US EditionRed Lobster Crabfest Back After 4 Years — with $5 Martinis
UNITED STATES, JUN 23 – Red Lobster's biggest summer rollout includes new crab-forward dishes and customizable seafood boils to rebuild momentum after bankruptcy, with Crabfest running through mid-September.
- Red Lobster brought back its annual Crabfest with new seafood boils and menu items from June 23 through September 14, 2025.
- This return follows Red Lobster emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2024 after closing over 100 locations amid financial struggles.
- Crabfest features dishes like Crab Your Way, two seafood boils—the Mariner's and Sailor's—and new appetizers and mains across nearly 600 restaurants.
- In an October 2024 CNN interview, new CEO Damola Adamolekun said the endless shrimp promotion was a costly mistake and emphasized bringing joy to customers.
- The revamped menu and Crabfest aims to restore customer interest and growth following the bankruptcy and leadership changes.
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