Red Lobster — Restaurant in Pittsburg

don't do it, just go to Olive Garden.

Went in for a birthday dinner with my family, should have taken the hint when we saw a lady complaining about the quality of food and service at the front desk. Service seemed good at first; there was friendly wait staff that took down our orders promptly. However, we waited 30+ minutes for our appetizer before inquiring with the waitress. She seemed to have forgotten to put in the order, or some other communication problem with the cooks.

Our entrees took equally as long as the forgotten appetizer. The food wasn't as great as the prices they charge. The pasta from two of our dishes were sitting in pools of oil despite being alfredos, weird. The Boston Harbor Bake also carried a discrepancy therein; the dish is advertised with whole scallops but the one I received had them diced. When paying upwards of 30 dollars for a plate there should really be better quality control.

I was halfway done with my Sailor's Paradise beverage - which was really good by the way - when I ordered another one (knowing it might take some time before I received it). This happened as we were halfway through our meal, but I never received the drink until we were asking for the check. We declined the drink because we were ready to leave, disappointed that we been served sub-par food and been treated with non-caring service. The waitress also forgot it was my birthday, despite being told so at the beginning of the service. It was somewhat grim to sit in a part of the restaurant where two other parties had a birthday person that HAD received the complementary birthday song. One of them was sitting right behind our booth; when we heard the wait staff near us announcing the birthday song I had a slimmer of hope that they could redeem the terrible service, only to be disappointed yet again.

The check was real high tier, I wish I could say the same about the service and the food. Next time, we will go to Olive Garden for their delicious...

I have to say we've given this location a chance more than once. We've been more than patient and understanding more than once. Usually anything that goes wrong is quickly corrected without us even having to say anything. The manager has been great. But everything else about this location is inconsistent at best. We've finally had enough and walked away before we even got started. We walked in and though the restaurant was a bit busy for a Monday. The 15+ minute wait after being told 5, then to be asked if a table with a chair at the end opposed to a booth would work because it would be easier for them to find us a table (we were 5) was annoying, but fine. We are seated in an empty section that appeared to have no one assigned to it, and not at the described table and it took forever to even be acknowledged. We have our drink orders taken, and ask for just a minute to finish figuring out our order (we were planning on a couple appetizers). Our server disappears and in the intervening time, my husband is able to make it to the bathroom and back. Overall more than 15 minutes with no drinks, no biscuits, and barely any word. Very disappointing since there is not another one nearby. We always spend a lot and always tip, but I just can't justify continuing to go somewhere that just lacks consistency. We instead went across the way and within 20 minutes of walking in the door, were seated and had drinks and...

If you’re even thinking about ordering the Bar Harbor Fish Plate at Red Lobster — stop thinking and do it. It’s a full-on seafood explosion. I’m talking fried fish, shrimp, and scallops piled so high you’ll wonder if you need a lifeguard at your table. It could easily feed three people, but let’s be honest… I tried my best to tackle it solo (no regrets).

Now let’s talk about the bacon mac & cheese. This stuff is no side dish — it’s a whole personality. Creamy, smoky, cheesy, and laced with enough bacon to make your grandma proud. Honestly, I would come back just for this.

And shoutout to the Caesar salad, which came with what I can only describe as a gallon jug of shredded Parmesan on the side. It was like Red Lobster looked into my soul and said, “We got you.”

The service? Fast and friendly. The portions? Massive. The vibes? Immaculate. Bring your appetite, your stretchy pants, and a couple friends — you’re...