Red Lobster’s Crabfest is here! The seafood restaurant chain is bringing back its highly anticipated culinary event dedicated to crab. In this edition, you’ll be able to try new dishes, which will only be available for a limited time. We’ve got the dates and all the details so you don’t miss the chance to enjoy them.
What is Red Lobster’s Crabfest?
Red Lobster’s Crabfest is the brand’s standout summer culinary event. This special promotion pays tribute to crab, featuring a menu packed with a wide selection of seafood dishes, “all you can eat” options, and new flavors designed to surprise diners.
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When does Red Lobster’s Crabfest begin?
It’s already underway! The Crabfest kicked off on June 23, so you can now head to your nearest restaurant to enjoy the crab dishes.
When does Red Lobster’s Crabfest end?
The culinary festival will wrap up on September 14, so there’s still time to try the new creations.
What’s on the menu for Red Lobster’s Crabfest?
According to the restaurant chain, this year’s Crabfest will feature brand-new Seafood Boils, served with a choice of bold flavors: Roasted Garlic Butter, Cajun Butter, or OLD BAY. You can customize your seafood boil by choosing between two delicious options:
- Mariner’s Boil – Includes a Maine lobster tail, a dozen shrimp, snow crab legs, corn, and red potatoes.
- Sailor’s Boil – A mix of shrimp, smoked sausage, corn, and red potatoes.
You can also go for the “Crab Your Way” option, enjoying a full pound of crab legs, prepared your way and served with crispy potatoes. Or try one of the new Crabfest menu items:
- Crabby Stuffed Mushrooms – A flavorful appetizer packed with rich crab stuffing.
- Crab-Topped Asparagus – A premium side featuring asparagus topped with savory crab.
- Crab-Topped Potato – A classic side dish taken to the next level with crab on top.
- Steak Oscar – Sirloin steak topped with lump crab meat in a creamy, decadent sauce.
- Salmon Oscar – Atlantic salmon topped with lump crab meat in a rich, creamy sauce.
How many Red Lobster restaurants are there in the United States?
Currently, the company has 568 restaurants in the United States. The state and territory with the most locations is Texas, with 46 branches, representing 8% of all the restaurants in the country.
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History of Red Lobster
Red Lobster’s founder, Bill Darden, was a seafood enthusiast dedicated to offering high-quality products at affordable prices. Bill opened the first restaurant in Lakeland, Florida, in 1968. The company is currently headquartered in Orlando.
This chain began as a modest restaurant and has since grown to over 700 locations across the United States, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, and Brazil.
Red Lobster Menu
The seafood restaurant chain offers a wide menu that includes the following dishes:
- Giant Shrimp
- Popcorn Shrimp
- Calamari
- Snow Crab
- Sandwiches
- Wagyu Bacon Cheeseburger
- Baja Shrimp Bowl
- Sesame Soy Salmon Bowl
- Kung Pao Noodles
- Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
- Homemade Crab Cakes
- Cheddar Bay Biscuits
What is Red Lobster Rewards?
It’s the company’s loyalty program. You earn one point for every $1 spent on your orders, whether through the official app, website, or at physical restaurants. You can redeem points for products, exclusive offers, discounts, coupons, and other benefits.
Choose from multiple free reward options each time you reach 125 points, with a new selection to choose from every month. You can only redeem a reward when placing an order for delivery or takeout at RedLobster.com/rewards. Simply log in to your account when placing your order, and you’ll be able to apply a reward.
Remember, reward points can only be redeemed at participating restaurants. To join Red Lobster Rewards, all you need to do is download and install the official app and sign up to start earning points from your first order.
