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 Sterling Red Lobster.
Joanna Kay
Red Lobster is great overall but some locations are better than others, the extra care of a server, the extra quick welcome and smile of the greeter acknowledging you as soon as you walk through the door, the teamwork that you can sense in the air by one team member taking your order another one bringing it to your table to support a team mate. Such a beautiful experience overall. Food was great, but the service and care delivered with authenticity made the experience even better. Jose A., thank you for who you choose to be and for making this meal experience better by your attentive and genuine presence Thank you
… moreHoward Smith
Called and placed order for carryout. Parking lot and restaurant was almost empty but some people arrived after we arrived to pickup our dinner.
Salad was not fresh at all. Salad dressing was more runny than thick.
Salmon and the other food was okay.
Waited several minutes for my order to be ready. Their time estimate was accurate. They told me about 20 to 25 minutes.
Bread was hot when we picked it up. Personnel was eager to get my order to me. Had to pickup at the bar and the bartender went in the back to get the person that served my food and accepted payment.
Apple Google (tap to) Pay not available. Had to go back to my vehicle and get my plastic credit card to pay.
… morekayanon
This was my first time visiting this location. We had Keny as our server and he was very attentive and kind. The meal was enjoyable overall and the portions were a good size, but the venue did have a light mildew/sewage odor by the front door. If you decide to dine here, request sitting closer to the back.
… moreMary Ali
Rachel W was a nice and attentive server. I really enjoyed her service. The food was great I enjoyed it. She deserves a raise. Great service
… moreJesus Mata
Keny was hands-down one of the best servers I’ve ever had at Red Lobster. From the moment we sat down, Keny was friendly, professional, and genuinely attentive without being overbearing. Drinks were always refilled on time, the food came out hot and exactly as ordered, and Keny checked in at just the right moments to make sure everything was perfect.
What really stood out was Keny’s attitude—positive, upbeat, and clearly someone who takes pride in their work. They made great menu suggestions, handled everything smoothly, and made our whole dining experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. It’s rare to come across service that actually elevates the meal, but Keny absolutely did that.
If you’re dining at Red Lobster, ask for Keny—you won’t be disappointed. Red Lobster is lucky to have them!
… moreEric Powell
One of the most enjoyable experiences we have had in the Dulles area restaurants. My wife ordered scampi shrimp linguine and I had the crab carbonara. Both were amazing . We came in at 9:10, with the establishment closing at 10:00.
We would recommend eating with Bryan at the bar. He was terrific as well as the kitchen accommodating a request.
We wish this place the best of success!!
Best regards, Dr. Powell
… morePiero Pino
My family and I went on a Sunday for a birthday, it was about 90 degrees outside that day and when we sat down at our table, we noticed that we still felt hot. We asked our waiter if there was a problem with the ac because we noticed no cool air circulating in the restaurant. The waiter said they had HVAC technicians come out three times and that nothing is wrong but that it has been hot inside the restaurant for a month. This was all explained to us after we had put in our order, it took over 50 minutes to receive our food and by the time we got it, everyone at our table was sweating. We took a couple bites of our food and immediately asked for to-go boxes because we couldn’t stand being there any longer. We were all fed up that nobody warned us it was going to be this hot inside before we ordered. We asked for something to be done with our bill to alleviate the heat and the waiting we had endured. The manager gave us 10% military discount on our check which felt morally wrong to do because none of us had served in the military. I was disgusted with the attitude management had to this situation and how they “resolved” it. While paying for the meal, we saw customers fanning themselves with the menus because it was that hot inside. The food was decent but there was no effort in cleaning the place up, there was trash everywhere, the bathrooms looked like a gas station bathroom, and one of the soap and sanitizer dispensers did not work. I expected this kind of experience from a Waffle House but I’m afraid I would’ve had a more enjoyable time there, then at this location.
… moreMichael Nkemakonam
So the food there tastes very delicious!! It is a bit expensive, though, but I understand since seafood is pricy. My meal was very fulfilling and the dessert was tasted so good!! The service was alright, nothing special or anything. Me and my friend were able to enjoy our dinner and we had a good time.
… moreDrew Gardner
Christine did a great job helping us celebrate our son’s birthday and helping us keep food separated because of an allergy. Our son had just lost his wife in a tragic car accident 3 weeks before and the service and food together really helped us, his 1 year old and 4 year old sons and him enjoy his birthday and forget about that for a while. Thank you for the great meal and service. God bless.
… moreCynthia
I had such a wonderful experience at Red Lobster! The food was delicious as always, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. I especially want to highlight Andrew Nicholson Closing Manager, for his outstanding customer service. He was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. It’s rare to find someone who genuinely cares about their guests the way Andrew does.
Red Lobster continues to be one of my favorite places to dine, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for great seafood and excellent service. Thank you, Andrew, for making my visit so enjoyable!
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