Red Lobster Baked Potato 2026: Toppings, Calories, Price
By Alex Rivera, Head of Menu Research | Prices Verified September 2026 Against the Red Lobster App.
Red Lobster serves a baked potato. It costs about $4.49 and has 270 calories before toppings. Butter adds 100 calories and sour cream adds 30. At home, bake a russet at 400°F for 50 to 60 minutes.
The Red Lobster baked potato is a classic side for shrimp, lobster, and steak. This guide shows what comes on it, what it costs, and how many calories to expect. You will also learn how to bake a crispy potato at home
Quick facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Item | Red Lobster baked potato |
| Menu type | Side dish, see the Soups and sides menu |
| Toppings offered | Butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon cheddar green onion mix |
| Calories (plain) | 270 |
| Estimated price (plain) | $4.49 |
| Best potato at home | Russet |
| Home bake time | 50 to 60 minutes at 400°F |
What comes on a Red Lobster baked potato
The baked potato is served plain, and you pick your toppings. Options include butter, sour cream, extra cheese, and a bacon, cheddar, and green onion mix. Extra butter and sour cream cost a little more.
| Topping | Estimated price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| With butter | Not listed | 100 |
| With sour cream | Not listed | 30 |
| Bacon, cheddar, green onions | $2.49 | 250 |
| Add cheese | $0.49 | 40 |
| Extra butter | $0.29 | Not listed |
| Extra sour cream | $0.29 | Not listed |
Menus change by location and season. Check the full Red Lobster menu or ask your server before you order.
Red Lobster baked potato price
Side dish prices vary by restaurant and state. Use the table below as a rough guide. You can compare it with entree prices on the lunch menu.
| Item | Estimated price |
|---|---|
| Baked potato (plain) | $4.49 |
| Add bacon, cheddar, green onions | + $2.49 |
| Add cheese | + $0.49 |
| Extra butter | + $0.29 |
| Extra sour cream | + $0.29 |
| Loaded with bacon, cheddar, green onions (total) | About $6.98 |
Want to compare more sides and entrees? Browse the full Red Lobster menu with prices.
Baked potato calories and nutrition
A plain russet potato is a modest side. The toppings drive most of the calories. Butter, cheese, bacon, and sour cream add up fast.
A plain Red Lobster baked potato has 270 calories. Butter adds 100 and sour cream adds 30. The bacon, cheddar, and green onion topping adds 250.
| Order | Estimated calories |
|---|---|
| Plain baked potato | 270 |
| With butter and sour cream | About 400 |
| With bacon, cheddar, green onions | About 520 |
| With butter, sour cream, bacon mix, and cheese | About 690 |
Want a lighter plate? Try these swaps:
- Use plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Skip the bacon and add chives or green onions.
- Ask for butter on the side.
- Split the potato with a friend.
For more numbers, see the [LINK nutrition page].
Best baked potato toppings
The right toppings turn a plain potato into a full side. Here are ten that work well with seafood dinners:
- Butter
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Crumbled bacon
- Chives
- Green onions
- Steamed broccoli
- Black pepper
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Garlic butter
Hosting family dinner? Set up a baked potato bar. Put each topping in a small bowl and let everyone build their own.
Loaded baked potato
A loaded baked potato is piled high with cheese, bacon, and green onions. It works as a side or a light meal. At Red Lobster, you build one by adding the bacon, cheddar, and green onion topping. That brings it to about $6.98 and 520 calories.
Pair it with shrimp from the Hot platters menu or a lobster dish from the Signature feasts menu.
How to make a baked potato at home
You can copy the restaurant style with a few simple steps. A russet potato works best. Its high starch and low water content give you a crispy skin and a fluffy inside.
Baked potato in the oven
Ingredients: 1 large russet potato, 1 tablespoon oil (olive, canola, or avocado), kosher salt, and your favorite toppings.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Scrub the potato under cold water. Pat it fully dry. Wet skin steams instead of crisping.
- Poke the potato 5 to 6 times with a fork. This lets steam escape.
- Rub the skin with oil. Coat it with kosher salt.
- Place it on the center rack. Slide a foil lined baking sheet on the rack below to catch drips.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes.
- Check for doneness. A knife should slide in with no push.
- Cut a deep slit. Press the ends inward, fluff the inside, and add toppings.
Tips for better results:
- Skip the foil. Foil traps moisture and makes the skin soft.
- At 425°F, bake about 45 minutes for a more blistered skin.
- At 350°F, bake 60 to 75 minutes for a softer skin.
Baked potato in the air fryer
Prep the potato the same way. Cook at 400°F for [TEST 35 to 45] minutes, flipping once halfway. The air fryer gives very crisp skin and heats up faster than a full oven.
Baked potato in the microwave
This is the fastest method. Pierce the potato well so steam can escape. Microwave for [TEST 5 to 8] minutes, turning it once. The skin stays soft, so finish it in a hot oven for 5 minutes if you want crisp skin.
How to know a baked potato is done
Use an instant read thermometer if you have one. The center should read 205 to 210°F. No thermometer? Slide a fork or sharp knife into the middle. It should go in with almost no resistance.
Other baked potato types
A twice baked potato is baked, scooped out, mixed with cheese and sour cream, then baked again. It makes a great casserole for a crowd.
What to eat with a baked potato
A baked potato pairs well with grilled shrimp, lobster tail, or fish. Start with warm cheddar biscuits from the Biscuits and extras menu. Feeding kids? See the Kids menu. For a seafood feast, try the Seafood boils menu.
Baked potato near me
Availability can vary by restaurant. Use the [LINK locations page] to find your closest Red Lobster. Call ahead to confirm the side is on the menu. Visit during happy hour to check for deals.
Baked potato FAQs
Does Red Lobster have a baked potato?
Yes. A plain baked potato is about $4.49 and 270 calories. Menus differ by location, so confirm with your local restaurant. You can browse other sides on the Soups and Sides menu.
How much is a baked potato at Red Lobster?
A plain baked potato is about $4.49. The bacon, cheddar, and green onion topping adds about $2.49. Prices vary by location, so confirm before ordering.
How many calories are in a Red Lobster baked potato?
A plain baked potato has 270 calories. Butter adds 100 and sour cream adds 30. The bacon, cheddar, and green onion topping adds 250.
What toppings come on a Red Lobster baked potato?
You can add butter, sour cream, extra cheese, or a bacon, cheddar, and green onion mix. Extra butter and sour cream cost about $0.29 each.
Can I get a loaded baked potato at Red Lobster?
You can build one. Add the bacon, cheddar, and green onion topping to a plain potato for about $6.98 and 520 calories.
How long do I bake a potato?
In the oven, 50 to 60 minutes at 400°F. In the air fryer, [TEST] minutes at 400°F. In the microwave, [TEST] minutes.
What temperature should a baked potato reach inside?
The center should read 205 to 210°F on an instant read thermometer.
Is a baked potato gluten free?
A plain potato is naturally gluten free. Toppings and kitchen prep can add gluten, so check the Red Lobster allergen guide.
How do restaurants make their baked potatoes so good?
Most start with russet potatoes, which turn fluffy. They rub the skin with oil and salt, then bake at high heat until the inside is soft. Cutting the potato open right away lets steam escape, so it stays light.
How to bake a red potato?
Red potatoes have thin skin and less starch, so they turn creamy instead of fluffy. Scrub, dry, pierce, oil, and salt them. Bake at 400°F for [TEST 40 to 50] minutes, until a fork slides in easily.
How to bake 6 baked potatoes?
Use the same steps and 400°F heat. Place all six on the oven rack with space between them. Start checking at 50 minutes. Each one is done when the center reads 205 to 210°F.
Final thoughts
A Red Lobster baked potato costs about $4.49 and has 270 calories before toppings. Butter, sour cream, and the bacon cheddar mix add flavor, but they also add calories and cost. Check Lobster Price Guide for more estimated prices and nutrition facts before your next visit.
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Price disclaimer: All prices and calorie counts on this page are estimated averages gathered from published menus and location data. Actual prices and availability vary by restaurant, state, and season. Confirm current pricing at your local Red Lobster before ordering.
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