Red Lobster Lunch Menu with Prices 2026: Full List
By Alex Rivera, Head of Menu Research | Prices Verified November 2026 Against the Red Lobster App.
The Red Lobster lunch menu, called Lunch Favorites, runs Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at most U.S. locations. The $10 Lunch Favorites tier starts around $9.99 and includes Garlic Shrimp Scampi, Popcorn Shrimp, and Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp (about $10.99). Every lunch entrée comes with a side dish and unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Weekday daily deals like Endless Shrimp on Mondays ($24.99) also run during lunch hours.
What’s on the Red Lobster Lunch Favorites menu
Red Lobster groups its weekday lunch options under a section called Lunch Favorites. It has six core dishes, each served with your choice of side.
| Dish | Price | Calories | Description |
| Soup, Salad & Cheddar Bay Biscuits | $10.99 | 930–1,660 | Choice of New England Clam Chowder or Lobster Bisque, plus Caesar salad, house salad, or coleslaw, with unlimited biscuits and unlimited soup refills |
| Popcorn Shrimp | $11.99 | 430 | Bite-sized fried shrimp with cocktail sauce and a side |
| Walt’s Favorite Shrimp | $16.99 | 380 | Hand-breaded, butterflied shrimp with cocktail sauce and a side |
| Garlic Shrimp Scampi | $14.99 | 440 | Shrimp oven-broiled in garlic butter sauce with a side |
| Wild-Caught Crunch Fried Flounder | $16.99 | 1,170 | Breaded flounder with tartar sauce and a side |
| Sailor’s Platter | $19.99 | 1,910 | Shrimp scampi, popcorn shrimp, and crunch-fried flounder with Chesapeake fries |
The Soup, Salad & Cheddar Bay Biscuits combo is the cheapest option on the list, starting as low as $10.99 at some locations. The Sailor’s Platter, a three-way seafood sampler, sits at the top of the lunch lineup at $19.99.
The $10 Lunch Favorites tier
Red Lobster runs a weekday value lunch promotion at many locations, with budget-friendly entrées priced around $9.99. This is often called the 10 Under $10 lunch menu or simply the $10 lunch special.
The $10 Lunch Favorites typically include:
Garlic Shrimp Scampi (around $14.99)
Popcorn Shrimp (around $11.99)
Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp (around $10.99)
Every item comes with a side dish and unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits. These options can vary by location, and the lineup sometimes changes by season. Because it’s a promotional menu rather than a fixed one, call your local Red Lobster or check the app before your visit if the $10 lunch deal is the reason you’re going.
Create Your Own Lunch
A customizable alternative lets you mix and match two proteins paired with a side dish. This is a good pick if you want variety without committing to a fixed platter for example, pairing garlic shrimp scampi with popcorn shrimp. Availability and pricing vary by location, so ask your server what’s offered that day.
Non seafood lunch options
For guests looking for alternatives to seafood, the lunch menu includes comfort items like grilled cheeseburgers, chicken dishes (including chicken tenders), and hearty pasta selections. These work well for mixed groups where not everyone wants fish.
Weekday daily deals
If you visit during lunch hours, you can also take advantage of Red Lobster’s rotating weekday daily deals, which run all day:
| Day | Deal | Price |
| Monday | Endless Shrimp | $24.99 |
| Tuesday | Crab Lover’s Duo | $25.99 |
| Wednesday | Steak and Walt’s Favorite Shrimp | $23.99 |
| Thursday | Salmon New Orleans | $23.99 |
| Friday | Wild-caught Fish & Chips | $15.99 |
Deals can change by season and location. For the latest lineup, check our Red Lobster deals and specials page before you go.
Early Dine-In Specials
Weekdays, 3 PM to 6 PM. Five select entrées under $15: Cheeseburger, Chicken Linguini Alfredo, Shrimp Linguini Alfredo, Fish & Chips, and Crunch-Fried Flounder. Dine-in only, at participating locations. Prices vary by location.
Red Lobster lunch menu prices by category
Lunch prices land lower than dinner because portions run smaller and the sides are simpler.
| Category | Typical Price Range |
| Soup, salad, and biscuit combo | $10.99 |
| $10 Lunch Favorites tier | $9.99–$10.99 |
| Fried shrimp dishes | $10.99–$14.99 |
| Fish dishes | $16.99 |
| Seafood sampler platters | $19.99 |
| Add-on sides (mac and cheese, brussels sprouts) | $1.99–$5.99 |
| Add-on proteins (crab legs, scallops, extra shrimp) | $6.49–$12.99 |
| Fountain drinks | $3.79 |
Want to keep the check under $12? Stick with Popcorn Shrimp or the soup and salad combo, and skip the premium sides. The Sailor’s Platter at $19.99 is the priciest option, and it’s a splurge for a weekday lunch.
Red Lobster lunch hours
Most Red Lobster locations serve the lunch menu Monday through Friday, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. A few locations extend a value lunch-style menu into the weekend, but this varies by restaurant, and many stores move straight to full dinner pricing on Saturday and Sunday.
Because lunch hours and cutoff times differ by location, the most reliable way to confirm hours near you is to check your local restaurant’s page on redlobster.com or call ahead. Weekend visitors in particular should ask directly whether lunch pricing applies before they sit down.
Lunch menu vs. dinner menu: what’s different
The lunch menu isn’t a shrunken version of everything on the dinner menu. It’s a shorter, separate lineup built around lunch-sized dishes plus the classic Cheddar Bay Biscuits.
Portion size:
Lunch entrées run smaller than their dinner counterparts, which keeps calories and price down and gets your food out faster.
Menu size:
Dinner includes seafood boils, Signature Feasts, pastas, and Land & Sea combos that don’t appear on the lunch menu.
Price:
Lunch entrées run $10.99 to $19.99. Dinner entrées regularly run $18 to $30, and feasts can go higher.
Availability:
Lunch Favorites are typically served only until mid-afternoon on weekdays, while the dinner menu runs the rest of the day.
Create Your Own combo:
Picking a protein and pairing it with two sides is a dinner feature. It becomes available once your location switches over to the full dinner menu.
If you want a full seafood boil, a Feast platter, or a pasta dish, you’ll need to wait for the dinner menu window or check if your location serves it earlier. For deals outside the lunch window, see our guide to Red Lobster Happy Hour, which runs later in the afternoon with discounted drinks and appetizers.
Finding your local lunch menu, prices, and photos
Menu prices can shift by city and state, so the Red Lobster lunch menu near you isn’t always priced the same as the numbers listed above. The most accurate way to check is to enter your zip code on redlobster.com or in the app, which pulls up local pricing along with photos of each dish before you order.
Red Lobster doesn’t publish a single downloadable PDF of the lunch menu, since pricing updates by location. If you want a printable copy for a specific trip, your local restaurant can usually print or email one on request. Red Lobster also posts a full nutrition guide with calories for every lunch item, including sides and add-ons, linked from the bottom of each menu page on their site.
Senior menu and Canada pricing
Red Lobster doesn’t run a separate printed senior menu. Guests looking for smaller portions and lighter prices are pointed toward the same Lunch Favorites lineup covered above, since it already fits that budget and portion size. For a closer look at portion-and-price options for older diners, see our Red Lobster Senior Menu guide.
Red Lobster locations in Canada run on separate pricing and a slightly different menu from the US chain. Canadian guests should check redlobster.ca directly rather than relying on US lunch prices, since currency and item selection both differ.
Smart ways to save on lunch
A few small choices keep your Red Lobster lunch bill low without cutting the meal short:
Order the Soup, Salad & Cheddar Bay Biscuits combo. Starting at $10.99, it’s the lowest-priced option on the lunch menu.
Skip premium side swaps like lobster mashed potatoes or crab-topped potatoes, which add $5 to $6.
Join Red Lobster Nation. It’s free, and points earned on lunch visits count toward future rewards.
Order water or unsweetened iced tea instead of a fountain drink to skip the $3.79 charge.
Ask about the weekday $10 lunch promotion, since $9.99 items can beat the standard Lunch Favorites pricing.
Guests with dietary needs can review our ingredients and allergen guide before ordering for complete nutrition facts and allergen details.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Red Lobster lunch menu available throughout the week?
No, the Red Lobster lunch menu is exclusively available Monday to Friday between 11 AM and 3 PM. The weekend lunch menu varies from location to location, so it’s worth calling ahead if you’re planning a Saturday or Sunday visit.
Are lunch portions the same as dinner sized portions or smaller than them?
Lunch portions are smaller compared to dinner meals. This makes lunch a cheaper option and also means faster service, since smaller plates come out of the kitchen quicker.
What does the Red Lobster $10 lunch menu include?
The $10 lunch menu consists of Garlic Shrimp Scampi, Popcorn Shrimp, and Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, each around $9.99.
Does Red Lobster have a dedicated lunch menu?
Yes. Red Lobster has a weekday lunch menu called Lunch Favorites, offered Monday to Friday from 11 AM to 3 PM, plus a Create Your Own Lunch option at many locations.
Does Red Lobster have a lunch menu on weekends?
It depends on the location. Some restaurants offer weekend lunch pricing; others move straight to the dinner menu on Saturday and Sunday. Confirm with your local store.
What is the cheapest thing on the Red Lobster lunch menu?
The Soup, Salad & Cheddar Bay Biscuits combo is the least expensive item, starting at $10.99 at some locations.
Do I get unlimited soup refills with the lunch combo?
Yes. The Soup, Salad & Cheddar Bay Biscuits combo includes unlimited refills of New England Clam Chowder or Lobster Bisque, along with endless biscuits.
Can I build my own lunch at Red Lobster?
Yes. The Create Your Own Lunch option lets you mix and match two proteins with a side dish. Availability and pricing vary by location.
Are there non seafood options on the lunch menu?
Yes. The lunch menu includes grilled cheeseburgers, chicken tenders and other chicken dishes, and hearty pasta selections for guests who don’t want seafood.
What are the weekday daily deals at Red Lobster?
Monday: Endless Shrimp ($24.99). Tuesday: Crab Lover’s Duo ($25.99). Wednesday: Steak and Walt’s Favorite Shrimp ($23.99). Thursday: Salmon New Orleans ($23.99). Friday: Wild-caught Fish & Chips ($15.99). Deals run all day and can vary by location.
Can I order the lunch menu for takeout?
Yes. Lunch Favorites items are available for To Go orders online, through the app, or by calling your local restaurant.
Is the lunch menu cheaper than dinner at Red Lobster?
Yes. Lunch portions are smaller and priced lower, with entrées ranging from $10.99 to $19.99 compared to $18 and up for most dinner entrées.
What time does the Red Lobster lunch menu end?
Lunch typically runs until 3:00 PM on weekdays, though exact cutoff times can vary by restaurant.
Final thoughts
The Red Lobster lunch menu is the most budget-friendly way to try the chain’s seafood, with Lunch Favorites from $10.99 to $19.99, a $10 value tier at many locations, and weekday daily deals like Endless Shrimp on Mondays. Hours run 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on weekdays at most restaurants, though weekend availability and exact cutoff times vary by location. Check with your nearest Red Lobster before you visit if timing or a specific deal matters to your plans.
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Disclaimer: Menu items, prices, hours, and availability change over time and vary by location. Verify current details in the Red Lobster app or at redlobster.com before relying on them.