt and attentive. We will request her section the next time we go in. We went crazy with a boil and a lobsterfest platter. All of it was great! read more

Food was very delicious. Our server, Clarence, was so sweet and helpful. He explained the whole menu to us as it was our first time here. He also kept the refills and biscuits coming and topped it off with an ice cream dessert at the end. It is quite a big restaurant with a lot of booths. Semi quiet atmosphere. I recommend signing up with their rewards program on your phone to earn points. read more

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Leg me start by saying we had excellent service! Attentive, helpful and friendly (a winning combination). The four was flavorful and a decent portion size. There are a lot of seating options at this facility with ample parking. Quiet ambiance to enjoy your meal and company. read more

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Ambiance and service were very good. I was disappointed with the food favor, boring, especially the cheddar biscuits. The biscuits are just ok, not the same as before. read more

3.4352 stars As soon as I heard that Red Lobster locations were closing, I immediately beelined to one. Red Lobster. It's iconic. Our table started with a medley of starters including: -popcorn shrimp ($9.99) -crispy bay scallops ($11.49) -crab queso ($16.49): cheesy crab dip with fresh pico de gallo served with tortilla chips The crab queso was absolute fire. It was giving all the crab + queso. The popcorn shrimp and crispy bay scallops, on the other hand, were just as good as any deep fried anything. Apparently, appetizer selection can vary by location so not all Red Lobsters are created equal. For my entree, I chose the Shrimp Your Way - Choose 2 ($18.00). It's wild that for $18, I got garlic shrimp scampi with a side of rice pilaf AND a small portion of the shrimp linguini alfredo. Are you joking me? I got a good amount of shrimp and food considering my meal was under $20. Taste wise - it was exactly as expected. It was buttery and garlicky which is the most tried and true flavor profile when it comes to American seafood. Red Lobster is really not a bad option if you're looking for an affordable seafood meal. Is it exciting or innovative? No, but it's a good value for what you're getting. This location in particular felt a little run down, but otherwise, I left pleasantly surprised. read more

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Went to red lobster for my birthday. Ordered the Ultimate Feast with 2 Maine lobster tails, grilled shrimp, and shrimp scampi. Lobster was fresh, tender, and cooked perfectly. I absolutely Love the shrimp scampi and large grilled shrimp. Love the cheddar bay biscuits and the seafood stuffed mushrooms. So glad they have their lobster bisque soup back bc I absolutely love their lobster bisque soup. read more

Red Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Haven't been to Reb Lobster in over 20 years! So glad that today we decided to enjoy our dinner for the first time in a long time here! Our server Willy was amazing! Food was delicious. Salmon moist , flavorful and cooked to perfection! Lobster was soooooo good! Shrimp was a hit! Wow! Ambience chill! read more

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do not order the salmon !!! gave me severe food poisoning. be careful when ordering here.

Judy took care of our group. The salmon was very salty though. I also was surprised that you could get a chicken carsar salad but they don't have a seafood or lobster entree salad on the menu. read more

Red Lobster - Crispy Dragon Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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If you've never been to Red Lobster and want to know if it's worth it, it's not. Just overpriced, low grade, overly deepfried or buttered seafood. I've never been to this place all my life but I've always been curious about it. I don't regret going but I didn't have a good time either lol Endless Shrimp: Maybe get? I would imagine this is the only good thing to get on their entire menu that's not ridiculously overpriced but you're going to have to eat a lot. We sampled a lot of them and we came hungry but most likely didn't even break even. Lobster biscuits: Meh Everyone says how good these are but in my opinion they're tasty but nothing to rave about Service can be quite slow and at the time I went there were lots of kids running around and playing everywhere Food: 4/10 Service: 4/10 Atmosphere: 6/10 Value: 3/10 read more

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Only Complaint this Visit is that the Menu is CRAZY EXPENSIVE...Around $50 Average Entree Price and upgrade Prices everywhere for instance the Dinner Salad not a Side for the entree anymore in addition some items have been removed like the rainbow trout ...one of my favorites...food and service were pretty good ...the Prices on the new menu were my Only complaint as I said already. read more

Was seated immediately, service was quick and staff was helpful when fixing orders even after they were already placed. Food was delicious and great portions! read more

Red Lobster - Kids menu: chicken strip - Seafood Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Cheddar bay biscuits for the win!!!!! I haven't had those biscuits in years, and they were everything I remembered them to be! Honestly, they might have been my favorite part of the meal. They were so good. I probably eat like 8 of them alone (sorry, not sorry folks lol)... I ordered the Create your own plate; shrimp linguini (underwhelming and I do not recommend)- this tasted like a pasta for a kid. The salmon was just okay, nothing special. The scallops were good, and the garlic shrimp scampi stole the show! Those were by far the best. The butter and garlic were everything! My fiancé did all you can eat shrimp. He ordered popcorn shrimps (very good!), coconut shrimp, fried shrimp, butter garlic shrimp and shrimp on skewers. He loved every bite. read more

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Hubby knows I love crab, so we came here last Tuesday for the special price for snow crab. The online price is less than the California price, but still better than full price. Clarence, our server, gave us impeccable service. He offered to bring extra butter, and I was happy to see the utensils basket included a lobster bib, too! He checked on us frequently to refill Hubby's iced tea and make sure everything was still good. He even noticed that my Dr Pepper was getting watered down from the melting ice and offered to bring me a fresh one. I needed takeout containers for the potatoes and Brussels sprouts, and Clarence offered more biscuits, too. Thank you, Clarence, for taking such good care of us! read more

Open late so perfect for late night meal. Sat at the bar space was open throughout the restaurant. Our drinks were served quickly. Bartender was very attentive. Super friendly and was quick to answer all our questions. Felt very welcomed. We ordered the lobster for 2 one wasaine the other rock. The cheddar biscuits were warm and perfect start for our meal. The sides we chose were baked potato and steamed broccoli. Also ordered shrimp plate 2 styles one coconut and other grilled, side was baked potato with sour cream and scallions also rice but definitely did not touch the texture was not to my liking. The grilled shrimp was a good choice. The lobster was delish not chewy nice texture. The butter is always a must. The rock was seasoned different but not too bad . The meal was filling and ended our night with beers to pair with our dinner. Thank you GG Red Lobster for making us feel that this spot was the perfect timing to be there. Staff were all friendly. read more

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