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Lively chain restaurant serving American seafood standards amid New England-themed decor.
Red Lobster, 1210 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066
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My inaugural visit to Red Lobster was drawn by the appeal of their Ultimate Endless Shrimp. With an array of flavors like With seven delectable flavors on offer – including Garlic Shrimp Scampi, Shrimp Linguini Alfredo, Grilled Shrimp Skewer, Crispy Dragon Shrimp, Shrimp Rangoon, Walt's Favorite Shrimp, and Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, the options were tantalizing. The drill was simple: select three flavors and two sides initially, followed by two flavors per round. Each flavor treated me to six delectable shrimps. The server's warmth shone through, starting with a complimentary basket of their famous biscuits. A selection of $5 drinks heightened the experience, and I opted for a refreshing beer. Among the flavors, Grilled Shrimp Skewer, Garlic Shrimp Scampi, and Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp stood out for me. For those looking for a lighter option, the grilled shrimps hit the mark. *A word of advice: be prepared for a wait at the restaurant, both for seating and for the shrimps to be served at your table. Understandably, they might be understaffed, but the flavorsome journey is well worth the patience.
You get what you pay for so don’t expect much. The steak with crab legs was dry even though I ordered medium rare, there was a lot of fat in the meat that I had to spit out. Nice staff but slow service. I’d still go back just not often. I upgraded crab legs to lobster tail an up charge of $6 (less messy).
I think this location has been around for close to over 30 years and the exterior shows it but the management and staff work to maintain the establishment well. We visited for lunch. Upon entry, the dimness of the interior is striking and takes some getting used to. Over time, your eyes will adjust and perhaps you'll notice how well maintained the dining area is. Atmosphere is upscale late 90s or early 2000s decor. Given the ecelectic diversity of the SF Bay area, the menu selection is somewhat limited, but Red Lobster is a national chain, so corporate management dictates what's on the menu. We had the fish tacos, fried flounder sandwich, fish and chips, & stuffed flounder. It took a while before the food arrived....perhaps the kitchen is short staffed. Overall the food is good. The cooks do what they can with the menu they have to work with... and the food looks presentable. Taste wise, nothing is bad. Service from our friendly waitress was good. Bathrooms are quite clean. Furniture and decor is well maintained. No weird smells. Not sure if the interior went thru a recent renovation. If it didn't, then kudos to the management for keeping the restaurant in very good shape. I think Red Lobster is still considered a "celebration" restaurant. For those who like seafood prepared and cooked the "traditional"way, and want to enjoy. A seafood meal in a nice cldan fault upscale setting, Red lobster in San Bruno will fit the bill.
I have not eaten here since the beginning of the pandemic. Surprisingly, not much has changed. The lobster tank is still there once you enter. It's still dimly lit. I'm not sure if they're going for the romantic theme to make it more intimate. The paint and pictures still look the same as well. The food was amazing and even better than what I imagined. The one difference is that if you order an entree, it no longer comes with a soup or salad. If you would like a soup or salad, you will have to pay additional Drink Blue Sangria - quite tasty. I hope they keep this on the menu Appetizers 1. Calamari - this is different from what they had before. I think it was strips before. This one was so light and crunchy. My dad liked it so much that he placed an order to go for home as well. 2. Crispy dragon shrimp - Crunchy and tasty. 3. Crab-stuffed shrimp rangoon - This was so crunchy and flavorful. For a minute, I forgot what I ordered. Entree 1. Ultimate Feast -Steak, lobster, shrimp scampi, and coconut shrimp. This was everything I remembered and more. 2. Steak and shrimp with loaded baked potato and french fries. Substituted steak for rib eye. This was a great idea to upgrade it. Ribeye was tender and juicy. It paired perfectly with the loaded potato. 3. Seaside shrimp trio - Classic but always a good choice. Especially if you live shrimp, shrimp, and shrimp. Service here was minimal. Our waitress never checked on us after giving us our food. The only thing good here is the fact that the food was amazing. I hope next time the service will be better.
My sister and I had a fabulous dinner. Delicious variety of shrimp, not disappointed at all.
The food has improved substantially and our server (Sara) was really happy n kind to us. Ty
Upon arrival one must wait to be assigned a table in my case it took a while (and they went to others before) the attentive waitress lacked a bit since on two occasions she forgot some sauces but the food was delicious with good portions and quantity necessary. I think the drinks are not his forte since they are not as exquisite as they were read
We called ahead to ask if there would be a wait time, and the hostess said no. Wait, but there will be a rush shortly after we arrive. We noticed close to seven. There was indeed a rush. Senior's, families with small children, two birthday parties with about 8-10 people, and single diners as well. The lighting was dim with a positive effect, keeping a calm dining atmosphere. We ordered all you can eat shrimp $19.99, which was more than enough food on the first order, skewers we executed well, shrimp scampi was nothing to write home about and the shrimp fettuccine well the sauce was very thick. I would choose the $16.99 two option plate next time and save myself 5 bucks.