tazinib1 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 This is either the first time you've ever heard of Red Lobster or the first time you've ate at a chain restaurant. I can't wait until your hard hitting commentary pending your parents having a gift card to Denny's or Applebees. Do me a solid and never mention that god foresaken place again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 And this is all you really need to know right here. I'd rather eat Captain D's or Long John Silvers. I haven't eaten at a RL in several years, and then only when someone else is buying. Let me know when you're in the area and I'll treat you to some Lobster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Actually, I find their oysters 9or clams) on the half shell and tap brew to be a rather comforting little diversion for a pretty good price. The raw shellfish is fresh and the cocktail sauce aint bad if you ask for the Gold's horseradish and a little Tobasco. Might be different elsewhere....the rest of the menu... I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUMbotron Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I love Red Lobster. Never had any problems with the one by me. I'd beat up my mother for a basket of those Cheddar Bay biscuits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I like Red Lobster I sort of like Olive Garden As for fast food restaurants, I love Long John Silver's, but, there aren't any nearby, so, I only get it when I travel. I agree about Longhorn......one of my favorite chain restaurants, and I go there often when I'm in Jersey for work. We have a Texas Roadhouse being built nearby, and I"m happy, as it is another of my favorite chains. P.S. I need to drop about 40 pounds. The preceding information may be part of the reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I'd beat up my mother for a basket of those Cheddar Bay biscuits. My wife actually found a recipe and makes them at home. Not the exact same thing, but pretty f-ing close and they are awesome. I'm sure they are unhealthy as chit, but for once in awhile they are grub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 You're complaining about Red Lobster food yet ordered the fish that eats poop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboysDiehard Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 My worst experience at Red Lobster here in town was about 20 years ago. We were having dinner with my dad, and as we were finishing, the waiter asked if we saved room for desert...twice. We declined and asked for the check. He came back...with a tray of plastic deserts...for one more try. My dad again declined, but the guy asked AGAIN. So, my dad said, "Well if it's on the house", to which the waiter replied "I'll put it on the roof for you". My Dad is normally cool as they come. He just chuckled...and then stiffed the guy on the tip. Never saw him do that before, or ever again. But the guy had it coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 this thread makes me thirsty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 this thread makes me thirsty Probably because of all the butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Red Lobster is continually rated as one of the healthier chains around, becasue you can get options like grilled fish there. That being said, that place swims on a lake of melted butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Probably because of all the butter. and salty biscuts I think they put butter in the salad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 and salty biscuts I think they put butter in the salad Their fried forks are to die for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsmayes Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 (edited) My boss gives me a $50 gift card every year to RL for xmas, as a personal gift, I think I had three saved up before I took my Dad and got the works. My boss also took me there for reviews, back when I had them. It's okay, but I wouldn't eat there if it wasn't free. Edited September 9, 2011 by gsmayes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Still there really is nothing special about any of them and I would rather eat at PF Changs any day of the week. Yup. RL and OG are both much less than OK, IMO. Fat and salt are important parts of good food, but both are grossly overdone at these chains. I tried every variety of shrimp RL offers during their all you can eat shrimp fest - not sure I tasted actual shrimp in any of those dishes. Blech... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Red Lobster is continually rated as one of the healthier chains around, becasue you can get options like grilled fish there. That being said, that place swims on a lake of melted butter. Next thing you might complain about is too much bacon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Lobsters are like strippers - it's generally best to avoid the inexpensive ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Being a seafood lover and being in Seattle, I've got about 50 better options at my disposal, but we eat at Red Lobster near my grandma's house in Eastern WA about once a year. I like the crabcakes and some of the grilled fish. You're right, most of it is buttery, but I've found that most places without original chefs typically put too much butter on their seafood. Cuts some time off the life span, but I don't think it's among the worst tasting restaurants I've been to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh B Tool Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Red Lobster is solid if not dependable. And yes, they overdue the butter. That said, anyone whom thinks PF Frggin Changs is better and/or healthier needs to put down the crackpipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grande F'n Juan Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Michelle's war on obesity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbmcdonald Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Michelle's war on obesity Wow, 45 post in a thread before the first political comment. Might be a record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 2 biscuits are equivalent to a healthy 300 cal meal. there is no such thing as a 300 cal meal. that is a snack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 there is no such thing as a 300 cal meal. that is a snack. More like an after-dinner mint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) For whatever reason, I only eat seafood when I can go to a local restaurant close to the ocean or more upscale chains like Chart House and McCormick and Schmicks. LJS and Cpn. D's are terrible, and RL doesn't seem like much of an upgrade to me although I've never had RL. Edited September 21, 2011 by The Irish Doggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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