Red Lobster

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    $$ Seafood, American
    Closed4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    2471 Vista Way

    EL CAMINO N

    Oceanside, CA 92054

    Jefferson St & Ivy Rd

    Mon

    • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Tue

    • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Wed

    • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Closed now

    Thu

    • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Fri

    • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Sat

    • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Sun

    • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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      What time is their happy hour?

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      Hi, David. You're able to enjoy Happy Hour Weekdays until 6pm!

      Angelleca H., Business Customer Service 
      4 years ago

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      Walter R.
      Escondido, San Diego, CA
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      Aug 7, 2022
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      My wife's parents asked my wife where she wanted to go for her birthday, and she wanted to go here.

      Their food is always consistently good and food comes out hot. They had a really good 3-course meal deal with great options that my wife got.

      Great Parrot Isle Coconut Shrimp, Garlic Linguini Alfredo, & their trio is always good.

      Our server Christine went far and beyond just service. She was awesome. My wife asked for a change to one of the dishes shrimp vs chicken. She went to the Mgr. and he okayed it. Nice to do and get.

      She knew it was my wife's birthday and she choose to go here. When we were getting our check, she hand wrote a note , handing it to my wife wishing her a happy birthday (added into photos). It was such a sweet hand written note, it brought a little bit of tears to my wife's eyes. She asked if she could give the server a hug, and Christine said, "That would make my day!" Guess it made Christine's day and Christine made my wife's day!

      The waitress wrote this not to my wife for her birthday.  So sweet!
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      Angelleca H.

      Feb 28, 2018

      We're so glad you had a great experience, Walter!

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      K C.
      Oceanside, CA
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      Jun 19, 2022

      Loved our server she was amazing go Monica.
      Food not so great not sure why we came to the chain seafood restaurant in hopes of something spectacular. Husbands admirals feast was soggy (supposed to be fried)
      I upgraded to the bacon wrapped scallops and my bacon wasn't cooked fully still very soft and the scallops weren't seared at all.
      There's so many other choices out there don't be us, go support a small business.

      Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp bacon wrapped scallops
      Admiral's Feast
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      Greg P.
      Oceanside, CA
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      Dec 31, 2022

      The restaurant is always busy but the service is great. We know what to expect with the food and it never disappoints. Delicious coconut shrimp!

      Lobster Lovers Dream
      Sam Adams Lager $ Grand Patron Margarita
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      I hadn't been to Red Lobster in decades but had great memories of going with my grandmother before she passed. Apparently I got there at the very moment being served at the bar ended. I put my name on the list and ordered a drink. The bartender was definitely preoccupied but the drink was decent.

      When we got seated our server was super attentive and kind. My favorite dishes were the balsamic crispy brussel sprouts and the mussels. The lobster tail a la carte was kinda wimpy for $15 but tasted ok.

      My daughter really enjoyed the warm cheese biscuits. I would go again for cocktails and brussels.

      Mussels
      Fried brussel sprouts
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      Jun 28, 2021

      Definitely a five star evening. shout out to our waiter steven you are absolutely the best waiter!!
      It was my mom's birthday she turned 83 today and she loves red lobster
      Steven was so attentive and brought everything we wanted it quickly
      The food was delicious as usual , I think the prices are too high actually for what you get but hey it's 2021
      Definitely five stars because of steven thank you for making our dinner fantastic

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      Jason N.
      Escondido, CA
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      Jan 26, 2022

      It's Red Lobster, so to me sort of the Chili's of the Seafood world?

      Is it a 5 star experience, no. Do I expect it to be a 5 star experience? Also no.

      Frequenting this location a few times now, we are normally met by, well nobody. Either we have walked in and waited around as the only ones in the lobby area, or we have waited around in the lobby area with a few other guests.

      Once we are greeted, everyone is friendly, and the wait time has never been too bad to get seated.

      The waiter/waitress are kind to offer up suggestions and once the order is placed the food comes out pretty quick. Overall the restaurant seems to be fairly clean.

      The menu, which did not change for a long long time, appears to have changed more frequently between last visits, so what you may see online for them may not be the exact menu that you are presented with in the restaurant ( mostly the same ).

      Definitely great to get your cheddar biscuit fix =)

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      Tony J.
      Lake Forest, CA
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      Sep 6, 2022

      Once again the food was delicious, I just love the clam chowder, and Fish and chips. It's about an hour away from us, whenever we go on an excursion, this food seems to be our highlight !

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      Kris B.
      Huntington Beach, CA
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      Dec 5, 2020

      With this world of no-dine in - no problem!!
      Order by calling in or order online. Make sure to sign up for Red Lobster Rewards to earn a free appetizer, dessert and more!

      After you place order, curbside pick up is simple. You can also order no touch delivery to your home.

      Shrimp Combo, Ultimate Feast, Steak and Lobster... it's all delicious!
      Don't forget to order extra Chesapeake Cheddar Bay biscuits. The only reason worth living in these Covid times.

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      Mary L.
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      Been a while since i've been at a red lobster. I have been eyeing their endless shrimp. We came in on a Saturday, wait was about 20-30 minutes. My husband ordered the salmon new orleans, and i had the endless shrimp but the server did inform me there was an additional $6 i believe because it was the weekend. As I was craving it, i went ahead and agreed. I had the scampi and jumbo coconut on my first round, then the shrimp skewer and walts favorite shrimp. Ultimately, it satisfied my craving but i wouldn't pay the extra amount on the weekend for it. All had great taste, but my favorite was the shrimp scampi and shrimp skewer. The breading on walt's fav shrimp was a little too salty for me. Husband's salmon was delicious, it wasn't overcooked or dry at all. Perfect seasoning as well. Overall, we will come back

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      Darleen P.
      Oceanside, CA
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      Omg why did they close this down? My mom and family loved coming here especially for my 94 yo mom! She loves the seafood and any family that comes visit we take them here!!! So sad! Hoping they reopen!!!!!!!!!!!

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