Red Lobster - Springfield - Dirksen Parkway

4 (22)

$30 and under

Seafood

2696 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62703-4506

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Romantic

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Shellfish
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(217) 529-6900
Website
http://www.redlobster.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2696 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62703-4506
Neighborhood
Springfield
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Red Lobster - Springfield - Dirksen Parkway.

4.0

(22)

4.0Food
4.1Service
3.7Ambience
3.7Value

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22 Reviews

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LaStar
St. Louis1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We had a 7:00 pm reservation we were sat down at 8:00 pm and we didn’t receive our food till 10:00 and when we received it it was cold not acceptable.
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Marilyn
Unspecified1 review
1.0
Dined on February 14, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
30 minute wait on reservations. 2 hour wait on food. Sangría drink was not very good. We realize it was Valentines Day. My steak was excellent and it was served with a 2 in lobster tail which was overcooked!
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Lindsay
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Made a reservation for 7:45 and waited for over an hour, along with 20 other people. The staff had no clue what was going on and could not seat everyone when there were clearly tables open. Our server was great but you could tell she was burnt out, they all were
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Kayla
Chicago1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We had reservations for 7:30pm on Valentine’s Day. We got there promptly at 7:30. We then waited until 8:45pm to be sat for dinner. Only after I complained to the hostess when they sat people that came in after us and had a reservation after us! The hostesses were very unorganized. They forgot to write people’s names down. They didn’t prioritize revelations over walk-ins, it was completely disorganized and unprofessional. On top of that the food was not great. My lobster was rubbery. The steak was meh. It was sad for the wait and the cost. The only redeeming thing was that our waitress was wonderful.
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KathyC
Chicago1 review
3.0
Dined on October 14, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very understaffed. Wait to get food after order was about 40 minutes. Shrimp was hot and tasty, mashed potatoes were cold. Dirty dishes stacked on trays when we got there were still there when we left. No app plates because there weren’t any clean. Staff was very friendly but had too many tables to give good service.
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OpenTable Diner
Lake of the Ozarks3 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 28, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I had open table request for 6:45. They told me 25 minutes and told them about open table. It was 6:20 and they said that would move us up. People came after us and got seated before us. About 7 we were seated. How does that happen? I estimated my arrival wrong but they said twice we should be soon. (I checked after 25 minutes.)
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DeannaM
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is always good. Service was great. We got there early so wasn't too busy yet. Father's Day and all-you-can-eat shrimp it got busy quick, but the servers did a great job.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Chicago3 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 15, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I have been coming to Red Lobster for 30 years. This was by far my worst experience I have ever had. Waited 20 minutes before waitress came to ask for drink order. We ordered endless shrimp and waitress brought full size portions of everything we ordered. Asked for manager to adjust our bill but waited 35 minutes for the manager before we could get boxes and head home. Overall I think we were there 2.5 hours, only got one drink offered, and had way too much food/plates on the table. This was very frustrating because I had my toddler with me who was getting very irritable. Entire evening was a cluster and it will take a lot for me to want to come back, which is sad because I loved Red Lobster so much. Just not the same.
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RobinE
Chicago1 review
4.0
Dined on April 7, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were seated quickly, our service was wonderful. The food was paced well, it came out hot and plentiful. The only drawback was mom's nightly was a little tough to chew. Not bad enough to be sent back but enough for her to mention it while eating. Overall we will definitely be back!
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AuggieEMT
St. Louis4 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 14, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Reservation on Open Table does not mean or even closes resemble “Priority Seating.” Set a table for two for 18:00, and we weren’t sat at a table until 19:22. 82 minute wait… ALSO, by using open table, we were placed at the bottom of the list (including walk-ins who had no “reservation.” Adriana the server was the only true selling point/saving grace of this experience, and the food was standard red lobster food. Do NOT use open table for Red Lobster as it will cause massive delays, and I regret wasting the time and energy on this.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Shellfish
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(217) 529-6900
Website
http://www.redlobster.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2696 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62703-4506
Neighborhood
Springfield
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Red Lobster - Springfield - Dirksen Parkway presents visits as occasions for celebrating milestones, so it can be a nice choice for a seafood-focused date night.

Red Lobster - Springfield - Dirksen Parkway uses a casual-dress policy, comfortable, everyday clothing is entirely appropriate for your visit.

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