Are you a lobster lover? Then you can’t miss Red Lobster’s Lobsterfest. The most anticipated seafood festival in the United States began in February; here’s when it ends and what you’ll find. Take note!
When does Red Lobster’s Lobsterfest end?
Lobsterfest began on February 11 and will end on Sunday, April 20, so you still have time to enjoy a delicious lobster dish.
What’s on the Lobsterfest menu at Red Lobster?
After last year’s success, Red Lobster has upped its game with lobster and now presents 10 new dishes for this iconic event, as well as a build-your-own option. For the first time, diners can create their dream dish by selecting two or three lobster main courses.
“Lobsterfest is the ultimate celebration for lobster lovers, and this year we’ve taken it to the next level with more variety, more flavor, and more ways than ever for guests to satisfy their shellfish cravings,” said Nichole Robillard, Red Lobster’s marketing director, in a statement.
Additionally, for a limited time, customers can enjoy Blake Griffin’s Way Lobster, which includes rock lobster tail, the new garlic and herb lobster tail, and the new lobster mac and cheese, all in one dish.
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Some options available on this season’s special menu include the following:
- Lobster and Shrimp Linguine
- Maine Lobster Poached in Butter and Garlic
- Lobster Mac and Cheese
- Lobster Roll
- Artisan Cocktails
- Fried Cornbread Muffins
- Popcorn Shrimp
- Cheddar Bay Biscuits
History of Red Lobster
Red Lobster’s founder, Bill Darden, was a seafood enthusiast dedicated to offering high-quality products at affordable prices. Bill opened the first restaurant in Lakeland, Florida, in 1968. The company is currently headquartered in Orlando.
This chain began as a modest restaurant and has since grown to over 700 locations across the United States, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, and Brazil.
How many Red Lobster restaurants are there in the United States?
Currently, the company has 568 restaurants in the United States. The state and territory with the most locations is Texas, with 46 branches, representing 8% of all the restaurants in the country.
Red Lobster Menu
The seafood restaurant chain offers a wide menu that includes the following dishes:
- Giant Shrimp
- Popcorn Shrimp
- Calamari
- Snow Crab
- Sandwiches
- Wagyu Bacon Cheeseburger
- Baja Shrimp Bowl
- Sesame Soy Salmon Bowl
- Kung Pao Noodles
- Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
- Homemade Crab Cakes
- Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Does Red Lobster give a free dessert on birthdays?
Yes. You can receive a free birthday dessert or appetizer when you join Red Lobster’s rewards program.
What is Red Lobster Rewards?
It’s the company’s loyalty program. You earn one point for every $1 spent on your orders, whether through the official app, website, or at physical restaurants. You can redeem points for products, exclusive offers, discounts, coupons, and other benefits.
Choose from multiple free reward options each time you reach 125 points, with a new selection to choose from every month. You can only redeem a reward when placing an order for delivery or takeout at RedLobster.com/rewards. Simply log in to your account when placing your order, and you’ll be able to apply a reward.
Remember, reward points can only be redeemed at participating restaurants. To join Red Lobster Rewards, all you need to do is download and install the official app and sign up to start earning points from your first order.
