Red Lobster - Raleigh

Name: Red Lobster - Raleigh
Address: 4408 Old Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States, 27609-6233
Telephone: (919) 872-5608
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 2.8

2.8 (86)

$30 and under

Seafood

4408 Old Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609-6233

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Good for business meals

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration.

Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo.

Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today.

Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Shellfish
Hours of operation
Sunday - Thursday, open 11:00 AM and closes 10:00 PM Open Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM and closes 11:00 PM
Phone number
(919) 872-5608
Website
http://www.redlobster.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
4408 Old Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609-6233
Neighborhood
Raleigh
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 86 people are saying

Red Lobster - Raleigh reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

2.8

2.8 based on recent ratings

2.9Food
2.9Service
3.3Ambience
3.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Red Lobster in Raleigh offers delicious food with highlights like "the food was hot and so delicious!!" and attentive service from staff like Amy. While the restaurant efficiently seated some guests promptly, others experienced delays. Despite occasional challenges with wait times, the overall dining experience is often enjoyable with notable satisfaction in food quality.

86 Reviews

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LeezaD
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill8 reviews
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We had a reservation but unfortunately weren’t seated until 30 minutes past our reserved time. Despite the delay, we were excited to try the crab boil—especially my 14-year-old grandson, who loves crab and is a big fan of Red Lobster. We ordered two crab boils, a shrimp and fries platter, and a specialty alcoholic drink. Unfortunately, the service was not up to par. Our waitress was juggling multiple roles—waiting on other tables and bartending—which left us feeling overlooked. When the crab boils arrived, they were served on a platter instead of the traditional bag presentation. No one informed us of the change until I asked, and only then were we told they had run out of bags. The food arrived cold, and we had to wait an additional 12 minutes just to receive utensils, gloves, and other necessary items to eat it properly. Overall, the service fell short and the highly anticipated crab boil did not live up to the hype. It was disappointing, especially because I had hoped to create a memorable experience for my grandson. We understand that changes are underway to improve service, food quality, and atmosphere. While this visit was not what we hoped for, we may consider returning in the future to see how things have improved. — Mrs. Dixon & Family
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michele VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill16 reviews
1.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Waitress did not come around much and had to flag down multiple times for service. Our food did not come out when it was ready, not at the same time. Waitress put in my order as appetizer, side and side item instead of a meal which meant it costs more. Tarter sauce was awful. I had to wait 5-7 minutes after receiving my potato for butter and sour cream, then potato was barely warm.
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Denisa
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The server was terrible her other tables were even complaining and the salad was not fresh and wilted the main course crab legs were ok but not for the price
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Michael
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was great and the price was what I had expected. The drinks were not as pictured and not a great value.
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Josue Jonathan
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill5 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The waitress apologize but still we waited more than an hour to even order our food and another one to get it served. Not sure if we were lucky or it’s always the same.
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Stefanie
Unspecified1 review
1.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We celebrated a birthday with a large party (18). In all fairness our party size increased on the day of the dinner, so I was happy they were able to accommodate us. I was given the heads up that during the week they can’t guarantee much as it is loosely based on servers and how many are at the restaurant to dine. Our server was pleasant but not able to handle a large party. We had missing food items, orders that were completed wrong, and most in our party waited over an hour to get their food (which was wrong). We brought a cake in and they brought it out at the end (as I requested), but then said they don’t sing. Mind you, they had just performed a birthday song for a table not far from us that we heard. Needless to say our experience was not the best. I’m willing to understand if the restaurant is packed, but it was not. I don’t think their servers are equipped nor prepared to handle more than 2-4 people. I never saw a manager, although I spoke with him earlier that day (nice and professional). In times like these it pays to have a manager on duty when things fall apart like so.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
1.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We had high hopes for a great date night, and while there were some positives, the overall experience left us disappointed. Our server, Nia, was excellent—friendly, attentive, and quick with drinks and our order. We also appreciated being seated right away for our 6:15 p.m. reservation, especially after hearing the hostess tell walk-in guests there was a 45-minute to an hour wait. However, we noticed the restaurant was nowhere near full, which made us wonder if staffing challenges were causing service delays. Unfortunately, our food didn’t arrive until 7:10 p.m.—an hour after ordering—causing us to miss most of our movie. When we checked with Nia around 6:50 p.m., she let us know the kitchen was running nearly an hour behind. Had we known that earlier, we could have made different choices. We rushed through our meal and spoke with a manager, who was polite but only offered about $3 in compensation. Given the impact on our evening, this felt inadequate.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
1.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Made a reservation for 6pm. Arrived at 5:53pm and was sat quickly. Front desk man was very pleasant and nice. Sat down about 5:55pm at 6:20pm we were still sitting had not been greeted asked for drinks nothing. The restaurant was not busy so i did not understand what was going on. I had my children with me I was taking to try the new items on the menu and could not continue to wait. Was definitely a bummer.
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Kevin VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill10 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was beyond slow. It took 40 minutes to get our entrees. Our dinners were over cooked and dried out. Extremely disappointed, I’m never going back to this location.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amy was our waitress. She kept our drinks filled and got our order correct. She did a good job taking care of us. The food was hot and so delicious!! Definitely left satisfied.
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FAQs

Red Lobster - Raleigh does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Red Lobster - Raleigh also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 872-5608.

Red Lobster - Raleigh is rated 2.8 stars by 86 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

4408 Old Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609-6233

Additional information

Neighborhood
Raleigh
Hours of operation
Sunday - Thursday, open 11:00 AM and closes 10:00 PM Open Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM and closes 11:00 PM
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Shellfish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.redlobster.com/
Phone number
(919) 872-5608

Red Lobster - Raleigh

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About this restaurant

Additional information

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What 86 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Red Lobster - Raleigh offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Red Lobster - Raleigh restaurant rated?

Is Red Lobster - Raleigh currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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