Red Lobster Menu Prices 2026
Quick answer
Red Lobster is a sit-down seafood chain serving shrimp, lobster, crab, fish, pastas and steaks, with Cheddar Bay Biscuits on the table. Walt's Favorite Shrimp typically costs about $23.99, the Ultimate Feast about $41.99 and a lunch Walt's Favorite Shrimp about $14.99. Most items run from about $4.49 for a side to about $44.99 for live lobster.
Red Lobster quick facts
| Founded | 1968, Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|
| Founders | Bill Darden and Charley Woodsby |
| Headquarters | Orlando, Florida |
| Parent company | RL Investor Holdings, an investor group led by funds managed by Fortress Investment Group (since September 2024) |
| U.S. locations | about 484 (September 2026) |
| Countries | 6 (U.S. plus Canada, Ecuador, Japan, Mexico and Thailand, per Wikipedia) |
| Known for | Cheddar Bay Biscuits, shrimp platters and lobster feasts |
| Estimated price range | $4.49–$44.99 (est.) |
| Menu items listed | 21 |
| Menu last checked | October 2026 |
About the Red Lobster menu
Red Lobster opened its first restaurant in Lakeland, Florida, in 1968, and it has been a go-to for shrimp and lobster dinners ever since. It is a full-service restaurant with servers, a bar and a long menu that runs from fried shrimp platters to steamed Maine lobster. The company went through bankruptcy in 2024, came out under a Fortress-led investor group, and had trimmed its footprint to about 484 restaurants by September 2026.
Prices below are the owner's estimates for a typical U.S. location; seafood costs move, so live lobster and crab can swing more than the rest of the menu. Calories appear only where they come from Red Lobster's official nutrition data. We also checked each item against the chain's current online menu, and several older dishes on the list, such as Rainbow Trout and Twin Lobster Tails, no longer show up there, so treat those as possibly retired.
Best-value orders at Red Lobster
- Soup, Salad & BiscuitAt about $11.99, it is the cheapest full meal on this list and includes Cheddar Bay Biscuits.
- Lunch Walt's Favorite Shrimp$14.99 est. · 380 calAbout $14.99 at lunch saves roughly $9 compared with the dinner plate at about $23.99.
- Admiral's Feast$29.99 est. · 1,670 calAbout $29.99 buys four fried seafoods on one plate, well below the Ultimate Feast at about $41.99.
- Kids Popcorn Shrimp$8.99 est. · 430 calAt about $8.99, it is an easy way to feed a young seafood fan.
Most popular Red Lobster orders
- Walt's Favorite Shrimp$23.99 est. · 260 calRed Lobster's long-running hand-breaded butterfly shrimp is the safe first order.
- Ultimate Feast$41.99 est. · 1,280 calIt puts lobster tail, snow crab and two kinds of shrimp on one plate, so you can try the headliners at once.
- Dozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits (to go)$8.99 est. · 1,940 calThe biscuits are a big reason people visit, and the to-go dozen lets you take them home.
- Garlic Shrimp Scampi$22.99 est. · 220 calA lighter shrimp plate at 220 calories in Red Lobster's nutrition data.
Nutrition highlights on the Red Lobster menu
Calories and protein on this page come only from Red Lobster's official nutrition information; the lowest-calorie pick leaves out drinks, sauces and add-ons. Items without an official figure show a dash. Where the official guide names an item a little differently, the note says which item the figures are for.
Allergens at Red Lobster
Red Lobster links its U.S. Allergy Guide from its online menu pages and asks guests with food allergies to check it before ordering. Shellfish and fish run through most of the menu, and many dishes also include milk, wheat or egg. Seafood is handled throughout the kitchen, so cross-contact is a real risk; tell your server about any allergy.
When Red Lobster is open
- Typical hours
- Hours vary by restaurant; most locations open for lunch and stay open through dinner. Check the Red Lobster locator for exact times.
- Breakfast hours
- Not served
- Holiday hours
- Some restaurants open late, close early or close entirely on major holidays. Check the locator or call your Red Lobster before Thanksgiving, Christmas or other holidays.
Red Lobster app, rewards and delivery
- Official app
- Red Lobster Dining Rewards App
- Rewards program
- Red Lobster Nation: members earn one point per dollar on qualifying food and drinks for dine-in, pickup or delivery, and can redeem 100 points for $10 off.
- Delivery
- Many locations offer delivery and to-go orders, and some family meals are sold for to-go or delivery only; availability and prices vary by restaurant.
How to order smarter at Red Lobster
- Go at lunch if you can; lunch portions of the shrimp classics cost several dollars less than dinner plates.
- Ask for the current price on live lobster and snow crab before ordering, since it can change with the market.
- Join Red Lobster Nation before your visit; 100 points takes $10 off, which matters on a feast-sized check.
- Pace yourself with the table biscuits, and order a to-go dozen for about $8.99 if you want more later.
- If someone in your group does not eat seafood, the Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo and the kids' grilled chicken are solid backups.
Red Lobster menu questions
How much is the Ultimate Feast at Red Lobster?
The Ultimate Feast typically costs about $41.99. It brings a Maine lobster tail, snow crab legs, Walt's Favorite Shrimp and garlic shrimp scampi with two sides, and Red Lobster's nutrition data puts it at 1,280 calories. A Create Your Own Ultimate Feast lets you pick your own mix of premium and classic seafood.
Does Red Lobster have a lunch menu?
Yes. Red Lobster's lunch favorites include smaller plates of Walt's Favorite Shrimp, garlic shrimp scampi, popcorn shrimp and crunch-fried flounder, plus a soup, salad and Cheddar Bay Biscuits combo. Lunch Walt's Favorite Shrimp typically costs about $14.99 and the soup-and-salad combo about $11.99. Lunch hours vary, so check your restaurant first.
What is the cheapest meal at Red Lobster?
The soup, salad and biscuit combo is usually the cheapest full meal, typically about $11.99. Kids' plates such as popcorn shrimp or grilled chicken run about $8.99. If you only want something small, a cup of New England clam chowder is about $7.49 and a baked potato about $4.49.
What is the healthiest thing to order at Red Lobster?
Grilled and broiled dishes are the lighter picks. In Red Lobster's nutrition data, the Signature Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail has 180 calories, garlic shrimp scampi 220, and the full wood-grilled salmon 510 with 47 grams of protein. Fried platters run much higher; the Admiral's Feast lists 1,670 calories.
Does Red Lobster have a rewards program?
Yes. Red Lobster Nation is the chain's loyalty program, run through the Red Lobster Dining Rewards app. You earn one point per dollar on qualifying food and drinks whether you dine in, pick up or order delivery, and you can redeem 100 points for $10 off, 150 for $15 off or 200 for $20 off.
Who owns Red Lobster now?
Red Lobster is owned by RL Investor Holdings, an investor group led by funds managed by Fortress Investment Group, which took over in September 2024 after the chain's bankruptcy. Damola Adamolekun, formerly CEO of P.F. Chang's, runs the company. Headquarters stayed in Orlando, and about 484 restaurants remained open as of September 2026.
How Red Lobster compares
Sources
Price note: Prices are estimated typical U.S. prices (October 2026) and vary by location. Official prices, where shown, are labeled with where they came from.
- Red Lobster menu: Signature Feasts — used for Ultimate Feast and Admiral's Feast contents, Allergy Guide link, menu categories
- Red Lobster menu: Starters — used for Current appetizer names and descriptions
- Red Lobster menu: Shrimp Classics — used for Current shrimp plates
- Red Lobster menu: Land & Sea Classics — used for Current salmon, lobster, steak and fish items; raw/undercooked notice
- Red Lobster menu: Pastas — used for Current linguini dishes
- Red Lobster menu: Seafood Boils — used for Seafood boils; family meals to-go or delivery only
- Red Lobster menu: Lunch Favorites — used for Current lunch items
- Red Lobster menu: Desserts — used for Current desserts
- Apple App Store: Red Lobster Dining Rewards App — used for App name, Red Lobster Nation points and redemptions
- The Takeout: Red Lobster closures in 2026 (Sept. 9, 2026) — used for 484 restaurants remaining, CEO since October 2024
- SeafoodSource: Red Lobster names new CEO, will close 23 more restaurants — used for Fortress-led ownership, CEO background, Orlando HQ
- WFTV: What's next for Red Lobster's downtown headquarters — used for Headquarters staying in Orlando under RL Investor Holdings
- Wikipedia: Red Lobster — used for Founding date and place, founders, countries
- Red Lobster official nutrition information — used for calories and protein (official figures only)