Like most people, I don't expect a visit to a chain restaurant to be 5 star, but I was pleasantly surprised! We live in Rhode Island which hasn't had a Red Lobster in the greater Providence area for close to 20 years if memory serves me correct. All the commercials proved to be too much, and my wife and I decided to pay a visit for a belated 21st anniversary lunch. I went for the endless shrimp, and my wife had a lobster craving. While her lobster meal was a little pricey, it came with two sides as well as a salad. You could do much worse. It was expertly prepared. I tried as many different shrimp that I could stuff down. My favorites were the Nashville hot and the scampi. There was a few that I didn't get to. Maybe if I didn't have any cheddar biscuits, but how can you resist? I've heard stories about cold undersized shrimp and bad service during this promotion, but not today! Malika took care of us, and she was right on the ball with refills. When we came in we had the place to ourselves, but it was filling up when we left. I would rather return to this location than the Bridgeport one where we did not have that great of an experience a few years ago. read more

This is towards the order online service: I ordered 2 lunch meals and a shrimp cocktail. Confirmation gave me my pick up time. I arrived at location and was directed to go to bar area for pick ups. I still had to sit and wait 25-30 mins. Unsure what could have been the cause, nor was my order something complex "lobster roll and fries". By the time I received my food I had to eat it in the car and rush back to work... LATE def will not pick this place again for a pick up lunch. I hope that they acknowledge the importance of why they even have the option to order online for pick ups. read more

The food is consistent and good for a chain restaurant. We went last night before catching a movie next door and the waiter was the type who acted like he was doing you a favor. He didn't know the menu at all but that wasn't the issue for me he could have been new. He was very unprofessional though and had a snotty attitude when trying to order. You would think he would want us to order a dessert, instead he acted annoyed by it. He could have been going through personal problems but at work you should not take it out on your customers read more

Red Lobster - Seafood Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

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Stopped in here for lunch on my way to NY. Big mistake I should have went to McDonalds would have gotten better food, better service and a much cheaper price. This place is dirty, the service is bad and the food nothing to write home about. read more

The worst service and staff ever. I came in during lunch hours alone and sat down in a booth in the bar area after I was not greeted by an hostess. Waiters seemed to be wrapping silverware. I had to ask for a menu and the staff said "oh you're dining in". Yes why am I not supposed to? Furthermore the waitress that came to assist me was unprofessional made a drink at the bar had a cigarette in her hand and allowed me to see. The waitress and bartender were talking about calling someone, the waitress went outside in between serving my salad and entree. Food was ok as usual. I was surprised by service. read more

That's right...your eyes are not deceiving you....this girl went to the big RL. Oh the shame, the SHAME I will receive as a New Englander surrounded by scrumptious seafood restaurants who intentionally decided to eat at a pre-fab fish joint...but guess what....my loyalty lies with anyone who, upon arrival, presents a glorious basket filled with hot and steamy CHEDDAR BAY BISCUITS. I.Die. Not only were the biscuits the star of the show, but our server Deanna was AMAZEBALLS. Greeted with a huge smile and bubbling personality, Deanna was attentive, but did not hover. Always watching to make sure drinks were full, plates were cleared, and asking if each course was to our standard, Deanna made the cut of top 5 best servers recalled to memory today. Request her...she doesn't work Mondays though. And moving to the main point of going to Red Lobster, the seafood dishes were both good. My bf and I both ordered the same thing...The Ultimate Feast! Lobster, Shrimp Scampi, Fried Shrimp, and Snow Crab Claws...yum. Everything was cooked very well, nothing dried out or over cooked, especially the lobster. So moist and succulent. Well, I think my point has been made. For a chain fish place...it's got my vote. read more

Horrible service....6:20 ordered didn't get food until 7:15. Bread was in the oven? Really? That's what we come here for! The waitress was a sweet heart. But unfortunately there were only 7 tables being served and it's a Monday and no one is bringing food out. Worst one I've ever been too! Definitely won't be back! read more

I'd give this place a six if I could. We dined here this evening (my wife and I with my parents). Three of us ordered "endless shrimp," while my wife had salmon. While it did take a little time, it wasn't that long a wait (not long enough to complain about if anything). When they brought our meal one manager told us that we could order dessert to eat in the restaurant or to take home in them for the wait. A couple of minutes later, the service manager came up and told us that our full meal was on them. We were all surprised! As my mother really enjoys Red Lobster, we alway go to one somewhere when the parents come to visit. We've waited longer at other locations in the past. In fact we've often waited much longer to just be seated (whereas we were seated right away this evening). Obviously the staff and management at this location has much higher standards for themselves compared to most Red Lobsters. And that is why I would give them a six if I could!!! read more

So, I went to this restaurant on a Saturday night at about 8:45 and usually Red lobster's are always slow slow slow but luckily this one was great. Fast service. Great food. Only giving it four stars because it smells SO much of seafood. We ordered the Ultimate Feast (delicious), popcorn shrimp (more for fussy kids), and the tilapia which was fresh. The dessert was also quite yummy, chocolate chip cookie with ice cream and chocolateeee...MmmMmm. read more

I hadn't eaten at a Red Lobster in probably 15 years before coming here recently. My memories were of a decent chain restaurant, but nothing special. So I was pleasantly surprised by this fairly new RL location in North Haven. The place has a clean, contemporary, almost upscale look to it (no kitschy sea-related stuff hanging from the walls) that works nicely. As for food, I had a lunch-sized piece of grilled trout. I'll give them props - the fish was grilled just perfectly. The sides of broccoli and rice were well seasoned, and didn't taste like they'd been sitting for hours. Split a coconut shrimp appetizer - a bit sweeter than I'd prefer, but again, well-cooked. The prices maybe seem a bit high compared to other chain restaurants if you just compare average prices of all entrees, but I don't think they're high if you directly compare to seafood dishes at those restaurants. Service was very efficient and professional. Pretty much the only issue I had was that the tables in the booths are a tad high. This isn't a big issue in and of itself, but we ordered a couple of cocktails, which they serve in very narrow and tall glasses which are awkward to drink with the high table. Red Lobster is owned by the same company that owns Olive Garden, and I think they're very similar in this sense: they both are naturally looked down upon here in Connecticut, because we have our own local seafood and Italian restaurants that are just fine, thank you very much. However, if you actually bother to go to either one, you can't help but come away at least moderately impressed. read more

Before this visit I hadn't been to a Red Lobster since I was about 10 years old. I was visiting my bff in New Haven and she has a weird list of foods she eats. On that list is shrimp and among her favorite spots for shrimp is, you guessed it, Red Lobster. The garlic cheddar biscuits were delicious. My coconut shrimp was also yummy and they give you a LOT. Also, the entrees come with a salad which is great. I ordered the baked potato and it was delicious. Also, if you ask them they bring more biscuits for you to take home with you! That is amazing! Shrimp isn't very good reheated but I ate them the next day anyway. Yum yum yum. To me, Red Lobster is a pig out fest. It isn't a place to go for high quality food that feels fresh/organic/healthy. It is a place to go when you want some grease and to feel very full. The meal wasn't phenomenal or impressive but it fulfills a craving. I suggest having the correct craving when you decide to go here. read more

Okay... So upon coming into the establishment we were greeted very nicely. Unfortunately this was not the case on 5/3 8:45pm by the pm bartender. Not only was she extremely uninterested in taking Any order of ours but when she came over she insisted on looking at her watch rolling her eyes and sighing.. luckily I was extremely hungry and honestly New another server in the dinning room would change this experience. We quickly moved out seats and our server Daniel made it a way better time.. I am giving him 5 stars but because of the other staff and lack of traning a 2 for the business Thank you A restaurant owner. read more

Are u kidding me this place sucks it should never be on any list but the dump list. I visited this place awhile ago and the waitress nails were long and u could see the dirt under then then (nothing wrong with fake nails just clean them) We ordered well over 100 bucks to hrs later we got sick my daughter and I puking something we both are all I can think of is the grilled shrimp was raw I don't know I don't care. So off to the casino were seafood yes is pricey BUT ITS Worth it. Sign a dissatisfied customer and FYI IF This IF ERASED ILL KEEP REPOSTING.There is nothing in this comment that is not my family's opinion read more

My bf and I ate here for an early dinner, 4:00pm - which is the time to go if you don't want to wait in line. It had been years since we've been to a Red Lobster and received a gift card so we were excited to try it again. The decor was very nice, newly renovated very classy. The hostess was very prompt and courteous. My bf ordered the Ultimate Feast and I had the Lobsterfest dish with two lobster tails and seafood Alfredo. Our waiter was awesome! Very friendly, super knowledgeable on the menu and offered great suggestions. His service was prompt and attentive. My bf got the Cesar salad I had the garden salad. Both were fresh and cold with yummy dressings. Those cheddar bay biscuits cannot be beat! Hot and fresh super moist melting in your mouth! We both enjoyed our dinners. Plenty of food, absolutely love their broccoli! We took home a doggie bag and would definitely return! read more

We rarely ever eat at Red Lobster just because we tend to like other restaurants more, and Red Lobster can get pretty pricey as far as chain restaurants go, but we decided to give them another shot after receiving a gift card there as a present. Well, the food was about as mediocre as we remembered. The Cheddar Bay biscuits, which were always my favorite part of the meal, somehow didn't taste as good as I remembered. They were light and fluffy, but ultimately pretty flavorless. Our salads were fresh, which was nice, and my mother enjoyed her chicken tortilla soup, but our entrees were pretty lacking. I got the best entree at the table-- a lobster + shrimp combo that included a wood-grilled lobster tail (pretty tasty and well-cooked, but wimpy in size), wood-grilled shrimp (also enjoyed and surprisingly plentiful), and shrimp scampi (the weakest of the entrees...the only flavor was the butter it was swimming in). My father was greatly disappointed with his lobster-stuffed tilapia. It was tiny and not all that flavorful. My dad has a pretty large appetite, so I felt sorry for him, when the plate arrived, and he looked down at what was about 7-8 bites of fish. My mother got the shrimp combo with the same shrimp that I got. It was about half the price of the stuffed tilapia, but ultimately a much better value. If you want an extra lobster tail for about $10 more, the lobster and shrimp combos might be your thing, I guess, but if I came back, I'd just order the shrimp combo and leave it at that. All of our sides were satisfactory, if a little oversalted. In general, the chef was very liberal with the salt. I have a pretty high salt tolerance, but even I thought everything bordered on too salty, and my parents definitely thought it was too salty. The restaurant was overall very clean, and we loved our waitress. She was super nice and accommodating of my mother's unique allergy situation. The look of the restaurant is far classier than you'd expect from the food. I hear Red Lobster is closing a lot of their restaurants, and after eating here, I can see why. I think their main problem is the huge disparity between the pictures of the seafood in the ads and the real thing. The sizes of their portions are about half the size of the portions in the ads, and it really leaves you disappointed when the food actually arrives at the table. I guess at that point, they've already lured you in and you're going to have to pay, but if they want repeat customers, they're going to have to increase portion sizes, decrease prices, or increase the quality of the food. None of the Lobsterfest entrees were particularly worth the price, in my opinion, and I feel like I can get better seafood for cheaper elsewhere. If you've been to Red Lobster before and had a good experience, then maybe this is your kind of place, but I wasn't a fan, and I wouldn't recommend it to first-timers. read more

To be honest, this was the very first time I've visited Red Lobster. I just don't think Red Lobster is my thing. I thought it was pricey, but it's probably in line with other Red Lobsters. Dining room looked great, wait staff was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. read more

For a chain restaurant they do a great job. Some fine dining establishments should take notice at their customer service which is far above any place in downtown new haven. Our waiter was Alan, get his area if you can, everything you want in a waiter. It' s nice to see that in this economy where every dollar counts, red lobster in north haven shows you how much they appreciate you as a customer. And please pay it forward, if you have excellent service make sure manager knows! Out of all the negativity I'm sure they hear, something positive can boost a person's entire night. read more

We are not really seafood people but we were in New Haven to pick up someone at the train station, so we Went on a Friday in Lent for the seafood--very pleasantly surprised at the quality and the excellent service! So busy that we sat at the bar, all staff were very accommodating and cheerful. My husband had a glazed Mahimahi with mango salsa, delicious! I had Parmesan crusted tilapia, love love love this dish! The wines were just right, and of course the cheesy biscuits were a pleasant bonus! My husband used to be a chef and said he would definitely come here again! Wish we didn't have to leave the Hartford area to find one. read more

Their biscuits are great, but everything else is below par. Cesar salad had too much dressing on it. Their shrimp 30pc meal had small shrimp and average taste. For the money, better off going to a non-franchise seafood place. Only their biscuits are worth having..... read more

This was terrible today we got our food later the waitress was late and we got our bill late till the food dishes were small even when the manager came over we still had problems we will probably not come here again thanks red lobster for terrible service. read more

I hadn't been to a Red Lobster since I was a kid. But, I was out shopping and running errands - and starving. So I stopped in to get lunch. I was pleasantly surprised. I got some kind of seafood platter - lobster tail, shrimp and scallops. The lobster tail was dry - but the shrimp were quite good - and the scallops were actually delicious - I wish I had ordered a full lunch of just the scallops. I also had their warm apple crumble with vanilla ice cream for dessert. I couldn't finish it - and that's saying something. Next time I'm STARTING with dessert. Best part of the lunch - Deena, my waitress. Absolutely charming - and drop dead gorgeous. She was attentive, helpful, and polite - which is not always the case in restaurants at tables for one! I'm not sure what the occasion would be where I actually would seek out this restaurant. But I certainly won't avoid it...and almost look forward to my next errand and shopping day! read more

Stopped in for a quick nibble and drink on Christmas Eve. Cold brew and fresh, warm biscuits. Nice app of coconut shrimp. Had to ask for napkins; no silverware! Oh boy. Finger food. ! Would probably visit again. read more

Our Server Melissa was wonderful. The biscuits were light, crisp on the outside, tender on the outside - we were given four, and could have done more. My salad swam in dressing. The steak and filet were perfectly cooked. The lobster was over cooked and a bit rubbery. The crab legs were lovely. The sweet potatoes were ....not right. The texture was all wrong. It was almost like eating liquidy baby food. I think they were going for a nicely pureed, light texture but instead it was a bit too buttery and the effect was gross. You needed a straw, not a fork or spoon. Ick :( The Key lime pie was omgtoosweet. No real lime flavor, it was just sugar in the guise of a hunk of key lime. I was so sad! The chocolate wave looks dark and rich but isnt. Not much chocolate flavor.... More.... sponge. Not cake sponge. I mean like.... sweet dish washing sponge. If you LIKE dark rich chocolate, this is not it. If you like milk chocolate, If you are the type to eat canned icing with a spoon? Your opinion may differ completely from mine. The tables are funky here, We sat in a booth and usually in a booth one feels like they can move around a bit. Not here, the table was a bit higher and it was like sliding into a seat where your chair is already slid into position. It was a little weird. The booth DID however - have fantastic lumbar support and the seat was soft and cushy. Our bill was horrendous, and 1.5 times the amount I expected it to be, not including the tip. We wont be returning here, it was a really long drive and I cant imagine spending the amount that we did for three people again anytime in the near future. read more

The experience was exactly as I expected, middle of the road dining experience. I had gone with a friend that had never had Red Lobster before, so of course I had to drag him in the restaurant to try the amazing cheesy biscuits. And the cheesy biscuits were phenomenal. No disappointment there. I wasn't in the mood for something too heavy, so I stuck with a salad. I didn't expect it to be amazing, but I was a little disappointed. The only salad that can be eaten as a meal is the Caesar salad. I wish it had more lettuce and meat, it truly just felt like 1.5 side salads. As for the restaurant, it was quite empty. The usual Red Lobster decor, which is quite intimate actually. There were many waiters around, each with only 2 or 3 tables, but it was a struggle to get water and biscuit refills. It might have only been our waiter, since all the other patrons seem fine. read more

Took 25min after seating just to be acknowledged. I had to get up and ask the host for waters because we didn't even receive those. Also had to keep reminding waiter for a refill of water. Food was okay, but definitely not something I'd go out of my way to get ever. Most likely not coming back to this location again. read more

As far as seafood restaurants go, an actor once said, "Red Lobster is the IHOP of seafood". Which is true, but this Red Lobster stands head & foot above the rest. Everytime i've come here I've had food that was cooked to perfection, never overcooked or undercooked, everything always beautifully presented instead of slopped on a plate. Service has always been stellar, ask for Jonathan, his attitude is infectious and his smile is warm and inviting. read more

The service was great, but the food (while considerably better than in the past) still leaves much to be desired. The seafood just had too much salt. meh. The drinks were great and overall the experience was ok. read more

My Queen was in the mood for Red Lobster & here we are...I had the ultimate feast, the lobster tail was excellent but I'm not a fan of snow crab legs due to a lack of meat... The shrimp scampi soaking in garlic & butter was paradise... The dessert ( chocolate wave ) was a large piece of cake accompanied with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a perfect ending for a nice lunch... read more

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This was the worse experience I could imagine. After getting off an 11-hour shift, I figured I should treat myself. Honestly, it wasn't the mistake of giving me two Diet Pepsi drinks after requesting a Regular Coke. Nor was it the 45 minutes I waited for the welted Caesar salad below. It was the oblivious attitude of my waiter and her customer service was very poor. I always visited this location and never had an issue. Unfortunately I won't be returning and I recommend any other location. read more

Not bad only because North Haven is home to mostly chain restaurants so I they need to reviewed accordingly. Always busy during the dinner rush every single night. Weekends will always have people waiting out the door and into the parking lot. Looks like people go here if they can't get into Olive Garden and vice versa. That is why it known as "Lobster Garden". Food is ok though very overpriced. Why eat here when you can travel a few towns away and eat fish in a restaurant that is close to the ocean and not pay as much. Service has always been pretty good and food is what you except. read more

At the beginning everything was so good. But at night me and my husband got food poisoning they should verify how's everything working in the kitchen or in what conditions they have their food. read more

Not a good experience, hair in the food, traces of mashed potato in the rice very poor service. I wouldn't recommend it. Restaurant Needs total over hall in the kitchen very sloppy. read more

Red Lobster - This Berry mango daiquiri was the only good thing i got from my visit. Other than this drink awful service disgusting food. - Seafood Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

Ordered delivery. What food came was good. Missing all of our sides. I tried to call and was put on hold for 20 min. Between tip and food order it was 60 bucks . Ordered stuffed mushroom app. It came with 2 mushrooms?!?!?! Very good though not sure I will be back at least for delivery read more

Not too bad. I expected the bill to be a little smaller, but after reading through the menu we had to try a few things I wasn't figuring on. We did drinks. Jenn had a Manhattan, I did a pina colada just to set the mood, lol. I got the surf and turf lobsterfest special. It was amazing, they cooked my steak to a perfect medium rare and the stuffed lobster tail was to die for!!!Jenn got a shrimp, salmon, and lobster platter. Also everything was cooked perfectly!! Our waiter was on point, made sure we were happy, and always there if we needed anything, so thank you to him. Overall very good meal, after doing Sam the Clams so much lately it was nice to have non fried seafood... I'd go back! read more

Very disappointed. Waiter took drink order came back with my bottle of beer, no glass,no napkins or silverware on table. He brought our salad still no silverware. Said he would be back but turned around and started taking another tables order. After 10 mins I had to go search for silverware. Food came ok portion however the fried clams were tiny and tasted like frozen ones you buy in grocery store. Scallops were size of m&ms Would never return. Would have made out better at McDonalds read more

I have been to this location twice now and have had great servers each time. The restaurant was clean, My waiters were super friendly and the food was great. The only reason I am giving them 4 stars instead of 5 is because, during my first visit there, I did overhear a server (not mine) being rude to another server. That bugged me. read more

Saturday night. We know it's a busy time of day for any restaurant. We anticipate the wait, especially if you don't plan ahead and take advantage of call-ahead seating. In our case at the Red Lobster in North Haven, we had an idea of the wait we were about to experience, but nothing compared to what we actually endured. Upon entry, we were given a timeframe of about 30 minutes and put our name on their list. Mind you, no fancy square buzzer was handed out. We decided to walk across the way to Big Lots to kill time, and when we knew it would be time to be seated, we headed back only to learn there was yet another 20 minute wait, all the while, we witnessed party after party (who arrived after us) being seated before us. My daughter had to use the bathroom, (bad mistake as it was absolutely disgusting), and as we wove through the maze of tables, we noticed not just 1, but 8 tables completely empty !! Each table would have easily accommodated our party of five. We'd also watched the tables in the bar area sit unoccupied, and were given an excuse by the hostesses and bartenders that "they're part of the wait". When we asked one last time when we'd be seated, they said yet another 20 minutes. Five grumbling tummies and fuming attitudes later, we told them we would not be staying, and left the establishment. I'm not one to complain about things of this nature, but this was probably one of the worst experiences I've endured in a long time. It takes a lot for me to write a negative review. I am going to send this to their corporate office shortly thereafter, as this establishment definitely needs to shape up, not just with their front of house staff, but also management. Also, i'll go so far as to say they made it completely obvious that they sat people of non-Caucasian descent before us. Yep. I said it. Why anyone would wait for fake seafood is beyond me. Never again will I patron this place. read more

I love Red Lobster, especially the one in North Haven. The people there are really nice and their service is really quick. The server I had was Marta, she was patient with our table and our complicated orders, she checked up us and made sure we were enjoying our food. She also joked around with us, one of the best waitresses I've ever had! The food was good as always, I had the wood grilled sirloin with the grilled shrimp with broccoli and a baked potato. Also, Marta gave us a lot of biscuits, I took some home . I'd recommend going to red lobster in north haven. read more

Went here last night and it was all disgusting. Lobster was over cooked and tasted like rubber. Mussels were also over cooked. Waste of money. Will never go back. read more

Kristin C was our server. We had ceasar salad, lobster bisque, Sangria, Lobster Punch, Admirals Feast and Seaside Shrimp Trio. Service was excellent! Kristin asked if I needed more crackers with my soup (very considerate), very fast, accurate, and the salad was even on a cold plate (excellent touch kitchen!). If you come here then I suggest her section. She checked back on us several times appropriately (not smothering), and was a great experience. I am a former server with several pet peeves so I know what to expect. If you come here, sit in her section. read more

Red Lobster - Admirals Feast and Seaside Shrimp Trio - Seafood Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

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