Midday Dining
Red Lobster lunch gives you the same fresh seafood as dinner. You pay less and still get two sides. Most locations run lunch from 11am to 3pm, Monday through Friday. Prices start at $12.99. You get Cheddar Bay Biscuits with every order, no extra charge. This page breaks down the full red lobster lunch menu with prices, the best weekday deals, and which dishes are actually worth ordering.
Most Popular Lunch Picks
Top dishes Red Lobster lunch regulars keep coming back for.
Lunch specials start at $8.99 on weekdays. A cup of soup or side salad costs $5 to $7. The $10 lunch specials are the best value on the menu.
Yes but not all $10 lunch specials are available for delivery. Check the Red Lobster app for your location's delivery menu before ordering.
Most locations do not have a separate lunch menu on weekends. Saturday and Sunday usually run the all-day dinner menu. Call your local restaurant to confirm.
Lunch runs from 11 AM to 3 PM Monday through Friday at most locations. Happy Hour starts at 3 PM right after lunch ends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most Red Lobster locations serve lunch from 11am to 3pm, Monday through Friday. Weekend lunch availability varies. Call your local spot to confirm hours before heading out.
Yes. Lunch plates run $3 to $6 less than the same dinner items. You still get two sides included. It's the same kitchen, same seafood, lower price.
Garlic Shrimp Scampi at $12.99 is the best value. It's fresh, filling, and comes with two sides. Regulars order it more than anything else on the lunch menu.
Yes. Each weekday has a featured deal. Wednesday's Steak and Lobster special is the most popular. Monday brings a Lobster and Shrimp combo. Friday runs a Fish and Chips deal.
Most locations switch to the full dinner menu on weekends. Some run lunch hours on Saturday. Always call ahead to check your local Red Lobster's weekend schedule.
Most lunch plates include two sides. Popular choices are rice pilaf, broccoli, coleslaw, and Caesar salad. Cheddar Bay Biscuits come free with every meal.
Yes. Your Red Lobster rewards points apply to lunch orders just like dinner. Every dollar spent counts toward your next reward.
Two lunch plates with drinks typically run $35 to $50. Sticking to the weekday specials brings the total closer to $30. It's one of the better seafood lunch deals you'll find.
Lunch specials start at $8.99 on weekdays. A cup of soup or side salad costs $5 to $7. The $10 lunch specials are the best value on the menu.
Yes but not all $10 lunch specials are available for delivery. Check the Red Lobster app for your location's delivery menu before ordering.
Most locations do not have a separate lunch menu on weekends. Saturday and Sunday usually run the all-day dinner menu. Call your local restaurant to confirm.
Lunch runs from 11 AM to 3 PM Monday through Friday at most locations. Happy Hour starts at 3 PM right after lunch ends.
Our Verdict
Red Lobster lunch is worth it on weekdays. You get the same seafood quality at a lower price. Best value pick: Garlic Shrimp Scampi at $12.99. Best light option: Garden Salad at $7.79. If you're going midweek, Wednesday's Steak and Lobster deal is hard to beat.
