Red Lobster to Shutdown Its Oldest Location After Company's Financial Struggles

The oldest Red Lobster location is closing after 56 years

One Florida slinger of shellfish is turning off its grill for the last time. The oldest continuously operating Red Lobster seafood restaurant — located in Tallahassee, Florida — will officially close on May 24. The news was first reported by the Tallahassee Democrat. In 2024, 17 Florida Red Lobsters closed across the country, but Tallahassee remained open. Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun told The Wall Street Journal in February that the chain …

Red Lobster to shutdown its oldest location after company's financial struggles

The financial struggles of seafood restaurant Red Lobster have led to the company shutting down their longest-standing location.

Beloved Restaurant Chain 'Red Lobster' To Close Oldest Operating Location After 56 Years in Attempt To Regain Financial Stability

Red Lobster will close its oldest Tallahassee restaurant after 56 years, part of broader post-bankruptcy cost-cutting efforts aimed at restoring the seafood chain's financial stability.

Red Lobster Is Closing Its Oldest Restaurant: Which Location Is It and When Will It Close?

Photo: Red Lobster Red Lobster continues to make adjustments to its operations across the United States, and one of the company’s biggest changes will affect one of its historic locations. The seafood chain confirmed that its oldest continuously operating restaurant will soon close, as the company continues implementing financial and operational measures following its bankruptcy process and corporate restructuring. Here’s everything we know so f…

Red Lobster's Historic Tallahassee Location to Close After 56 Years of Service

After 56 years, the Red Lobster in Tallahassee will close on May 24 due to rising costs and changing consumer habits, marking the end of a local dining era.