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Red Lobster
1100 Buckeye Ave.
Ames, IA 50010
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Starters
Lobster Flatbread
$15.49
Maine and langostino lobster with mozzarella, parmesan, fresh tomatoes and sweet basil
800 cal
Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread
$13.49
Chicken, bacon crumbles, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh tomatoes, red onion, and fire-roasted corn. Topped with cilantro and a drizzle of ranch
1210 cal
Mozzarella Cheesesticks
$8.99
Served with marinara
730 cal
Calamari
Crispy Dragon: Tossed in a sweet, mildly spicy chili sauce. Hand-Breaded: Served with jalapeño ranch and marinara
- Crispy Dragon 1030 cal $13.99
- Hand-Breaded 1000 cal $13.99
Crab Queso
$13.49
Cheesy crab dip with jalapeños and pico de gallo, served with crispy tortilla chips
940 cal
Lobster Dip
$13.49
Maine and langostino lobster, spinach and artichoke in a three-cheese blend with tortilla chips and pico de gallo
890 cal
Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp
$11.99
Hand-breaded coconut shrimp served with our piña colada sauce
660 cal
Black Tiger Shrimp Cocktail
$12.99
Premium jumbo shrimp, served with cocktail sauce and our Samu Sauce™, a spicy Thai chili-lime cilantro sauce that pairs perfectly with seafood
180 cal
Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms
$11.49
Our signature seafood stuffing and Monterey Jack
390 cal
Crispy Dragon Shrimp®
$12.99
Crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet, mildly spicy chili sauce
1010 cal
Chowder, Salads & Bowls
Sesame-Soy Salmon* Bowl
$18.99
Soy-ginger-glazed Atlantic salmon, crispy Brussels sprouts, orzo rice, edamame, spring mix and crispy onions with a sesame dressing
1150 cal
Southwest Shrimp Bowl
$16.49
Zesty grilled shrimp over jalapeño ranch-drizzled orzo rice with spring mix, pico de gallo, sour cream, and tortilla strips
770 cal
Classic Caesar Salad
$10.49
Salad Dressings: Citrus Vinaigrette (70 cal), Ranch (150 cal), Blue Cheese (230 cal), Mango Pineapple Vinaigrette (100 cal), Thousand Island (210 cal), Honey Mustard (200 cal)
560 cal
- Grilled Chicken (170 cal)
- $4.00
- Grilled Shrimp (180 cal)
- $6.00
- Grilled Atlantic Salmon* (510 cal)
- $8.50
Parrot Isle Coconut Shrimp Salad
$16.49
Hand-breaded coconut shrimp, mango salsa and crispy onions, served over mixed greens with a mango pineapple vinaigrette. Salad Dressings: Citrus Vinaigrette (70 cal), Ranch (150 cal), Blue Cheese (230 cal), Mango Pineapple Vinaigrette (100 cal), Thousand Island (210 cal), Honey Mustard (200 cal)
850 cal
New England Clam Chowder
- Cup 240 cal $5.99
- Bowl 470 cal $7.99
Lobster
Served with choice of two sides (except for Lobster Linguini)
Lobster Lover's Duo
$39.99
A tender Maine tail and a Caribbean rock tail, both roasted to perfection
600 cal
Lobster Linguini
$28.99
Tender Maine and langostino lobster meat tossed with fresh tomatoes and linguini in a creamy lobster sauce
1230 cal
- Add a Side Salad For
- $1.99
Live Maine Lobster
Wild-caught, fresh from the Atlantic, available steamed or roasted with our signature stuffing. Ask your server for available sizes: 1¼ lb. steamed (440 cal), 1¼ lb. roasted with stuffing (610 cal)
- Market Price
Shrimp
Served with choice of one side. Shrimp flavors subject to availability. Choose Two (or Double Up!) $17; Choose Three $20; Enjoy additional flavors for +$5 each
Garlic Shrimp Scampi
(220 cal)
Grilled Shrimp
(250 cal)
Crunch-Fried Shrimp
(290 cal)
Shrimp Linguini Alfredo
(630 cal)
Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp
(470 cal)
Crispy Dragon Shrimp®
(510 cal)
Crab
Crab
$27.99
A pound of crab legs prepared your way over crispy potatoes. Served with choice of side. Choose Your Crab: Snow Crab - mild, sweet flavor (610 cal); Bairdi (+$5) - larger, meatier, and sweeter (650 cal). Choose Your Flavor: Cajun Butter (650 cal), Simply Steamed (300 cal), Roasted Garlic Butter (860 cal). All the crab we serve is wild caught, so availability varies based on supply
Signature Specialties & Feasts
Served with choice of two sides (except for Bar Harbor Lobster Bake)
Grilled Lobster, Shrimp & Salmon*
$37.99
Tender Maine lobster tail, shrimp and Atlantic salmon, finished with a brown butter sauce
1180 cal
Sea Scallop & Shrimp Skewers
$20.99
A grilled skewer of each, served over rice
350 cal
Bar Harbor Lobster Bake
$35.99
Petite Maine lobster tails with shrimp, bay scallops, mussels and fresh tomatoes, over linguini in a garlic and white wine broth
1100 cal
- Add a Side Salad For
- $1.99
Admiral's Feast
$25.49
Walt's Favorite Shrimp, wild-caught flounder, clam strips and bay scallops, all crisped to a golden-brown
1640 cal
Create Your Own Ultimate Feast®
$40.99. Served with your choice of two sides
Choose Two Premium Selections
Grilled Sea Scallops (280 cal), Atlantic Salmon* (510 cal), Snow Crab Legs (380 cal), Maine Lobster Tail (420 cal), 7 oz. Sirloin* (320 cal)
Choose Two Classic Selections
Grilled Shrimp (250 cal), Shrimp Linguini Alfredo (630 cal), Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp (470 cal), Walt's Favorite Shrimp (260 cal), Garlic Shrimp Scampi (220 cal)
Fish
Served with choice of two sides (except for Flounder Sandwich and Fish & Chips)
Salmon New Orleans*
$26.99
Blackened salmon topped with shrimp in a Cajun butter sauce, with tomato-cilantro relish
1160 cal
Atlantic Salmon*
- Grilled 1010 cal $22.49
- Roasted 900 cal $22.49
Grilled Rainbow Trout
$20.99
550 cal
Wild-Caught Crunch-Fried Flounder
$16.99
1140 cal
Stuffed Flounder
$16.99
Wild-caught flounder roasted with our signature seafood stuffing in a creamy sauce
560 cal
Crunch-Fried Flounder Sandwich
$12.99
Served on a sesame bun with tartar sauce, coleslaw and a side of Chesapeake fries
1770 cal
- Add a Side Salad For
- $1.99
Fish & Chips
$16.99
Hand-battered, wild-caught cod served with Chesapeake fries and coleslaw
1230 cal
Beef & Chicken
Served with choice of two sides (except for Bacon Cheeseburger and Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo)
Steaks
Grilled with our signature seasoning
- Sirloin* (7 oz.) 320 cal $18.49
- NY Strip* (12 oz.) 690 cal $26.99
- Filet Mignon* (6 oz.) 260 cal $26.99
Bacon Cheeseburger*
$14.99
Grilled patty topped with bacon, cheddar, lettuce, fresh tomato, and our signature sauce. Served on a sesame bun with a choice of one side
980 cal
- Add a Side Salad For
- $1.99
Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo
$16.99
Spicy chicken in our house-made creamy garlic Alfredo sauce on a bed of linguini
1190 cal
- Add a Side Salad For
- $1.99
Bourbon Bacon Chicken
$18.99
Bourbon-glazed grilled chicken breasts topped with bacon
570 cal
Surf & Turf
Served with choice of two sides. Enjoy your Surf & Turf with a 6 oz. Filet Mignon* or a 12 oz. NY Strip* in place of sirloin for +$7.99
Walt's Favorite Shrimp & 7 oz. Sirloin*
$26.49
580 cal
Maine Lobster Tail & 7 oz. Sirloin*
$34.99
740 cal
Add to Any Entrée
Enjoy any one of these with any entrée
Maine Lobster Tail
- 420 cal $15.49
- Á la Carte 420 cal $18.49
Caribbean Rock Tail
- 480 cal $17.99
- Á la Carte 480 cal $22.99
Snow Crab Legs (½ Lb.)
- 380 cal $11.99
- Á la Carte 380 cal $14.99
Garlic Shrimp Scampi
- 220 cal $6.49
- Á la Carte 220 cal $8.49
Grilled Shrimp
- 250 cal $6.49
- Á la Carte 250 cal $8.49
Grilled Sea Scallops
- 280 cal $10.49
- Á la Carte 280 cal $13.49
7 oz. Grilled Sirloin*
- 320 cal $11.49
- Á la Carte 320 cal $13.49
Classics Sides
Orzo Rice
- Á la Carte 310 cal $3.49
Coleslaw
- Á la Carte 110 cal $3.49
Seasoned Broccoli
- Á la Carte 190 cal $3.49
Chesapeake Fries
- Á la Carte 510 cal $3.49
Mashed Potatoes
- Á la Carte 210 cal $3.49
Baked Potato
- Á la Carte 270 cal $3.49
Top Your Potato
Lobster-Topped Potato
Add Maine and langostino lobster in a creamy lobster beurre blanc sauce
- Add 350–450 cal $5.99
Fully Loaded Potato
Add bacon, cheddar and green onions
- Add 520 cal $1.49
Premium Sides
Bacon Mac & Cheese
- Add 600 cal $3.49
- Á la Carte 600 cal $5.99
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
- Add 380 cal $2.49
- Á la Carte 380 cal $4.99
Side Salad
Choose from House or Caesar. Salad Dressings: Citrus Vinaigrette (70 cal), Ranch (150 cal), Blue Cheese (230 cal), Mango Pineapple Vinaigrette (100 cal), Thousand Island (210 cal), Honey Mustard (200 cal)
- Add 160–360 cal $1.99
- Á la Carte 160–360 cal $4.49
Desserts
Try with a mocha espresso martini or coffee
Key Lime Pie
$8.99
Sweet and tart key lime custard on a graham cracker crust with whipped cream
580 cal
Chocolate Wave
$8.99
Layers of decadent chocolate cake and creamy fudge frosting. Served with vanilla ice cream and rich chocolate sauce
1110 cal
Brownie Overboard®
$9.99
Warm brownie wedges served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Topped with caramel, fudge and whipped cream
1020 cal
Strawberry Cheesecake Bliss
$10.99
New York style cheesecake topped with fresh strawberry topping and whipped cream
1170 cal
Daily Deals
All Daily Deals served with choice of side (except Friday Fish & Chips). Add a side salad for $1.99
Ultimate Endless Shrimp® - Monday
$25.00
Offer is to be enjoyed in restaurant only and is not available on holidays. Garlic Shrimp Scampi (220 cal), Grilled Shrimp (250 cal), Crunch-Fried Shrimp (290 cal), Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp (470 cal), Shrimp Linguini Alfredo (630 cal), Crispy Dragon Shrimp® (510 cal)
Snow Crab Legs - Tuesday
$20.00
A pound of snow crab legs, served over our crispy potatoes. Enjoy simply steamed or with roasted garlic butter
910–1470 cal
Steak & Lobster - Wednesday
$25.00
A Maine lobster tail paired with a 7 oz. sirloin*
740 cal
Lobster & Shrimp - Thursday
$20.00
A Maine lobster tail paired with our signature Garlic Shrimp Scampi
850 cal
Fish & Chips - Friday
$15.00
Hand-battered, wild-caught cod served with Chesapeake fries and coleslaw
1230 cal
Weekday Lunch Specials
Available Monday Thru Friday until 3 P.M. Served with choice of side (except Bowls, and Endless Chowder & Salad), with an option to add a side salad for $1.99
Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp
$12.99
Hand-breaded coconut shrimp served with our piña colada sauce
570 cal
Sesame-Soy Salmon* Bowl
$18.99
Soy-ginger-glazed Atlantic salmon, crispy Brussels sprouts, orzo rice, edamame, spring mix and crispy onions with a sesame dressing
1150 cal
Southwest Shrimp Bowl
$16.49
Zesty grilled shrimp over jalapeño ranch-drizzled orzo rice with spring mix, pico de gallo, sour cream, and tortilla strips
770 cal
Garlic Shrimp Scampi
$13.99
440 cal
Popcorn Shrimp
$10.99
430 cal
Wild-Caught Crunch-Fried Flounder
$14.99
1140 cal
Walt's Favorite Shrimp
$13.99
Hand-breaded, butterflied and lightly crisped
380 cal
Sailor's Platter
$16.99
Shrimp scampi, popcorn shrimp and crispy flounder
1330 cal
Endless Chowder, Salad & Cheddar Bay Biscuits®
$9.99
Cheddar Bay Biscuits® (160 cal each), Clam Chowder (240 cal), House Salad (160 cal), Caesar Salad (360 cal), Coleslaw (110 cal)
Buy One, Take One
Buy Any Entrée and Take Home a Linguini Alfredo or Caesar Salad
$6.00
Upgrade your pasta or salad with Chicken +$4 or Shrimp +$6. No substitutions please. Limited to five Take Homes per entrée
Non-Alcoholic
Enjoy complimentary refills on soft drinks, lemonades, coffee and teas
Iced Tea
(0 cal)
Organic Hot Tea
(0 cal)
Coffee
(0 cal)
Perrier Sparkling Water
(0 cal)
Handcrafted Lemonades
Classic Lemonade
(140 cal)
Strawberry Lemonade
(200 cal)
Mango Lemonade
(210 cal)
Watermelon Lemonade
(260 cal)
Soft Drinks
Pepsi®
(150 cal)
Pepsi® Zero Sugar
(0 cal)
Diet Pepsi®
(0 cal)
Starry® Lemon Lime
(150 cal)
Mtn Dew®
(160 cal)
Dr. Pepper®
(140 cal)
Mug® Root Beer
(150 cal)
Tropicana® Fruit Punch
(170 cal)
Free Spirited - Zero-Proof Drinks
Coastal Colada
Our twist on a tropical favorite with pineapple, orange and lime juices. (310 cal)
Green Apple Wave
A refreshing mix of Q Ginger Beer and Reàl Apple Purée. (250 cal)
Strawberry Breeze
A blend of strawberry purée and lemonade with Starry® Lemon-Lime and fresh basil. (180 cal)
Cocktails
Margaritas
Made with Sauza Gold tequila. Rocks (200 cal) / Frozen (330 cal). Classic, Strawberry, Raspberry, Watermelon, Caribbean Blue, Passion Fruit, Mango
Grand Patrón Margarita
Patrón Silver Tequila, Citronge Orange and a sidecar of Grand Marnier. (200 cal)
Bahama Mama
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum blended with tropical fruit flavors and Bacardí Black Rum. (360 cal)
Sunset Passion Colada
Malibu Rum piña colada with a strawberry, raspberry or mango topper. (310 cal)
Under the Purple Sea
Tito's Handmade Vodka, watermelon, fresh lime, and a Butterfly Tea sidecar that magically transforms your drink. (160 cal)
Main Deck Margarita Flight
With Hornitos Reposado Tequila. Passion Fruit, Caribbean Blue and Watermelon. (410 cal)
Ruby Mule
Deep Eddy Ruby Red Vodka and Q Ginger Beer, with raspberry and mint. (170 cal)
Mango Martini
Absolut Vodka, Grand Marnier, mango purée and a Tajín lime wedge. (170 cal)
Lobster Punch
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum and Malibu Coconut Rum with pineapple and berry juices. (390 cal)
Mocha Espresso Martini
RumChata, Disaronno Amaretto, and Finest Call Espresso blend. Garnished with a brownie bite. (360 cal)
Splash into Summer
Big Breezy Hurricane
Our spin on an elevated Hurricane cocktail with Disaronno Amaretto, Malibu Coconut Rum, Southern Comfort and tropical juices. (260 cal)
Tito's Twisted Strawberry Lemonade
Tito's Handmade Vodka with strawberry lemonade. (170 cal)
Top-Shelf Long Island Iced Tea
Absolut Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Bacardí Rum and Citronge Orange. (190 cal)
Sangria
Triple Berry
Beso Del Sol Red Sangria, berry juices, fresh fruit and Starry® Lemon-Lime. (200 cal)
Tropical White
Barefoot Moscato, pineapple and mango juices, and Starry® Lemon-Lime. (150 cal)
Draft
Available in 14 oz. Light (120 cal) / Regular (180 cal) or 20 oz. Light (170 cal) / Regular (260 cal)
Bud Light
Blue Moon Belgian White
Modelo Especial
Samuel Adams Boston Lager
Domestic Bottles / Cans
12 oz. Beer, Light (100 cal) / Regular (150 cal)
Budweiser
Coors Light
Michelob Ultra
Miller Lite
Samuel Adams Seasonal
VooDoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA
Samuel Adams Just the Haze (Non Alcoholic)
Wine
Available in 6 oz. (150 cal), 9 oz. (220 cal), bottle (640 cal); Dine in only. Bottles for parties of two or more
White & Rosé
Chateau Ste. Michelle | Riesling | Washington
Ecco Domani | Pinot Grigio | Italy
Oyster Bay | Sauvignon Blanc | New Zealand
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve | Chardonnay | California
14 Hands | Rosé | Washington
Red
Roscato Rosso | Sweet Red | Italy
Mark West | Pinot Noir | California
Meiomi | Pinot Noir | California
Josh Cellars | Cabernet Sauvignon | California
A 2,000 calorie-per-day diet is used for general nutritional advice, but calorie needs vary. Additional nutrition information is available upon request. *May be cooked to order. Contains (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions
Crab Your Way℠
$27.99. Enjoy a full pound of crab legs prepared your way over crispy potatoes. Served with choice of side
Step 1 - Choose Your Crab
Snow Crab
Mild, sweet flavor. (610 cal)
Bairdi Crab
+$5. Larger, meatier, and sweeter. (650 cal)
Step 2 - Choose Your Flavor
Cajun Butter
(650 cal)
Simply Steamed
(300 cal)
Roasted Garlic Butter
(860 cal)
Main
Crab Queso
$13.49
940 cal
Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms
$11.49
390 cal
Crab & Lobster Duo
$35.99
Snow crab cluster with a crab-stuffed Maine lobster tail. Served with choice of side. Pairs perfectly together: Tropical White Sangria
560 cal
Creamy Crab Carbonara
$20.00
Lump crab meat tossed with tomatoes, bacon and linguini in a cream sauce. Topped with shaved parmesan
1130 cal
Snow Crab & Crab-Topped Steak
$31.99
Snow crab cluster paired with a crab-topped sirloin*. Served with choice of side
770 cal
- Substitute Filet* for (710 cal)
- $7.99
Upgrade Your Sides
Crab Mac & Cheese
- Upgrade Your Side 580 cal $4.99
- A la Carte 580 cal $7.49
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
- Upgrade Your Side 380 cal $2.49
- A la Carte 380 cal $4.99
A 2,000 calorie-per-day diet is used for general nutritional advice, but calorie needs vary. Additional nutrition information is available upon request. *May be cooked to order. Contains (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions
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About Us
Here at Red Lobster we’re passionate about serving our guests great seafood. It’s why we go the extra mile to bring you the best dining experience possible. Our fishermen take pride in catching only the highest quality seafood, and the freshest fish. Our grill master’s expertly perfect flavors, cooking seafood and steak over a wood fire grill. And our servers pull out all the stops to make every dining experience feel extra special. It’s our passion. It’s our pride. Because at Red Lobster, we Sea Food Differently.