Red Lobster Endless Shrimp is Back – But NOLA Fans, Pack the Car

Hey New Orleans seafood fans! The legendary Endless Shrimp promotion is returning to Red Lobster starting today, April 20, 2026, as a limited-time offer at participating locations.

If you’re craving those bottomless plates of garlic shrimp, coconut shrimp, fried shrimp, and more, this one’s for you — but with a Big Easy twist: there are currently no Red Lobster restaurants open in the New Orleans metro area (Metairie, Gretna, etc.).

Red Lobster Endless Shrimp 2026: Where To Get Them in Louisiana

The closest spot serving up the deal is in Baton Rouge.

The Story Behind the Comeback

You remember how it went down. Back in 2023, Red Lobster turned Endless Shrimp into a permanent $20 menu item. Locals (and tourists) showed up ready to feast — one person famously ate 108 shrimp in a single sitting — and it ended up costing the company around $11 million in one quarter.

That promotion played a big role in the chain’s financial struggles, leading to Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2024 and widespread closures.

New CEO Damola Adamolekun (who once said he “knows how to do math”) is bringing it back smarter this time: dine-in only and limited-time only. It’s a nod to the promotion’s 20-year legacy without repeating past mistakes.

Where Can You Get It Near New Orleans?

• Baton Rouge (6051 Bluebonnet Blvd) — the nearest participating location
• Check the Red Lobster website or app for exact details and hours, as this deal is expected to draw crowds
  Pro tip for NOLA folks: Make it a day trip! Drive up I-10, hit Red Lobster in BR, then swing by some of Baton Rouge’s other spots or grab some local goodies on the way back. Or keep an eye out — if the promotion performs well, maybe we’ll see Red Lobster eyeing a return to the New Orleans area someday.
  Whether you’re team cheddar biscuit or pure shrimp maximalist, this is your (temporary) chance to indulge. Just pace yourself this round — we all know how dangerous those endless refills can be.
  What do y’all think, New Orleans? Worth the drive to Baton Rouge for Endless Shrimp, or are you staying loyal to local spots like Drago’s or Pascal’s Manale? Drop your shrimp-eating game plan (and road trip snacks) in the comments.
  Stay hungry, NOLA!