My daughter and I had an absolutely wonderful Valentine's Day experience at Red Lobster, and I felt compelled to share it. This year, I decided to take my 10-year-old daughter out to show her how a woman should be treated. We both dressed up for the occasion, she wore a beautiful dress, and I wore my three-piece black tuxedo. I had made reservations ahead of time, and when we arrived, we were escorted promptly to our table, which already made the evening feel special. Our server, Shayla Toplin, truly made this night unforgettable. My daughter, Taya, really wanted crab legs. I was explaining to her that she would need to crack open the shells to get the meat out, which can be difficult even for adults. When Shay came back to take our order, we mentioned that Taya wanted crab legs but might struggle with opening them. Shay simply smiled and said, "Don't worry, I got you." At the time, I wasn't exactly sure what she meant. When our food arrived, Shay told my daughter, "Give me one minute, let me go put on my gloves." She returned and began carefully opening every crab leg for Taya. While doing so, she shared a story about a 90-year-old woman who also loved crab legs but was too frail to open them herself, so Shay would help her in the same way. What Shay did may seem small to some, but to us, it meant everything. She went far beyond her job description. She recognized a father trying to create a meaningful and memorable Valentine's Day for his daughter and stepped in with kindness, compassion, and heart. She helped create an environment filled with inclusion, laughter, joy, and genuine human connection. This is a spotlight and a heartfelt thank-you to Shay. Your kindness did not go unnoticed, and it made a lasting impression on both of us. I truly hope life blesses you abundantly, and I hope your own children grow up valuing you as much as we valued you that evening. read more

Red Lobster - Shayla Toplin helping my daughter get the meat out of crab legs. - Seafood Near Me - Mishawaka, Indiana

We went for the endless sprimp and Mona was our server. She was fantastic!! Bubbly, attentive and efficient without being overbearing. Thank you so much! read more

50 minutes since we sat down. Took 15+ minutes for someone to come to our table At present, there are 5 empty tables around u and 25 empty one in the dining area. Ordered our food 20+ minutes ago and no food yet!! Ordered the Friday special, fish & chips. Now I know why I haven't been here in 20 years!!! read more

We always enjoy red lobster. Certainly wish the one in Elkhart, had not closed! Good range of seafood. Relaxed atmosphere. Waitress attentive and seated us conveniently. read more

Was very disappointed in my garlic linguini sent back twice no taste and soupy, I requested it be taken off my bill for $6.99. Cook needs to look at food before sending it out! read more

We dined here only at the request of my 90 yr old mother-in-law who likes the menu. We apparently dined on the wrong day of the week (Friday) at noon! The waiter promptly informed us that the daily special for Friday (Fish & Chips) as promoted in the colorful menu was not available! My first two choices from the featured appetizers list were not available either (Bacon wrapped scallops nor bang bang shrimp)! They did have fried shrimp available - my last choice. It was odd. Kinda felt like a Fire Sale -- clean out the kitchen before the business closes for good. No one offered to explain the unusual set of circumstances. There are other chain restaurants in this immediate area that offer seafood. read more

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Joy to the world...our server, Joy, was fabulous (ask for her section). We love Red Lobster. I always have the clam chowder. Love the fish and chips! Cole slaw is very good. My husband had the Pick 3: shrimp scampi, Walt's Favorite and shrimp linguini Alfredo. The Cheddar Bay biscuits were fresh and hot. Nice that traditional Christmas music was playing. Comfortable atmosphere. read more

Red Lobster - Pick 3: Walt's Favorite, shrimp linguini Alfredo, and shrimp scampi. - Seafood Near Me - Mishawaka, Indiana

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Not at all what it once was Surf was very small Turf was undercooked Very expensive The waitress was very nice however I do not plan on going again read more

Red Lobster has an amazing salmon bowl that I highly recommend. There is quinoa, Brussel sprouts and a nice piece of salmon and it's very good and healthy. We don't typically go here often as I think the prices are steep, even for seafood, but the food is always good as is the service. read more

Was seated right away at 730 on a Friday night. Had friendly service throughout the night. Food & drinks came out quick. Enjoyed our dinner and of course the cheddar biscuits. read more

We went on a Sunday evening not crowded, there we no utensils, got salads before we got a fork. had to find somebody to get small fork and shell cracker. Never checked on us about refills, had to get Togo boxes myself. left a small tip because food was great. read more

3 months ago I had a terrible experience at Red Lobster. I received a coupon from Red Lobster so I decided to go back. I have to say they've improved significantly in 3 months! From start to finish it was a great experience. I made a reservation and our table was ready when we arrived and the hostess was very nice. They had biscuits on our table waiting for us and they were delicious. I asked for a gluten free menu when I made my reservation and they had it when we arrived. Our server was very friendly and took our order promptly. We both tried the seafood boil, which is something new for Red Lobster. Our meals were excellent and could be my new favorite at Red Lobster! Overall it was a great experience! read more

Scheduled ahead Curbside pickup? Be ready to text "here" when prompted and wait for 30 minutes for your food! On top of that, you'll get upset and go in, you'll see your food on a cold shelf just sitting there and see the takeout worker just chilling there playing games on her phone. You'll also get your order wrong. I wouldn't tip curbside workers here, as you'll have to go in anyway. read more

Disappointed in the crab legs. They were covered in dirt and grime. You could actually scrape the dirt off the crab legs. Do they not clean them before steaming? read more

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I had gone there to celebrate a belated birthday dinner. I had ordered their lobster shrimp linguine. Upon leaving the restaurant I didn't get 10 minutes down the road and had to stop to use the restroom. I am now 5 days in from having eaten that meal and still experiencing severe diarrhea and stomach pain. I will never, ever go back to that restaurant. They need to step it up with proper food safety and handling. I left a message for the manager and have yet to hear back from them. read more

Red lobster is OK if you have lived in South Bend all your life and you just can't get seafood lobster anywhere else. But red lobster would be my first choice for seafood probably not but if someone in a group wants to come here, then you're just sort of stuck and you make the best of the situation and it's just mediocre. read more

They take care of business if it's a problem. My waitress was amazing. Jade is a wonderful spirit. Keep up the good work. Manger was very helpful. (Jessi) read more

We went for lunch on 10/14 to celebrate my 69th Birthday week. The server was ok, just a trying a little too hard. Food came out fast, was hot and shrimp scampi and skewers were over done and rubbery,but so I thought the were fine. FOOD POISIONING!!!! 8 HOURS LATER 8 HOURS OF PUKING AND DIAHRIA. NEVER AGAIN!!! read more

Food was great. Unfortunately, this location closed down shortly after I ate there. We still have a location in Mishawaka.

Understaffed and seem that only whites get attention. Sat at the empty bar for 15min and only got service after starting a conversation with a white patron. Food was served but no utensils. Understanding this is white South Bend. read more

Didn't even make it in to our table. We had a reservation for 15 to celebrate my mother and step-father's 20th anniversary. Had a partitioned room reserved. When we arrived, we were informed that our room/tables had been already seated with other guests. We arrived 5-10 minutes early, so it wasn't due to our punctuality. My mother was the one speaking to the hostess and manager, so this is coming second hand, but she is a religious person who would not berate a stranger. I kid you not, within 20 seconds of being told that they would not honor our reservation, they were threatening to call the police to get us to leave. Not one of us raised out voice, cursed, or caused any kind of raucous to provoke such a threat. We were so flabbergasted, we said fine, we will leave. Then as we are in the parking lot, calling around to find a restaurant to accept our party of 15, the hostess chased us down and threatened to call the police again. 100% UNPROVOKED AND UNCALLED FOR. We were not breaking any laws, or even in their building anymore. ABSOLUTE WORST CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE IN MY 26 YEARS OF ADULTHOOD. The absolute gall to not honor our reservation, then to unprovoked threaten to call the police if we did not leave still leaves me shocked. A business in Indiana has every right to refuse service to anyone, so we have no path of recourse. Only to blast it on here. Avoid this place like the plague. read more

Ridiculous have to wait for an hour and half for the table. Decided not to go because of the long wait. It don't seem it is busy there.

I had a side salad which cost me $4.00. There was absolutely no salad leaves just the junk pieces(Lettuce core) u normally throw away. They must keep the junk and throw the leaves away. I'm grading the food low and I tipped Shay well. The waitress was fantastic and here name was Shay. Shay is funny and has a fantastic personality. I recommend if you come here that you get her. For me the salad was crappy. My friend had fried shrimp a potato and coleslaw that the manager did not bring out. Shay was right on the ball and brought it out for us. read more

Food was very bland. Bar Harbor was very flavorless. Garlic Snow crabs was covered in garlic but was had mild flavor. Manager Shawna told me, "I can't please everyone." Was surprised coming from a manager. She didn't apologize she just was so upset. I asked her was she ok she just walked away. Well the biscuits and water was great. read more

Red Lobster - Presentation wasn't that nice like the pictures. - Seafood Near Me - Mishawaka, Indiana

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Went to Mishawaka IN Red Lobster night. It was delicious! Not 1 complaint. Salad was fresh & large, baked potato was hot and perfect. I had the flounder so good and plenty of it. Our waitress was friendly Also. Very clean . We will be back. read more

Just mediocre food. Not one of my favs. I really have to want fish for dinner to eat here.

This is what $44 of food looked like! I ordered 2 orders of shrimp scampi- one order had 4 shrimp the other 5 - for $12.58- the crab legs were so tiny with hardly any meat- $ 21- and the stuffed mushrooms - 4 small mushrooms -9.99- I had to end up cooking to feed my family after spending all this money! I know i staffing is stretched but that has nothing to do with this - this was just robbery! read more

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I came here and spent $160 and left lobster on my plate. Me and my daughter! It was rubbery,the one I did eat it felt like it was undercooked. Just a horrible experience no flavor at all! read more

Yummy yummy not lol Mosquitoes cold food no flavor Nasty restroom what eles can you ask for why are they even still in business read more

It's so hard to rate because of Covid menu limitations They didn't have our normal salads only ceasar They didn't have lunch menus again because of limitations. I had lobster lovers dream- it was good but potato was hard and not done. Hubby had ultimate feast and his was good. He LOVES crab legs and after not having crab for 4 months he was thrilled with a small cluster We had a reward for artichoke seafood chips & dip and it was just ok. Not alot of seafood in it and we would probably not order it again. We went to Indiana because Michigan is still closed down and we had been in Quarantine for 8 weeks PRIOR to leaving FL so another 8 weeks without being able to enjoy eating out sucks. All in all meal was good and it was GREAT to sit down and enjoy eating out again. read more

We came here during lunch. There is outdoor seating but if you want that make sure to ask for it. I ordered clam chowder (been eating it for 25 years) and tried lobster bisque for the first time (disgusting!). It's nice that they have some lunch specials during the weekday now! read more

I like Red Lobster restaurants in general, but the service level really does fluctuate wildly from one location to another. I've always received great service at this location. But especially this week. I had lunch here two days in a row, seated at the bar, and the service and food were great. I'm doing the Whole30 meal plan, so I have some stringent food restrictions. Both times the bartender/server made sure that my food was cooked as needed. But they earned their 5th star because of the "secret menu" desert they made for me. I can't eat of the desserts on the menu, but I can have fresh fruit. So they made up a plate of fresh pineapple slices, strawberries and oranges. Delicious!! read more

It has been decades since I've been to Red Lobster cause it really wasn't that good back then, except the rolls. But recently went to try the unlimited shrimp. Banging fire!!! Very very good, except two of the choices were not available . Ate to my heart's delight. Very good/great service from Josh. Disappointed about not having all the options but corporate made it right. Even the sides are good. I will definitely be back to munch shrimp again. read more

Went for my birthday. Ordered the new shrimp Rangoon appetizer. My husband ate several; when I bit into it I knew the shrimp was raw and we told the waitress. Manager took it off our bill. Husband ordered steak medium and lobster. The steak was rare. Got the waitress again, they redid the steak...even more rare. The manager again apologized and offered to comp meal. Then we got the bill! The manager had taken off MY meal ($2) cheaper and our desserts (which they had offered to us free.) The bright spot was that our waitress was absolutely awesome and brought me a simple gesture that made me cry. The dark spot? My husband has been sick with nausea and diarrhea all last night and today. I would give the food a 1 and our waitress a big 5+. read more

Red Lobster - Birthday gesture from waitress! - Seafood Near Me - Mishawaka, Indiana

Good food, friendly servers, reasonable prices. My friends and I enjoyed ourselves. I'd recommend it.

Never been to this red lobster. Just passing through town. Love shrimp Was concerned about negative reviews. Place shines like a diamond. Spotlessly clean, professional greeting, Tony, my waiter is perfect, food was great. Baked potato was cooked to perfection, best I can remember having, ever!!! Shrimp scampi was hot and flavorful. Biscuits might be my crack. Salad was a nice mixed greens cut perfectly for my fork. The dressing was lightflavorful and a complement to the salad. Probably the best meal in 3 months!!! Kudos read more

Feels like a confession. My friend talked me into going to the Lobster. or as I used to call it, the Dennys of seafood. When I was a kid, it was alright, about once a year. Now....... I ordered the Seafareres delight, or whatever it was, allegedly 2 small lobster tails , some scallops and breaded shrimp. Like $28. My friend had something similar. Jessica, the waitress , was spot on perfect. Was friendly, witty and answered all of our questions. Oh, lets not forget the rolls. It was about 4 , place was almost empty. The food came out in a timely manner,everything was there, no problem. Jessica even cracked my friends crablegs for him, as he is handicapped. Nothing was really bad, but nothing was really great. The "lobstertails" where rather rubbery. Everything was swimming in butter. With tip, $63. Just didn't seem worth it. read more

Pleasantly surprised! Service was excellent from Katie S!! Ordered the 4 course feast. Lobster bisque is $1 extra but worth it! Taste = great, lobster on top was a little rubbery. Champaign vinegarette on my salad was on par with some of my favorite non-chain restaurants. Coconut shrimp were cooked perfectly, the pina colada sauce is sweet so just a dab will do. Mozzarella sticks were just okay. Husband liked the fried shrimp best. I'd eat here again - I can see why the parking lot was packed despite all the restaurant choices in this area. read more

Shoutout to Lil Angie she was by far one of the most impressive servers I've seen in a while. With the service she provided but also her friendly demeanor in everything she did. We were stuffed from the amazing artichoke and lobster bisque so we could not finish the third course. But once again Lil Angie came prepared with containers and bags. She even gave us more biscuits for later absolutely loved that. Managers should pay more attention to their fabulous employees such as lil Angie because she is absolutely an angel and an amazing server with a big heart! read more

Craving seafood in the south bend area, the local red lobsters is the place to go nice seaside atmosphere, awesome service and wonderful biscuits which if you ask can take extra home. Overall good time with the honey read more

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