Our meals came out. It was the wrong steak and the waiter literally took the steak off my plate and said eat that for now and we'll bring the rest later. Worse experience. Never coming back. read more

Red Lobster - Missing food. Surf and turf - Seafood Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

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Pro: got what I expected. I would give 3.5 not a 4 star Con: the snow crab leg was not good, really soft feels like it's stored for a bit too long. We ordered salad we didn't get any dressing for it.....wtf? The waitress was ridiculously slow and slow and maybe a bit too old to serve. We set 5 feet away from her back station. And took her 3-4 trips to get us a soda drink..... it's not like she's busy had no time..... she would come to us with empty hand and tell us she will bring you the drink when she could have already brought it already. It was during lunch time. And we were like the only customer.... read more

Red Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

This breaks my heart to write this review...but I am DONE with Red Lobsters. This experience was the worst I have ever had a Red Lobsters. We ordered salmon that was so rubbery, the lobster Bisque was so salty it could give you a stroke. I added a side of crab legs, which were rotten inside...the cluster was all black inside The steak was sent out rare, I ordered medium well. The asparagus and broccoli were so overcooked we didn't eat it. I complained to our server...who was great by the way. He had the manager come out to hear my dissatisfaction with the food. I swear he could have cared less. He offered to take 20% off of my bill. Dude...we didn't eat this inedible food. How about 100% off. Needless to say we will NEVER be going back. read more

There is a HORRIBLE SPELL WHEN WALKING IN. Restaurant was not that clean. Service was HORRIBLE !!! It started off great until I told the lady about how the chicken Pasta TASTE LIKE SHRIMP WAS MADE WITH IT. She questioned me over and over again. So I reciprocated the same energy. What started off great ended horribly........ read more

Always busy, but when on a major highway and eat a major shopping center, it will be. The server Zhane was marvelous. She was attentive and on point. The portions were over the top. I think the cooks were not reading the orders correctly. A lot of FOOD. My nephew got a doggy bag out of dinner. Coffee excellent. On a busy Saturday night service can be a bit slow. The wait time not bad, around 6:30 we arrived. We waited 20 minutes. Plenty of parking. read more

Horrible worst red lobster i ever been to. Literally every single person working there wasn't doing a thing but yet no one can even bring me a water read more

Terrible Place for take out. Would give this restaurant zero stars if I could. I stood by the take out booth for over 15 minutes and no one was available to assist. read more

Entered to the restaurant that had many empty tables and people were sat before us. When I said something is when we got seated.

I had a very long day and skipped my lunch at work so I decided to treat myself to a nice meal since it was the end of the work week. Although it was getting crowded.. my waitress "Sameerah P" (I believe that's what it said on my receipt) was very attentive.. I didn't have to wait on my food and she made sure everything was ok. I came here solo after work so I was very observant on service and she did a really good job! Food was great also! read more

Red Lobster - Menu was already taken-this the best I got! - Seafood Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

My first visit at this location and was really frustrated. Server brought the salads but not silverware, we had to wait like 5min to silverware and when they brough wasn't enough for everyone. Salad was not fresh. Food arrive cold and server dropped some of our food and we had to wait another 10 m to get more. The table and seats were dirt . The bread was good , warm fresh. This was on New Year's Eve , the place was not crowded, I know they could do better . read more

Placed an order online. Said it would be ready in 30 mins. Get there and they can't find the order. I understand that computer mix up happen but they didn't not offered any solution even after I showed them my order confirmation. Left with no food as they were unwilling to help or do anything. Never coming back again. read more

Poor service. Tried the to go curbside pickup. You are instructed to sit in your car with hazards flashing. You text when you arrive. Five minutes later I received a text saying my order was ready and it would be right out. 10 minutes after that I still hadn't received my order. I went in and the nice man went into the kitchen and brought my order out in moments. I don't expect staff to drop everything that second but why are you instructed to wait in your car if they are not going to bring it out. I would have happily gone into pick it up when I arrived but they just left me sitting out there. read more

Great family restaurant chain! Food: Biscuits: The biscuits are the best thing here. So even if everything else is bad the biscuits will make up. Forget restaurants that give you bread and butter before your meal comes...this places does buttery biscuits and I loved every bit of it. Ultimate Feast: Get this if you can't decide on what seafood to get! Great combo plate with lobster, crab, shrimp, rice and a side. Wasn't the greatest thing but I really wanted to try a lil bit of everything. Overall: Decent price. Good meal. It is what it is basically. Check the commercials and you'll have the appetite to come in lol read more

Red Lobster - Ultimate Feast - Seafood Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

My family and I decided to come here on a Sunday Evening. As we were waiting for our table, I went to use the restroom. It was probably one of the most disgusting restrooms I have ever used not only at a restaurant but anywhere in this world. It was so bad, the thought of going elsewhere to eat did cross my mind. But we all were hungry so I kept my mouth shut. We finally get to our table. We had to ask for tablecloths, napkins and utensils. The utensils had dry water stains on them. Our waiter, who was nice, also did not know how to serve wine. All he did was ask if the bottle in his hand was what we ordered. He did not offer us to sniff and sip the wine as he poured it into our wine glasses like it was water or soda (there is a technique for those who don't know) clearly this waiter did not. Food was delicious. Would not come back to this location. read more

Overpriced considering the quality. I will not go to a red lobster again and this was our first time in many years. Went on Saturday night to Red Lobster with the family. Ordered 12 oz steak and Lobster Tail, Lobster Tail with coconut shrimp, and chicken fingers kids meal. The biscuits were the best part of the meal. The lobster for both of our meals was rubber, and overdone. Such a disappointment during lobster fest at a seafood restaurant. His steak was over cooked and the broccoli was dry with no flavor. The kitchen failed to put the pineapple salsa on the lobster and shrimp dish I ordered, forgot his fries, sent a salad we didn't ask for, and more. The waitress was wonderful, and was quick to continuously run back to the kitchen to fix their errors. If it weren't for her and the other staff having such nice personalities I would have given 1 Star. For over $100 including tip we could have enjoyed similar food at a nearby sushi restaurant with much better quality! read more

Me and my family came out for a birthday celebration and ended up having a horrible experience thanks to the worst manager ever - by the name of CHRISTINE! I ordered the ultimate feast and it came out cold and dry and when I complained they reheated it and sent it back out. I complained again and a drug induced appearing manager in training by the name of CHRISTINE tried to shove a dessert down my throat and when I pointed out that she didn't hear me out nor was she professional behaving she said word from word you and your family can get your belongings and leave so we did just that and will not be back!!! read more

My favorite restaurant EVER!!! specifically this location in Woodbridge, New Jersey! I love everything starting with the hot and succulent muffins all the way to the main dish and exotic drinks ... portions are so great... there's no room for dessert... seafood lovers know this is the place to be... read more

I will be adding a photo of my receipt to go along with this review [CHECK #47577]. WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!!!!!!!!! I come here every now and again from the city opposed to the one on 42nd street. This is usually not too bad of a spot but it has gotten worst over the years. My parents used to bring us here every two weeks. They stopped. MY WAITER JAMES M or JIMMY as it said in his name tag was HORRIBLE! THE WORST! I was so disappointed, my friend and I almost walked out without even eating. We come into the restaurant at 8:55pm and we were told for 2 people it would be 35-30 minutes later. We decided since we had a movie to catch at 10pm and it was about 10 minutes away from this restaurant we would eat at the bar. All we wanted was claim chowder. THATS ALL. Two bowls of soup and of course the biscuits. THIS IS WHY I AM PISSED: [yes I'm crazy and noticed all times] We placed the order at the bar at 9:02pm with JAMES/JIMMY. He gave us the check at 9:05pm! Keep that in mind. He said he would place our order immediately and be right back. 9:12 rolls around and I yell over to him to please bring me and my friend a water...he said right away. At 9:17 I hear him call out to someone "Hey can you get me two clam chowders and a biscuit." ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? You gave me a check without even placing my order. He finally brings the water at 9:22. One at a time. He was too busy making drinks I guess. There were 2-3 people in the bar area. Finally at 9:26pm our food gets here. 20 MINUTES LATER FOR 2 DAMN SOUPS!!!!????? Mind you, by this time the people who were right before us and came to the bar to drink were seated and their appetizer orders were being taken [they were right behind us]/ ARE YOU KIDDING!!!!!! We had to leave by 9:35, 9:40 the latest and now i felt like i needed to inhale my really hot soup. He finally comes over to us at 9:35 and states "Im sort i had a rush...NOOOO the same people have been there. you made us wait 30 minutes and they cannot wait 30 seconds!? I guess we did not matter. So JAMES/JIMMY was chucking about it trying to save face. NO. YOU GAVE ME A BAD EXPERIENCE. So my crazy order, my thousands of dollars order was too much for JAMES/JIMMY. Two bowls of soup...$12.82 total was too much to ask for. WILL I EVER RETURN? JAMES M/JIMMY made me NEVER want to return. read more

Red Lobster - This corresponds with my review, my receipt for my order. 30 minute wait at the bar for two soups!!!!! thanks to JAMES M/JIMMY - Seafood Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

I hadn't been to Red Lobster in so long and was so disappointed with my recent visit. My meal came with a cluster of crab legs. 2 of the legs from my cluster were already missing when my meal was brought. I mentioned it to my server and she only responded with "yeah I know, I'm sorry". The rest of my meal wasn't very enjoyable either. Everything was so salty (and Im usually heavy with salt) and nothing seemed the slightest bit fresh. read more

Red Lobster - Cluster of crab legs (served missing 2 legs) - Seafood Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

Shrimp Cesar salad OMG best i ever had. (to go) Its not on the menu but u can sub salmon or chicken for shrimp. Also the lobster flat bread pizza is amazing, lots of lobster meat! read more

Red Lobster - Shrimp Cesar salad, the best! - Seafood Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

Poor Food, unhelpful staff, nasty manager Went to this restaurant for a special occasion. Food and service were poor. I complained to the waitress who was no help. Called manager who gave the name of Kendra. She was nasty. She told me if you don't like the food go somewhere else. Couldn't believe my ears. Complained to corporate office. No help If you want a nice dinner don't go here read more

This red lobster is terrible. I stopped coming here over 10 years ago... And came twice since September TRYING to see if it's any better. NOPE. My food didn't come out until I asked where my food was after everyone else at my table was served. No small plates came out even though 3 appetizers came out... No napkins... Or wet wipes... Had to ask for refills on water... Same type of service as the 2003/2004?! read more

Food and service weren't as bad as everyone makes it seem. Drinks and food were good and waitress was attentive. Had a good dinner !

Not a good day for this one the food was maybe room temperature my Meal in particular steak and shrimp Had absolutely no flavor or Spices on anything The server was super Slow acted like he didn't I want to be there read more

I will never dine here again. They market themselves as an extension of a Portland Maine eatery but they're not even close. The shrimp was terrible, small, frozen to death. The Lobsters were okay I must say, but way too expensive compared to what you get in Maine. The Lobster rolls were small and mixed with shrimp. The Fish and chips was worse than something you'd find in a Gordon's frozen TV dinner. The Lobster Tacos were pretty decent but had no meat in them. read more

I ordered over the phone ..when I got there I was in the To Go slot waiting for my food to come out.. I pressed HERE on my phone..It said My food will be coming out soon so I waited and waited and waited.. finally I got tired and went in.. there A young lady told me . I had to come in to get my food No CURBSIDE! She gave me my bill and actually Mentioned a tip! Are you serious I said to myself! You didn't do anything. When I finally got the food home I ordered coleslaw one coleslaw was very dark and of the coleslaw and was light...It's like they scraped it from the bottom of the barrel. My experience was horrible there today. I am very dissatisfied read more

Came for fathers day with my family (who've never been here before ) and they absolutely love it!. The food is always great and their drinks even better! read more

on a sunday evening around 5:30 pm, however it was not so crowded. The service was a little slower then usual, took atleast 5-7 minutes until the waiter came to greet us. ordered lobster pizza for an appetizer, it was great we always order that when we go. then we tried the new crab dip, it wasn't so good. didn't have much flavor and they served it with just 4 pieces of toasted bread. wouldn't recommend. Then for dinner i ordered the Ultimate feast and i substituted the fried shrimp for coconut shrimp. Overall my favorite dish at this place, but for some reason i feel like the portion has gotten smaller over the years. The crab legs were tiny and did not get that much meat out of them like the previous times. read more

Red Lobster - Ultimate feast with coconut shrimp instead of fried shrimp. - Seafood Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

Our server was having a rough day. While he was rather quick with service, he screwed up an order and brought the wrong drinks to the table... but the food was good and hot. The place was basically dead at 1pm on a Saturday. read more

It's a hole now. It used to be much better but today sucked. Our waiter was nice but messed up 3 out of 6 meals and few other things. The bathroom is NEVER clean. Ever. There was no toilet paper in any stall and the bathroom was filthy. I had to get the hostess to restock and clean up. I've given it enough chances and now I won't be going back. read more

Awful! This picture shows the broccoli black. Will never return. I asked for bread and received it after my entre was finished. I asked for compensation on me receipt and she discounted $2.00 read more

Red Lobster - I mentioned this to the waitress and all she said was would u like another side instead? It's black all over the broccoli Manager pls - Seafood Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

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The drinks were diluted or maybe doesn't even have alcohol in it. Oh and the crab cakes are soggy and have no taste. Please don't order this! About a 25minute wait during lunch! Not that many people here. read more

Red Lobster - Grand Patrón Margarita and Rogue Wave - Seafood Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

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The service was horrible!!!! The bartender had very nasty attitudes and just weren't welcoming at all! The bartender name was Jennifer M and her little sidekick with the bad attitude! I will never come here again Everything sucked read more

Ghetto ghetto ghetto. Waiter was ghetto & rude. Manager was didn't know what she was doing. They charged me extra for my bill. They need to fire the whole staff & start over even the cook. Disappointed with red Lobster. Fork & knife was dirty. Glasses was dirty. read more

I've experienced better indeed. Honestly I haven't been to a Red Lobster for a while. The other night we're out of option for a quick dinner out and decided to go here. I wasn't impressed at all. Their garlic bread and caesar salad was always good to me. But that night, the garlic bread came in all small pieces that it looked like it's left over from other tables that just put together then served to us. Then we had the mussels in garlic and white wine, so bad! I thought the mussels were over-cooked that they were dry and not moist at all. My husband thought it's frozen, not fresh mussels. The two stars is really for the seafood platter that we had. Lobster tails, salmon and grilled shrimps were acceptable. They're not bad, but not great. The waiter who served our table was not the most polite either. I don't know if he's acting to be a "cool dude" or simply ignorant ... read more

The management isn't too bright (i.e. smart). Seating groups of 4 at a table that would best accommodate a group of 6 while 3 tables that perfectly suit 4 people are available, makes less sense than I thought especially since multiple groups were waiting to be seated. Let's give them donkey of the day. #Sundayvisitornomore read more

Red Lobster - Apparently some of the tables don't have a server. Smh #underStaffed - Seafood Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

Really enjoyed my last meal at this Red Lobster. I really wish I remembered our severs name but he was very good and attentive. The biscuits and Caesar salad were standardly delicious. Warm biscuits and a salad with just the right amount of dressing are always a great way to start a meal. I ordered the create your own combination. I had the seafood stuffed flounder with coconut shrimp which was absolutely delicious. For my side I had the creamy lobster mashed potatoes which I did not see on the menu the last time I was at a Red Lobster. Nonetheless the lobster mashed potatoes are a must especially since they were not skimpy with the lobster! read more

This was the WORST food I have ever had. The service was horrible. Will NEVER EVER go back here again and will tell others to stay clear of this place. read more

I normally don't review chain restaurants but it has to be done this time. I haven't been to a Red Lobster in years, but my parents insisted we go. One meal and I can now understand why Americans have an obesity problem. We got onion rings for an appetizer they were DRENCHED in oil and the onion part of the onion rings was no where to be found. Now I know someone who orders onion rings isn't too concerned with the nutritional value of food, but still I must draw the line somewhere. We got a shrimp combination platter. The fried shrimp weren't as oily but had WAY TOO much salt on them. The linguine was creamy to the extent that even I, a cheese enthusiast, found it be overwhelming. I ordered the flounder stuffed with crab for my dad, which was actually decent but still a bit on the greasy side. The salad that came with our entrees was drenched in dressing. While our server was nice I really think the cook needs to be spoken to. I'm all about indulging and enjoying a little butter/oil/ extra cheese in my food but COME ON ?? The highlight of the meal was of course the small biscuits they give in the beginning. I have no idea if this Red Lobster is an anomaly or if they have all transformed into an artery clogging conglomerate, regardless I will not be going to one ever again. read more

Why do people give us gift cards for here??? Seriously, I wanted to vomit. We ordered lobster, scallops, shrimp and crabs. The lobster tasted like buttered rubber. The scallops had something weird on the end of it. The shrimp was like eating chewy buttery paper. The corn was literally dripping with butter. Why did I give this place 2 stars you ask? I will have to say, the wine was delicious & the service was actually really good. Someone needs to take that waitress out of there. read more