Updated review July 2025. We visited Red Lobster in Oshawa. We were delighted to see the Crabfest menu which is on until I believe September. We were greeted by the same friendly server Dee. She has excellent customer service skills and knowledge on the menu. She made suggestions on the menu such as Crabby stuffed mushrooms, margarita flights, and steak and shrimp daily special $25. We ended up ordering the Mariner seafood boil with garlic and herb sauce and the steak and shrimp special. For appetizer we tried the crabby stuffed mushrooms. All the food was scrumptious and we were given bibs and gloves to keep us from making a mess with the seafood boil. The Mariners boil is good for 2 people. Next time we will just order this and one appetizer. The restaurant is clean and staff are friendly. Recommend making a reservation if you don't want to wait. read more

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Great Red Lobster location Great service, new menu, lots of daily combos, lunch deals and Happy Hour deals We enjoyed our service by Krystal today and we've been here before. Hostess was cute and professional Some seats can get chilly as you could be right under a vent. Washrooms were clean The biscuits were airy, buttery and garlicky The Thursday special Dinner for Two was so filling and delicious. I just wished it could stay warm a bit longer on my plate The brussel sprouts were great The escargots were cheesy and garlicky but I've had better The accompanying bread pieces were toasted and crispy but looked kind of sad The chocolate cake was a generous portion and delicious Not a whole lot of non-alcoholic mocktail selection but they do have 2 dealcoholized beers. The utensils were quite worn out (ie. Can be seen on my knife handle), could be replaced Overall, I'd definitely return another time read more

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This review is a long time coming and actually overdue. The Red Lobster in Oshawa is exceptional. With all of the sad news, sharing the many closings of Red lobster restaurants in the United States, I sincerely hope that this location stays open. This is a favourite restaurant for my family. We absolutely love the salmon, New Orleans, the Fish and chips, and, of course, the incredibly tasty buns that are endless. This is one of the only restaurants that I know that still provides an opportunity to dine out and enjoy a variety of seafood, entrées. Not only is the food, amazing, but the manager at this location is one in a million. His name is Aravin. He is so kind and understanding and always tries his best to accommodate any requests that we have. From our experiences, he treats us more like family. When we have returned, he remembers our names and comes up to us, and greets us when he sees us. On special birthdays, he always gives us special attention if he is there and even brought my wife a free dessert after we chatted for a few minutes. The other manager that we have met, Karthika is also very kind and is always willing to make your stay comfortable. She, like Aravin, is also trying to accommodate any special requests that you share. Recently, we have also been fortunate to have a server by the name of Kim, who is also very hospitable and patient. She patiently takes pictures on special locations, but never makes you feel that it is an imposition. Overall, Red Lobster has been a special part of my family history, and we sincerely hope that they will have continued success as they seek to serve others some of the best seafood in the world. read more

We went here for a family birthday dinner. We called ahead, but couldn't get a reservation for a Saturday night. We arrived just after 7:00pm with a group of 6. This is my first time going to Red Lobster and I was actually quite surprised! It was so busy! After waiting about half an hour by the bar to get a table, we were seated. We had a friendly server who was patient and joked around with us. She remembered to get the birthday girl a birthday dessert too! I ordered wayyy too big of a meal (garlic shrimp, sirloin steak, mashed potatoes, and Caesar salad) but everything was tasty and arrived at the same time as the others. The steak was cooked perfectly and shrimp were delicious! read more

Red Lobster - Fire Grilled Shrimp and Sirloin - with garlic shrimp and medium rare steak, sides; mashed potatoes and Caesar salad - Seafood Near Me - Oshawa, Ontario

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Had an awesome meal at the Oshawa Location tonight. Always have to stop in during endless shrimp with my family. My favourite this year would definitely have to be the sriracha honey shrimp even more so than my all time fav of garlic shrimp. Our waitress was very friendly and the food came out to us quick and hot. read more

Red Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Oshawa, Ontario

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I have always felt like I was a seafood connoisseur. I love seafood of any kind... brackish water fish, fresh water fish , all fish. no wait, I cannot do the squid or octopus a second time. Anyway I took my mother and daughter and a friend out for an early dinner we all ate the same thing. Lobster, shrimp and salad. The lobster was dry , crunchy and most definitely overcooked . I trudged on , even dipping it into the garlic butter from the shrimps.(that didn't work ). Within the hour I was throwing up in a borrowed friends new car, all over myself and the car. I got home still throwing up and then the other end decided to join the so called party. took over 30 hours to finally feel human again! So thumbs down on a lot of good money spent on bad food. I received a gift certificate but I am afraid to go back there. read more

Red Lobster - looks tempting but that Lobster is dried out I brushed it with the garlic butter! - Seafood Near Me - Oshawa, Ontario

It's a chain; of course it will be good! The new menu is larger, but I didn't notice that many new items. I DID notice the fish tacos! I got the tilapia fish tacos and my mom got the lobster tacos. You get 3 tacos plus a side and they were great! Lots of fish with some spicy sauce; I'd get them again! All of the staples and popular dishes are still there, but it's been reorganized with a fresh look. A nice revamp. read more

This place seems to be stuck back in time. It appears that they have not changed their menu for 20-30 years, except that the food quality has gone downhill. After many years of taking my family there, they won't be getting my business anymore. read more

This Red Lobster was on point. After my disappointing night at Red Lobster a few weeks ago, my boyfriend who is a fan of the coconut shrimp really wanted to hit up the venue before they close down next year. We got there at a busy hour, 8pm on Saturday night. It was expected that we'd have to wait. We waited about 15-20min for a seat. Our server was professional and efficient. She brought out our buns right away which is great when you have been waiting to be seated. They were warm and fresh! I ordered the Create Your Own 2 Course (Walt's Jumbo Shrimp & Shrimp linguini alfredo w/ Mashed Potato's). It also came with A Caesar or House Salad to start. I had Caesar and again, it was delicious! My man had the Create Your Own 3 Course (Coconut Shrimp, Grilled Salmon and Grilled Chicken w/ a House Salad to start). We both shared a Sunset Pina Colada. We both waxed off our meals like two happy clams and left with a full belly. Our waitress was very accomodating and not annoying. She gave us enough space to eat and not interrupt but also checked in here and there with perfect timing to make sure we were enjoying our meals. Much better experience than the one I went to at Warden & Sheppard a few weeks ago! read more

Really greasy and extremely salty. If you are going to order anything but lobster better off running next door to Wendy's to fill up. Over an hour long wait, you cant make reservations, and the servers rush you out. The onion rings were pretty much a ball of squished onions deep fried. Disgusting. The asparagus was rock hard, and the lettuce was browning. Go somewhere else read more

Stopped going to the Oshawa red lobster a couple years ago because the food was going down hill and the staff were really bad. We decided to try again last night and I'm glad we did. The food was amazing and our waiter Justin was incredible. Always checking to make sure things were ok, refills given super fast, questions answered immediately. Will start going back again read more

Red lobster is once of my favourite places to dine to. I always recommend it, mostly because whenever I go it's such a treat. The best thing about it is, the biscuits. They are so amazing, soft on the inside and the perfect amount of crunch on the outside. I always take some home to eat them with breakfast the next morning. Ps. They taste even better with eggs. What I suggest you get at red lobster is the crab legs. It's to die for, other than the biscuits I recommend you try the salmon, it's perfectly cooked and has the right seasoning as well. Also the Grilled shrimp and the garlic butter shrimp. I'm not a big fan of pasta but if you are they have many different combinations for you to enjoy. read more

MARION IS A QUEEN when you come here ask to be sat In Marions section, she is so sweet so friendly and so attentive Wonderful and quick service. Made the whole experience 10 times better!!! make sure you ask for her food is awesome read more

I always choose Red Lobster for my bday dinner as always so delicious and amazing service! If you subscribe to their emails you can get a free dessert for your bday a well. read more

I have not been to red lobster in years and being a seafood connoisseur, I'm not really into frozen seafood. We decided to come to Red Lobster in Oshawa to try out their endless shrimp for only $22. I was present surprised on how busy this place was.. and for a reason. I believe it's because of the friendly staff that is incredible. Our waitress Stephanie was incredible and very tentative to any refills on drinks or shrimp. Never had to wait for her and she knew when exactly to come back (great waitress IQ). but all in all the food was great, service was great, little bit of line up but well worth out time. Will see you back soon Red Lobster Oshawa! read more

Every once in a while we go to Red Lobster for dinner. I wouldn't call it great sea food, but it's pretty good and it's a fun place to go. Really enjoy the hot and fresh Cheddar Bay Biscuits at the start! Then I normally get 'Create Your Own Combo' and build it with Garlic Grilled Shrimp, Walt's Favourite Shrimp and Shrimp Linguini Alfredo. That and a side salad and you're good to go! Service is always good and friendly. read more

A reliable favorite for special occasions or just because! It can get busy so you should call ahead to save yourself from disappointment. read more

Took my mom there for her 82 birthday. She had the crab said it was excellent. Little mix up in the kitchen but they caught it and more then made up for it . They even gave her a small bowl of ice cream with a candle in it for her birthday . I had the crab Alfredo. So good . Our waitress Tracey Was very nice and helpful read more

Stopped going to the Oshawa red lobster a couple years ago because the food was going down hill and the staff were really bad. We decided to try again last night and I'm glad we did. The food was amazing and our waiter Justin was incredible. Always checking to make sure things were ok, refills given super fast, questions answered immediately. Will start going back again read more

My parents were in town to visit my grandmother, and even though they live out on the coast, the one thing they say they miss the most is Red Lobster. We all usually go around 4 30... So we don't have to wait. The place was busy, but our server was competent -- a couple minor gaffs, but nothing major. Wife and I had the bar harbour bake, everyone else had ultimate feasts. The server saw we were all immersed in lively conversation and showed fantastic discretion on her check-ins as to not interrupt our experience. That was a great moment of customer service. This place is good. It's always busy. We'll keep coming back. read more

Red Lobster used to be one of my favorite restaurants always love the endless shrimp so this evening my husband and I dined there much to our disappointment both appetizers arrived cold the escargot I returned and refused them garlic shrimp with tasteless the new Fiesta shrimp was nothing to brag about the french fries we're definitely not fresh My overall experience at this restaurant was very disappointing and will probably not return read more

I have went many times before. It was very good. Now my visit today was horrific. The crab pasta I ordered was served very less than usual. The server was very boring and did not make me smile. The apple dessert was undercooked. Made my stomach hurt. We had to ask for large plates. Did not even feel like giving a tip. The food did not taste so good as before. I am very disappointed, I will never come here again unless they fix their food and service. read more

Probably half a dozen visits over the past year. Food quality has clearly deteriorated, particularly over past few months. Examples: 1) Salads smaller, and often served on quite hot plates. At one time RL salad plates were chilled 2) No melted butter is now provided,not even with lobster 3) No birthday cake or celebration -Why not- it used to be a feature. 4. Sides are hit and miss. Last time a miss-only the potato-no other veg. During last visit-Sept.22/07- the men's washroom absolutely filthy!! Feces all over the floor with a stomach-churning trail leading out the door. I immediately reported this to a server. Uncertain if we will ever return to a restaurant we now call, because of the aforementioned bathroom mess, BROWN LOBSTER read more

We went out for a belated Valentine's dinner on Sunday, February 19. Ordered the Seaside Shrimp Trio. Replaced the Shrimp Alfredo with crabmeat and enjoyed an awesome meal. We got home, watched TV for a few hours and went to bed around 11 pm. By 12 am, I was up vomiting and had diarrhea as well for hours. Two days later and am still recovering. Have had the same meals as my hubby since Friday and he has been fine - the only 'different meal' we ordered was our Red Lobster entrees so I know that is what definitely caused my symptoms! read more

Horrible Red Lobster location - took my mom here on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. We were seated right away as there weren't many guests there. We were seated for about 20 mins until i flagged down a server and asked why no one has come to our table yet? He was surprised that no one has been to our table and went to go find someone. He came back saying there was a miscommunication with the servers and one will be with us shortly. We then seen 2 servers arguing about who was going to serve us, one even said "next time you should know what your doing" really loudly as she was walking to our table and then came to ask us our drink orders. She seemed really upset and was in such a rush and didn't take our entire order (seeing as we had so much time on our hands, we already knew what we wanted to order). When she returned with our drinks we ordered the seafood nacho dip as a starter and she walked away not even acknowledging what we just said and then came back about 7 mins later to say they don't offer the seafood nachos anymore.... The entire time she was serving us she didn't smile or say anything friendly it was strictly business to her and she made it seem like we were a burden table and was in such a rush. The service here really and truly sucks. I been here many times before and i have never been treated in such a manner. My mom and I were extremely disappointed and probably wont ever go back. read more

Went here with family for a midweek birthday dinner as we usually do when we're in Oshawa. I guess we go here since we all like the atmosphere - Its cozy & surprisingly quiet for a busy place. Our waitress (Dee) was full of positive energy and was a great server. She kept our glasses and bread basket full the entire meal. My other family members all commented on how great she was. The food was great value and we all left happy with our tummies full. I'm sure we'll be back again! This is one of the best Red Lobsters around! read more

Poor service poor food limited dinner menu seem to believe quantity and not quality would never eat there again

My husband and I went here a few weeks ago and decided that it would be our last visit. The last couple times we've gone the quality has declined, so we find it best to spend the money elsewhere as we're students and like to enjoy ourselves when we decide to splurge a little. We had always enjoyed Red Lobster and considered it a treat to go. One time we visited and it was during a heat wave. The air conditioning was out and the staff were frazzled. We waited almost an hour for our steaks, in the meantime slowly boiling to death at our table. We asked for cold water a couple times, but the ice was half melted by the time we got it. The steaks were both over-cooked to past well-done, when they had been ordered as medium. The last time we visited was a couple weeks ago. We had called ahead and were seated promptly. I had a cranberry iced tea which was really good. Our lobster dip appetizer was unbelievably salty. I have enjoyed that appetizer every single time I've gone to Red Lobster, but this time it was unpalatable. My garlic shrimp were the same.. flavourful but very salty. My husband wasn't happy with his selection either, so we ended up leaving. It was very pricey for the quality of the food. read more

Food and service is always great. HOWEVER...Red Lobster, after all these years, have decided that you no longer get a gratis salad with your meal. These salads now come at an extra cost!!! Next they will be charging for their famous biscuit. Not yet but I am sure it's coming. Very chintzy Red Lobster read more

Great Job done on remodel! Friendly Service Great food! Would recommend this place if you enjoy Sea Food!

If you love seafood, this is one of the best choices in town! From Loster to Crab, Shrimp to Scallops or Salmon, this place has it all. The atmosphere is good and the service is great. They move people through as quickly as they can. There is a lounge for waiting. read more

I'm giving a higher star on this because of the very friendly service. You don't see that much anymore. Food is always good but portion sizes could be a little bigger on the sides. Overall good choice ;) read more

It's was very good and the snow crab legs were amazing! I loved our waiter, always checking if we were good, filling our drinks when empty right away. We got food pretty fast and got bread while we waited before I actually dinner. Great restaurant recommend to anyone. read more

Five of us went there for a family dinner. The service was very good but the lobsters were overcooked, steaks were OK, but just can't beat the steaks we grill in our own back yard. The ambience was wonderful. It was a busy evening but the five of us had no problem talking and hearing each other across the large table, not sure why. read more

Good crab , buttery shrimp and all the delightful biscuits you heart ever wanted. Service was slow for a slow Saturday afternoon.

Went last evening (saturday) and if i could rate it a 0 then i would! Waiting a long time was not the issue, Management should be ashamed to charge these high prices especially when the food comes cool and you ordered med rare steak, surf and turf, and it comes well done and tough! (and that was both our dinners)...What was suppose to be a night out with my husband ended up a disaster. read more

As soon as we saw the ad for endless shrimp, we got a reservation (new option at this location) and came out! It was my first time to this one, and it was super busy - glad we called ahead ;). The hostess seated us quickly and we only waited a few minutes before Deb our server came by. She could tell right away we meant business about AYCE shrimp- gave us space to order our drinks and brought the biscuits and salads quickly... (10 mins after we were seated ). I had a negative experience at the last location (Toronto) as the food was cold and shrunken when it arrived. .so wasn't sure what to expect. When the food arrived (garlic shrimp, hand breaded) I took a picture because it looked so fresh and piping hot! Honestly I enjoyed EVERY bite- very moist and flavorful. Even the popcorn shrimp was fresh and most when we ordered and she kept the orders flowing faster than we could eat - we are now sitting very full and happy. The only let down was the broccoli which was slightly overcooked and separating, and the Sriracha shrimp was too spicy for my mother-in-law, but overall the best red lobster meal I've had. Soooo happy :) read more

Red Lobster - Freshest red lobster meal I've had in my life- so flavorful, endless shrimp is my heaven ;) - Seafood Near Me - Oshawa, Ontario

Awesome. Our server Bianca was great. She was pleasant, and we never felt neglected. It was a pretty busy night and it was still a great atmosphere. read more