Honest breakdown of the Red Lobster lunch menu with prices " the $9.99 specials, daily deals, what's actually worth ordering, and what to skip.
Looking for straight answers about Red Lobster's weekday lunch? Here's everything, laid out clearly.
The weekday lunch menu runs Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Portions are sized for midday, which is how prices start as low as $9.99. Same kitchen, same seafood, same cooks " just scaled appropriately. For most people, a lunch portion is exactly enough.
The variety is real. ClassicGarlic Shrimp Scampi, the always-popularHand-Battered Fish & Chips, lighter options likeShrimp Tacos, fresh bowl additions new for 2026 " and everything comes with those unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits that land warm at the table.
One of the most common questions is simply "when is lunch available?Here's the complete breakdown.
| Day | Lunch Available | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11 AM " 3 PM | Monday Daily Deal available | |
| Tuesday | 11 AM " 3 PM | Tuesday Daily Deal available | |
| Wednesday | 11 AM " 3 PM | Wednesday Daily Deal available | |
| Thursday | 11 AM " 3 PM | Thursday Daily Deal available | |
| Friday | 11 AM " 3 PM | Friday Daily Deal available | |
| Saturday | " | Location-dependent; call ahead | |
| Sunday | " | Location-dependent; call ahead |
Monday through Friday is the confirmed window. Weekends are a different story. Some locations carry lunch pricing on Saturdays and Sundays, some don't. If you're making a special trip for the lunch prices on a weekend, call ahead. Saves the disappointment.
Here's the thing about the Red Lobster $9.99 lunch specials " they're genuinely one of the better deals you'll find at a sit-down seafood restaurant. Not just "decent for the price." Actually solid value. A full entrée, a side dish of your choice, and those unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits that keep showing up at the table. All for around $10.
| Menu Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic Shrimp ScampiPopular | Sautéed shrimp in garlic butter scampi sauce over linguini, choice of side | $9.99 |
| Popcorn Shrimp Combo | Crispy battered popcorn shrimp with choice of one side dish | $9.99 |
| Crispy Fish SandwichLunch Only | Beer-battered cod on toasted brioche with coleslaw and tartar sauce | $9.99 |
| Chicken Tenders | Hand-battered tenders with choice of one side and dipping sauce | $9.99 |
| Soup & Salad Combo | Cup of Clam Chowder or Lobster Bisque with house or Caesar salad | $9.99 |
| Shrimp TacosNew 2026 | Two seasoned shrimp tacos with fresh slaw, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli | $10.99 |
| Hand-Battered Fish & ChipsBest Seller | Golden-fried wild-caught cod with Chesapeake fries and tartar sauce | $11.99 |
| Grilled Tilapia | Seasoned grilled tilapia fillet with choice of two sides " light pick | $12.99 |
Past the $9.99 tier, the Red Lobster lunch menu has a solid range of classic seafood entrées in the $12.99"$18.99 window. Same dishes people order at dinner " just sized down a notch and priced accordingly. That price difference is real, not cosmetic.
| Item | What You Get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cajun Chicken Alfredo | Spicy Cajun chicken over creamy linguini Alfredo with garlic breadcrumb topping | $12.99 |
| Shrimp Linguini Alfredo | Creamy garlic Alfredo over linguini with shrimp + 1 side included | $13.99 |
| Parrot Isle Coconut ShrimpFan Fav | Sweet coconut-fried shrimp with piña colada dipping sauce + 1 side | $14.99 |
| Atlantic Salmon (Grilled) | Wood-grilled sustainable Atlantic salmon with two sides " under 600 calories | $15.99 |
| Walt's Favorite Shrimp | Hand-battered, popcorn, and shrimp scampi trio + 1 side | $15.99 |
| Admiral's Feast (Lunch Size) | Fried shrimp, flounder, scallops, and clam strips with choice of side | $16.99 |
| Crispy Flounder & Shrimp Trio2026 | Shrimp scampi, popcorn shrimp, and crispy wild-caught flounder + side | $16.99 |
| Maine Lobster Tail (Lunch)Premium | One Maine lobster tail with drawn butter and choice of side | $18.99 |
Here's something a lot of people completely miss " the Red Lobster lunch specials aren't the only deals running. Red Lobster has an officialDaily Deals programwith a different offer every weekday. These run all day from open to close, so you can grab them during your lunch visit too. This is where the real value hides.
A Maine lobster tail paired with signature Garlic Shrimp Scampi, served with your choice of side dish.
A full pound of steamed snow crab legs served over crispy potatoes with a choice of one additional side.
A Maine lobster tail paired with a 7 oz. peppercorn-grilled sirloin, with your choice of side. The most talked-about deal of the week.
Choose shrimp or chicken in house-made creamy garlic Alfredo sauce on a bed of linguini.
Beer-battered, wild-caught cod served with Chesapeake fries, creamy coleslaw, and hush puppies.
The Red Lobster lunch menu is built around seafood " that's the whole point of going. Not everything on the list is equal in value, so here's a quick breakdown by protein to help you decide.
One of the more interesting changes to the Red Lobster lunch menu in 2026 is the push into casual handheld and bowl options. Not everyone wants a full seafood spread at noon. Sometimes you just want something quick and clean.
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Crispy Fish SandwichPopular | Beer-battered cod on brioche with tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato + choice of side | $9.99 |
| Shrimp TacosNew 2026 | Two flour tortilla tacos, seasoned shrimp, fresh slaw, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli | $10.99 |
| Shrimp & Rice BowlNew 2026 | Garlic shrimp over seasoned rice pilaf with roasted veggies and citrus drizzle | $11.99 |
| Salmon & Grain BowlNew 2026 | Grilled Atlantic salmon over a grain blend with fresh greens and lemon herb dressing | $13.99 |
| Lobster RollSeasonal | Chilled Maine lobster in light mayo on a buttered roll. Seasonal availability. | $16.99 |
Every Red Lobster lunch entrée already comes with at least one side included " you're not paying extra just to have something on the plate. Here's the full 2026 breakdown including what costs extra:
| Side Dish | Included Free? | Extra Order Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cheddar Bay Biscuits (basket) | Free | |
| Rice Pilaf | $3.99 | |
| Steamed Broccoli | $3.99 | |
| Mashed Potatoes | $3.99 | |
| Chesapeake Fries | $3.99 | |
| Baked Potato | $4.49 | |
| Coleslaw | $2.99 | |
| Lobster Bisque (cup) | $5.99 | |
| New England Clam Chowder (cup) | $5.49 | |
| Garden Salad | $5.49 |
Is the lunch menu actually cheaper, or just a smaller plate at the same cost? Straight answer:genuinely cheaper, across the board. Consistently. Every comparable dish.
| Dish | Lunch Price | Dinner Price | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garlic Shrimp Scampi | $9.99 | $18.99 | Save $9.00 |
| Fish & Chips | $11.99 | $19.99 | Save $8.00 |
| Shrimp Alfredo | $13.99 | $21.99 | Save $8.00 |
| Coconut Shrimp | $14.99 | $22.99 | Save $8.00 |
| Atlantic Salmon | $15.99 | $24.99 | Save $9.00 |
| Admiral's Feast | $16.99 | $28.99 | Save $12.00 |
| Maine Lobster Tail | $18.99 | $30.99+ | Save $12.00+ |
That's consistent savings of$7"$12 per dish. Two people at lunch instead of dinner? You're probably saving $15"$25 on that visit alone. Portions run a little smaller " sure. But for a weekday lunch, that's a completely reasonable trade.
Download My Red Lobster Rewards " free. You get 1 point per $1 spent; 125 points = $5 reward. New sign-ups get a welcome bonus plus a free birthday reward every year. Stacks up fast if you go regularly.
Happy Hour runs weekdays roughly 3"6 PM " right after lunch closes. Hang around and grab $5 cocktails and discounted appetizers. Makes the whole afternoon stretch further.
Monday's Lobster & Shrimp at $19.99 and Thursday's Alfredo at $14.99 give you better value per dollar than most standard lunch options. Don't skip the Daily Deals just because they're not labeled "lunch specials."
Tuesday's Snow Crab Legs " a full pound for $24.99 " is genuinely hard to find at a sit-down restaurant. If crab is your thing, Tuesday is your day.
Your lunch entrée already comes with a side and unlimited biscuits. Adding a soup cup ($5.49) or a second side ($3.99) sounds small but adds up. The included side is usually enough.
Crabfest, Lobsterfest, and other limited-time events run several times a year and often drop lunch pricing on premium items temporarily. Worth keeping an eye on.
The questions people actually search most about the Red Lobster lunch menu, prices, hours, and specials. Short answers, no fluff.
After going through the full Red Lobster lunch menu with prices for 2026 " yeah, it's worth it. Genuinely. The$9.99 specialsare real seafood, real kitchen cooking, with a side included and biscuits on the house. Hard to beat at a sit-down restaurant.
The weekday Daily Deals push it further.Lobster tail and shrimp scampi for $19.99 on Monday. A full pound of snow crab for $24.99 on Tuesday. Steak and lobster on Wednesday for $24.99.These aren't gimmicks " they're legitimately priced deals that are rare in casual dining right now.
Just keep one thing straight: this is aweekday, 11 AM"3 PM window. You can't walk in Saturday evening expecting lunch prices. But if you can plan around it, it's one of the smartest ways to eat quality seafood without the full dinner bill attached. Throw in the Rewards app and you're getting value back on every single visit.
Call your local Red Lobster ahead of time " prices and availability do vary by location. Not worth the surprise when you're already at the door.
Need the full dinner menu, family meals, desserts, or beverages? See ourcomplete Red Lobster Full Menu guide '
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