Red Lobster

S-​L-​O-​W service, mixed up order, didn’t give us crackers for our crab legs. The list goes on and on. Skip this restaurant.

Did not eat here with the family. Walked in and the hosted attempted to sit us in a dirty table that had not been wiped down. I quickly pointed out another table nearby that had been wiped, and we were sitter and told that they would come with silver ware. After waiting about 10 minutes for the silverware and a waitress we decided to leave.

First stop at this location but not my first Red Lobster experience. This is a newer property with the more updated look that RL has been moving to. The server we had, Gordon, was fantastic. We have enjoyed RL in the past, but the entrees we ordered on this visit left a little to be desired. My wife ordered the coconut shrimp, one of her favorites from other seafood restaurants but a first time order here. She found the coconut breading to be overly sweet and overpowering. The piña colada sauce that came with it, and that was highly recommended by the server, was also too sweet. She finished her meal but I doubt she will order coconut shrimp at RL again. I ordered the lobster stuffed tilapia that is part of the the lobster fest promotion. The tilapia was very tender and moist, and the stuffing was also delicious. But the entire dish was drenched in a cheese sauce that overpowered the seafood. I’d like to order this without the sauce if I choose it again. My daughter ordered the stuffed flounder which she enjoyed. I think I will choose the flounder next time. The cheese biscuits were served a little differently than we’re used to. The biscuits were well-​browned, so the outside of the biscuit was crunchy, not the soft pull-​apart biscuits from other locations. Personally, I liked the biscuits this way. I’ve always felt that the usual way is undercooked and doughy. But my dinner mates disagreed and wanted the «soft» biscuits. None of this will dissuade me from another RL visit, I’m sure. But we will be ordering something else next time.

I’ve been going to RL since I was very young. As I grew up I learned that it’s not exactly the highest quality seafood you can get, but it’s probably the best in Anderson (not saying much) and ok for what it is.
For the most part, the food is good. The cheddar bay biscuits are a favorite. A little on the pricey side for the quality perhaps. Service is usually good, occasionally excellent, but the few bad times have been bad enough to make me not go back. After being scammed by a server who told me my Gift Card had no balance when I confirmed beforehand, I had become wary. Now after a second time, I’m not interested in going back.

The hostess was wonderful. She let my daughter pet a lobster and was super friendly. The waiter was very prompt and during endless shrimp he made sure we got everything we wanted. We had a great dinner

I’m not much of a seafood person, but I love the cajun chicken pasta at Red Lobster. The full portion is enough to fill you up twice. And the best part of Red Lobster??? The cheddar biscuits. They are absolutely delicious!
This restaurant is also clean and the staff is always friendly.