Red Lobster - Fairview Heights

4.3 (35)

$30 and under

Seafood

110 Ludwig Dr, Fairview Heights, IL 62208-1333

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Red Lobster - Fairview Heights

4.3

$30 and under

Seafood

Fairview Heights, Illinois

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Good for business meals

At Red Lobster, we don’t just serve your seafood favorites—we serve an experience that makes you want to come back for more. That can’t-stop-smiling, pass-the-Cheddar Bay Biscuits kind of happy. It’s the joy that comes when the lobster hits the table, the shrimp hits just right, or you get the perfect crack on your crab leg. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or just indulging on any given day, every visit feels like an occasion even if there isn’t one. So pull up a chair, grab a biscuit (or three). We’ve got delicious seafood, smiles, and good vibes. Come taste what we’re all about at your local Red Lobster today.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Shellfish
Hours of operation
Sunday - Thursday, open 11:00 AM and closes 10:00 PM Open Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM and closes 11:00 PM
Phone number
(618) 397-9251
Website
http://www.redlobster.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
110 Ludwig Dr, Fairview Heights, IL 62208-1333
Neighborhood
Fairview Heights, Illinois
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.3

(35)

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

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35 Reviews

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Patricia
St. Louis4 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 19, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Shrimp linguine was warm not hot and baked potato seemed to be warmed over barely melted the butter
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George
St. Louis1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We had a 7:30 pm reservation and finally were seated at 9 pm, After ordering it took one hour to get our food.
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Charles
St. Louis10 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Even with our reservation we had to wait an hour and 15 minutes for our table. The wait staff was overwhelmed by the Valentines Day crowd. They needed a SEPERATE VALENTINES MENU rather than the complete menu for the evening. The server told us to complain. Managers were in the kitchen helping but with our 6:30 reservation we got our food at 8:45. A pasta and crab dish shouldn't take that long. Couldn't get biscuits after our initial serving. I've been dining at Red Lobster since the early 70s. I'll never choose them again on Valentines Day. The once excellent food and service become a corporate nightmares.
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Cynthia
St. Louis1 review
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
After waiting close to an hour for a table, then waiting longer than expected for our entrees at the table (with reservations) the dragon lobster, lobster pasta augrautin, mashed potatoes, and asparagus were all room temp. The pasta had so little sauce some of the pasta was hard. The food was ok and eatable, but not worth the wait or the price. The only good thing were the hot cheddar bay biscuits. Was disappointed that the food at the restaurant was not better than when ordered for delivery.
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Bob
Chicago2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 14, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The table we were originally sat at was extremely cold. We had to wear our coats! We asked for a different table and were accommodated. The couple next to us said the same thing had happened to them at that same table! Management should avoid seating people there or turn off the cold air…
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Dina
St. Louis1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dinner was great. Making the reservation was the key to our terrific night.
Red Lobster - Fairview HeightsResponded on February 17, 2026
We're really happy to know you had a fantastic experience! We're already looking forward to your next visit to Red Lobster!
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Andrea Gold
St. Louis7 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Red Lobster is making a comeback. Our entrees had flavoring which has been a missing delight for the past several years. Hopefully, this just the beginning to delicious items to come. Entrees- Grilled Lobster, Salmon, and Shrimp.
Red Lobster - Fairview HeightsResponded on March 31, 2026
Hi, Andrea. We're glad you enjoyed every bite! Thank you for visiting and recommending your local Red Lobster. Hope to see you at one of our restaurants again soon!
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Kristen Gold
Hawaii8 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We received great service from Austin and the rest of the employees! The food was very good as well!
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Cynthia
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Walked right in. Food was great. Service was great!
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Rachel Gold
Key West3 reviews
1.0
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
We arrived about four minutes after eight and there was a couple who had a canceled flight on Christmas Eve and they would not see them. They said they were getting the table ready and then said we had to wait for the rest of our party to be seated. Our party arrived, and there was no hostess for several minutes and then when she came back, she still had to set up the table and then finally sent us. the only saving Grace about the whole night was a waiter. The food was mostly terrible, a few of us could eat our meals because the lobster tail was fishy and mushy, or steaks were too tough to cut with a steak knife, and the baked potatoes tasted like they were the last thing they had left. Which we ended up finding out they were because One person wasn’t able to get one. also, the manager was very abrupt and not friendly. I realize the people there were four minutes after the time for the last scene, but it was Christmas Eve and they were still allowing reservations. She also was not very nice about it in my opinion. Also, the wait time for us to sit. It was crazy to me if they were so worried about timing. I’m not sure why we had to wait so long in order to get seated.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Shellfish
Hours of operation
Sunday - Thursday, open 11:00 AM and closes 10:00 PM Open Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM and closes 11:00 PM
Phone number
(618) 397-9251
Website
http://www.redlobster.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
110 Ludwig Dr, Fairview Heights, IL 62208-1333
Neighborhood
Fairview Heights, Illinois
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Casual dress, comfortable, everyday clothes are appropriate, fitting the restaurant’s casual-dining approach and relaxed, occasion-friendly vibe.

Red Lobster - Fairview Heights offers a casual, upbeat seafood dining experience, friendly and occasion-ready, with the warm, welcoming vibe the restaurant highlights in its own description.

Expect Red Lobster - Fairview Heights to be especially busy on holiday nights such as Valentine’s Day and Christmas Eve, when guests report long waits even with reservations.

Red Lobster - Fairview Heights is best visited on non‑holiday evenings, reviewers report long waits and slow service on busy nights like Valentine’s Day and Christmas Eve, while other nights saw guests “walk right in” and enjoy great service.

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Red Lobster - Fairview Heights

4.3

$30 and under

Seafood

Fairview Heights, Illinois

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Red Lobster - Fairview Heights

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