Red Lobster’s Seafood Boils Spark Debate on Value and Flavor

Red Lobster’s Seafood Boils Spark Debate on Value and Flavor

Red Lobster, the popular seafood chain, has launched its Crabfest menu, introducing two new seafood boils that have sparked a wide range of opinions on social media. The Mariner’s Boil and Sailor’s Boil are priced between $24 and $45, with the more expensive option featuring Maine lobster tail, shrimp, snow crab legs, corn, and red potatoes. The less expensive option includes shrimp, smoked sausage, corn, and red potatoes. Both dishes can be finished with roasted garlic butter, Cajun butter, or Old Bay seasoning.

While some customers are raving about the new offerings, others are questioning whether the price is worth the experience. On Reddit, users are divided, with some calling the meal ‘really good & worth the price’ and others saying it’s ‘not worth the money.’

One Redditor who tried the Mariner’s Boil with Cajun butter commented that the meal was ‘surprising,’ with the server also being generous with the chain’s signature Cheddar Bay Biscuits. However, others criticized the prices, with one user writing, ‘Who can afford to eat at Red Lobster anymore?’ Another person described their experience as ‘disappointing,’ noting their corn was cold and the garlic butter was more like shrimp scampi sauce.

Reactions on X were similarly mixed, with some customers giving the dish high marks while others were unimpressed. Despite the mixed reviews, the new seafood boils have gone viral, with customers debating whether they are worth the hype or simply a marketing stunt.