We have always had a good experience eating here. Like other places there are good days & bad, but all in all they have treated is very well. We always enjoy eating here when family comes to visit.
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Twin Cities M.
Had lunch at Red Lobster today in a group of six persons. I had called four days ahead of time to make a reservation but when we showed up they gave us a table that had not been set up. So, it did not appear the reservation was needed. The server was average. Did not ask us if we wanted water with our meal. I had to ask him to bring the soups out right away rather than waiting. Over 15 minutes from the time we ordered to receiving our food which for lunch seemed like a long wait as restaurant was not busy. The lighting was very dark for lunch time and the decor was average. Restaurant appears old and not updated. Bathroom was nice though. $7.99 lunch specials were good value for the money. Everyone seemed pleased with the food.
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Karin G.
Surprisingly good food and great service! It has been a long time since we've eaten at red lobster. Previous outings have been less than acceptable. However we were there with friends and it was awesome! I had the shrimp salmon and lobster. All of it was cooked perfectly and the salmon was amazing. we also had top shelf margaritas that were absolutely delicious :) our server was helpful, attentive and funny! We will definitely go back. I'm not sure if they're under new management or what has changed but we like it
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Amy R.
Swung by after basking in the sun at the nearby Lifetime. Normally we don't make it out here that often, but was in the mood for seafood and I had a coupon. Luckily we arrived earlier, because when we left people were milling around outside waiting for a table. Service has always been great at every location we've patronized. This location was no different. Caesar salads could use some lightening up on the over saturation of the dressing. Eek. My husband ordered that as his entree and had to ask for more lettuce to balance it out. Biscuits were out of commission for a little while, but not too long of a wait. Not going to elaborate a ton. It's the same food. Our visit was favorable to this location.
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Rachel H.
Every time I have went to this Red Lobster location I have received great service and the food has been excellent.
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Erin G.
We used a gift card that we received for Christmas. I had the parmesan tilapia with green beans and broccoli, and a salad. He had the pick 3 with shrimp skewers, shrimp scampi, and crab legs, with corn and rice pilaf. The food was okay. The crab was good, and so was the tilapia, but they drowned everything in so much butter that we just felt gross by the time we left. Also, it was a Friday so we called for a reservation, but they don't take them there evidently. When we got there, it was packed so we just sat at the bar and ordered there. The service was extremely slow and the bartender who served us clearly needed another one on to help. I can't imagine us coming back anytime soon. WAY to heavy/gross/buttery/fatty.
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Elle P.
Let me begin by saying our server was really nice but she was totally off her game. She forgot things we ordered and hardly came by to refill drinks. We got our biscuits basically at the same time we got the entrees. Total server disaster. The food was adequate but definitely nothing great. The hubbie has the admirals feast which is basically just all fried stuff and I had the grilled Tilapia which was completely overpowered by a butter and garlic sauce. Disappointing visit all around.
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Jim L.
I have gone to this restaurant several times over the years. I normally don't choose this place but other people in the family choose it because of the lack of seafood in the area so I join them. Walking into this place you first get hit by a strong fishy smell. I mentioned something one time and the manager said that it might be clogged filters and she was going to check on it. The next time I went it a couple weeks later, same smell. I am not sure if it is the smell of the filthy carpet or unfresh food or unsanitary conditions. I at lunch here with my brother and his wife for lunch. I ordered the $30 Ultimate Feast with a Caesar salad and a few hours later, I was starting to feel uneasy. 5:00 rolled around and it was getting worse so I headed home from work only to have to stop driving twice to heave into a plastic bag. I called the restaurant and gave them my info and asked if they had any other reports. They said they didn't. I wasn't able to sleep all night and stayed home from work the next day because my stomach was still uneasy and I was tired. Their insurance person followed up with me but the restaurant didn't. I paid $30 to get that sick. Not Fun! I would avoid this place at all costs in the future. I will be making the longer drive to another place to get my seafood fix from now on.
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Mike T.
Hubbby and I had an early dinner here and were very pleased with the attentive service and the food was quite good from starters to my glass of wine everything was great
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Elizabeth B.
Well, I've actually eaten there a few times, generally the food it good, service is ok but overall I'd say my opinion is that of being "underwhelmed" Long waits for dinner on a weekend evening, be prepared for over an hour and no place to sit at the bar. One thing that bothers me about the way Red Lobster serves the food is - you get your salad which is always good, then you get your entree comes out on a plate way too big. I ordered the make your own combination with stuffed flounder and scallops, both of which are small, then one clump of mashed potatoes on a HUGE white platter - so picture that and tell me that is not unattractive? Overall I'd say that Red Lobster just puts little or no effort into appealing presentation - a vegetable, anything with color?? Now I must say the scallops were DELICIOUS, the flounder is always good - so yes the food is always good but the rest is so lackluster - the overcrowded restaurant makes me feel somewhat like I'm in a cow pen. The bar is very nice looking, cool modern vibe but not enough room and the restaurant ambiance is again - underwhelming. Wish there were more seafood options in Minnesota so I wouldn't have to go to Red Lobster to fulfill my love for scallops, shrimp, crab - oh my! Will I go to Red Lobster again - yes. Would I go if there were better options - no.
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Mickie M.
Beautiful looking menu. Actual plates pale in comparison-!! Way over priced-!!!
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Justin M.
Stopped in to have dinner and was very pleased. Our server Maria was awesome! She check on us often but, also let us eat our food in peace. The food is always excellent and it was no different when we went. My girlfriend had to roll me out of the place I ate so much food! One of my favorite chain restaurants. We will be going back!
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Adam F.
Not like the old red lobster! Pasta was supper oily! Not great crab legs and terrible service starting off.
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Carrie J.
Prices pretty high for how disgusting the food is. When they brought out our food it came with three flies that kept hovering over our table. It made me worry how it looked back in the kitchen. The decor is nice but the food yuck.
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Address :1301 County Road 42 West
Burnsville, MN, 55306
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Chad L.
We have always had a good experience eating here. Like other places there are good days & bad, but all in all they have treated is very well. We always enjoy eating here when family comes to visit.
(4)Twin Cities M.
Had lunch at Red Lobster today in a group of six persons. I had called four days ahead of time to make a reservation but when we showed up they gave us a table that had not been set up. So, it did not appear the reservation was needed. The server was average. Did not ask us if we wanted water with our meal. I had to ask him to bring the soups out right away rather than waiting. Over 15 minutes from the time we ordered to receiving our food which for lunch seemed like a long wait as restaurant was not busy. The lighting was very dark for lunch time and the decor was average. Restaurant appears old and not updated. Bathroom was nice though. $7.99 lunch specials were good value for the money. Everyone seemed pleased with the food.
(3)Karin G.
Surprisingly good food and great service! It has been a long time since we've eaten at red lobster. Previous outings have been less than acceptable. However we were there with friends and it was awesome! I had the shrimp salmon and lobster. All of it was cooked perfectly and the salmon was amazing. we also had top shelf margaritas that were absolutely delicious :) our server was helpful, attentive and funny! We will definitely go back. I'm not sure if they're under new management or what has changed but we like it
(4)Amy R.
Swung by after basking in the sun at the nearby Lifetime. Normally we don't make it out here that often, but was in the mood for seafood and I had a coupon. Luckily we arrived earlier, because when we left people were milling around outside waiting for a table. Service has always been great at every location we've patronized. This location was no different. Caesar salads could use some lightening up on the over saturation of the dressing. Eek. My husband ordered that as his entree and had to ask for more lettuce to balance it out. Biscuits were out of commission for a little while, but not too long of a wait. Not going to elaborate a ton. It's the same food. Our visit was favorable to this location.
(4)Rachel H.
Every time I have went to this Red Lobster location I have received great service and the food has been excellent.
(5)Erin G.
We used a gift card that we received for Christmas. I had the parmesan tilapia with green beans and broccoli, and a salad. He had the pick 3 with shrimp skewers, shrimp scampi, and crab legs, with corn and rice pilaf. The food was okay. The crab was good, and so was the tilapia, but they drowned everything in so much butter that we just felt gross by the time we left. Also, it was a Friday so we called for a reservation, but they don't take them there evidently. When we got there, it was packed so we just sat at the bar and ordered there. The service was extremely slow and the bartender who served us clearly needed another one on to help. I can't imagine us coming back anytime soon. WAY to heavy/gross/buttery/fatty.
(1)Elle P.
Let me begin by saying our server was really nice but she was totally off her game. She forgot things we ordered and hardly came by to refill drinks. We got our biscuits basically at the same time we got the entrees. Total server disaster. The food was adequate but definitely nothing great. The hubbie has the admirals feast which is basically just all fried stuff and I had the grilled Tilapia which was completely overpowered by a butter and garlic sauce. Disappointing visit all around.
(1)Jim L.
I have gone to this restaurant several times over the years. I normally don't choose this place but other people in the family choose it because of the lack of seafood in the area so I join them. Walking into this place you first get hit by a strong fishy smell. I mentioned something one time and the manager said that it might be clogged filters and she was going to check on it. The next time I went it a couple weeks later, same smell. I am not sure if it is the smell of the filthy carpet or unfresh food or unsanitary conditions. I at lunch here with my brother and his wife for lunch. I ordered the $30 Ultimate Feast with a Caesar salad and a few hours later, I was starting to feel uneasy. 5:00 rolled around and it was getting worse so I headed home from work only to have to stop driving twice to heave into a plastic bag. I called the restaurant and gave them my info and asked if they had any other reports. They said they didn't. I wasn't able to sleep all night and stayed home from work the next day because my stomach was still uneasy and I was tired. Their insurance person followed up with me but the restaurant didn't. I paid $30 to get that sick. Not Fun! I would avoid this place at all costs in the future. I will be making the longer drive to another place to get my seafood fix from now on.
(1)Mike T.
Hubbby and I had an early dinner here and were very pleased with the attentive service and the food was quite good from starters to my glass of wine everything was great
(4)Elizabeth B.
Well, I've actually eaten there a few times, generally the food it good, service is ok but overall I'd say my opinion is that of being "underwhelmed" Long waits for dinner on a weekend evening, be prepared for over an hour and no place to sit at the bar. One thing that bothers me about the way Red Lobster serves the food is - you get your salad which is always good, then you get your entree comes out on a plate way too big. I ordered the make your own combination with stuffed flounder and scallops, both of which are small, then one clump of mashed potatoes on a HUGE white platter - so picture that and tell me that is not unattractive? Overall I'd say that Red Lobster just puts little or no effort into appealing presentation - a vegetable, anything with color?? Now I must say the scallops were DELICIOUS, the flounder is always good - so yes the food is always good but the rest is so lackluster - the overcrowded restaurant makes me feel somewhat like I'm in a cow pen. The bar is very nice looking, cool modern vibe but not enough room and the restaurant ambiance is again - underwhelming. Wish there were more seafood options in Minnesota so I wouldn't have to go to Red Lobster to fulfill my love for scallops, shrimp, crab - oh my! Will I go to Red Lobster again - yes. Would I go if there were better options - no.
(3)Mickie M.
Beautiful looking menu. Actual plates pale in comparison-!! Way over priced-!!!
(2)Justin M.
Stopped in to have dinner and was very pleased. Our server Maria was awesome! She check on us often but, also let us eat our food in peace. The food is always excellent and it was no different when we went. My girlfriend had to roll me out of the place I ate so much food! One of my favorite chain restaurants. We will be going back!
(4)Adam F.
Not like the old red lobster! Pasta was supper oily! Not great crab legs and terrible service starting off.
(1)Carrie J.
Prices pretty high for how disgusting the food is. When they brought out our food it came with three flies that kept hovering over our table. It made me worry how it looked back in the kitchen. The decor is nice but the food yuck.
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