We absolutely love coming to Red Lobster! It's one of our family's favorite spots. I absolutely love this location. It's in a busy part of town & the restaurant is also usually busy, so always a good sign! There's good parking. The inside has a TON of space. I have never say in the same area twice. I love that it's nice, dark, and decorated nicely. Our server was Ozzy & he was phenomenal. Very attentive, friendly & quick to get us what we needed! Wonderful server. Now the food! I always get the filet & it is always perfect. Today I paired it with broccoli & mashed potatoes. A perfectly portioned meal. The steak was tender and packed with flavor. The potatoes were my second favorite. We had calamari as an appetizer & it was perfectly crisp! My husband has a linguini plate which he said was great. Our daughter got grilled shrimp off the kids menu and a sundae. Everything was great. Yes, the prices are high. That's why we don't come too often but I've never had a bad experience here. 10/10. read more

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Service: I would give a negative star if I could. This visit was terrible. Our server Ted brought out a nasty, dirty plate that had left-over food on it n super greasy. I mentioned about the dirty plate he had brought us to use for our bread n no apologies. For a small party of 2, our main dishes did not come for a very long time; well over 40 mins while the party behind us had showed up around the same time w more ppl than us and was ready to leave when we finally got our food. Food was not as good as last visit 2 weeks before. I ordered grilled salmon n the salmon did not look like salmon n had fish bones in it. I ended up swallowing a couple not knowing it had bones in it. And it was not grilled as per order. Not sure how they cooked it. No apologies or explanations as to why the food took so long.. We showed up around 6:45pm and bc food took so long to make, we left at 8pm. read more

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Yummy again! We got a lot of different options, we wanted to try everything haha. Mainly the seafood boils, and all the different sauce options they offer! It was pretty pricey but there were a lot of leftovers even with three people eating! Service was great, they were friendly and fast, made sure we had fresh biscuits to go at the end lol. Also they do birthday sundaes here! No need for an app or a dumb subscription to something like other places lol. They were pretty dead for a random afternoon in the middle of the week as expected, easy parking, good location. Relaxing vibe. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Excellent efficient service and tasty food! Ate in a booth by the bar and had a delightful meal.

Came for a double date. It was super dead. Our server was sweet , but didn't check up on us much. As appetizers we got the mozzarella sticks and the lobster flatbread. The flatbread was a 10/10!! I'd recommend getting that. The mozzarella sticks were great as well. Entrees we got the Lobster and Shrimp, Create Your Own Ultimate Feast, and the Ultimate Spendless Shrimp plate. Everything was amazing, especially the pasta. I wish they gave out wipes to clean hands for the snow crabs, and also have something to help crack them open. Other than that, it was super nice and delicious. I'll always come back. read more

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My husband and I were needing a date night so we decided to have an early dinner at our favorite seafood restaurant. (Well, our favorite one in town, that is.) We got there just before 5 pm on a Wednesday and we were seated immediately. The restaurant was nice and quiet with only a few tables being served. Our waiter, Jason, was super friendly and patient with us. I say "patient" because I couldn't decide what I wanted! As per usual, we ordered way too much but we love being able to take it home and have leftovers the next day. Before our main dish, we ordered the amazing Crispy Dragon Shrimp. It has a nice tangy Asian flavor. We absolutely love it! If they made it into a salad or something, I would totally get that as a meal (HINT HINT R.L.). Jason informed us that it was happy hour so we also got the Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms. (I love mushrooms so that one was for me, and I'm totally having the leftovers for dinner tomorrow!) My husband ordered the Ultimate Feast where he created his own with a lobster tail, crab legs, shrimp alfredo, and shrimp scampi. He gave it two thumbs up! I had a hard time deciding but I'm trying to have a high protein diet so I went with the Surf and Turf, which is apparently part of their Wednesday deal. It normally comes with two sides but on Wednesday it only has one side and is a little cheaper than normal. I was 100% fine with that. I ordered my steak medium rare and they nailed it. I can say that the steak could have used a bit more seasoning and/or marinade but it was overall good. And of course lobster drowning in clarified butter is always amazing. The lobster was cooked just right, not chewy and over cooked like I've experienced in other restaurants. The restaurant started to get busier as we were finishing so I did take a minute to get the check but it really wasn't that bad. We didn't get clam chowder this time because we have been disappointed lately with it. This has been an issue with almost every restaurant... Where are the clams!? They always seem to be lacking. read more

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I don't recommend this place at all! Do not come to this location I got really bad food poisoning!

I took my girls out for dinner. My oldest and I shared the ultimate feast. My youngest ordered the grilled shrimp skewer. Our waitress was super attentive and just very nice. She accidentally didn't enter my youngest's meal, but went above and beyond to make up for it. It wasn't busy or too loud. Finally used my birthday reward and got us a free dessert. Our waitress gave my youngest a free kids sundae for the mishap as well. Food was cooked very well and we had an overall great experience. We always love the lobster! read more

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The staff members are helpful to any guest who wants a great meal and experience in dining. Try out the Salmon New Orleans it's a lightly blackened salmon fillet covered with shrimp and lemon butter sauce. It comes with vegetables and a choice of mashed/baked potato and a fresh salad or a choice of soup along with the cheddars bay biscuits that Red Lobster is known for making. Enjoy your meal and visit with Red Lobster. read more

The drinks and biscuits were very good! The food itself, okay. My party mainly got shrimp many different ways and we found it satisfactory. The coconut shrimp was my favorite by far. The tropical sangria was really good though, I'm not a big wine lover but it tasted really good to me. On the clam chowder, a member of my party said "I've had worse" if that helps contextualize. The staff was very helpful and nice. They took very good care of us. The restaurant was also not noisy (although we went at 4 pm so unclear if that's typical). read more

Red Lobster - Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp Shrimp Linguini Alfredo Walt's Favorite Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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I used to stay away from Red Lobster because in prior years it was pretty disappointing. I decided to give them another try. I ordered the seafood boil and it was decent. The service was very good, it wasn't too crowded, he checked in often with us. The restaurant was clean and the vibe from all the employees went well. The food was dependable, nothing outstanding but it wasn't horrible either. Most of the time my complaint with seafood is it's overcooked but the lobster was on point. The shrimp was slightly overcooked but not bad. read more

Thought we would try out Happy Hour at Red Lobster. 4 Long Island ice tea's later and 4 margaritas later for my guest and neither of us even had a slight buzz. What a rip off. They do not put liquor in their drinks. Such a sham!! I would not recommend going here to experience their alcohol free happy hour. read more

We started with a pina colada , Long Island iced tea's and coconut shrimp, they were delicious ! Justin was our amazing server and let me say what an awesome job he did ! The lobster fest deals are incredible, I ordered the surf and turf and my husband ordered a big platter feast and loved it. Everything is delicious read more

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Great, Delicious Food, with lots of Variety! Of course the Lobsterfest entrees are reasonably priced and gave me a 1950's and 1960's Boston Lobster Flashback! Great House-Made Rolls and Outstanding Friendly Service! The salads are perfect too!!! read more

My Family and I LOVE our Visits to Red Lobster. We always get this playe and share Scampi and Lobster. Cant go Wrong with the kids lobsters as well for the children. read more

Red Lobster - Shrimp Scampi, Lobster, Loaded Baked Potato - Seafood Near Me - Bakersfield, California

My husband won a $50 gift card at a golf tournament so we decided to use it this evening. I haven't eaten at a Red Lobster in decades, it's been since the early 2000's. I'm not much of a cooked seafood fan, although I do like shrimp and love sushi. It's a texture thing. The place hasn't changed much. The restaurant seating area still looks like it's stuck in the 90's. But all the booths seem comfortable enough. Anyway, we were greeted and seated, our waitress came almost immediately with their signature cheesy dinner rolls. Yum! We are early diners, it's a Saturday and we arrived at about 4:45. The place was nearly empty. They have a special 3 course menu for 21.99, it looked like a good deal so I ordered the Caesar salad, coconut, shrimp, and shrimp scampi. My husband ordered New England climb chowder, crispy dragon shrimp and shrimp scampi. I'd say the food came out in an average amount of time, not lightening fast. That's OK to me, as it seems there is some care in preparation. Everything was the right temperature when served, the right texture (crispy, crunchy, etc.) and was absolutely delicious. It was actually a LOT of food. For us as seniors, next time we will order a soup and one of these 3 course dinners and split it. Also, I don't think Red Lobster gets enough credit for the excellent service and food they are offering, if my experience is indicative of the average experience. I'd say Bakersfield should embrace Red Lobster anew. I certainly will. read more

Red Lobster - Special menu - Seafood Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I love, red lobster, especially when they have all you can eat shrimp. But most of all I love their Bahama mama.

Service and staff good. Food mediocre at best. Granted, we went in late however no reason for food to be so awful. We ordered the coconut shrimp to start and that was delicious. Our entrees were fish-n-chips and harbor bay bake and a side of crab Mac-n-cheese. The fish-n-chips were okay. The fish was so over cooked and chewy, it grossed me out and I couldn't finish it. The harbor bay bake had no flavor and was swimming in a watery butter sauce like the pasta wasn't drained sufficiently. The seafood was steamed and just put on top. Same thing with the crab Mac-n-cheese. It was tangy and the lump crab meat was sitting on top looking like a fish out of water. There was no merging of the two flavors or textures. Almost like someone opened a can of lump crab meat and dumped it on the Mac-n-cheese!!! The biscuits were overdone too; you could tell they were going to burn. Maybe Red Lobster can't handle a late dinner even though the website said it closed at 11 pm, or maybe their cooks checked out. I usually enjoy this place but tonight was disappointing. Till next time! read more

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One of our favorite places to eat and drink. The menu is amazing and food is always served hot. I would recommend the seafood boil bags they are awesome with lots of seafood options. read more

From the moment we walked in, the staff was warm and welcoming. Our server was incredibly attentive without being overbearing--she made great recommendations and checked in just the right amount. The food? Delicious! The crispy dragon calamari were perfectly cooked, with just the right amount of spice. And of course, the cheddar bay biscuits were everything. Hot, buttery, and impossible to stop eating. Everything came out quickly and exactly as ordered. The restaurant was clean, well-lit, and had a relaxed atmosphere--great for a casual night out. Definitely exceeded my expectations. I'll be coming back soon! read more

Food poisoning. First time back in almost 17 n used to work here. Service was awesome but the food is way over priced and $112 for 2 people is ridiculous. Contributing to multiple restroom trips. Bullshit and never again going back. Thanks Lob read more

Red Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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I just want to start by saying the food and service were both fantastic! It's been a while since we've had such a great experience with a server. Chyna was our waitress, and she was awesome! Super friendly, funny, and genuine, she really made us feel comfortable. Chyna made sure we felt taken care of the entire time. Honestly, I would've tipped her more if I had enough cash on me! My husband came here for his birthday, we got drinks, and they were perfectly made. On top of that, the staff surprised us by singing Happy Birthday, which was a really nice touch and made the celebration feel extra special. The restaurant had a nice vibe, even with other birthdays being celebrated, so it wasn't distracting at all. The ambience was just right, making for a relaxed and enjoyable evening. As for the food, it was delicious. We ordered an appetizer and two Ultimate Feasts. The portions were generous we even had to take some home! It was a lovely dinner all around, and I can't wait to return. read more

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Red Lobster in Bakersfield was good! Fast and friendly service. Sat at the bar to watch some sports while eating . Drinks always refilled. Ordered the pick ur own feast ... great meal for one person or for two people to share. Picked for the ultimate meal; Lobster Tails - Delicious; moist and succulent lobster meat. With a side of hot butter this melts in ur mouth. Mmmhmmm ... lobster made my mouth a happy camper. Shrimp scampi- mmm shrimp soaking in garlic butter .... Ohh yeah this sexy. Makes you want to take some of those delicious dinner rolls and soak up the juices. Coconut shrimp- nice crispy outside; covered in shredded coconut and then deep fried . Ohh yeah give me some more of these golden jumbo shrimps. The cheddar biscuits were nice and hot. Smaller portion size than back in the day though. The biscuits were good! read more

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We were greeted and sat immediately on July 24, 2025. My family (of 3) was celebrating my husband's birthday. About 30 minutes after we were seated (it wasn't particularly busy) a server said "someone will be right with you." They went to a table seated after us to get their drink order. We sat for another 15-20 minutes and no one came. We got up and left. We won't be back. read more

Came to Red Lobster on my birthday because I haven't been here in a couple years. I was not disappointed at all, first off my server Justin was awesome. He checked on us every time he'd pass by and constantly gave us refills (my girlfriend and I love dr pepper) I also had to listen to a couple nag at him about stuff that is completely out of his control. The place was filled with elderly people which is kinda funny considering they were playing more Gen Z type music which I appreciate. The vibe was cool and it didn't feel like I was being rushed out once we were nearing the end of our meals. read more

We showed up at 2:30pm on a Saturday and we did not make a reservation but it was ok cause it wasn't crowded at all yet. The restaurant was clean and peaceful. We were greeted right away and they let us know someone would come out to seat us. I appreciated that communication. Shortly after someone came out and we were seated. Juan was our waiter and he did a fabulous job. We mentioned it was our kids birthdays. He was nice and polite. We weren't sure what appetizer to get so he recommended the lobster artichoke dip which was delicious. He asked if we wanted a refill of the famous biscuits which was great. He also refilled any drinks that were low. The lobster was tender and the steaks were cooked to order. After we were done with our meal, Juan and the other employees came over with ice cream and a candle and sang Happy Birthday to our boys. It was super nice of them since we didn't even ask for them to do that. They gave both of our boys a bday ice cream which really made them feel special. (Maybe they were a little embarrassed lol but when we got home they said they thought that was so nice of them.) Another plus is when Juan brought us our to go boxes, he also brought us a bag of warm cheddar bay biscuits to go. Overall our experience couldn't have been any better. Well done and thank you for helping us celebrate our kids bdays and making it extra special! read more

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Great service, great food, and consistently one of our favorite spots in town. Whether it's the Shrimp Fettuccine, Lobster Flatbread, or Clam Chowder, it's a great experience every time. We will always recommend! read more

Shrimp Alfredo was to die for Baked potato was amazing It smelled like heaven inside the restaurant Food came out fast read more

Red Lobster - Shrimp Shrimp Linguini Alfredo Baked Potato - Seafood Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Visited Red Lobster for the first time a couple days ago and it was an amazing experience! We were seated right away and our server was so nice considering the fact that it took us awhile to decide what to order. First of all, the bread rolls?? Best. Bread. Rolls. Ever. We couldn't have enough of it and had three orders of it before our food even came. We were already satisfied with how the rolls tasted! For appetizer, we ordered the Lobster and Langostino Pizza and it tatsed divine. The lobster added to the pizza was a great decision! At this point, we were already 75% full. Our main food was the clam chowder bowl, fish, clam strips, steak, and lobster. Definitely a lot more food than we anticipated but it was an amazing experience. It was a little pricey but it was worth it! read more

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We came as a family to celebrate my parents 32nd wedding anniversary and were highly satisfied with our experience! Melissa and Sherrie were so sweet and helpful! They made sure that we were always happy with our food and were on it when it came to keeping our drinks refilled and hot biscuits on the table! Our food was cooked to perfection! They even brought a sundae for my parents to share! They really went above and beyond when it came to customer service and we will definitely be coming back for our next family gathering! read more

Where do I start? Let me preface, we used Door dash on both orders. After a 15 year hiatus, we were in Flagstaff. Tired and hungry we ordered from the nearest restaurant, it was a Red Lobster.... ... We were surprised at the quick delivery, super fresh biscuits. The pasta was great. Tonight we tried the Bakersfield location again. A huge mistake, first no biscuits. Well, we are hungry so, on to the pasta... It's one big clump, and crazy bland chicken. The spicy, dragon shrimp were mushy. It will be a very long time if I ever try again... And, yes, a call to Red Lobster resulted in "you need to report it to the third-pary" read more

Food is pretty good here bought some Shrimp with Alfredo daily special this Thursday. Whew wee it was tasty! Yulp not too bad for quick pick up. Decent atmosphere and the server handled business! They have their customers service hats on here for sure. read more

I came in to order a lobster roll, I had been waiting for a nice night to treat myself, and thought oh Saturday would be a good day when everything should be fresh. I ordered it to go, the staff was friendly, and I waited about 13 minutes for my food, it cost $40 for the lobster roll which comes with a side of your choice and they give two of their biscuits. When I got home to open my food I was disappointed, it looked the the scraps off of everyone else's lobster plates, it was a bit over cooked to so it tasted rubbery and not fresh at all. The Hawaiian roll they put it on isn't really a good choice either because it gets soggy quickly. I'm surprised because when I came in with my family a few weeks ago to dine in, everything was fresh and reasonably priced. I don't think I'll be back again for awhile. For the price they should have put nice pieces of lobster in my roll. read more

Good was great specials were good service was good but at the end I found out they did not take apple pay and the staff was kind of rude about it like it was such a foreign request. read more

Our server was great. My husband got the seafood boil and loved it. I got crab and lobster. The crab barely had any meat on it but it was okay. The lobster was way over cooked and not good. The music was really loud too, we were right under the speaker which made my daughter overstimulated. Overall I'm upset with the lobster especially when lobster is in their name. read more

I've eaten at this Red Lobster over 30 times this year. I always feel welcomed. It's the people who make this particular restaurant special. They truly care about their service and want you to leave feeling great about the experience. A special shout out to Jason, Justin & Melissa who always makes sure my steak is cooked perfectly and who never writes my highly modded order down but always gets it right... read more

We no longer have a Red Lobster by our home in SoCal. And we found this one on YELP. Good Food, Great Service, Well Lit (ours was very dark), and our waitress Mercedes was spot on. When we told her we were from SoCal and our Red Lobster was closed, she took extra good care of us (extra cheddar bay biscuits). We definitely will be back. Thank you read more

Ordered to pick up. It was ready on time. Both bags were soaked with grease which was a foretaste of things to come. Fries were disgustingly greasy. Food was cold. Baked potatoes were good. Scampi was okay but cold. Chicken was good. All in all very poor quality for the price tag. I will not be returning nor recommending Red Lobster. read more

Have not been back in a long time so I am not sure if food is better or worse. I plan to go here soon. Service I think was always good ambiance that I remember was very noisy don't know how it is now. But will see. read more

Food was delicious crab,shrimp,lobster everything. Again another place with great service. Idk but all places I been so far in Bakersfield are they have been with good food & service. read more

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