I'm kind of torn writing this review. I guess for sea food this far from the water, it deserves some credit. The food was just OK. Nothing at all worth having. The cheese biscuits as always are very good. I have forgotten our waiters name (sorry) but the service was very very good. So overall 2 for the entree, 3 for the seafood nachos and a 5 for our waiter.
(3)
Justin G.
The Shawnee Red Lobster always has a line out the door of people waiting for a table. So you would think that the place is always full, right? We went on a Sunday evening recently, and had to wait 25 minutes for a table for four. Once we were finally shown to our table, I was surprised to find see that particular side of the restaurant had 3 other tables occupied (out of maybe 12 total). Clearly they were short staffed and had good reason to keep people waiting, but it's always a little annoying to realize you could have been seated much quicker had they scheduled enough help that evening. The food was decent, on par with other Red Lobster locations, but nothing spectacular. Though overworked, our server was attentive as she could possibly be and did her best to keep our tea glasses filled and basket of cheesy biscuits stocked. Shawnee has such a limited selection of decent restaurants that you might feel thankful to even have a Red Lobster to choose from, but they could still do better.
(2)
Jeremy F.
It's Red Lobster.
(3)
Charles B.
Red Lobster claims to be "for the seafood lover in you." But, in all honesty, can most of it, save for its fresh catch menu, be classified as seafood? And, just how fresh can this catch be in a strip mall in middle America? And you know good and well the fresh catch certainly isn't flown in daily like say a Legal Seafoods or other high end establishment, but hey its a Red Lobster! I'll be honest. I do enjoy Red Lobster from time to time and in fact grew up on it. It was always a treat to enjoy the family outings that we would routinely have at a Red Lobster. I grew up SAD [1], and by that I mean on the Standard American Diet, which consists of overly processed, fatty and fried foods. I've tried to overcome my pedestrian palate and have succeeded but at times I just need a f*cking Admiral's Feast, know what I mean? I will await the applause of fellow whitebread middle Americans... I feel much like the author Joe Queenan in his hilarious tome "Red Lobster, White Trash & the Blue Lagoon" [2] in which an elitist east coaster spends a year trying to immerse himself in Middle American culture. I feel much the same way he espouses in his book, but I'm sort of the reverse of him as I have tried (and am still trying) to eschew my Middle American palate in lieu of the highbrow. Unfortunately, the siren song of the Shawnee Red Lobster got me.. My misadventure at the Shawnee Red Lobster began after a dopamine induced lack of judgment after a windfall win at a local casino. I should have known better, but in my heightened state of ecstasy I somehow decided that the proper way to celebrate would be with a few Lobsteritas ® [3] and a feast worthy of a winner: The Admiral's Feast! Oh dear me... I am a bit of a health nut, and obsessive exerciser to the point of injury so I'm ashamed to admit I was an ugly American on the heels of my week changing casino win. I couldn't say no to anything! My date and I ordered a crab dip appetizer and I munched those chips with aplomb while I sucked down my mighty Lobsterita®, engulfed my salad and said "yes, please" when asked if I wanted any more cheddar bay biscuits! Good God! As mentioned, I ordered the mighty admiral's feast. The Admiral's Feast[4] , which is a heart attack entree with a side order of stroke, arrived and it contained an array of all things fried. They claim there were scallops, shrimp, a piece of fish and clam strips. Honestly, it all tasted the same: deep fried goodness! Or at the time! And, embarrassingly, I ate it all! The entire plate. I almost picked it up to lick it clean but I still maintained at least a modicum of dignity, at least at that point - what was to come moments later shames me to even write this now. After clearing my plate, much to the amazement of my date, who admitted that her family were fellow Admiral's Feast fans, I sat there so full and bloated as to be shamefully uncomfortable. Apparently, my date's family had a running bet as to who, if anyone could eat an entire Admiral's Feast? They had all failed. Not I! But, I wish I did as minutes later I was requesting the check, and waddling as quick as I could to the car in the vain attempt to make it home before I got violently ill. Unfortunately, I didn't make it. On this night, I was the most ugly of Americans, engorged on carbs, fat and sugar I was as fat as a tick and ready to be popped. And, as I opened my car door, I erupted like Mount Vesuvius giving back by Admiral's Feast like a burnt offering to the gluttony gods. To put it delicately, projectile vomiting, laughter and shame do not mix. But mix it did right next to my car door in the parking lot of the Shawnee Red Lobster much to my shame. I think I even teared up at my plight as my date continued laughing at me. With shame I admit this tale, but since I am dedicated to truth in Yelp reporting, it must be told. I don't hold Red Lobster completely liable but like Bradley Manning not guilty but still culpable of something to be determined. My gluttony got the better of me and I paid the price. I can only imagine the horror that was bestowed upon the eyes of the children and others that watched me regurgitate my meal back onto the hot pavement. This sums up pretty much every Red Lobster experience I like to believe. After regaining my composure, I drove home in shame and briefly considered fashioning a noose to hang from my ceiling fan but was afraid my swollen body would pull it out of the ceiling. Thankfully, my gluttony was short lived and mostly calorie free! Red Lobster, nuff said! [1] Note: Accepted abbreviation for Standard American Diet [2] Note: Read this book! [3] Note: Voted "Worst Margarita" because of its appalling 890 calories and 183 grams of carbohydrates by the book "Eat This, Not That!" [4] Note: I just learned this was voted one of the "10 Fattiest Meals At Chain Restaurants" by Daily Plate
(1)
Steve R.
Typical overcooked-from-frozen seafood Red Lobster. The dining room seats more people than what their parking lot can hold. Do NOT go on the first of the month. Those government checks are buying lots of fried shrimp. Also do not go expecting a decent glass of wine, unless Beringer white zinfandel excites you. Otherwise we love it.
(3)
Gary M.
Seated very quickly although it was a Thursday night. Hostess was friendly. Waiter came to our table as soon as we sat down and took our drink orders, he was also very friendly. Salad was cold and crisp, the ranch dressing lacked a little flavor. Cheddar biscuits were fresh and hot. I ordered the half order of Cajun chicken Alfredo, the pasta was great and the chicken was flavorful. They have the best top shelf margarita's in town. One of the best places to eat in town.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Loud Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Jeff C.
I'm kind of torn writing this review. I guess for sea food this far from the water, it deserves some credit. The food was just OK. Nothing at all worth having. The cheese biscuits as always are very good. I have forgotten our waiters name (sorry) but the service was very very good. So overall 2 for the entree, 3 for the seafood nachos and a 5 for our waiter.
(3)Justin G.
The Shawnee Red Lobster always has a line out the door of people waiting for a table. So you would think that the place is always full, right? We went on a Sunday evening recently, and had to wait 25 minutes for a table for four. Once we were finally shown to our table, I was surprised to find see that particular side of the restaurant had 3 other tables occupied (out of maybe 12 total). Clearly they were short staffed and had good reason to keep people waiting, but it's always a little annoying to realize you could have been seated much quicker had they scheduled enough help that evening. The food was decent, on par with other Red Lobster locations, but nothing spectacular. Though overworked, our server was attentive as she could possibly be and did her best to keep our tea glasses filled and basket of cheesy biscuits stocked. Shawnee has such a limited selection of decent restaurants that you might feel thankful to even have a Red Lobster to choose from, but they could still do better.
(2)Jeremy F.
It's Red Lobster.
(3)Charles B.
Red Lobster claims to be "for the seafood lover in you." But, in all honesty, can most of it, save for its fresh catch menu, be classified as seafood? And, just how fresh can this catch be in a strip mall in middle America? And you know good and well the fresh catch certainly isn't flown in daily like say a Legal Seafoods or other high end establishment, but hey its a Red Lobster! I'll be honest. I do enjoy Red Lobster from time to time and in fact grew up on it. It was always a treat to enjoy the family outings that we would routinely have at a Red Lobster. I grew up SAD [1], and by that I mean on the Standard American Diet, which consists of overly processed, fatty and fried foods. I've tried to overcome my pedestrian palate and have succeeded but at times I just need a f*cking Admiral's Feast, know what I mean? I will await the applause of fellow whitebread middle Americans... I feel much like the author Joe Queenan in his hilarious tome "Red Lobster, White Trash & the Blue Lagoon" [2] in which an elitist east coaster spends a year trying to immerse himself in Middle American culture. I feel much the same way he espouses in his book, but I'm sort of the reverse of him as I have tried (and am still trying) to eschew my Middle American palate in lieu of the highbrow. Unfortunately, the siren song of the Shawnee Red Lobster got me.. My misadventure at the Shawnee Red Lobster began after a dopamine induced lack of judgment after a windfall win at a local casino. I should have known better, but in my heightened state of ecstasy I somehow decided that the proper way to celebrate would be with a few Lobsteritas ® [3] and a feast worthy of a winner: The Admiral's Feast! Oh dear me... I am a bit of a health nut, and obsessive exerciser to the point of injury so I'm ashamed to admit I was an ugly American on the heels of my week changing casino win. I couldn't say no to anything! My date and I ordered a crab dip appetizer and I munched those chips with aplomb while I sucked down my mighty Lobsterita®, engulfed my salad and said "yes, please" when asked if I wanted any more cheddar bay biscuits! Good God! As mentioned, I ordered the mighty admiral's feast. The Admiral's Feast[4] , which is a heart attack entree with a side order of stroke, arrived and it contained an array of all things fried. They claim there were scallops, shrimp, a piece of fish and clam strips. Honestly, it all tasted the same: deep fried goodness! Or at the time! And, embarrassingly, I ate it all! The entire plate. I almost picked it up to lick it clean but I still maintained at least a modicum of dignity, at least at that point - what was to come moments later shames me to even write this now. After clearing my plate, much to the amazement of my date, who admitted that her family were fellow Admiral's Feast fans, I sat there so full and bloated as to be shamefully uncomfortable. Apparently, my date's family had a running bet as to who, if anyone could eat an entire Admiral's Feast? They had all failed. Not I! But, I wish I did as minutes later I was requesting the check, and waddling as quick as I could to the car in the vain attempt to make it home before I got violently ill. Unfortunately, I didn't make it. On this night, I was the most ugly of Americans, engorged on carbs, fat and sugar I was as fat as a tick and ready to be popped. And, as I opened my car door, I erupted like Mount Vesuvius giving back by Admiral's Feast like a burnt offering to the gluttony gods. To put it delicately, projectile vomiting, laughter and shame do not mix. But mix it did right next to my car door in the parking lot of the Shawnee Red Lobster much to my shame. I think I even teared up at my plight as my date continued laughing at me. With shame I admit this tale, but since I am dedicated to truth in Yelp reporting, it must be told. I don't hold Red Lobster completely liable but like Bradley Manning not guilty but still culpable of something to be determined. My gluttony got the better of me and I paid the price. I can only imagine the horror that was bestowed upon the eyes of the children and others that watched me regurgitate my meal back onto the hot pavement. This sums up pretty much every Red Lobster experience I like to believe. After regaining my composure, I drove home in shame and briefly considered fashioning a noose to hang from my ceiling fan but was afraid my swollen body would pull it out of the ceiling. Thankfully, my gluttony was short lived and mostly calorie free! Red Lobster, nuff said! [1] Note: Accepted abbreviation for Standard American Diet [2] Note: Read this book! [3] Note: Voted "Worst Margarita" because of its appalling 890 calories and 183 grams of carbohydrates by the book "Eat This, Not That!" [4] Note: I just learned this was voted one of the "10 Fattiest Meals At Chain Restaurants" by Daily Plate
(1)Steve R.
Typical overcooked-from-frozen seafood Red Lobster. The dining room seats more people than what their parking lot can hold. Do NOT go on the first of the month. Those government checks are buying lots of fried shrimp. Also do not go expecting a decent glass of wine, unless Beringer white zinfandel excites you. Otherwise we love it.
(3)Gary M.
Seated very quickly although it was a Thursday night. Hostess was friendly. Waiter came to our table as soon as we sat down and took our drink orders, he was also very friendly. Salad was cold and crisp, the ranch dressing lacked a little flavor. Cheddar biscuits were fresh and hot. I ordered the half order of Cajun chicken Alfredo, the pasta was great and the chicken was flavorful. They have the best top shelf margarita's in town. One of the best places to eat in town.
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