Seafood restaurant

Red Lobster

East New YorkBrooklyn

4.1· 7,939 reviewsOpen until 11PM
Red Lobster — seafood restaurant — in East New York — Brooklyn — NYC
Red Lobster interior — East New York

East New York

Brooklyn

The brief

About Red Lobster

Red Lobster in East New York, Brooklyn serves up classic American seafood cuisine with a focus on fresh catches and signature dishes like their famous cheddar biscuits. The restaurant caters to various dietary preferences, offering grilled and lighter preparations alongside traditional fried options for health-conscious diners. With a welcoming casual dining atmosphere and consistently high ratings from nearly 8,000 reviews, Red Lobster provides an accessible seafood experience that appeals to families and seafood lovers alike seeking reliable quality and comfort food in a relaxed setting.

Health inspection

NYC DOHMH Grade A

A

Score12(lower is better)

Inspected2/5/2025

Grade A is the highest mark from NYC's Department of Health — about 90% of restaurants earn it.

How grades work

Community Rating

4.1

out of 5

7,939 community reviews

Rating aggregated from community reviews across platforms. Read full reviews on Google or Yelp for detailed diner experiences.

Community-sourced rating

Reviews

What diners say about Red Lobster

15 verified Google reviews · 15 with owner responses

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Indra Maniram
a week ago

We had a wonderful experience at Red Lobster! A special thank you to Amaiyah for providing outstanding service. She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome. The food was delicious, and everything was served perfectly. We truly enjoyed our meal and had a great overall experience. Thank you, Amaiyah, for making our visit so enjoyable. We look forward to coming back!

Response from the owner

You just made our day, Indra! 😍 We’re happy to know you had a LOBSTERful experience at our restaurant, and we hope to welcome you soon for dinner or #RedLobsterToGo 🦞

nazair/ Nette
2 weeks ago

My waiter Siobhan B. Was outstanding. She was very courteous, brought fresh hot food and she was overall a pleasure to have as a waiter and I hope the next time I go she will be serving my table.

Response from the owner

Hi. We’re glad you enjoyed every bite! Thank you for visiting and recommending your local Red Lobster. Hope to see you at one of our restaurants again soon!

Caramel Bees
a month ago

I came in for an early lunch with my friends. Siobhan was our server and she met us with a pleasant demeanor. She was very polite and patient. She came to the table several times to check on us. Siobhan was extremely nice and professional. When i return, i will definitely request her as my server. The food and drinks were great! Fresh and hot.. my favorite cheddar bay biscuits didn’t miss!!

Response from the owner

Hi, Caramel. We’re glad you enjoyed every bite! Thank you for visiting and recommending your local Red Lobster. Hope to see you at one of our restaurants again soon!

Matthew SoLocal guide
a month ago

We came for the unlimited shrimp which was $29.99 per person. The food was good and our waitress, Siobhan B., was super accommodating and helpful. She helped make our birthday celebrant very happy.<br><br>Wait for the first dishes to come out was a bit long but it sped up after that. Got a lot of free biscuits which was great.

Response from the owner

Hi, Matthew. Thank you for sharing your birthday experience with us and for recommending Red Lobster! We’re happy to hear you were well taken care of, and we’re looking forward to serving you again soon.

Samantha Francis
a month ago

Gaily was super sweet and personable. She anticipated my needs and got me to try something new today (margarita flight) that I will definitely be getting again. I’m always nervous dining by myself but she made me feel right at home

Response from the owner

We're happy to hear you were well taken care of at Red Lobster, and we'll ensure this is passed along to our team! We hope to see you again soon for more of our classic seafood meals!

Michelle YuLocal guide
a month ago

I would never come back again. I came for the never ending shrimp, usually I leave good reviews but this was insane. We called ahead for reservation for 6:30PM. We waited 30 MINUTES for our table. I gave them grace, and we got our menus. We ordered and our waiter did not write ANY of our orders down and tried memorizing them from memory. All of our never ending orders. He tried repeating it and messed all our orders up. (You can guess later on all of us got the wrong order) We waited an HOUR for our food to come, it was ridiculous. And when it did come it was all the wrong orders, he gave us whatever to eat for the shrimp all the shrimps we did not want. Our waiter was also RUDE! We asked for takeout boxes and he said no but then came back with some and kept wiggling it in our faces rudely to take it, I was astonished. I was so upset I would never come back.

Response from the owner

The rating you provided for our Red Lobster team is concerning to us, Michelle. If you'd like to provide more details regarding your unsatisfactory seafood experience, we'd appreciate it! Please send us a private message on Facebook, and our team will follow up directly. Please include the location you ordered from, details of your experience, and reference GC042826C. www.facebook.com/redlobster/ Thank you!

Stephanie Blunt
2 months ago

The food was hot and fresh just the way I love it . My drinks were delish! and most of all my server Paris was amazing! She was so polite , helpful and funny. I will definitely come back to this location. what I loved most was how she greeted us . With warm biscuits and a smile . Experience was 20/10 .. Thank you Paris 🩷

Response from the owner

Hi, Stephanie. We’re glad you enjoyed every bite! Thank you for visiting and recommending your local Red Lobster. Hope to see you at one of our restaurants again soon!

javonna wallace
3 months ago

Went out to celebrate my aunt’s birthday and had an amazing experience. The service was exceptional, and a young lady named Paris really made the night worthwhile. She was very attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. It’s always great when great customer service adds to a special occasion. Thank you, Paris, for helping make the celebration even better!

Response from the owner

Hi, Javonna. Thank you for sharing your birthday experience with us and for recommending Red Lobster! We’re happy to hear you were well taken care of, and we’re looking forward to serving you again soon.

Stephanie Parks
3 months ago

I came with family to enjoy a good time. When I received a text I came in to get my table and the host( a young lady) gave my table away to another guest. When I asked her she stated I took long and so she gave my table away with an attitude. The security also had an attitude as well. It was only 3 minutes from the car to the restaurant. I asked for the manager and he turned the whole experience great. My server Brianna H was excellent. My family and I enjoyed ourselves.

Response from the owner

We're happy to hear you were well taken care of at Red Lobster, and we'll ensure this is passed along to our team! We hope to see you again soon for more of our classic seafood meals!

Brandon
3 months ago

Lareik T Was so helpful his service is outstanding and very well mannered, He made me feel at home and very happy to bring my family to eat here and was on top of everything. Thank you so much will be coming back again because of him.

Response from the owner

We're happy to hear you were well taken care of at Red Lobster, and we'll ensure this is passed along to our team! We hope to see you again soon for more of our classic seafood meals!

Otis Ricketts
3 months ago

I came in to Red Lobster just looking to have a simple lunch and a drink, and unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing.<br><br>The service was so slow and unorganized that I never even got the chance to place a food order. After sitting and waiting far too long just to be helped, I ended up only getting a drink and some biscuits. The drink was honestly disgusting and not made well at all, which made the whole situation even worse.<br><br>I walked in expecting a quick, relaxing lunch, and instead it turned into a frustrating waste of time. Definitely not the experience I was hoping for. I hope management takes a serious look at the service issues because something clearly isn’t working.

Response from the owner

Hi Otis, we're sorry to learn about your disappointing experience at our restaurant. We'd like to personally follow up with you to find out how we can improve. Please share more details by sending our team a private message on Facebook, including the location you ordered from, details of your experience, and reference GC030426C. www.facebook.com/redlobster/ Thank you!

Amy NaranjoLocal guide
4 months ago

Had an absolutely incredible dinner with my husband last Friday night—hands down one of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had. The service was truly unmatched, and Andrew H deserves ALL the praise. His attention to detail, warmth, and professionalism made us feel so welcomed and genuinely taken care of from start to finish.<br><br>The food was phenomenal, every bite better than the last, and the cheesecake dessert… wow. Easily one of the best I’ve ever had. This was one of those nights you talk about long after it’s over.<br><br>Cannot recommend this place (or Andrew H!) enough. We’ll absolutely be back for more!<br>⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Response from the owner

You just made our day, Amy! 😍 We’re happy to know you had a LOBSTERful experience at our restaurant, and we hope to welcome you soon for dinner or #RedLobsterToGo 🦞

Joan LLocal guide
5 months ago

Red Lobster feels like a familiar, reliable place when I’m craving seafood. The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed, making it easy to enjoy a sit-down meal without feeling rushed. Of course, the Cheddar Bay biscuits are always a highlight—warm, buttery, and hard to resist.<br>I enjoyed my meal overall, and the seafood was flavorful and satisfying. While it may not feel fancy or high-end, it delivers consistent comfort food and generous portions. It’s a solid choice when I want something familiar and comforting rather than adventurous.

Response from the owner

Hi, Joan. We’re glad you enjoyed every bite! Thank you for visiting and recommending your local Red Lobster. Hope to see you at one of our restaurants again soon!

Yunek WatkinsLocal guide
7 months ago

I went to Gateways Red Lobster for my cousin's birthday. There was 21 of us. I had the Surf & Turf main lobster tail with steak asparagus and mash potatoes. I Also tried the snow globe sangria which is a smooth sweet drink and I had a passion star spritz which was good as well, but it's a little tart. I loved it but if you don't like tart things this was not for you. Our waiter was very pleasant and organized. I don't remember her name but she was tall with burgundy braids. She took good care of us. We definitely had a good experience.

Response from the owner

Hi, Yunek. Thank you for sharing your birthday experience with us and for recommending Red Lobster! We’re happy to hear you were well taken care of, and we’re looking forward to serving you again soon.

Mary LeeLocal guide
8 months ago

Shanice our server at the Brooklyn location at Gateway Mall was phenomenal. Pretty smile and very polite. Oh and the food was great too.

Response from the owner

Hi, Mary. We’re glad you enjoyed every bite! Thank you for visiting and recommending your local Red Lobster. Hope to see you at one of our restaurants again soon!

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