Red Lobster Unveils New Fall Menu Items and "SpendLESS Shrimp" Deal

Why this matters: Red Lobster is attempting to revitalize its brand and menu after a challenging financial period. The new offerings balance customer appeal with financial sustainability.

Red Lobster’s new "SpendLESS Shrimp" deal marks a shift from the unlimited promotions that previously burdened the company. The $15.99 deal includes three shrimp flavors on one plate, a more controlled offering than the endless shrimp, which once offered nonstop shrimp for $20. This change reflects the company’s effort to manage costs while still attracting customers with value-driven options.

The addition of Seafood Boils to the permanent menu provides customers with more diverse choices. The Mariner’s Boil features Maine lobster tail, shrimp, snow crab legs, corn, and potatoes, while the Sailor’s Boil includes shrimp, smoked sausage, corn, and potatoes. Customers can customize their boil with roasted garlic butter, Cajun butter, or Old Bay seasoning.

The fall-inspired cocktails aim to enhance the dining experience with seasonal flavors. The Caramel Dream combines Absolut Vodka, butterscotch, caramel, and cream, garnished with a sea salt chocolate caramel. The Apple Harvest Punch mixes Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, cranberry, lemon, and apple juice, topped with an apple slice and cinnamon stick. The Gold Rush blends Maker’s Mark Bourbon, honey, and sparkling gold shimmer, garnished with fresh mint.

The "SpendLESS Shrimp" deal includes Garlic Shrimp Scampi, Shrimp Linguini Alfredo, and Popcorn Shrimp on one plate for $15.99.

The Seafood Boils include Mariner’s Boil (Maine lobster tail, shrimp, snow crab legs, corn, and potatoes) and Sailor’s Boil (shrimp, smoked sausage, corn, and potatoes), with a choice of roasted garlic butter, Cajun butter, or Old Bay seasoning.

The fall cocktails include Caramel Dream, Apple Harvest Punch, and Gold Rush.

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