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    Red Lobster

    2.9 (503 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Roasted garlic butter
    Ray N.

    It's been years since we've been to Red Lobster but we were craving for some seafood, specifically crab legs and decided to go there since that's their specialty. We came at 3 pm on a Sunday and there was no line and didn't have to wait to get seated. For a party of 3, the waitress gave us like 6 of the cheddar biscuits. Definitely what Red Lobster is known for and was delicious to eat. 5 stars We ordered crispy dragon calamari as a starter- they asked if we wanted the spicy sauce mixed in the calamari already or on the side, we opted on the side. The calamari was a bit salty and their sauce had a unique spicy flavor that was hard to describe. Wasn't bad at all. Rating 4 out of 5 stars For the main entree, my wife choose the Mariner seafood boil- which has lobster , shrimp, corn, potato and crab legs. She added sausage which was an extra cost. Chose spicy flavor and garlic butter that was added into the bag where the contents was put in a pan. I tried the spicy butter sauce and it had a nice kick to it. My wife's only complaint she shared was that the contents of the seafood boil was that it wasn't hot temperature wise. Not sure if it was sitting in the kitchen long but that was her complaint. 4 stars As for me, I opted for the crab your way and got the snow crabs with the roasted garlic butter. The snow crab legs came with toasted potato wedges that was under the crab legs. I really enjoyed mine and the potatoes was crispy and crunchy. The roasted garlic butter was plentiful and was a pleasant surprise. I got the mash potatoes as a side which I realize was redundant with the crispy potatoes. I would have likely chosen a rice or other vegetables. Service was top notch. Not only did our waitress check on us but other staff as well. When we left, there was a ton of people waiting inside to be seated as well as out so my tip would be to go there like we did around 2-3 pm Overall, we got our crab leg fix and enjoyed our meal. Would definitely come back again

    Garlic Shrimp Scampi
    Jeanette B.

    Haven't been to red lobster in a long time. But not much has changed. The prices are good and the service was great. It did get a little pricier but that's with every chain restaurant. We were seated right away on a Wednesday afternoon for a party of 6. I wish I remember the name of our waitress cause she was awesome, no complaints. The food was good as well.

    My colleague's meal seemed to be lacking but I was unsure why.
    Dave M.

    A quick add to my prior review. I took a friend there and noticed that the service had slipped a bit. It was so spotty that my colleague was getting annoyed and considering leaving. The issue seemed to be a handoff when the person who seated us went on break, or went home and didn't inform the person who followed her. The colleague fussed a bit on the quality as well. (I was good with the meal I had but, I am a bit more tolerant.) This is sad to see as once great chains sometimes decline over time. I would hate to see Modesto lost another.

    1 Rock Lobster Tail and 1 Maine Lobster Tail + 2 sides of Mashed Potatoes. Of course the cheddar bay biscuits were perfect
    Michael A.

    I've visited once and got take out once since their rebranding and I can honestly say I'm extremely impressed! This store in particular provided AMAZING customer service, good food and drinks, was clean and much brighter than it was when we last visited a few years ago. I unfortunately did not get good pictures of the food but I'll post the crappy pics I was able to take lol. I will say the sirloin is tasty but is definitely a little tough. Will continue to dine in and take out tho!

    Thank you Vaughn

    Vaughn is the man!! The service, the hospitality and interaction and customer service was superb. I would recommend Red Lobster in Modesto. Thanks Vaugh

    Salmon* New Orleans
    Sierra M.

    Leticia is amazing! My fiance and I have been coming to this location for years and Leticia is by far the best waitress we've had. She made us feel welcomed and like family the entire visit. Very personable and attentive. She definitely has the right drive and heart for the job. She explained all of the specials and new menu items and gave us refills on our drinks and biscuits without us having to ask. We hope to be helped by her again on our next visit. Side note: the new crab topped mashed potatoes are delicious! I hope they stay on the menu. I prefer them over the lobster topped mashed potatoes. Thank you again Leticia if you see this. You're amazing! :)

    Lobster tails
    Bruce B.

    Excellent service from Brenda at the bar. Very attentive and friendly. Today was lobster on my birthday! Soft tender and sweet. Great seaside atmosphere even here in Modesto.

    Unlimited shrimp menu / extra coconut shrimp dip, my absolute favorite.
    Nasser S.

    I love Red Lobsters Ultimate Endless Shrimp. It's hard to order anything else. It used to be a seasonal thing, but they made it a permanent staple for the moment the waitress told us. I asked for extra of my favorite pina colada dipping sauce for my coconut shrimp, and they more then provided me with enough. We did have to wait a long time for our next order of all you can eat shrimp each time we asked for more. If you coconut shrimp, this is my favorite to date, especially because of the dipping sauce.

    Salmon* New Orleans -half order..

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    They have good food great servers and the 4 of us had a great time. The coconut shrimp and shrimp Alfredo were fantastic.

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    Ask the Community - Red Lobster

    Do they take reservations?

    Hi, Beverly B. The ability to take reservations can vary by location. Please contact the location directly to find out what specific arrangements can be made. The phone number to our Modesto location is (209) 529-3033.

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