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    Red Lobster

    3.7 (60 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Shahanaz B.

    This was an impromptu mini trip to Red Lobster. We arrived around 5:30 pm, so it wasn't busy and we didn't have to wait at the lobby area. We were served by young Tyler, who was very nice, attentive and helpful. We ordered the drink of the day, which was mimosas, and it came with warm and fresh biscuits . As for the main dish, I took Seafarer's Feast platter, which includes broiled lobster tail, seared sea scallops, garlic shrimp and battered fried shrimps. Served with melted butter, lemon, cocktail sauce and choice of side; I took green beans and rice. Everything single item on my plate was well cooked with excellent flavors. It was super delicious. It's unfortunate, that we had to drive two hours to eat at Red Lobster; I wish there would be a branch in our Montreal.

    My plate was the steak cooked the way I want with fried shrimps. With rice and mashed potato on the side.
    Good C.

    My husband and I dropped at the Red Lobster, and I was awed at the service they had. Sometimes most of the restaurants tend to forget or how to serve, but not here. Donny served us, and the food came really fast. It was so delicious. My husband enjoyed his soup. And they courteously added some more bread for us to take home. I highly recommend anyone to go there. The food and the service you get is excellent.

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    Ashley G.

    It was the hubbies birthday so we decided to splurge at a family friendly restaurant. Red Lobster was the winner since we hardly ever go there. We showed up around 4ish, during the week, before the supper crowd ventured in. It was pretty empty, which was kinda nice. It started to fill up around 5pm. We ordered the seafood planks (promo ended), and a couple of ceaser salads. They no longer are offered free with the meals, so the hubby ordered a starter one, and I upgraded one of my sides for an extra $1.29. Ceaser salads were on point, and actually quiet filling. They are heavily dressed with salad dressing, so I would probably ask for light dressing, or the dressing on the side. We also shared a mai tai beverage. It was soooooo yummy. Very tropical and sweet with a dash of rum I believe. I ordered the salmon and shrimp plank with a baked potato (28ish dollars), and the hubby ordered the plank that came with a lobster tail, shrimp, corn on the cob, sausage and potato wedges ($34ish dollars). We both enjoyed our meals, but found near the end, we were all buttered out and kind of regretted eating all of that food. The unlimited cheese bread is still on point, and I would probably just come back for a salad and cheese bread and skip the rest. The mains and food in general are also quiet pricey, so Red Lobster is more of a once in a while kind of place for me. Service was fine and attentive. The only thing that kind of stood out is we were seated where all the staff were taking breaks, so it kind of ruined the experience. I am not sure if this is the best Red Lobster in the city, but it was the closest one to home.

    Mozzarella sticks and Lobster Bisque (Cup)
    Reema D.

    The soup was amazing and I'll definitely be back for that when just for pick up when driving by! My husband loved the chicken burger and said it was extremely filling so he couldn't finish it. I also couldn't finish even half of my pasta as it was a very large portion. I would have liked the chicken to be cooked a bit longer. Loved swapping out the regular Alfredo for the lobster sauce instead!

    Katya P.

    It's been over fifteen years since I've been to Red Lobster. I have fond memories of going as a kid when they were still around Montreal and ending my meal with a treat, by opening their treasure chest filled with cheap toys and goodies for me to chose from. I've been anticipating my return to this restaurant since I knew I was going to be in the area for Canada day. After much time spent contemplating their menu online and looking at pictures, everything was drool-worthy. I opted for the fishermen's feast which is a trio of lobster tail, fish filet and mini scallop and shrimp casserole. The casserole wasn't as cheesy or creamy as I imagined and I was a bit disappointed that I had over-hyped things in my head. The cheddar bay biscuits were one of the main reasons for going and they lived up to expectations. I had a coupon for a free appetizer or desert after signing up to their newsletter, I chose the giant cocktail shrimps but was a bit shocked to see there were only 6 on a plate, and really not that jumbo. This is a 10 bucks I'm gad I did not have to pay for. The food was very good overall, the only issue arose when my bf found a piece of scale or stringy looking thing in his fish filet- when we brought our concern to our server, she apparently consulted the kitchen staff and came back and told us it was normal. We would have preferred if she had offered us another dish or replacement- she actually never checked up on us to ask if the food was alright, did not seem knowledgeable about the menu and was slow in her whole approach.

    Ultimate feast including Walter shrimp, garlic shrimp crab legs, lobster tail and lobster mash potatoes
    Maria B.

    The main reason for my trip to Ottawa was to eat here and man did they deliver. We arrived here on a Saturday night at around 8 pm and we're told there was a 20 minute wait. We sat down with a pager and got to see the huge lobsters in the tank. Once our table was ready we sat down and started we a ceaser the drink was delicious and reasonably priced but me being me I had to go extra and got the ceaser topped with half a lobster tail. No regrets. I couldn't decide what I wanted for my main but lucky red lobster thinks with you in mind. They have build your own ultimate feasts which let you get a lil bit of everything good. On my particular plate I got the lobster tail with crab legs, garlic shrimp and Walters shrimp and a side of lobster potatoes. Everything on the plate was to die for the potatoes melted in my mouth and the rest of the seafood made a symphony in my mouth. I'm upset I didn't have more stomachs to keep eating. The waiter Connor was fantastic and even gave us a few extra biscuits when he found out we were from Montreal. Awesome meal awesome staff already thinking of the day I head back!

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    Stephanie C.

    We came to Ottawa for a small getaway and had supper here. Fair warning that because it's a popular spot, there is a waiting time, usually about 40 minutes. It's quite crowded inside, so you may actually want to wait in your car or at the bar while waiting. If you haven't been here before, the waiters are a great help to get to know the menu and recommendations. While I had the Seaport shrimp and lobster combo, my bf decided to take the Lobster lover's dream, and we had the artichoke lobster and seafood dip for our appetizer. I'd recommend to get an appetizer because there is still a decent wait time for the main course to arrive. The appetizer is a must try, the dip is served with tortilla chips and a side of pico de gallo which refreshes your taste buds after having too much of the creamy dip. My dish was very flavourful, and I enjoyed having both shrimps and lobster. The fire grilled lobster and shrimp were quite flavourful and was not dry. My bf also enjoyed his 2 lobster tails, which one was steamed and the other stuffed, and the seafood pasta that came with it. Bottom line is, the food is delicious and fairly priced (especially being seafood dishes). The only cons would have to be the long wait time, and maybe the very dim lighting of the restaurant.

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    I love this place. It reminds me of being a kid in Winnipeg. Always tasty. Always busy. So you may have to wait in line.

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