Red Lobster brings back Endless Shrimp, even after bankruptcy claims
"We're excited to bring it back, for a limited time, in a way that works for our business today and honors what made it special from the beginning," CEO Damola Adamolekun said.
Greta CrossIt's back: Endless Shrimp.
Red Lobster announced on April 20 that Endless Shrimp is making a limited-time comeback after the all-you-can-eat special was removed from the menu in 2024.
Endless Shrimp was nixed from the Red Lobster menu in 2024 after the chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which led to the closure of 130 restaurants. The $20 menu item was criticized by then-interim CEO Jonathan Tibus for "burdensome supply obligations," and Endless Shrimp was investigated as part of potential mismanagement. The Endless Shrimp promotion resulted in $11 million of the company's $76 million net loss in 2023, Reuters reported.
When current Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun took over, he decided against the return of the popular menu item, claiming, "because I know how to do math." But it appears the CEO is willing to give it another shot.
"Endless Shrimp has been a part of Red Lobster's legacy for 20 years and our guests have never stopped asking for it," Adamolekun said in a news release. "We're excited to bring it back, for a limited time, in a way that works for our business today and honors what made it special from the beginning. Because when our fans talk, we listen."
When is Endless Shrimp back at Red Lobster?
Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp is back for a limited time starting Monday, April 20, according to a news release.
The deal is only available for dine-in and not available on holidays, according to the Red Lobster website.
How much does Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp cost?
On average, the Endless Shrimp promotion is $24.99 per person, a Red Lobster statement obtained by USA TODAY on April 21 states.
What type of shrimp is available?
Red Lobster offers five different types of shrimp as part of the special:
- Marry Me Shrimp: Shrimp in tomato cream sauce, topped with a garlic and herb crumble
- Shrimp Linguini Alfredo: Shrimp tossed in Alfredo sauce over linguini
- Walt's Favorite Shrimp: Hand-breaded, butterflied shrimp lightly fried and served with cocktail sauce
- Garlic Shrimp Scampi: Shrimp sautéed in a garlic and lemon butter sauce
- Parrot Isle Coconut Shrimp: Hand-breaded jumbo coconut shrimp served with pina colada sauce
Where is a Red Lobster near you?
To find a Red Lobster restaurant near you, visit the Red Lobster locator at redlobster.com/seafood-restaurants.
This story has been updated to add new information.
Contributing: Jonathan Limehouse and Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY
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