We met them in the bar, where Lauren had snagged a table. We all ordered drinks and got menus. The waitress, an older lady, was efficient, but frustrated by the slow bar service. She apologized to us several times during the meal - but from our vantage point, we could tell it was not her - but poor service at the bar. Anyway, I ordered some raw oysters and Lauren got some coconut shrimp. When those came - we ordered our dinners. Young Mike and I had shrimp: scampi and sweet/saucy shrimp for me, Mike had shrimp with pasta and (I think) grilled shrimp. Lauren got the crab legs ... and - sad to say - I don't remember what Mike ordered - serves me right for waiting to write this up!
Anyway - as for appetizers - the oysters were good but a bit small - not the best I'd ever had, but they were acceptable. The coconut shrimp was good - crunchy, not overdone, and the sauce was tasty. The salads were fresh and crispy - just as they should be.
When we got our dinners - Young Mike and I made short work of our shrimp dishes - and I got another serving of the scampi. Hey - I like scampi and it's fun to say .... scccammmpi. Young Mike got another shrimp dish, too and we continued to chow down. Lauren shared some of her crab with me - she doesn't like the knuckles - and it was good. Crab is just about always good.
After absolutely stuffing ourselves with shrimp and crab and all the rest of the stuff (or stuffing?), we waddled out - definitely sated and satisfied. I could barely carry myself out, let alone my two volume "Good Eats" books Young Mike and Lauren got me. Thanks, guys!!
Now, I know some folks avoid the chains like the plague - and I like to support the independent restaurants - but a trip to Red Lobster once and a while is okay ...
So - Red Lobster - Do Again? Sure - especially if they re-instate "All You Can Eat Crab Legs."
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