

At Red Lobster, we don’t just serve your seafood favorites—we serve an experience that makes you happy. That can’t-stop-smiling, pass-the-Cheddar Bay Biscuits kind of happy. We call it Reel Happiness. It’s the joy that comes when the lobster hits the table, the shrimp hits just right, and the butter’s perfect for double-dipping. 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 seafood, smiles, and good vibes. Come experience Reel Happiness at your Lansing Red Lobster.
Address and Contact Information
Address: FRANDOR MALL, 3130 E Saginaw St, Lansing, MI 48912
Phone: (517) 351-0610
Website: https://www.redlobster.com/seafood-restaurants/locations/mi/lansing/3130-east-saginaw-street
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We made a 7:30 PM reservation through Google several days in advance and even called at 6:00 PM the night of to confirm. They verified that we were on the schedule.
We arrived at 7:20 PM to find a long line stretching out the door and under the overhang in 36-degree weather. Assuming this was the walk-in line, we went inside to clarify. When I politely asked the host whether reservation holders needed to wait in that line or check in separately, he responded sharply, “EVERYBODY in the line has a reservation.” Taken aback by the tone, I apologized and explained I was just confirming.
We waited about 25 mins outside in the cold and another 25 mins inside, finally getting seated around 8:10 PM. During the wait, we overheard guests discussing various reservation times (7:15, 7:30, 7:45) mixed together with no apparent organization. The couple directly in front of us openly stated they didn’t even have a reservation and were seated before us. Throughout the wait, the host continued making negative remarks, including, “You would think that people would see the line and just go home.” In hindsight, he wasn’t wrong.
When we were finally seated, the hostess dropped a bundle of silverware and napkins on the table saying, “I don’t have time to roll your silverware.” Not exactly the Valentine’s welcome we expected.
Our waitress came about five minutes later. Trying to be efficient, we had reviewed the menu during our wait and were ready to place our entire order (drinks, entrée, and dessert). She initially came to take drink orders only, but agreed to take the full order around 8:15 PM. Our drinks arrived around 8:20–8:25 PM, followed by the comment, “Let me see if I can find you some bread,” accompanied by an eye roll. She returned around 8:30 PM with three rolls.
That was the last time we saw her.
By 8:50 PM, we watched another couple — who had arrived and ordered after us with a different server — finish their meal and leave. We had ordered the Lobsterfest seafood boil, so I initially assumed it required extra time, but watching multiple later-arriving tables complete their meals while ours never appeared was extremely frustrating.
At 8:55 PM, I asked a busser for an update. Around 9:00 PM, he told us it would be another 15–20 minutes and offered more bread. We declined. We understood it was Valentine’s Day and busy — that’s expected. What’s not expected is overbooking to the point of clear operational breakdown, especially when other tables are being served out of order.
At 9:05 PM, I flagged down another server and explained that we were done waiting and just wanted to pay for our drinks. Our waitress returned, again saying, “Sorry, it’s just really busy.” My card was charged $14.39 at 9:09 PM for two mocktails. We left at 9:12 PM without ever receiving our food.
We had a 10:00 PM movie reservation and couldn’t afford to wait any longer and risk losing more money. Instead, we stopped by Taqueria Tomatitos Food Truck, had hot food in hand within five minutes, and salvaged our date night.
We’re extremely disappointed in the lack of preparation, organization, and professionalism we experienced. Valentine’s Day being busy is not an excuse — it’s predictable. Proper staffing, reservation management, and basic courtesy should be standard.
We were hopeful about Red Lobster’s “comeback,” but this felt more like a fallback. After this experience, I’m not sure we’ll be returning anytime soon, if ever.
For those looking for quality seafood and better service in the area, we’re planning to make up our date night at The Tangy Crab — and based on this experience, I would recommend exploring other options before choosing this Red Lobster location.