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mycozyhome
February 14, 2012
Tdub
October 03, 2011
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Ultimate Feast
I love their ultimate feast. However, the wait time is usually unreasonable and they do not take reservations. They also stopped serving the butter with a tealight under it to keep the butter hot. Now the butter they gives cools down too fast.
Sea Food Experience
I love Red Lobster and there's not many seafood options in the area with this kind of variety. Lobsterfest is my favourite time. Largest downfall with Red Lobster is regardless of how large of a party you have they will NOT take reservations.
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Run of the Mill
April 17, 2014Having just enjoyed fresh seafood in Seattle, I may be prejudiced. Red Lobster is to seafood what frozen pizzas are to a fresh-made pie. There are some similarities in taste to fresh seafood but absolutely nothing to get excited about. This is NOT the place to go if someone says "Let's go out for some fabulous seafood". Most of the... more
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You Get What You Pay For! - Good Deal
April 12, 2014
My wife and I came for the Lobsterfest Celebration.
We both ordered Dueling Lobster Tails.
The salads are less than you would expect and have constantly been going down hill but the biscuits are GREAT!
Our meals were very good and well worth the money.
Our server was attentive but could have watched our drinks a little better.
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Wait staff fighting among themselves
February 16, 2014We came for dinner, were seated promptly. Our waitress was not overly friendly but not rude either. Food came out hot and was tasty but not Wow! But watching the staff fight among themselves killed the ambiance! There was three of them biting at each other loudly at times about who was going to clean the empty tables, one waitress... more
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Great Seafood
January 12, 2014My boyfriend and I went to this location last night for a fantastic dinner.We had the stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer and we ordered the same entre which included maritime lobster tail, garlic shrimp, sea scallops and the lobster mashed potatoes. I wish our server had of been more on top of things because we did have to wait a... more
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Good Food
December 24, 2013
My Family and I go to this location every year for Christmas Eve Dinner. The food is always good and the service is always efficient and friendly.
The only caveat is that the seating is a bit uncomfortable and it is usually a bit cold in the dining area during the winter. Other than that I highly recommend this location!
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Birthday lunch
October 22, 2013Seafood was great - we all enjoyed our meals. Lots of food - good value for the money. The décor is nice & the staff knowledgeable & friendly.
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terrible dissapointment
September 22, 2013The restaurant was only half full but we were asked to wait. At first things seemed to be fine, until our biscuits were brought out. No side plates. Then our apps. Were brought out. No flavour at all. I sent them back. 45 min. In and still waiting for our second drink???? Bad times for $100.00!!! And that was after... more
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Fast seafood restaurant
August 25, 2013
Overall, its a decent meal. Very busy and hectic much of the time, and its really not easy to relax, - I felt rushed.
Its very popular in the area, - but I would put that down to food quality, rather that its the only seafood place for miles.
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No more second chances
August 10, 2013The food always tastes like its never fresh, and like another reviewer said... Out of a box. I had the steak and bbq shrimp which tasted rubbery and had a fake BBQ taste. The steak was ok, but was very small. Even the green beans were dry... Should I go on?
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Fit for an Admiral? Maybe a very hungry one
August 08, 2013I had the Admiral's feast, expecting something first-class. The service was great but the food was a bit of a let-down. The shrimp were good but the dipping sauce tasted of preservatives with a slightly metallic after taste - Not unpleasant enough to complain about, but not up to their usual standard. The tartare sauce was also a bit tired.... more
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Red Lobster Oshawa Ontario July visit
August 02, 2013Usually I really enjoy the food at Red Lobster but on this particular visit, I found some of the food much to salty. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the food that was not salty was very good
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It's gone downhill
July 25, 2013The service is good - waitress, bartender and hostess were all very nice, helpful and attentive but the food was awful. It's gone downhill in the past few years. The clam chowder soup was bland, the biscuits tasted like something was missing, all of seafood was overcooked, and the starters were cold. Honestly, I won't be going back here no... more
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Average
July 06, 2013
Host (Manny?) at front was so unpleasant we almost left the restaurant. We waited a long time given the restaurant was nearly empty (Saturday lunchtime). However, we had an excellent waitress and the food was fine.
We ordered a huge platter with lobster, shrimp, king crab, veggies & salad. The seafood was cooked properly, not too dry or too slimy....
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Good meal, few problems
June 29, 2013We ate here after my niece's high school graduation. There were 8 of us. My sister had called the day before the make reservations (she didn't understand that most restaurants don't take reservations these days). We got there around 4:45 and they didn't have their reservation (surprise, surprise, because they don't take them). Whoever had answered the phone the day... more
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Consistent seafood
June 04, 2013The food is predictable and the fresh cheddar bay biscuits are great! I had a whole Maine lobster and it was tasty and satisfied my craving for lobster. My husband had a combo platter and it was good too. Our server was new and had to check on a couple of things like what sides came with the lobster dinner,... more
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Same old works here
May 27, 2013Its always the same. In this case that is good. Butter, garlic and those oh so good buttery, cheesey garlicky pieces of bread dipped in chowder. All you have to worry about is the calories. Other than that, the prices are reasonable for what your getting and just don't eat too much bread.
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Never again
May 13, 2013Terribly cooked food. Cold, slimy inedible fish. Other dish swimming in butter. Not worth the wait nor the money.
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Will not return
April 25, 2013Unfortunately service was pretty poor and person at front door, Manny, is in the wrong industry. Very unfriendly and no eye contact.
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Manager darlene is a nightmare
March 14, 2013Went for a lovely dinner with a few friends at red lobster specifically for lobsterfest. Took the time to fill out the survey where you get a free app with the purchase of 2 lobsterfest entrees...server was great said the manager would probably have to come verify the coupon to make sure which working in food industry myself i get.... more
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dont go to red lobster oshawa location
January 22, 2013the cooks they hire must be grade 8 grads or something. i ordered lobster and shrimps. both over cooked. aweful taste!! i will try other locations but believe me...the oshawa location is best to be avoided
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salt
January 22, 2013they add too much salt to the food,,, they charge too much for the pizza ... my kids won;t eat the kids meal so i have to get them the pizza but it;s too thin and over price
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Great buns
January 14, 2013I really enjoyed the fish and chips. I am not a seafood lover, so was really pleased to have options. The biscuits are the best ever.
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love love seafood
December 13, 2012I always get the whole lobster.My husband sometime gets steak he says it's not the best put it ok.sometimes he get the captains plate.service is very good.Drinks are a little pricy in the bar waiting for a table
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Delicious
December 05, 2012I love seafood, so this is an easy pick. Always consistent with their food, and great wait staff. My friend took me for my birthday and I really enjoyed it.
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Great food & service
October 17, 2012
Our waitress was frienldy, had a sense of humor and if she couldnt answer our qusestions becasue she was new she found out quickly.
The food was amazing, I had lobster, scallop and shrimp. I am a true seafood lover!!
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Newly renovated and freshly rejuvenated
October 17, 2012This location had been getting a little tired, and we hadn't been in a while we were quited pleased with the food and the atmosphere over all, athough it was a little loud.
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Endless Shrimp
October 01, 2012Not the best experience ... slow to get seated and started , we opted for the endless shrimp , was surprised to see only 5 options ... and a complete lack of vegetables, when asked I was told I choose the baked potato , which I did ... but still veggies are cheap and colorful , would have been nice... more
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Good Food and Great Service
September 11, 2012I just recently went to Red Lobster in Oshawa. It is a very busy restaurant but fast and courteous. We waited a few minutes to get a table for two. When we sat down the waitress was right there to take our drink order and we were ready to order our meals as well. She was very polite and within... more
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the worst dinner ever
July 05, 2012I just came back with my wife from red lobster at dufferin st do your self a favor don't go with order lobster with srhims every thing was so salty and taste so old like I said do your self a favor don't go
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Never Again
May 13, 2012We visited this establishment on Mother's Day weekend. Never again. Our first cup of coffee was barely warm. My linguini was cold and my granddaughter found a hair in her dinner as well. We have visited 3 times so 3 strikes YOU'RE OUT. Disgusting.
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service..... forgetabout it
March 22, 2012Our waitress was very rude. It was like she was doing us a favour ! no side plates, do you need a refill ? not !! clear the table? not !! anything else.. not !! Tip.. NOT !!! Saying all that food was good and I enjoyed being with my family on a rare night out.
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just ok
February 28, 2012Never been a big fan of Red Lobster. The only highlight was their garlic dripping buns. Could just eat them and drink wine
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Garbage
February 05, 2012Will never return -- all food seems to come out of boxes and were dry or undercooked... more
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Renovated and looking a lot better inside. Food wasn't too bad either
February 05, 2012Went in for a birthday lunch with the girlfriend and her parents. We went for 1:30 on a weekday and got a table no problem. The place was busy but not full. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the prices were not to bad on the lunch menu for the portions you get. I had the captains catch which came with... more
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nice place
February 02, 2012great service, clean and fast, friendly staff, manager stops by the table to check on you experience. The $18 deal is well worth the money.
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Red Lobster
January 27, 2012Food is good but portion size has decreased over the last 5 years. Decor has been updated
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really good, wonderfull food
January 18, 2012very nice, food was delicious, really good, wonderfull food
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not bad
January 04, 2012food was ok... arrived warm but tasty. server was annoying. overall it was a good night. my 5 yr old liked the mac and cheese ?
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Where's the lobster
December 28, 2011Massive portions of various seafood at good prices but have yet to see lobster on the menu! Food tends to be greasy, mostly fried but quite tasty. Very good for a quick lunch at a reasonable price. In the evenings go only if you are very hungry or will share a platter.
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Slow start but good finish
November 10, 2011
Reservations not accepted but otherwise good. We were a group of 6 including one old lady in a wheel chair. It took nearly and hour to get us seated, but the food and table service was excellent.
I can understand that it takes time to get two adjacent tables free at same time. Staff were friendly and considerate at all...
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Popuilar with us golden oldies
September 27, 2011In late August, four of us went for dinner because two of us had birthdays within a week of each other. We wanted something different to the usual Keg/Harpo's/Stavros evening so we decided to give the Red Lobster a whirl. I was very pleasantly surprised at how I enjoyed the evening. The food was well prepared, we all had different... more
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Average food at inflated prices
September 16, 2011
Hadn't been to this restaurant in 10 years. Received a $10.00 off coupon and decided to give it another try. Big mistake! Nothing has changed. Very average food at greatly inflated prices.
Overly cooked shrimp, miniscule scallops, dried out broccoli. On the plus side, the service was very attentive.
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A Huge Mothers Day Disappointment
August 07, 2011My children wanted to take me to dinner on Mother's day, and decided on Red Lobster. My eldest daughter (who is 20) called the restaurant and was informed that they didn't take reservations, so we decided to go around 3 o'clock, a bit early for dinner, but we figured it would be busy and there would be a wait. After... more
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great food and service
August 03, 2011great food and service, nothing much to do in oshawa, but the food here is oustanding. has gotten pricey over the years though. go for lunch, the portions are excellent
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Shrimp were dry
June 26, 2011
This is in my opinion a fast food restaurant for seafood. I had shrimp and baked potatoe and the shrimp were over cooked. The best thing was the cheese buns.
I have had better food at other red lobsters.
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Always good service and
September 10, 2008
Always good service and you get what you expect. Never had a problem. Soup and salad deal for lunch is a great value.
If you want something more unique and less corporate and packaged try the shrimp Cocktail in Whitby.
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Terrible Service
September 06, 2008
I took my daughter and 2 grankids (age 5 & 1) meals cost me over $100. (with 3 beers)
When my order came (after more than 1/2 hour) plate was extremely hot on one end and cold on other. I guess it sat under heat lamp for a long time. Crab legs and lobster wer cold. I complained and got...
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The McDonald's of Lobster...next
January 30, 2008The McDonald's of Lobster...next
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Shrimp and Lobster....is
January 06, 2008Shrimp and Lobster....is there anything better?? There are limited options for people who don't eat seafood (my partner) which makes it tough for seafood lovers who tend to dine with those who don't eat seafood. Great stuff and always good service though.
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