Red Lobster Kids Menu 2026

Seven items on the Red Lobster children's menu. Each one includes a side dish and unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits. The range goes from the lowest-calorie option on the whole kids menu " Garlic-Grilled Shrimp at 80 calories " to the most premium option any casual dining restaurant offers kids: a real Petite Maine Lobster Tail.

Every item is sized for guests 12 and under. No half portions of adult entrées " these are purpose-built kids meals.

Full Red Lobster children's menu price list for 2026 " every item with calories and what's included. All prices are current nationwide averages. Slight variation by region is normal.

Every Red Lobster children's menu entrée comes with one side dish included at no extra charge. Kids choose one from the list below when ordering. These are not half-portions of adult sides " they are properly sized for children.

Drinks are not included with the Red Lobster children's menu " they are ordered separately. The following options are available for kids at most U.S. locations. Prices range from $2.99 to $3.99 depending on location.

One dedicated kids dessert on the Red Lobster children's menu " the Surf's Up Sundae. Simple, reliable, and priced well under $5. Adult desserts like the Chocolate Wave Cake and Brownie Overboard are also available if a child wants to share with a parent.

Red Lobster lists calories on the full children's menu " which makes it easier to build a balanced meal without guessing. Here's how each kids entrée ranks on nutrition, and the best combinations for a genuinely healthy Red Lobster meal for children.

Red Lobster provides allergen information for all menu items including the children's menu. This is a seafood restaurant " cross-contamination with shellfish, fish, and other common allergens is a real consideration. Always inform your server of any allergies before ordering.

This is the item that makes the Red Lobster children's menu different from every other casual dining kids menu in the country. A real Maine lobster tail " just a smaller portion " for $11.99. Not a lobster-flavored something. Not an imitation. Real lobster, drawn butter, properly prepared.

It costs $3 more than every other kids entrée. For parents who want to give their kids a genuine seafood experience at a price that doesn't sting, this is the play.

How does the Red Lobster children's menu compare to ordering off the regular menu? Here's an honest breakdown " what you get, what you give up, and when it makes sense to let an older kid order from the full menu.

Red Lobster is one of the more accommodating casual dining chains for families with children. Here's what parents consistently find useful when dining in with kids.

Five practical ways to get more value out of a Red Lobster family dinner " especially when you have two or more children ordering off the kids menu.