Company founder Bill Darden opened his first restaurant, The Green Frog, at age 19. From the beginning, Bill’s restaurants focused on quality and service. With a passion for seafood, it was only a matter of time before Bill and his team opened the first Red Lobster in Lakeland, Fla., in 1968. By the early 1970s, the company expanded throughout the Southeast, establishing Red Lobster as the leader among seafood and casual dining restaurants. “Our biggest competition back then was the kitchen stove,” said Joe Lee, a key member of that early crew who later went on to become CEO and chairman, leading the company through much of its growth. As it reached more parts of the country, Red Lobster continually introduced guests to fresh dishes that quickly became favorites, with many guests getting their first taste of calamari, snow crab and Key lime pie here – not to mention the fact that it is where popcorn shrimp was invented. Today, there are more than 680 Red Lobster locations in the United States and Canada. Our reputation as seafood experts is known the world over. And we’re still as excited as ever to give you a great meal and feed your passion for seafood. (excerpt from business website)

Review:

They really have the seafood restaurant decor down in Red Lobster. It’s really attractive and makes you really want that fresh seafood meal. My meals, however,  have never lived up to the decor. The service is always good, but when I look at the bill and compare what I’m about to pay for the rubbery shrimp and overcooked fish, I feel  buyer’s remorse. I wish it weren’t so . I have ended up having to meet people there for dinner and feeling trapped because I know what I’m in for, another underwhelming meal of seafood. My advice is look for another seafood choice in Winchester. Or better yet, take the time to buy fresh seafood and prepare a nice meal for yourself.

How about you? What has your experience been at Red Lobster?