This is one of the best locations. It is never really overly packed and the servers are always great. Tried one of the new seafood boils. They are slightly overpriced for what you get but the flavor is great. Only one comes with sausage which is lame. Plus way too many potatoes. But very good. read more

Food was not good at all. I ordered coconut shrimp and orzo rice 2/10. Some of the rice was not cooked. The biscuits were more favorable. My mom ordered the shrimp Alfredo and she said it was delicious 9/10. My hubby ordered lobster duo and it was 6/10. Our waitress was great. The bartender was always MIA. She had to look for him. She stayed professional and apologic. We will not come back. Ambiance was warm temperature and empty. It's just isn't the same anymore. read more

Red Lobster - Wasn't worth it at All. We did tip our waitress very well - Seafood Near Me - Hanover, Pennsylvania

I'll start with the Server and service was great! I wanted/hoped the food and ambiance would be like it was years ago, but I was let down. The entrance by the lobster tank, smelled moldy/dirty. The food was subpar...as in I could have made a better meal at home. Admirals feast was expensive and was ok for just being fried foods on a plate. I wanted to get the lobster and crabs legs, but I refuse to spend more the $45 for a meal. It seems most everything is around $30-$45 Chef was walking around the front with tongs hanging from his belt...not sure how clean that is for touching food. Hair was found in food, but not sure if it was from my wife or the establishment. Over all Red Lobster seems to have lost its way and will only live as a memory from now on. read more

My son loves coming here for the lobster, we go quite frequently. The service is usually always super great. We love how quiet it is. The cheddar bay biscuits are good when they're fresh, but if you go in the evenings they tend to be dry. 8/10 read more

Red Lobster - Garlic butter, lobster, Mashed Potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Hanover, Pennsylvania

We Love Red Lobster! Just not this location! As you walk in the smelling carpets greet you. This location looks really rubbed down. As we were seated at a booth the seats sunk and the shade on the window showed it age and dirt. The service was great! Our waitress was fast and friendly. She is the reason this review would earn any stars. Her service was 5 star great! My companion had the all you could eat shrimp. They said it was good though they could eat all because they got a good fill the first round! I ordered the lobster duo. When the plate came there was a strong fish odor. I chucked it off to the adjacent table. But, when I took a big bite of the lobster tail it tasted awful!!!!! I had to quickly get a napkin!! I'll spare you the rest of details!! Ughhh Well here is where our waitress quickly stepped in, called the manger and demanded a fresh one to replace. He apologized and took the tail away. I was so hungry that by the time the tail came back I had finished the plate. Though the other tail was ok it still wasn't fresh. You could taste the freezer taste. Frozen lobster has a different texture than fresh lobster. It satisfied my hunger but it certainly wasn't an enjoyable experience. Definitely one I won't repeat at this location. It is an easy location to find and had ample parking. read more

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We were in Hanover and I had the urge for coconut shrimp. They didn't look busy so we went in. We were disappointed to have to wait. The wait turned into 25 minutes. But that was the worst part about the meal. Once seated we had a great server, James. The food was hot and delicious and James was on top of things! read more

We went Monday nite for dinner er around 7pm. We were sat at a booth. We waited 15 minutes, but no one came to take our order. We saw many wait staff going back and forth, but no one stopped. After 15 minutes, we walked out. read more

Service is almost always friendly and professional.The place is always keep clean. This visit the fried clams were way over cooked. (Dry)The shrimp scampi had enough butter on it for about three orders. (Very oily)It was not a enjoyable meal.and it was to much to complain about. The rest of the meals at the table not much was said. Based on this visit I'm not in a big hurry to come back. read more

My husband had the Admirals feast. I was very greasy with a bad smell. He was sick that evening and next day. I had the stuffed flounder. I could not get thru it for my stomach getting upset as I ate. Took it to go and poor husband tried it 2 days later and it went right thru him. Very bad experience. The waitress and staff were very kind. read more

Everything went well.... The food was Great and my favorite is Coconut Shrimp with the Pina Colada Sauce which is the Best.... Service was fantastic and the ambiance very Nice.... read more

Walked in during lunch. Got seated quickly, sat and waited over 10 minutes and no one acknowledged us. All tables around us were seated after us and already had drinks and rolls on their tables within those 10 minutes. My husband and I got up and walked out. What's sad is the manager actually sat us at our table and yet with us being within eye sight, never saw us being acknowledged. Poor service. read more

The Hanover Red lobster is great! crab isn't dry. Owings Mills' Red lobster crab is very dry. Still open in 2024, some thought they were closed. This place isn't as popular as they should be so you'll have a good chance of being seated right away. our waitor James is very polite, honest, friendly, knowledgeable about the company, and easily accommodating to any changes we may have wanted. Highly recommend this location, my new Red lobster that I will visit frequently. read more

My husband and I had an amazing experience here. Noah was our server and he was very attentive, patient, friendly and probably one of the best servers I've ever had. I only write reviews on the best service i receive and his hospitality makes me want to come back to this location. read more

Our dining experience was amazing! We ordered the endless shrimp. The coconut dipping sauce for the shrimp was fantastic. Everything we ordered was hot, fresh, and the biscuits fresh out of the oven. Our server was very attentive and it made our experience more enjoyable. We will definitely be back. read more

Had really good food and service tonight. Waiter was professional and caring. Great experience tonight. Plate actually looked like the picture... (Shocker) read more

Red Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Hanover, Pennsylvania

Food low quality for a red lobster. Ordered flounder and it was served with the plastic wrapper sticking to it. Vegetables were cold. Have eaten here about six times and all were disappointing. read more

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] read more

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. read more

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. read more

Fast and friendly service! The staff was friendly and able to cater to my specific food requests. Barely a wait for my food to come out. Berry sangria was excellent. The bar area is a little small and the heater is directly above the seats. All in all, great food, great service and I will return! read more

This was our first occasion to visit a Red Lobster. Had seen many ads and finally decided to try it with my wife. We had done some looking on the web and decided that endless shrimp sounded like a good idea. Service was prompt and smooth as we continued to eat scampi shrimp. Nice flavor. The Korean style was sweet with a little bit of heat. Alfredo sauce was smooth and tasty. Sides of wild rice and fresh vegetables were well cooked. No room for desert, as we overdosed on the shrimp. All in all, a great experience. Fourteen orders of shrimp! read more

All I can say this is truly one of the worst staffed worst food worst kept Red Lobsters I have been too. Never never again.

The best Red Lobster around. I live in York but will drive to Hanover, as the food and the service and the management in Hanover is hard to beat! Had the best meal today. Server Abby wonderful. Female Manager, wonderful. It is very apparent that This Hanover Red Lobster appreciates your business. read more

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. read more

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! read more

Thus restaurant is so understaffed. I had a designated person to watch my children when i went into labor who works there as a dishwasher and they would not let her off. They had sent home another dishwasher a half hour into their shift and refused to call them in to cover for her so i could have a sitter while i was in the hospital. The food might be nice on a good night but the working conditions are horrible. read more

We went in for lunch and was greeted so nice and sat. Then the fun began completely ignored and we actually thought to leave. The waitresses messed up tables and the girl felt horrible. We ordered quick because we had waited. Our food was not fully warm and overdone. I'm not sure if we'd go back. I guess eating local is always better read more

Awesome service! Delishious food! Brittany was a awesome server! We had a table next to us that had a lot of complaints and she handled it with excellent service! Shout out to the kitchen as well! Great job doing 15 tables at once! We will be coming back! read more

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. read more

My wife and I have been going to Red Lobster for almost 25 years. However the last two years the food does not taste as good as it use to. We went there on Saturday and the meal made my wife sick. My meal was just mediocre. We have been going there less and less. Don't plan on going there much in the future. read more

I used to love the food at Red Lobster, but the last time I ate at this location, the fish was soggy and tasteless. It tasted like the fish had been frozen, thawed and refrozen. I could not eat any of it, but still had to pay full price for the plate full of garbage. Yuck. read more

Yum! A standard CA favorite no matter where we travel. The ladies here? Delightful. Food, wonderful a usual.

The ads for red lobster certainly weren't taken at this location. The crab cakes were three on the plate as the main protein and were together the size of one average crab cake. I couldn't find any crabmeat in them only old bay and bread. The scallops were fried and literally the size of small marbles. I'm not fussy I'll eat at McDonald's but these servings were insulting. I was a guest with my party otherwise I would have sent my dinner back. Unbelievable read more

Always a nice place to visit for seafood. Sometimes it gets very crowded and you have to wait for service so it's a little hit or miss in what kind of experience you will have there. read more

Reservations for five thirty, still waiting at six. The staff seems unconcerned and unapologetic. If this weren't my mother's choice for her fiftieth wedding anniversary, I would already be out of here. The food is not good enough for this kind of wait. read more

My husband and I tried Red Lobster five times. I ate different shrimp dishes and each time the shrimp should have been thrown out two days before I showed up! The shrimp was put in salted water to preserve it. My husband tried the fish and shrimp with no luck! Other family and friends have told me that they don't like the Hanover, PA Red Lobster but they do like the Owings Mills, MD restaurant. I can only recommend the biscuits and the mixed drinks. Kim B. read more

The sea food is very good with nice portions of food unlike some restaurants that give you tiny amounts. The price was decent compared to other sea food restaurants. I would highly recommend it. read more

The wait was long but expected; none of the staff seemed happy?? The manager walked around didn't smile or make the environment friendly, and to top if off when me and my family were leaving the manager stood at the podium saw us coming and didn't open his mouth to thank us for coming or even to say hope you come again??? Very rude customer service and don't order the berry mojito tasted like they forgot to add liquor...I've had better experience elsewhere this location I WILL NOT RETURN!!!!! read more

Yesterday my husband and I went to Red Lobster in Hanover, PA. We have been there many times and always had excellent food and service. Yesterday we went at lunch time and the place was not busy. Our server took our order promptly. It was over an hour before we were served when people who arrived after us were served. I ordered a boiled lobster. The shell was impossibly hard. Neither I nor my husband could crack the claws, and I sent it back to be cracked. The server said even the kitchen had a hard time cracking the claws and they were not cracked sufficiently to make it easy to remove the claw meat. The meat was tough, worse lobster I ever had. Our server, Kim, was pleasant but not attentive. We asked for more napkins which she never brought until after my husband went looking for more napkins. She said she forgot. It seems the kitchen staff was not able to perform, but definitely something was wrong and there was lack of attention by Kim. read more

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. read more