coming home from a busy day and met up with hubby for early dinner, haven't had red lobster in ages and we decided to stop by. we we're quick to be seated and pleasantly surprised not only by the great food but also by our waitress (who we think was the manager as she was dressed differently than the rest of the employees?). her energy was great, and it made our dining experience all the more worth it! Will definitely be back to see Yvette and check out more of the menu.. read more

OK, so how do I start with this review? Well one star is for customer service the young ladies that were hosting and busing tables as well as our waitress were very pleasant youthful one star then there is the condition of the Resturant overall is still standing one star food zero stars, however, value one star When you compare a crab dinner at a Italian restaurant or even a bag of crab type place with the Asian Fusion situation red lobster is cheaper or economical and you will get some seafood however it is not tasty at all the flavors or underwhelming despite what TikTok or whatever you might see on social media, I was convinced to go because of social media, and I am convinced not to go again because my experience my daughter who was my date at the time seemed OK with the meal and it was her first time having the cheddar biscuits which was a plus. read more

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It's Lobster Fest Y'all!! You can always count on Red Lobster to deliver a solid seafood dinner. We drove over an hour to get there, and honestly, it was worth every mile. The food was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you expect when you're craving seafood done right. Everything came out hot and seasoned just right, no complaints at all. Service was professional and attentive without being overbearing, which made the whole experience smooth from start to finish. As for the ambiance, you already know the vibe. It's that classic Red Lobster setup. Dim lighting, spacious seating, and those big tables that make it perfect for sitting back, getting comfortable, and enjoying your meal. If Lobsterfest is still going on when you read this, do yourself a favor and stop by. You will not regret it. read more

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Feb 27, 2026 4.0 stars 2:00 PM Wife and I stopped in today for our main daily meal as it is Good Friday and she observes those. The place was pretty empty and quiet with the exception of some table bussing noises. The hostess sat us adjacent to another party, but we asked and we're put a table length away for privacy. The hostess did manage to sit another party adjacent to us when I wasn't looking. :'( We started filling our bellies on those addictive complimentary buttery bisquicky muffins while we waited for our meals. The Catholic ordered the Lobster And Shrimp Linguini ( very rich with an abundance if shrimp and some lobster bites) and a cola. I ( the Protestant) ordered the Fish And Chips (a nice fish portion with two small Hush Puppies to boot) not for religious reasons, but because I have been wanting this and H Salt Fish and Chips in San Pablo is closed. Our bill came to $61.15 before tip. Service was friendly and efficient from Azara. On a useless side note. Azara reminds me of CNN'S Abby Phillip a bit. It's a compliment. We shared one and a half serving baskets of those muffins and in the end we had a few muffins and a serving of Linguini to take home. We both left satisfied and full. Over all another nice visit. read more

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Hadn't been in a while. We were craving some seafood and cheddar biscuits so we decided to come for dinner. We came in on. Saturday evening and it wasn't that busy. We were seated pretty quickly. Aniyah was our waitress and she provided excellent service. The biscuits were hot and fresh. I got the sailors boil with the RL signature butter it was delicious. I would definitely get this again. My husband got the all you can eat shrimp and was happy with those. I got the high tea with henny. It was not strong, alcohol was definitely lacking. I would definitely come back for the boil and great service but would skip the cocktail. read more

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New England chowder to water no potatoes in it a few pieces of clam for lunch order fish and chip fish ok but little salty Cole slaw nasty didn't eat service is great just need work on food read more

Red Lobster - Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Vallejo, California

I have not been to Red lobster in years but came here specifically to try the new seafood boil. Our service was okay our server forgot a few things but was very nice and apologetic. We came in the middle of the week so it was pretty empty and we were seated right away. The boil itself was pretty good we got both seasonings in our boil and the old bay Parmesan on the side. It is not the same as if you were to go to boiling crab but is pretty good deal for the price and will satisfy your craving. It is enough for two people if you also get an appetizer on the side. We opted for the calamari it was really good but unfortunately came out a bit cold because our server forgot to grab it. The vibe inside is dark and the time we went it was pretty quiet. The drinks were also good and I'm happy we came in to try them again. Will definitely be back for happy hour! read more

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My son took me for dinner here last night. The food was OK. So we shared the all you can eat shrimp 3 types. We'll my son ordered coconut and scampi an i ordered coconut too and asked me what side I wanted? This started my confusion. The lady said we could have all 3. So first out was coconut shrimp and noodles. We'll she didn't tell me that plate was both of our coconut shrimps like 8. My son was in restroom. When he got back, he says that's mine. Well I also got a side salad then. So I was confused because the kitchen was closed and we did not get all we can eat shrimp. Why did she ask me what side I wanted? Maybe could of told us of time kitchen closing, and all coconut shrimp was one platter so we could of got our money worth? I don't know. Weird. read more

Tried some new menu options. Got the Mariner's Seafood Boil with the Cajun butter. It was good. We did ask the server got more spice, but I needed to get a little more. The biscuits are the same, but the I food enjoy the flight. Tried the different types, they were good. I would try to go back and try it again. I did get rice on the side to eat with it. I wish it had more sauce. Our table was dirty when we got there and the server was kind, but I wish she was a little more attentive. read more

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I went to the Vallejo location for Happy Hour but I missed it. I had shrimp and fries, a colada and the cheddar bay biscuits. The drink was really good and the biscuits were just as I remembered!! I went to support this new CEO and there was one young man who was outstanding and had the same vibe as the new CEO. read more

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We celebrated my birthday here yesterday 1/27/26. Spent $135. Food is okay, the sirloin cooked it in medium but the meat inside is dry and looks like it's old , SURF & turf for $43 is not worth it if the sirloin will be like that. I like the linguini though , fish & chips is good for the price plus I love the Complimentary biscuits . Please management, try to check your front desk/receiving area. There was a smell when you enter the restaurant right when you open the door, I am not sure if it is their RESTROOM or the LOBSTER TANK infront. Nasty smell that will ruin your appetite if you stay longer at the front desk. When seated, ambiance is okay I give it 8/10. Good service, server Juliana catered us, when we ask about what's their side options, she just told us just to look to the back of the menu , didn't even bother to tell us directly what are those. Anyways I still gave her a tip for rendering service to us and keep checking on us. Maybe we'll be back in the future, hopefully you fix the smelly front desk area. Thank you . read more

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What's not to love about Red Lobster. Everything is good especially the cheddar bay biscuits!! My Favorite is pick 3 of your own choices or all you can eat shrimp!! The ambience is nice and the restaurant is clean. I believe they're short staffed on some days so the food may take awhile to get. I'm juggles they've been able to remain open, yeah!!! read more

We did a last minute reservation for a party of 6. There was a bit of a wait but the hostess was patient and courteous. Our server was really kind and attentive. We didn't order any appetizers but our drinks and bread came out pretty quickly. Entrees took a little time but it was good when they did. As always, the inside of the restaurant was cool inside but nothing a jacket couldn't fix. read more

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Its been a while since I've been to a red lobster. I like the new changes to the menu. I got the crab dip, the salmon bowl and cheesecake. I have to admit the Soy-glazed salmon bowl was DELICIOUS, light in flavor but delicious nonetheless the less!!!Perfectly cooked salmon and I loved that it came with 2 veggies and a rice! Crab queso was nice and savory better than the lobster dip to me. And ooo oh the cheesecake yum! Fresh strawberries on a classic cheesecake. The servers were very attentive but sometimes hovered a bit too much. I'll be back for that salmon bowl soon.. read more

Red Lobster - Crab Queso - Seafood Near Me - Vallejo, California

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I ordered the steak with a sign of shrimp scampi this is probably the best steak I had a long time I was not disappointed. The rice and the baked potato were delicious. Red Lobster. It's always been one of my favorites. I'm disappointed to say that I read in the paper that this place is going to be closing my service was good the waitress was nice. I was just slightly disappointed because I didn't seem to give up the salads anymore that they used to. You used to get like a caesar salad or soup read more

Red Lobster - Steak rice and baked potato - Seafood Near Me - Vallejo, California

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Much better food and service than a couple of years ago when I vowed to NEVER return due to awful food and service. I read there's a new CEO that made big changes in the menu and decided to go there with friends. My biggest complaint was that whoever did the cooking was heavy handed on the salt shaker. Appetizers of stuffed mushrooms and fried calamari were over salted. The filet mignon ordered came cooked to perfection but totally inedible due to salted seasoning approaching salt lick proportions! The seafood boil ordered by my friends was not overly salted. We had excellent service and when I complained about the steak and mentioned the old baked potato they quickly responded and our server returned with a fresher potato and a less salty steak. Good on you Red Lobster. Let's see if you can fill up the house soon. read more

I had not been to Red Lobster in a while because of service issues. Well when I tell you I had a great experience when I ate there on Friday. The atmosphere is always cozy but, it was the service we received that was really good! My server was so attentive and made sure we were good the food was very good too it was hot and fresh! Needless to say, we will go back again sooner than later! Way to go Red Lobster ! read more

Decent food when you don't know what you want... they have a wide variety of options. What you'd expect from this kind of place I guess read more

Red Lobster - It's a blurry shrimp salad - Seafood Near Me - Vallejo, California

I think I know why a lot of the Red Lobster restaurants are closing. Definitely not the restaurant I once loved. The cheese biscuits are still delicious and our waiter was fine. Unfortunately, the food tasted fishy and this location doesn't feel safe at night. I'm only giving it three stars because the staff was friendly and welcoming and the people I went to dinner with are wonderful! read more

First time at Red Lobster in years! My family decided to visit after hearing that they are closing many of their locations pretty soon. I remember the days when this place was always packed and being excited to come here. The ambiance alone gives it a nostalgic feeling. Let me start by saying that the service we received was excellent. We were seated right away and our server was friendly and helpful. We didn't have to wait too long for our food, and she was on top of everything. Unfortunately, the quality of food is just not as good as it used to be. Our meals were just okay, including the cheddar biscuits. We had the Southwest Shrimp bowl and Fish and chips. Seems like the end of an era. read more

Red Lobster - Fish & Chips - Friday - Seafood Near Me - Vallejo, California

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We love the Wednesday special- steak & lobster with 2 sides. We also tried the margarita sliders which we think need more tequila. Service has always been good and I hope it continues to be so. read more

Red Lobster - Sangria Flight Mango Berry Wild Berry Pineapple - Seafood Near Me - Vallejo, California

Ate at Red Lobster in Vallejo because my dad wanted to eat there. It was lunch time and the parking lot was practically empty - not a good sign. We went in and there were only two other customers in the whole, dark restaurant. Food was average though my dad did like his salmon. I had the shrimp flatbread and it tasted like something frozen and out of the microwave - wasn't a fan. Service was average, but the restaurant as a whole could use a good cleaning. There weren't many customers while we were there so it surprised me that no one was out there cleaning. Not a fan but I'll eat here if someone else is paying. Hehe! read more

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We twirled through the doors of Red Lobster after being 25 feet above Hell in the city of Marysville at The Peach Festival. My friend called the Vallejo location to see if it was still open? We were both delighted when the young lady answered the phone. It's been a few years since I've eaten here, but with all the headliner news about possible Red Lobster closures, we thought it was a great idea to go for dinner. We were greeted and seated quickly. Our waiter Jerome graced us with his pleasant smile and attentiveness. It was quiet for a Sunday evening, as it wasn't packed but, there was a generous amount of Red Lobster diners in the dining room. Flavor Fave please save those Cheddar Bay Biscuits! Thank you Jerome for your southern hospitality! We enjoyed everything especially the breeze outside.....Yassss! read more

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Me and my husband came for a late dinner. Our server was amazing, ( Crystal ) she was on point the whole time. She had Great vibes, recommendations and provided excellent service. We will be back soon! read more

What the HELL red lobster? I went to the one in Vallejo tonight and they charged me $3 for hot water, not only 1 cup but $3 for 3 cups of hot water, the waitress says that it's charged like tea, I didn't order tea, she says the hot water cost money? $3 for a cup of hot water??? I'm out of this place, no wonder it was almost empty. FIX this read more

No matter the cuisine, there's something about Red Lobster that seems familiar, as they have been around for what feels like generations dominating the local steak and seafood dining scene. But that time may be coming to an end soon, with recent news that Red Lobster is having financial issues, which only leads us to believe that many locations, especially those that are expensive to operate, such as those in the Bay Area. Located along Admiral Callaghan Drive within the confines of the series of shops that make up the Gateway Plaza in Vallejo, California, this location of Red Lobster has seen years of success, which could lead to the thinking that its best times are behind it. A most recent visit by a group of two friends and I didn't necessarily ease the fears of one day finding this location among those closed as the atmosphere was dark and disorganized to say the least, but at the very least they are still here and for that we were quite thankful. What really brought us out to this location to Red Lobster was the fact that they still were promoting their Daily Deals menu, in which on weekdays they have special deals such as Snow Crab Legs or Lobster & Shrimp being sold at a more affordable price point. On social media, my friend found out the deal for Wednesday evening was the Steak & Lobster which was being sold for 25 dollars. Imagine our surprise when we opened the menu, and the daily deal was for the Steak & Lobster being sold for three dollars more at 28 dollars per entrée, of which our server explained that it was because we were in California and the cost of living is higher and therefore the deal wasn't as affordable, basically the cost of living was being passed off to the customer. My fellow diners nevertheless decided to order this special deal as it was a Maine lobster tail paired with their 7 ounce sirloin. I decided to order from their menu and with sections such as Starters, Chowder, Salads & Bowls, Lobster, Shrimp, Crab, Sides, Signature Specialties & Feasts, Fish, Beef & Chicken, Weekday Lunch Specials, and Desserts. I had an odd predicament as nothing on their menu intrigued me, especially their seafood options, so I ordered their 7 ounce sirloin from their Beef & Chicken section of their menu as it came with their signature seasoning, and most importantly two sides of my choice, of which I selected a Baked Potato and their Orzo Rice. Their baked potato was certainly the way to go in terms of sides, as my fellow diners also ordered that as their one side dish. Of course, one of the best reasons to still dine at Red Lobster is that they give every table an endless supply of their signature Cheddar Bay Biscuits, which are freshly baked from scratch and taste like they are! They smartly once sold this mix at stores such as Target and Costco, and they were so time consuming to make that to this day I appreciate the work that the staff puts in in making these cheesy biscuits. Once our food came out I actually liked my steak as it was cooked the way I preferred it, medium rare, and when paired with the baked potato, which had a dollop of butter and sour cream on it, and the orzo rice it was a complete meal. My fellow diners really liked their lobster tails as they were cooked nicely, but one diner received a terrible cut of their steak which made it inedible. Overall our meal was decent, and the cost was $85.20, which was not necessarily the most affordable meal we've ever enjoyed here, but considering the regular price of their Steak & Lobster is 40 dollars every day besides Wednesday, then it actually might be worth the visit on that one day after all. It feels like Red Lobster is a place that is stuck in time, as with our recent experience the place was not well-maintained or well-staffed at all, but the food was decent, and if that is the only reason to visit, well then let's hope Red Lobster can last for here for years to come then. read more

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Great service! Good food! Wonderful company! My sister, cousin, and I came at lunch time. We must have got there after the lunch rush. We had the place to ourself at 1:30pm on a Tuesday afternoon. We will definitely come back. Cheers to Red Lobster staff for a good job! read more

From the moment we approached the hostess station, everything went well. Our server, Chris, was welcoming and took good care of us. Her enthusiasm and friendliness made our night. The drinks were delicious. We shared an order of crab-stuffed mushrooms. He had crab carbonarra, and I did the coconut shrimp. Both delicious. My friend is in love with Red Lobster biscuits and we got more. Both of us left full with to-go containers. Keep up the excellent food and customer service. We will be back soon. read more

3 stars for the business as a whole But 6 stars for the 1 stellar employee that I had the pleasure to encounter in back to back visits 2 months apart. If I was to guess, I would say she is probably African American possibly mixed with Latin or European heritage. She deserves and is worth way more than what she is currently being compensated. This particular individual remembered the drink I had during a previous visit. She presented the drink to me without my asking and I didn't even remember the drink I had last time. She made every effort to justify and in my opinion over compensate for the lack of wait staffing and or kitchen staff. Normally I would make a big stink and ask for the manager to complain but today I asked for the manager to compliment and show gratitude for the overwhelming customer service albeit crummy culinary experience. I'm not expecting Michelin star plating or anything crazy, I mean let's be honest red lobster isn't the best of choices when you want seafood. When I heard the unlimited shrimp Mondays were going away, I was getting ready for iodine poisoning or whatever Lil Wayne and Jack Harlow are talking about. The food was slow to come out and the cheese biscuits were cold but meh I went in with the craving for shrimp so at least it was satiated. AZ at the Vallejo Red Lobster will single handedly save that franchise. read more

Red Lobster - No wonder why they are going bankrupt! No one knows anything and their training program is abysmal. - Seafood Near Me - Vallejo, California

I haven't been here since the pandemic, I came Wednesday with 3 close friends for lunch . It was my friend's 75 birthday. This is the place she chose. I walked in the door , with my driver and the door was stuck, could have been condensed from recent rain. The lobby of concierge and lobster tank smelled foul. But my other friends were seated, the waiter escorted us to their table courteously and we were seated.it wasn't well lit in dining room but light came from the windows. We all ended with lunch menu soup and salad. Biscuits were brought to the table. We all had variety of clam chowder and house salad or Caesar salad. It was Al you can eat soup and salad. I don't know why the waitress had a hard time giving us extra salad since it was all you can eat. One person couldn't finish her salad after the soup so she asked for container. Another wanted to take her soup home. So she brought our tickets to check out but I asked for a Ceasar salad while she waited on them. Then after they paid I never got my Caesar salad and I asked the waitress she said she closed our table from the kitchen and couldn't bring me my salad. So I said can you bring it and a container she said we don't give containers for all you can eat . Which I understand but I didn't get get the option to have my all you can eat, like my friends. I won't be back . read more

Red Lobster has been here forever in Vallejo. Glad to see it's still in business and that lots of retired folks still come here for lunch on the weekdays. It's your typical red lobster, love the cheddar biscuits, quick service, and options for your all American meal. My parents like coming here for lunch on weekdays and when people come from out of town. Service is good, parking is easy, and easy spot but pricey nowadays. read more

Red Lobster - Clam Chowder cup, garden House Side Salad, Endless Chowder, Salad & Cheddar Bay Biscuits - Seafood Near Me - Vallejo, California

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The first clue is when the maître D didn't even make eye contact until I stood directly in front her , she appears to not like her job, she didn't even smile or greet me. The food was salty and it took forever to get the biscuits. The waitress did come by to ask if everything is ok but she never returned to ask if i wanted a refill. I did tip her for her for her effort. My bill was a little over $50.00 and not worth the value. The restaurant is messy and dirty. It seems no one takes the effort to clean underneath the tables. I will not be going back to this place. It needs a lot of clean up read more

Fast seating, a wonderful server, very quiet and the waitress even brought my mom an ice cream dessert for her 95th birthday!

Went in for lunch, went to bathroom to wash my hands, the bathroom smelled of bleach used bathroom and washed my hands had lunch and left, looked down at my sweater and it had bleach that soaked through to my jeans, I immediately called RL and spoke to the manager Michelle,and she said we don't use bleach sorry, whoever cleaned the bathroom used bleach on the sink area, right where I stood when I washed hands!! Red Lobster has a new Ceo, but the same bad restaurant management!!!! Lunch and a ruined outfit.....SMDH read more

Red Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Vallejo, California

Service was fantastic! I've been here a couple times over the past few months. Both times service was great. The food was alright. Standard Red Lobster. It can be a tad salty. Prices have really risen over the years with inflation. The Lobster Lovers Dream is now $60. As for appetizers I recommend the lobster pizza! Even the server seemed very pleased and told us that was a good choice (in her own words "fire"). The pizza was generously loaded with lobster. Only caveat is if you're not a fan of raw tomatoes. The latest visit I also ordered the lobster linguini. Again very generous portion of lobster. The portions in general tend to be large. So even though the bill typically comes out to $100 for two people we have leftovers for another meal. And it's seafood. So not bad. Google Maps says they close at 10pm, but doors closed by around 9pm. The kitchen stopped taking hot food orders then too. So plan accordingly. Dessert can be ordered until a bit later. But like most restaurants in Vallejo it's basically closed by 9pm. All in all the Vallejo Red Lobster is a good choice for a sit down dinner. read more

Red Lobster - Lobster and shrimp topped sirloin - Seafood Near Me - Vallejo, California

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Just had dinner at Red Lobster Vallejo for the Wed. Special. We haven't been here for many years. Food was excellent and steak was made medium rare as ordered w/nice char flavor. Greeting on arrival and service was very friendly. A shout out to Denise at bar for friendly and attentive service. She checked on us multiple times if everything was good. Then I left wallet at table and staff brought it out to parking area. Will return. Thank you. read more

Very yummy food and service. We will come back again and again. Thank you for the great food.

Lots of bad reviews but you can't expect it all from Red Lobster. Came here on a Saturday evening right before the dinner rush and received excellent service from our waiter. The drinks were exactly what you would expect and the food was excellent. Our favorite was the coconut shrimp which was complimented by the pina colada sauce. Best part was we got enough food to have a meal to go. Aside from that, unlimited cheddar biscuits and more to go! read more

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I ate dinner at the South San Francisco. Red lobsterand the food was great. And the server was great, her name was Maya. read more

Red Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Vallejo, California

Service horrible , manger told us that it was a 5 min wait text our phone we came in then said 20 mins cause the number didn't work . So that means you started our wait time over & had an attitude talking . Very rude . A lot of the waiters don't know what they are doing or how to sale the menu , nothing to recommend or nothing just horrible service. Food took forever to come & didn't even have milk for the kids read more