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Red Lobster

2.4 (151 reviews)
ModerateSeafood, American

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Happy hour specials

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Kristen L.

Whew... this was an experience. I'm giving two stars because the entree I got actually tasted really good... and the manager was great in helping us with our issues but the rest wasn't great. We had a reservation for 7pm. Got there a few mins early and were immediately seated (great). About 25 mins after being seated we realized no one came to us, not even to take drink orders. Finally about 30 mins later one of us went to the front to let them know. A few mins later our server (Jay) came and took our drink orders. Drinks came and then a few of us placed app orders. The apps came. Then we placed our food order. We waited over an hour and 15 mins and still no food. Finally another one of us got up and asked for the manager. The manager came over and explained that because so many people ordered the seafood boil the kitchen was backed up... after she said something to us the food came out. Most of us thought the food was good but the experience itself just wasn't great. The manager was great and handled the situation well but after not going for years this was not the experience I expected. The food I got was the New Orleans salmon which was great so if you do go I definitely recommend that. In my opinion the crab mashed potatoes weren't worth it. The potatoes were good but there really isn't much crab. Other than my meal though and the server and manager trying their best to maneuver the issues it wasn't the best experience

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Camille N.

My mother and I dined at Red Lobster a few days ago and as always I have my pros and cons. We were greeted by a pleasant hostess and seated in a good, quiet area. Our server, Mo was pleasant and attentive. He made two delicious pina colodas. The food- I always get a bowl of soup whenever I eat out and must say the clam chowder was not it's best. The Red Lobster clam chowder used to be nice and thick with hunks of clams and potatoes. This time, it was rather watery and I probably could count the number of clam pieces and potatoes. Sadly, I felt a can of Progresso Clam Chowder would have been better and cheaper. As for the seafood filled mushroom caps, good but a little on the salty side. You can never go wrong with the biscuits! I'm sure I will be visiting a Red Lobster in the future since it's my mother's favorite but will probably try a different location.

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Rosemary M.

I haven't been to a Red Lobster in forever, so I was feeling excited to go back, but left a little disappointed. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was that the lobster tank in the waiting area was drained and empty. Usually it makes me a little sad seeing them in there, but it feels like such a quintessential Red Lobster Thing that it felt weird not having it. The biscuits were good (as always) and we got them first thing when our waitress greeted our table. I ordered the Sesame-Soy Salmon Bowl with some hesitation, given that it sort of sticks out from the other items on the menu. They were out of salad, so I was missing the spring mix that it is supposed to come with and I did not have any edamame either. Now that I think about it, I'm also not sure I had the crispy onions it was supposed to come with. The glaze was better than I expected, but it was pretty sweet and over just about everything on the plate, so it was a little much every few bites. My aunt got the Create Your Own Ultimate Feast. She didn't have any major complaints besides that she also couldn't get the salad, which she initially ordered as one of her sides. I'm giving extra points because our waitress was understanding when we took forever to order and talked for a while when we were all done. She remained attentive and kind throughout our visit. Overall, it was just sort of underwhelming.

bacon mac & cheese // Caesar salad
Karley B.

Seeing a detached lobster claw sitting in the tank first thing isn't really a good impression. That's DECAYING FLESH. NECROTIC water that your lobsters are living in. Then the waitress wanted to tell us how they were having a two lobster tails special, or you can add a lobster tail to any meal for a discounted price... uhhh, no thanks. The restaurant was basically empty, and with luncheon prices like these, I understand why. Still, it's been ages since we'd been to a RL, we stayed, but I think this'll be the last time in our lifetimes that any of us will visit, and I'm only in my mid-40s. This is Baltimore, man, we can get better seafood pretty much anywhere. Also, in case you're wondering why Walt is mentioned several times on the menu: Who is Walt to Red Lobster? Walt Boronczyk is a Restaurant Manager at Red Lobster, according to his LinkedIn profile. (I'm still wondering why ONE restaurant manager is so important in a chain that has probably hundreds of restaurants, but... moving on...) The garlic cheddar biscuits are classic and still EXACTLY how you remember them. The boyfriend had Garlic Shrimp Skewers (added a third skewer) -Two grilled shrimp skewers with a butter garlic glaze. Served with lemon and choice of two sides... Boyfriend got Caesar salad and bacon mac & cheese (upcharge). He didn't finish either, and felt like if the salad had come on the same plate as the shrimp, it would have been a better presentation. He said the char on the shrimp was perfect, and he did clean THAT plate. My mom had some sort of fried flounder and shrimps with a baked potato (sour cream and butter) and broccoli. I think it was on the lunch menu, but I can't find a copy of the menu online. She was delighted. I ordered Fish and Chips (Hand-battered, wild-caught cod served with coleslaw, tartar sauce and one side). I got fries, cuz fries. The coleslaw is roughly chopped and slightly sweet and an absolute winner. The tartar sauce is so good. The fish filet was crispy and huge. It was a decent experience. WAY better than last week's luncheon extravaganza at By the Docks (there were some cops, a tow truck, and some drama in the parking lot there this week, when we drove by). Still, like I said, you can have a better seafood experience in Baltimore by going pretty much anywhere else. This is a chain restaurant, so you're getting the same food anywhere in the country, including landlocked states. Explore your state! We're famous for our crab and oysters, etc for a reason.

We arrived and there is no hostess. The wait staff is being held responsible for getting patrons seated as well as serving. We recieved the appetizer without any utensils. We had no appetizer plates to eat off. What happened to this place. It used to be top notch.

Lobster and strip steak. $33 steak was subpar
Steve R.

Met my son for dinner here on a rainy night. Restaurant was practically deserted but we were quoted a 15min wait. Almost 30 mins later we were seated. Hostess brought over a basket of hot delicious garlic cheddar biscuits. And we waited for the waitress...and waited ...and waited. Waited so long I decided to skip the endless shrimp and get something else as I knew I'd never get refills. We came on Wednesday to take advantage of the Wednesday special, sirloin steak and lobster tail for $25. What a surprise they had no sirloin and could only substitute a strip steak for $33 instead. Steak was subpar. Rest of food was acceptable but the lack of service negated that. Oh and did I mention the entire restaurant reeked of sewage when we arrived? I didn't want to disappoint my son so ignored it and it wasn't noticeable in the seating area.

Greg S.

While this isn't my favorite place they do have some great-simple meals today I had shrimp scampi with a side of mash potatoes and a Caesar salad... all for 10$. It was good and hot. I would come again for lunch.

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This red lobster is very busy. So busy the staff jas trouble keeping up. The service is a little slow. The food is good but not great.

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