Red Lobster closes in Coral Springs amid nationwide shutdowns. Red Lobster at 2000 N. University Drive in Coral Springs has closed as the seafood chain continues shutting down restaurants nationwide. Photo Credit: TAPinto Coral Springs By Leon Fooksman Published November 3, 2026 at 10:26 AM Last updated November 3, 2026 at 10:26 AM CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Coral Springs residents looking to grab dinner at Red Lobster on North University Drive are finding the doors shut and a sign announcing the restaurant is closed. The seafood chain's location has stopped serving customers, although it's unclear whether the closure is temporary or permanent. A sign posted on the front door reads: "We are close for business." Get local news you can trust in your inbox. The restaurant's Google listing identifies the location as temporarily closed. No reopening date is listed. The shutdown comes as Red Lobster continues closing restaurants nationwide following its 2024 bankruptcy. As of September, Red Lobster had 484 restaurants across the country, down from 520 at the end of 2025, according to Nation's Restaurant News. The chain has lost about a quarter of its restaurants since the end of 2023 as it struggles to recover from years of financial trouble. Among this year's closures were a Tallahassee restaurant that operated for 56 years and a Times Square location in New York City that served customers for 23 years. Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy protection in May 2024 after struggling with rising costs, declining customer traffic and financial losses tied partly to its unlimited shrimp promotion. The company emerged from bankruptcy later that year under new ownership. Have an idea for a story? Looking to advertise? Email Editor/Publisher Leon Fooksman: [email protected]. Get More TAPinto Local News on Google

Red Lobster location to close next month. Posted: Oct 19, 2026 / 11:57 AM EDT Updated: Oct 19, 2026 / 11:57 AM EDT HERMITAGE, Pa. (WKBN) - The Red Lobster location in Hermitage is set to close next month. A representative of Red Lobster confirmed to WKBN that its Hermitage location at 3370 Shenango Valley Freeway will permanently close Nov. 1. The representative said this closure is related to "the unique operating conditions at this restaurant," noting it continuously evaluates individual restaurants on their performance and lease terms. "We remain committed to making thoughtful decisions that position Red Lobster for long-term success, stability and growth," read a statement from the company. WKBN asked if the restaurant chain was making an effort to aid staff members in finding new enployment, but the company did not address that question in its response. Back in May, the Red Lobster location in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, closed, with our sister station receiving the same statement from representatives that WKBN received on Monday. And that's not all. Two Kansas City-area locations and the chain's oldest location, found in Tallahassee, along with restaurants in El Paso, Texas, and Bangor Township, Michigan, and the location in Times Square, New York, closed earlier this year. CEO Damola Adamolekun told The Wall Street Journal in February that while business has been trending more positively at Red Lobster, more locations would have to close to fully help the chain move past its 2024 bankruptcy. Dozens of Red Lobster locations were closed during that process. WKBN asked if more locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania were expected to close, but the media representative did not address that query in their statement. Nexstar Media Wire contributed to this report.

Kids eat free at Red Lobster Halloween weekend. October 14, 2026 Red Lobster's October deals included a new Late Night Happy Hour, a new OLD BAY Seasoned Scampi flavor for Endless Shrimp and a Halloween weekend offer where kids eat free. More Eat & Drink News Late Night Happy Hour started Oct. 12. Red Lobster launched Late Night Happy Hour on Oct. 12. It runs from 9 p.m. to close, Monday through Friday, at participating locations. It joined the chain's regular weekday Happy Hour, which runs from 3 to 6 p.m. During both Happy Hour windows, guests can get $6 signature cocktails, wine and beer, plus $2 off select starters. Drink options include the Long Island Iced Tea and Classic Margarita. Discounted starters include: * Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms * Lobster Flatbread * Crab Queso * Lobster Dip Fire & Tide Margarita joined the Happy Hour menu. For a limited time, the seasonal Fire & Tide Margarita is available for $6 during Happy Hour. The drink is made with Cuervo Tradicional Blanco Tequila and Fireball Whisky. Guests can upgrade to a Mega size for an additional $3. OLD BAY Seasoned Scampi joined Endless Shrimp. Endless Shrimp continues for a limited time. On Oct. 12, Red Lobster added OLD BAY Seasoned Scampi to the U.S. lineup. The deal is priced at $24.99 at most participating locations. Guests can mix and match six shrimp flavors throughout the meal, served with one side and Cheddar Bay Biscuits. The full Endless Shrimp lineup includes: * OLD BAY Seasoned Scampi * Garlic Bread-Crusted Shrimp * Shrimp Linguini Alfredo * Garlic Shrimp Scampi * Parrot Isle Coconut Shrimp * Walt's Favorite Shrimp Kids eat free at Red Lobster Halloween weekend Oct. 30-Nov. 1. From Friday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 1, families can get free kids meals with the purchase of a full-price adult entrée. For dine-in guests, one full-price adult entrée qualifies for up to two free kids meals when the kids arrive in costume. Families ordering To Go online can get one free kids meal with the purchase of one full-price adult entrée by using promo code SPOOKY26. Red Lobster is also encouraging families to share costume photos on social media for a chance at surprise treats. Where to find Red Lobster menus and locations. Menus, participating locations and promotion details are available at www.redlobster.com. Red Lobster also posts updates on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads and TikTok.