Complete Guide to Red Lobster Hours
You'll need the local operating hours to plan your next visit. U.S. locations keep a consistent schedule. They open at 11:00 AM daily. You'll avoid surprises if you know the cutoff times.
Check our schedule below. We show weekly hours, lunch timings, and holiday dates for 2026.
Weekly HoursStandard Operating Schedule
| Day | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Call Ahead to Confirm
Hours vary by market because of local labor and mall rules. You'll save time if you call ahead. A quick call prevents surprises.
Frequently AskedQuestions
Lunch specials run weekdays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. You'll find weekend hours vary.
Dinner starts at 4:00 PM on weekdays. You'll get dinner items all day on weekends.
We close most locations on Thanksgiving Day. Staff spends time with their families. You'll want to call ahead.
Most locations open on Christmas Eve but close early. They'll close by 8:00 PM. We close all day on Christmas Day.
Yes, our kitchen cooks continuously from opening to closing. You'll order dinner items any time.
No. Red Lobster doesn't operate any twenty-four hour locations. All locations close overnight.
Most locations open at 11:00 AM on Sundays. You'll get the same opening time every day.
Yes. Most locations close early on Christmas Eve, usually at 8:00 PM. They'll close all day on Christmas.
Yes. Delivery ordering usually stops one hour before the dining room closes. You'll want to check local times.
Lunch specials end at 3:00 PM on weekdays. You'll pay dinner prices after this cutoff.
