Red Lobster - Palm Desert

Red Lobster - Palm Desert reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Greg

   Denver24 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 3, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   So why 4 stars and not 5? Went for the first time in 31 years, since I got married, and was really surprised at how good the food was. I had the Surf and Turf! The second time, in a week, the Surf and Turf wasn't quite the same. The steak had gristle and wasn't as flavorful this time, but the rest of the meal was exceptional! My wife had the Salmon Bowl and loved it. The vegetables on each of our plates were cooked to perfection. If you had blindfolded me and not told me where I was dining, I would have had no idea I was at a Red Lobster - again, the first time was better this week then the second time. The employees were all very polite and attentive, earning a high tip!
   

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   CHARLES VIP

   Palm Springs229 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My adult daughter and I enjoyed Lobster Fest for the second time in 2 weeks, and it was great again. We had the same wonderful service by Elena R as she is attentive, caring and helpful. Our order with extra requests was perfect again. The meal was tasty and the lobster was cooked perfectly. Even the broccoli was very flavorful which is new as it was usually rather bland in the past. We were seated in a booth as requested. I would recommend anyone wanting great tasting food to visit Red Lobster-Palm Desert.
   

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   David Larry

   Los Angeles23 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The restaurant and bar look nicely done but the food, especially the lobster, was just ok. The lobster especially, was overcooked and a disappointment! Service was exceedingly well done, cheerful and served well.
   

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   John VIP

   London17 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great for a casual meal with good food at a good price. The biscuits are always good. The lobster lovers duo was very good 👍🏻
   

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   Debi VIP

   Palm Springs40 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   I made a reservation and we arrived 10 minutes early. The place was virtually empty but the hostess told us that the kitchen was on hold and she didn’t think she could seat us right away. My husband said there were no people there so why is the kitchen on hold? She then went to seat us but in the lounge. We said we didn’t want to be in the lounge so she took us into a back corner of the dining area right next to the door from the lounge and kitchen …we said we wanted to sit in the main dining room in one of the empty booths and she finally took us in there. Having gone through that, our waiter Johnny was wonderful and attentive and the food was ok…won’t be going back there…
   

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   Michael

   San Diego5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food! Great service by Jayson. Even though it was Valentines Day and super crowded. Great job Red Lobster!
   

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   BARBARA VIP

   Palm Springs143 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lunch specials are a good deal. Tried the new lobster bisque. It was OK but still prefer the clam chowder. A nice addition to fish lunch special were the new hush puppies (2)
   

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   Larry VIP

   Minneapolis26 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 5, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Very Good entrees of maine lobster and 2 types of shrimp dishes. Ceaser salad had too much dressing. Service very good.
   

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   Randy

   Palm Springs10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Courtney was great! Her service was spot on and great customer service.
   

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    Thomas VIP

    Palm Springs36 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3

    Environment has completely eliminated the great old New England theme so great years ago. Had lobster which wad overcooked and my wife fish which was also overcooked. You expect a seafood place to know how to prepare dishes. Food was excellent years ago…but save your money. Lacks warmth and toooo expensive given the quality of food.
    

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