I had to leave a glowing review for the Red Lobster in Canoga Park after today. It was Memorial Day, the restaurant was absolutely PACKED, and I overheard the manager tell another table that they only had three servers on staff. As someone who worked in restaurants for 15 years, I can tell you: what I saw today was one of the hardest working crews I've seen in a long time. Every employee in that building was hustling nonstop. The place was full, tons of people were ordering Endless Shrimp (which obviously creates even MORE work for the staff), and somehow they still pulled everything off beautifully. I never felt rushed, my table was checked on constantly, and the entire team kept moving the entire time. And OMG they have the ENDLESS SHRIMP again. So everybody basically needs to just stop what they're doing and go get it. That has always been my favorite thing Red Lobster ever offered. Also I especially want to recognize my server named Sarah because she gave me one of the best restaurant experiences I've had in years. She was attentive and super friendly, and somehow seemed to know exactly what I needed before I even asked. You know those rare servers who can basically read your mind? That was her. Anyway she even talked me into downloading the RL app so I could get points (which is something I literally never ever do) but she explained it so well that I've already done the math on how many trips it's gonna take me to earn a free endless shrimp. I swear shrimp will start to tremble at the sound of my name! Huge respect to my server Sarah, and to the manager who I think is named Julie, and the entire Canoga Park RL team. Short staffed, packed house, endless shrimp and they still delivered. read more

Red Lobster - Endless Shrimp! - Seafood Near Me - Canoga Park, California

I must say I was disappointed with Red Lobster today, I used to like Red Lobster more back in the day. I came for lunch today, the staff was really nice, which saved the review, but if based on the lunch, probably would have been 2. Not because the food was bad, but the actual lunch special, is not so special. I got the Garlic Shrimp Scampi lunch, which is $15.99, comes with a side. Did not think it was that bad. I added a soda for $3.99 as well. I ordered it and when they asked for my side, I said a salad, apparently that is a $3.99 up charge, which I missed and they did not say. Anyway, got my salad, biscuits and my soda, feeling good. Then my Shrimp Scampi lunch came, which was just may 10 smalls shrimps in garlic butter. Tasty, but not worth $15.99 for just a handful of shrimp. It should for sure come with a side, even if I opted for the salad, being that I paid $3.99 more for the salad. Disappointing. The decor here is the same as it has been for many years, nice enough and expected, so no issue there. I probably won't be back anytime soon unfortunately, the value just is not there anymore and there are other options. Enjoy! read more

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Legit the 3 stars is for the service! Osiris is amazing! He was helpful, kind, attentive, and fast! However, the food quality has significantly gone down! We hadn't been here in 15 years and was so curious to come back again for the endless shrimp and it was not up to par. If you come here, know that it's not what it once was! Also, it was so empty, so I guess we were the only crazy ones trying to eat there anymore? If it weren't for how amazing Osiris is, we would have left immediately! read more

Good ambiance, good food and especially amazing customer service. We got the helped from Angelica. She recommended certain foods that she thought we might like. And she was right and she's very nice and friendly. Highly recommended especially for family dinner. read more

I try my best, to always make it to Red Lobster during Lobsterfest. What is admirable about this chain, is that during this season, they always introduce new and enticing lobster selections. So it was with excitement, that I stopped by to have lunch. I ordered the, Build Your Own Lobster Lover's Dream, with two choices (you could also have three). For my selections from the new items, it was the Crispy Dragon Teriyaki Lobster and the Lobster Pasta Au Gratin. For the sides, french fries and cole slaw. The Teriyaki lobster came out with small lobster cuts immersed in a delicate well seasoned batter and deep fried to a perfect not-overdone crisp. A little teriyaki sauce over them was ideal, not to make them soggy. Every bite was a delight. The Lobster Pasta Au Gratin arrived straight from the oven, good heat, with optimum top browning and a come-to-me aroma, of cheese and heat. The elbow pasta, could have clearly used more lobster pieces. However, that lobster flavor still permeated through the whole dish. The ideal selection of cheese(s) was also in harmony to produce a memorable entree. Their bread rolls are always addictive and good. Never a debate on that complimentary starter. Overall service here has always been excellent, and it was another enjoyable afternoon. I truly hope that Red Lobster survives these turbulent times and will always remain open. And then at the next Lobsterfest, I have a suggestion for another never presented NEW item: The Puerto Nuevo Lobster (with refried beans and Mexican rice). If Red Lobster can pull it off, that would be the OMG WOW, on the menu. If that truly transpires, Red Lobster will again become, magnetic, irresistible. There will be no reason to travel to San Diego, or Tijuana, for this iconic Puerto Nuevo Lobster dish. Sincerely hope the new CEO, Damola Adamolekun, is reading and listening. For those that do not know, he has been in the news. The high celebrated well-known young 36 year-old mover and shaker, that is now in the drivers seat, to take Red Lobster, to new levels. Can he make my menu suggestion item happen? read more

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Red Lobster has a glass tank near the front of the entrance which houses live Maine Lobsters. The ones with the big pair of claws. After being seated, I ordered the whole steamed 1.25 lbs Lobster which means I would have to shuck and tear apart the exoskeleton to extract the meat. You can already have it prepared in the kitchen for no extra cost. I wanted to do it myself to extract the rich, soft Lobster pâté inside, but apparently the kitchen unfortunately extracted out the precious thick, golden brown pâté. Of course, you go up to the tank with the waiter who scoops up the lobster of your choosing. Upon getting the cooked, red lobster now on a big plate, I was impressed by the cooking technique of steaming the lobster to perfection. Not over cooked which would stiffen and dry out the meat as well as retaining a wonderful oceanic sweetness. I also probably lucked out because my lobster was a relative new comer to the tank so it still retained its freshness and vitality. I thanked the lobster for giving its life in order for me to receive its nourishment. The baked potato was the standard green onion & sour cream. The melted drawn butter for the lobster can also be drizzled over the potato. The broccoli was over steamed to semi-mushiness and tossed with a tasty herb butter. However, the exemplary, delectable, home style, cheddar infused biscuits...complimentary, were another highlight. Osiris, our waiter, is friendly, affable, service oriented. I want to let Red Lobster know that it has a gem of a waiter. All 18 of us enjoyed his kind, gentle, relaxed ministration. Also our room was most quiet which facilitated in having conversations that could be heard which is becoming more rare in L.A. Bravo! For the perfectly steamed, sweet, succulent lobster and Osiris' helping hand, 4+ stars. read more

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Wow honestly 0 complains about my latest dinner at Red Lobster. Andres was an awesome server, super kind & provided good service, I was grateful because in the past I've had not so great experiences with the service. The food was absolutely delicious, my favorite thing on the menu is Walt's Favorite Shrimp which is basically fried butterfly shrimp with cocktail sauce but it's so addicting!!! Everything came out piping hot and was sensational. Great value for the costs in my opinion. The margarita flight is only 17.99 and you get 3 very hefty portions that are very strong! Truly worth the price. read more

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I know Red Lobster is one of those classic spots, and I've been coming here for years. I hadn't been in a while, so I recently came back and brought a friend for his first time. The service was great, no complaints there. The food was okay, but honestly not as good as I remember. It could be because we went close to closing, so that might have played a role. That being said, the bread never disappoints. Still the best part. I'd probably give it another shot during normal hours instead of right before closing. read more

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My friends and I came to this Red Lobster to celebrate one of their birthdays. I haven't been to a Red Lobster since 2019. We made reservations ahead of time off the website. We found parking easily for a Friday night and got seated quickly. Our waiter had a trainee with him while serving us. They were first slow with our drinks order when it was just water and soda. We all got the Ultimate Feast because it's a great deal. It's 2 entree with 2 shrimp of your choice and then 2 sides. For my order I got the sirloin, salmon, walt favorite shrimp, isle coconut shrimp which the waiter said is a crowd favorite, fries and Mac N cheese. My friends mixed their entrees up. Our food came out quick though and it was a lot of food. I did not like my sirloin steak at all so I wouldn't recommend it here. The moment I bit into it, it was like powder with no flavor. I asked for some A1 sauce but it didn't help much. The salmon was good but salty. I also did not like the coconut shrimp but the walt favorite shrimp was okay. The fries were fine and I barely touch the Mac N cheese. My friends enjoyed some of their food as well but they also did not like the steak either. The birthday boy ordered the lobster punch drink which he like. We finished off the night by singing happy birthday to him with the waiters and they brought him a brownie overboard dessert. read more

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Red Lobster is mentioned in enough movies and shows that I was asked if "we" could go to one. Of the locations still around, this location could get us in soonest, so we drove up here. I have to say: while some if it was a bit of time warp (smelled kind of dusty in there) this weekend lunch was a lot of fun! We (somewhat) split a feast giving m'lady a taste of lobster for the first time - an immediate hit! The grilled and coconut shrimp were very good as well. I didn't get to try the lobster mac n cheese, but there was more than enough to take home. A bit pricey but in the end, we got a LOT of food, and she got to go somewhere that she'd always heard about & had a memorable time. The hostess was very sweet and went out of her way to help when the waiter was a bit MIA. While it's nowhere near us, I have a feeling that someday we'll be back again. read more

You really can't go to Red Lobster without mentioning the cheddar bay biscuits they're so good and honestly the best part of the meal every time. I ordered the shrimp Alfredo pasta, which was okay but definitely needed more seasoning. It wasn't bad, just a little bland for my taste. On the plus side, the prices were decent and there are lots of value options on the menu, which makes it easy to find something that fits your budget. Overall, it's a solid choice if you're looking for familiar comfort food with good value, especially if those biscuits are involved. Need to cut down on the salt please, most dishes here feel like it has a lot. read more

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To this day, the Cheddar Bay Biscuits will always be the best biscuits at any restaurant! I enjoyed eating them again and got that nostalgic feeling since this would be a spot my family and I would go to on birthdays. They were good the day of and even the day after, especially with the various butters I got. I ordered the Old Bay & Butter along with the RL Signature butter, which was a blend of all the butters! These were incredibly flavorful and had their own specific kick to it! The New England Clam Chowder Cup was perfect for a rainy day and I am glad that this comfort food kept me warm during my feast. I had it with oyster crackers as well and the crunch definitely complemented the creaminess of the cup! Lastly, the Lobster & Shrimp Linguini was amazing no matter when I took a bite out of it. It lasted three days and after reheating during the last two days, it was still just as good as when I first dove into it. I even added some of the butter I got to it and this was certainly a surprising benefit! read more

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Red Lobster was such a childhood staple for me, but I hadn't been in years -- especially not since moving to California. The other night I was craving crab legs, so we decided to go on a whim, even though it was close to closing time. Honestly, I was so surprised by how good everything was! The food came out hot and fresh, the service was excellent, and the staff stayed super attentive even though they were winding down for the night. I ordered the Ultimate Feast -- perfectly cooked crab legs, shrimp, and lobster tail, plus a fluffy baked potato and steamed broccoli. I added a side of Cajun butter (not needed, but a great touch). Everything tasted great and brought me right back to my childhood memories. It's nice to know Red Lobster can still deliver a solid, satisfying meal after all these years. Definitely worth the visit! read more

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The food was delicious and served quickly. The waitress, Angelica was very attentive overall great experience will definitely be back.

Delicious Seafood, and Steak options in a Nice setting. I appreciated the Excellent Service in Family friendly setting. Food was tasty and the restaurant was welcoming and spotless. Of course they also have the best BISCUITS on Earth. Special Thanks to Osiris our server, and Esteban the Kind Manager for stopping by during our Birthday celebration! Recommend! read more

Haven't been to Red Lobster in a while, glad we came to give it a spin. Came in around lunchtime and it wasn't too busy, service was great we got seated right away and our server Adrain was awesome. The biscuits are absolutely delicious, the restaurant was nice and clean and smelled scrumptious. The food was great and fresh. Over all we enjoyed our lunch, see you all soon. Thanks for the great service Adrain/Red Lobster .... read more

Red Lobster - Artichoke lobster appetizer with chips and salsa - Seafood Near Me - Canoga Park, California

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The food , the service was excellent! We had a good time. I recommend it to everyone! read more

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We heard about the Red Lobster Lobsterfest on social media, so we decided to give the place a try. We came on a Friday night, and there was a 20 minute wait. After we were seated, server promptly brought us some biscuits, which were soft and buttery. We ordered the crispy dragon shrimp, scallops, dragon teriyaki lobster, rock lobster tail and Maine lobster tail. We thought the crispy dragon shrimp would have the same texture as the honey walnut shrimp at Panda Express, but it was actually too soft and crumbly. The lobster could have been seasoned better, and the texture of the lobster was slightly rubbery. Overall, the food was not worth the price paid. On the bright side, the portions are quite generous and we ended up with leftovers. Plus our server was friendly and attentive. read more

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God bless the new CEOs soul and the staff here they're trying. We came on Juneteenth in order to At least support a business with a black CEO as it was too late to go to a black owned restaurant. Still lots of work to do, but kudos to the 15 yr vet waiter who looked like he started at the age of 3! He was amazing! Made the entire experience despite food not being up to par. Advice for CEO: 1. Cut the menu down by 2/3. Keep the HOT items like the biscuits, step up the soups to not be water rather homemade style, keep a seafood broil or gumbo on there, add a fish shrimp steak and chicken entree with various sides, a salad or two, some appetizers like the mushrooms, scrumptious easy desserts like molten lava cake and ice cream or warm butter cake and ice cream, or carrot cake, et. and cut the rest! 2. Split this location in half and make half the restaurant a bar with a dance floor and a DJ or live music (it's LA talented ppl everywhere that'll play for free just for a chance to work!) Re food: The seafood platter was just ok. The clam chowder was cold and watery. Biscuit recipe changed but still good. Mushroom appetizers are good. Ambience was super quiet! Service was good despite them only having two waiters and it being very early in the evening. Parking is super easy in a huge lot. They need to step up the food game, and the energy level to attract folks. They missed a HUGE opportunity not doing a Juneteenth celebration considering their CEO is black and YOUNG! They could have tapped TikTok and IG influencers to light it up and create hype. They're missing this altogether. Facebook IS NOT where it's at. I'm older and I barely use FB, like never! Social media team, digital marketing and CMO need to step it all the way up! read more

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NEW SEAFOOD BOILS range from $48-56 $15 margarita flights (watermelon, passion fruit and blue caracao) They have old Bay and there's a limited special edition so I got that. It was so delicious with a lot of yummy shrimp, and yummy sauce. I wish I had a little bit more sauce and made a spicy cake but other than that it was amazing. I also love the corn, the crab leg, and guess what? They put a lobster tail in it! It was so juicy if they were full. The salmon plate took me by surprise because I didn't think the salmon would be that delicious. It was seasoned so well I'm probably the best thing I've ever had. The cheddar baked biscuits are always a hit and we got two baskets. They stole the show They have $15 margarita flights. And for this huge margarita we got was $18. It's so much better to get the margarita flights. It might not be as much alcohol in them, but they were pretty and it was affordable. I definitely wanna go back. They are pretty busy so we had to wait about 40 minutes but we were walking so that's to be expected. I wanna go again ASAP. We had the best server ever! He was the guy! I wish I remembered his name read more

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Had a beautiful experience at this red lobster. Drove an hour for the endless shrimp special only to be greeted by the greatest server in the world, Wade. Wade delivered exponential service and even gave us some off menu endless shrimp items. He didn't slow down, he just kept going. His attention to detail and customer service was remarkable. Was able to put down 60 shrimp each. Thank you Wade we will remember this experience forever. What a special night! read more

Red Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Canoga Park, California

Absolutely gross everything was bland no flavor and under cooked baked potato was old and reheated didn't make it home before I stop to use the bathroom. SAVE YOU HARD EARNED MONEY DON'T WAIST IT HERE. read more

So I just wanna say that the staff here is amazing stand out is Jay. I really appreciated his energy and professionalism. They are all so friendly and tentative though. The food was delicious and it was a great atmosphere. read more

After my son's birthday party, we decided to continue celebrating since we had family in town early. Red Lobster was in the same parking lot as where we had been, so we decided to go there. We were also celebrating my mother-in-law's birthday early because she doesn't live in the area and was staying with us. My wife and mother-in-law both ordered and shared the seafood boil, which includes shrimp, lobster tail, crab, your choice of sauce, corn, and potatoes, all served in a bag. I decided to get the grilled salmon with broccoli and mashed potatoes. The salmon was cooked to perfection and was very juicy. The broccoli and mashed potatoes were also delicious. My kids got the chicken tenders with French fries, which is what they always order you know how kids are. The service was excellent, and a manager even took a lobster out of the tank to show my kids what it looks like before it's cooked. The ambiance was what you would expect from a Red Lobster or a seafood restaurant, with lots of wood paneling on the walls. They also have a bar in case you want to grab a drink. There's plenty of parking since it shares a lot with several other businesses. It's right next to IHOP and Chili's, so parking isn't an issue. This Red Lobster is located in the Woodland Hills area on Vanowen Street and Fallbrook . I definitely recommend coming to Red Lobster if you're in the mood for seafood or fish. I'll see you again next time, Red Lobster. Thank you for the delicious meal. read more

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I waited an HOUR for a to go order and then it was not right. I asked for NO ONIONS and Croutons on the side. For both salads. We got onions all over them. The smell of onions ruined the whole meal, not just the salads. What a waste of time, energy, and money. The photo is just from ONE salad. read more

Red Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Canoga Park, California

I never leave Yelp reviews and I'm not the type to complain. This is possibly the worst service I've ever received. The total meal time was 2 hrs and 45 minutes and we didn't even get appetizers. We ordered cocktails when we first arrived and they took over half an hour to get to us and one of them was wrong. We asked multiple times for them to fix it and they just didn't so we had it removed from the bill. Our food took over an hour to get to us and they didn't give us silverware until 10 minutes after the food arrived. The food was passable for the money but the service was unacceptable and I will not be returning. read more

Food was expensive and barely edible. Waited over an hour for the food and the entrees did not come out together. Waited about 10 minutes for second entree. Waiter never checked on us. Never refilled water. Never asked us how food was... and my little girls steak was hockey puck. Had to hunt him down to get the check. Entire experience was nearly two hours. It makes me sad because I used to love red lobster so much. They've really gone downhill. read more

My go-to comfort food establishment. I've been coming to this location as a kid, and I can honestly say their quality has been the same, if not better. Clam chowder, warm biscuits, lobster, & shrimp all awesome options. I don't care who judges a Red Lobster, but I'm all in. Service is always hard-working young adults really going the extra mile. Absolutely no complaints here. read more

Red Lobster - Salmon Trio - Seafood Near Me - Canoga Park, California

Service was okay, although I thought the server was new. The fryer was not working so we were limited on our choices read more

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Service was really terrible here. When we walked in, there is no system established to get checked in or put on a waitlist. The girl there just tells u to wait and just takes parties in one by one without elaborating. Our server was also horrible. Very slow at his job and unable to think on his feet. We waited over 30 minutes for him to pick up our card to pay. We eventually had to get up and find him ourselves. read more

Service was horrible. we got sat and server came after 10 min. we ordered and 5-10 min later they come to tell us that what we ordered is only for to-go item. if you are a server, you should know the menu or what a customer can order for dine-in. we ordered a well done piece of meat... guess what??? it was rare.. and we waited at least 25-35 mi for our food. after all that i had ordered a clam chowder, and never recieved it. and it was not as busy as we thought. i dont think ill go back read more

Seated quickly & was greeted by a nice bartender named Steven. He asked us what we wanted & gave us some recommendations. We ended up with the Mega-Bahama-Mama drink. It was delicious & I would definitely get that again next time. The manager Andrew came by to check on our service & food & he was such a genuine person who seemed to want to see if there's anything that could've been better. The food & the drinks were perfect. I appreciate both of their service skills & ability to hold a conversation. I will be coming back here again. read more

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Although the food reached our standards, on the other hand the service was poor. Our host was disrespectful to one of us and used poor language which ruined our experience. But our waiter was very kind and compliant towards our needs and did the best he could to brighten our evening. It was our first time at a Red Lobster and unfortunately, it did not meet our expectations. read more

Red Lobster - Lobster Pappardelle Pasta, Mahi fish, Creamy Lobster Baked Potato, Hush Puppies, shrimp, Chesapeake Fries - Seafood Near Me - Canoga Park, California

It's been a long while since I've last been here to any of them. Menu is pretty much the same give or take something new seasonal. We stopped by after a movie on Saturday which was still sort of early and this place was pretty quiet. They seated us at the bar section which the majority of the restaurant was empty. That's on a Saturday night. Service was sort of slow but manageable. Our waitress libertee I believe was sweet and friendly which is always a plus. Started off with the biscuits which is always a hit. We ordered the stuffed mushrooms as a starter, two different pasta as a main. But found out minutes later that they ran out both the mushrooms and one of the pastas. Ended up with the crab/lobster dip and the fish and chips. It was good, nothing crazy to rave about. Overall, this place was right across from the theater which was helpful. Did it do the trick, it was ok. Seems like the quality wasn't what it used to be but I'm sure it happens. Biscuits were great of course. read more

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So happy that the company that bought out Red Lobster and almost caused it to go bankrupt was exposed and now Red Lobster restaurants are able to survive. Decided to have lunch here and am so happy I did. Greeted warmly by the host and wanted to dine at the bar so I can eat and watch tv. The server/bartender was friendly and very knowledgeable. I ordered the seafood bake (mussels, shrimp, lobster and pasta). Do remember that there used to be scallops in this dish. One thing that is always there and delicious are the cheddar bay biscuits! The food, atmosphere and staff were amazing. The menu has an array foods for almost everyone and specials Monday thru Friday. read more

Red Lobster - Seafood Bake - Seafood Near Me - Canoga Park, California

Come on a 3 star for what! They have a new menu the lobster boil omg so good for 2-3 people with the biscuits! Perfect for a Saturday afternoon with the Cajun butter! So so good! And service is good and attentive! Give them a break! I had a amazing meal read more

Our Bartender Morgan was exceptional. He was friendly and got our orders done quickly and had a nice sense of humor . All red Lobster Bartender's should be this good . read more

Growing up in the 90s, Red Lobster trips used to be a family event. It's been at least 15 years since I've been to one and I'll admit that I had to be convinced, but I'm surprisingly glad that we went? The entire staff was incredibly welcoming, nice and professional. It was less busy than. I remembered, but there were still plenty of families enjoying their meal. The cheddar bay biscuits were super fresh and warm. We loved the crispy dragon shrimp and I wish I could have the jalepeno honey butter from the hush puppies in my house at all times. The drinks were good and was the margarita thankfully weren't overly sweet with mix. I really hope this location survives the company turmoil and more families get the chance to make the memories I loved as a kid. read more

Red Lobster - Patron margarita - Seafood Near Me - Canoga Park, California

Super slow service. The food was not the best tho. I got the trio and the shrimp scampi was SUPER salty.

Great experience at the Red Lobster! Camine, the service manager, was extremely pleasant, and the food was excellent. We are the Lozano Family & Benitez!! read more

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