Red Lobster on Candlewood Street is Lakewood’s go-to sit-down seafood chain, a short drive from Lakewood Center mall. It draws families and seafood fans who want lobster tails, shrimp platters, and an endless basket of Cheddar Bay Biscuits without the price of a waterfront dining room.
Inside, the dining room follows the brand’s New England look, with nautical accents, wooden booths, and a live lobster tank near the entrance. The warm, garlicky Cheddar Bay Biscuits arrive first and set the tone. Regulars order the Ultimate Feast, which pairs a Maine lobster tail with snow crab legs and shrimp, or build their own platter from shrimp classics, salmon, and fried fish. Expect a loud, cheerful room on weekends, with birthday tables and multigenerational groups filling the booths. Locals rate it 4.1 stars overall, praising the biscuits and steady portions, though service speed varies at peak times.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Weekday afternoons between 2 and 5 p.m. bring the shortest waits. Friday and Saturday evenings fill up fast, so use online waitlist check-in through the official Red Lobster site before you leave home. Market-priced items like live lobster and crab change often, so confirm prices with your server. Seasonal promotions such as Lobsterfest rotate through the year. Pickup and delivery through DoorDash and Uber Eats work well for mall shoppers. Parking is free on site, and Long Beach Airport is about a 10-minute drive away.
