Latest news with #OldBay
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Red Lobster Roasted Over Its New Menu Item: 'Will Never Go Back'
is hoping to bounce back from bankruptcy with a splash, but its newest Crabfest menu items are already sparking controversy. The seafood chain, which filed for bankruptcy in May and shut down over 100 locations, recently launched two new signature boils, the Mariner's Boil and the Sailor's Boil, part of its annual Crabfest celebration. But while some customers are calling the dishes "delicious" and "worth the price," others are accusing Red Lobster of serving up disappointing, even inedible meals. The Mariner's Boil features a Maine lobster tail, snow crab legs, a dozen shrimp, red potatoes, and corn, starting at around $45 depending on location. The Sailor's Boil offers a more modest helping of shrimp, smoked sausage, potatoes, and corn for roughly $24. Both come with a choice of Cajun butter, roasted garlic butter, or Old Bay seasoning. One Reddit user raved about the deal, saying, "It was really good & worth the price… I was surprised!" They added that their dining partner went through three baskets of Red Lobster's iconic Cheddar Bay Biscuits. But others had a drastically different experience. "My corn was cold, sausage burnt, and the garlic butter was just shrimp scampi sauce," one diner complained on Daily Mail's report. Another said, "You couldn't pay me to eat at RL," while a third described their local Red Lobster in Pineville, NC, as a "dumpster," citing dirty tables and limited menu options. "The seafood boil looked like a kids meal," they added. Complaints also rolled in over pricing and portion size. "A small side of Cajun sauce is $3.99? There's some work that needs to be done for sure," one review read. Despite the backlash, Red Lobster is going full steam ahead with its Crabfest revival. "Red Lobster's Crabfest is the ultimate summer dining experience, featuring exciting and flavorful dishes like our new Seafood Boils," Nichole Robillard, Chief Marketing Officer of Red Lobster, said in a news release. "Whether you're a longtime Red Lobster lover or participating in Crabfest for the first time, we've got something to bring everyone joy." In addition to the new boils, seasonal offerings include Crabby Stuffed Mushrooms, a Crab-Topped Baked Potato, and Steak or Salmon Oscar topped with lump crab and creamy sauce. Fan favorites like Crab Your Way and Crab Carbonara also make a return. The restaurant giant first filed for bankruptcy in May 2024, following a reported $76 million loss in 2023. As part of its restructuring strategy, Red Lobster shuttered dozens of underperforming locations across the country, including several in Alabama, in an effort to "simplify" operations and cut costs. The chain's recent bankruptcy has been linked to a combination of rising operational costs and the infamous $20 endless shrimp promotion, which, while a viral sensation, reportedly dealt a significant blow to the company's finances. At the helm of this turnaround is new CEO Damola Adamolekun, who has already made bold moves to revive the struggling brand. One of the first orders of business? Placing a hard stop to the "endless" promotions that some insiders say contributed to the chain's downfall, most notably the infamous "All You Can Eat Shrimp" deal, which went viral but ultimately proved unsustainable. Instead, Red Lobster is shifting its focus to profitability and more strategic menu choices. New offerings, including seasonal seafood boils and revamped favorites, have already begun to roll out across the country. With the court's green light, the brand is hoping this reboot can steer it back to its former glory. Whether the new menu can help turn the tide for Red Lobster remains to be seen, and diners aren't holding back their reviews, good, bad, or boiled.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Red Lobster's new CEO makes waves with $5 drinks, seafood boils and Sangria flights
Red Lobster might be making a big comeback. Their new CEO, Damola Adamolekun, just made some exciting menu changes like $5 drinks, seafood boils , and sangria flights and now everyone online is talking about it. He made these major new changes to the menu to bring in more customers. One of the biggest changes is this year's Crabfest , which fans are loving, as per reports. New food and drink options The Seafood Boils are back and come in two different styles, Mariner's Boil includes: Maine lobster tail, 12 shrimp, snow crab legs, corn, and red potatoes. Sailor's Boil includes: shrimp, smoked sausage, corn, and red potatoes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo You can choose your favorite sauce for the boil, Roasted garlic butter, Cajun butter, Old Bay seasoning. Red Lobster is also offering new drink flights for a limited time, seaside Sangria Flights with mango berry, tropical white, and triple berry flavors. Main Deck Margarita Flights with Caribbean blue, passionfruit, and watermelon flavors, as stated by delish report. Social Media loves it During Happy Hour, customers can get cocktail specials for just $5. Social media is going wild with excitement about the new CEO and menu, one TikTok user said, 'CEO popped off… he figured out us ladies to a T… seafood boils, margs, and cheddar bay biscuits', as per reports. Live Events ALSO READ: Visa controversy erupts: Jasmine Crockett presses how Melania Trump got elite US visa Another commented: 'This is seriously about to be the new spot! He's tapped in. He knows what the people want. Keep the biscuits coming.' Others said they're ready to go back to Red Lobster after years. One said: 'I just might go back… I could use a biscuit and some hush puppies…', according to the report by delish. People are especially excited to enjoy their favorite items again, like cheddar bay biscuits . One person even joked, 'Can this new CEO fix Chipotle now too?' Red lobster's struggles In May 2024, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 to fix its money problems The company closed several restaurant locations to save costs. They also worked with a real estate advisory firm to check and cut down on lease expenses. The goal was to restructure its finances and survive the tough situation, as per the report by Catalunya Diari. Red Lobster is now trying a big comeback with its brand new strategy. They brought back Crabfest, one of their most loved events, running from June 23 to September 14. The menu now has 10 new dishes, mostly focused on crab. They also added a new range of refreshing cocktails to bring in more customers, as mentioned in the reports. FAQs Q1. What new food is on Red Lobster's menu? Red Lobster added 10 new dishes, including seafood boils and crab-focused meals. Q2. What is Crabfest at Red Lobster? Crabfest is a special event featuring crab dishes, running from June 23 to September 14.
Indianapolis Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Red Lobster's Crabfest 2025 menu has boils, appetizers and special cocktails
Red Lobster is back with its annual crab event, Crabfest, according to a June 23 press release. The promotional event is lined up with a set of new scrumptious menu items and customizable seafood boil options. Here's how to take advantage of the limited-time offer and get your hands on some crab. Crabfest is available for diners from June 23 until Sept. 14. A post shared by Red Lobster (@redlobster) Guests can customize their seafood boil during Crabfest by choosing between the Mariner's Boil, which features a Maine lobster tail, a dozen shrimp, snow crab legs, corn and red potatoes, or the Sailor's Boil, which features a mix of shrimp, smoked sausage, corn and red potatoes. Each boil can be finished with a choice of Roasted Garlic Butter, Cajun Butter or Old Bay seasoning. Diners can also take advantage of the restaurant's Crab Your Way offering, which allows you to purchase a full pound of crab legs prepared your way over crispy potatoes. Diners can choose between Snow Crab or Bairdi Crab for $9 and choose between Simply Steamed, Roasted Garlic Butter, Cajun Butter or a new Old Bay and Parmesan flavoring. Here's a list of other new Crabfest menu items: Here's Red Lobster's "Festival Summer of Sips" lineup: Find your nearest Red Lobster on the chain's website. The chain has restaurants in the following Indiana cities:
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Red Lobster introduces seafood boils as part of its Crabfest event: What to know
Crabfest is back at Red Lobster and this year, the seafood restaurant chain is introducing all-new seafood boils to the lineup. The company said in a June 23 news release this year's Crabfest lineup is packed with "exciting new flavors," including the seafood boils that are "designed to bring fun and flavor straight to the table." Red Lobster says customers can choose between two options: Mariner's Boil: Features a Maine lobster tail, a dozen shrimp, snow crab legs, corn and red potatoes Sailor's Boil: Features a mix of shrimp, smoked sausage, corn and red potatoes Each boil can be finished with a choice of roasted garlic butter, Cajun butter or Old Bay seasoning, according to the chain. "Red Lobster's Crabfest is the ultimate summer dining experience, featuring exciting and flavorful dishes like our new Seafood Boils," said Nichole Robillard, Chief Marketing Officer of Red Lobster, in the news release. "Whether you're a longtime Red Lobster lover or participating in Crabfest for the first time, we've got something to bring everyone joy." Crabfest is available for a limited time, from June 23 through Sept. 14, according to Red Lobster. In addition to the seafood boils, customers can also get the Crab Your Way offering, which features a full pound of crab legs prepared your way over crispy potatoes. Diners can choose between Snow Crab or Bairdi Crab (for an extra $9) and then choose their flavor between Simply Steamed, Roasted Garlic Butter, Cajun Butter or Old Bay Parmesan flavoring. Other dishes offered as part of Crabfest include: Crabby Stuffed Mushrooms: A flavorful appetizer packed with rich crab stuffing Crab-Topped Asparagus: A premium side featuring asparagus topped with crab Crab-Topped Potato: A premium side dish, elevating a classic dish with savory crab Steak Oscar: Sirloin topped with lump meat in a creamy, decadent sauce Salmon Oscar: Atlantic salmon topped with lump crab meat in a creamy, decadent sauce The chain is also introducing a "Festival of Summer Sips," which is a lineup of three festival-themed cocktails. Social media users appear to be thrilled with the concept of seafood boils at Red Lobster. "Red Lobster is about to have seafood boil bags, a sangria flight, and $5 drinks. Whew, that new CEO came in the door swinging," X user @BombshellCole posted on June 21. Red Lobster is about to have seafood boil bags, a sangria flight, and $5 drinks. Whew, that new CEO came in the door swinging. — Nicole ✨ (@BombshellCole) June 21, 2025 Here's how other social media users reacted to the news. Me: Red Lobster having seafood boils is me down there trying a Cajun butter one: — Mike (@ParadoxicalMike) June 23, 2025 Red Lobster got seafood boils coming on the menu. Dipping that biscuit in that sauce… yeah — awrealya, m.a. (@BlkMissFrizzle) June 17, 2025 Red Lobster finna start having seafood boils! That new CEO know what he doing — Maybe: Nikki (@SoMagNIKKficent) June 18, 2025 Red Lobster got seafood boils — 👑 Bo 🇳🇬 (@JumpManZ) June 24, 2025 Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Red Lobster introduces seafood boils: When to get them
USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Red Lobster introduces seafood boils as part of its Crabfest event: What to know
Crabfest is back at Red Lobster and this year, the seafood restaurant chain is introducing all-new seafood boils to the lineup. The company said in a June 23 news release this year's Crabfest lineup is packed with "exciting new flavors," including the seafood boils that are "designed to bring fun and flavor straight to the table." Red Lobster says customers can choose between two options: Each boil can be finished with a choice of roasted garlic butter, Cajun butter or Old Bay seasoning, according to the chain. "Red Lobster's Crabfest is the ultimate summer dining experience, featuring exciting and flavorful dishes like our new Seafood Boils," said Nichole Robillard, Chief Marketing Officer of Red Lobster, in the news release. "Whether you're a longtime Red Lobster lover or participating in Crabfest for the first time, we've got something to bring everyone joy." Crabfest is available for a limited time, from June 23 through Sept. 14, according to Red Lobster. New Crabfest dishes at Red Lobster In addition to the seafood boils, customers can also get the Crab Your Way offering, which features a full pound of crab legs prepared your way over crispy potatoes. Diners can choose between Snow Crab or Bairdi Crab (for an extra $9) and then choose their flavor between Simply Steamed, Roasted Garlic Butter, Cajun Butter or Old Bay Parmesan flavoring. Other dishes offered as part of Crabfest include: The chain is also introducing a "Festival of Summer Sips," which is a lineup of three festival-themed cocktails. Social media responds to Red Lobster seafood boils Social media users appear to be thrilled with the concept of seafood boils at Red Lobster. "Red Lobster is about to have seafood boil bags, a sangria flight, and $5 drinks. Whew, that new CEO came in the door swinging," X user @BombshellCole posted on June 21. Here's how other social media users reacted to the news. Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
