Red Lobster

1100 Buckeye Ave, Ames
(515) 232-2922

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Customers' Favorites

Lobster Shrimp and Salmon with Broccoli and Mashed Potatoes
Endless Chowder Salad & Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Langostino Lobster-Artichoke-&-Seafood Dip
Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp
Half Dozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Walt's Favorite Shrimp Platter
Lobster and Langostino Pizza
Garlic Shrimp Scampi Add-On
Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms
Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Menu

New! Lobsterfest®
Lobster Lover's Dream®
Roasted Caribbean rock and Maine lobster tails paired with lobster-and-shrimp linguini. Served with your choice of two sides. 1570 Cal
New! Crispy Lobster & Shrimp Stack
Crispy lobster tail meat and shrimp with hush puppies and fries. Served with coleslaw, honey-jalapeño butter and a malt vinegar aioli. 2520 Cal
New! Dueling Southern Tails
A shrimp-topped Maine lobster tail served over creamy grits, paired with a Maine lobster tail over mac & cheese and topped with a bacon bourbon glaze. Served with your choice of one side. 1490 Cal
Twin Maine Tails
A pair of perfectly roasted Maine lobster tails. Served with your choice of two sides. 540 Cal
Surf & Turf Maine Lobster Tail & 7 oz. Sirloin**
Served with your choice of two sides. 740 Cal
Surf & Turf Maine Lobster Tail & 6 oz. Filet Mignon**
Served with your choice of sides. 680 Cal
Surf & Turf Maine Lobster Tail & 12 oz. NY Strip**
Served with your choice of two sides. 1120 Cal
Lobster Linguini
Tender Maine and langostino lobster meat tossed with tomatoes and linguini in a creamy lobster sauce. 1230 Cal
New! Lobster Flatbread
Maine and langostino lobster with mozzarella, parmesan, fresh tomatoes and sweet basil. 800 Cal
Lobster Dip
Maine and langostino lobster, spinach and artichoke in a three-cheese blend with tortilla chips and pico de gallo. 890 Cal

Shrimp Your Way
New! Shrimp Your Way - Choose Four Bundle
Create your own combination, choosing from classic favorites and new flavors. Includes one side, two drinks, and a half dozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits. 880 Cal - 2520 Cal
New! Shrimp Your Way - Choose Four
Create your own combination, choosing from classic favorites and new flavors. Served with your choice of one side. 880 Cal - 2520 Cal
New! Shrimp Your Way - Choose Three
Create your own combination, choosing from classic favorites and new flavors. Served with your choice of one side. 660 Cal - 1890 Cal
New! Shrimp Your Way - Choose Two
Create your own combination, choosing from classic favorites and new flavors. Served with your choice of one side. 440 Cal - 1260 Cal

Starters
Signature Seafood Mushrooms
Signature seafood topping and Monterey Jack cheese. Served over a creamy garlic sauce. 480 Cal
Hand-Breaded Calamari
Golden-fried calamari served with jalapeño ranch and marinara. 1000 Cal
Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp Appetizer
Dunk in our signature piña colada sauce. 660 Cal
Lobster Dip
Maine and langostino lobster, spinach and artichoke in a three-cheese blend with tortilla chips and pico de gallo. 890 Cal
White Wine & Garlic Mussels
Roasted with tomato and green onions. Served with toasted artisan bread. 880 Cal
Mozzarella Cheesesticks
Served with marinara. 730 Cal
Crispy Dragon Shrimp®
Crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet, mildly spicy chili sauce. 1010 Cal
New! Lobster Flatbread
Maine and langostino lobster with mozzarella, parmesan, fresh tomatoes and sweet basil. 800 Cal
New! Crispy Dragon Calamari
Tossed in a sweet, mildly spicy chili sauce. 1030 Cal
Crabby Cheese Fries
Seasoned fries topped with our cheese sauce and lump crab in a decadent garlic cream. 1450 Cal
New! BBQ Chicken Flatbread
Chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh tomatoes, red onion and fire-roasted corn over a crispy flatbread. Topped with cilantro and a drizzle of BBQ Ranch. 1110 Cal

Signature Feasts
Create Your Own Ultimate Feast®
Choose 2 Premium and 2 Classic selections. Served with your choice of two sides. 960 Cal - 2100 Cal
Admiral's Feast
Walt's Favorite Shrimp, wild-caught flounder, clam strips and bay scallops, all crisped to a golden-brown. Served with cocktail and tartar sauces and your choice of two sides. 1640 Cal
Grilled Lobster, Shrimp and Salmon**
Tender Maine lobster tail, jumbo shrimp skewer and Atlantic salmon, finished with a brown butter sauce. Served with your choice of two sides. 1180 Cal
Lobster Lover's Dream®
Roasted Caribbean rock and Maine lobster tails paired with lobster-and-shrimp linguini. Served with your choice of two sides. 1570 Cal
Surf & Turf Walt's Favorite Shrimp & 7 oz. Sirloin**
Hand-breaded, butterflied and lightly fried shrimp paired with a signature-seasoned 7 oz sirloin. Served with cocktail sauce and your choice of two sides. 580 Cal
Surf & Turf Maine Lobster Tail & 7 oz. Sirloin**
Served with your choice of two sides. 740 Cal
Surf & Turf Maine Lobster Tail & 6 oz. Filet Mignon**
Served with your choice of sides. 680 Cal
Surf & Turf Maine Lobster Tail & 12 oz. NY Strip**
Served with your choice of two sides. 1120 Cal

Classics
Today's Catch - Salmon New Orleans**
Blackened Atlantic salmon topped with shrimp tossed in a Cajun butter sauce, with tomato-cilantro relish. Served with lemon and choice of two sides. 1160 Cal
Fish and Chips
Hand-battered, wild-caught cod served with coleslaw, tartar sauce and your choice of one side. (We suggest French Fries as selected). 1230 Cal
Crispy Chicken Tenders
Hand-breaded, crispy chicken tenders. Served with honey mustard or BBQ sauce and choice of two sides. 950 Cal
New! Snow Crab Your Way with New! Honey Sriracha
Enjoy a full pound of snow crab legs topped with Honey Sriracha over crispy potatoes. Served with choice of side. 1100 Cal
New! Snow Crab Your Way with New! Roasted Garlic Butter
Enjoy a full pound of snow crab legs topped with Roasted Garlic Butter over crispy potatoes. Served with choice of side. 1470 Cal
Snow Crab Simply Steamed (1 lb.)
Served with crispy potatoes and choice of side. 910 Cal
Bairdi Crab with New! Honey Sriracha
1150 Cal
Bairdi Crab with New! Roasted Garlic Butter
1510 Cal
Bairdi Crab Simply Steamed
950 Cal
Today's Catch - Atlantic Salmon**
Perfectly grilled and served with lemon and your choice of two sides. 1010 Cal
Today's Catch - Rainbow Trout
Grilled to perfection and served with lemon and your choice of two sides. 550 Cal
7 oz. Sirloin**
Grilled with our signature seasoning and served with your choice of two sides. 320 Cal
12 oz. NY Strip**
Seasoned and grilled to perfection. Served with your choice of two sides. 690 Cal
6 oz. Filet Mignon**
Tender and grilled with our signature seasoning. Served with choice of two sides. 260 Cal
Grilled Sea Scallops & Shrimp Skewers
A grilled skewer of each, served over rice with your choice of two sides. 420 Cal
Twin Maine Tails
A pair of perfectly roasted Maine lobster tails. Served with your choice of two sides. 540 Cal
Maple-Bacon Chicken
Maple-glazed chicken breasts topped with bacon. Served with choice of two sides. 570 Cal
New! Lobster Lover's Duo
A tender Maine tail and a Caribbean rock tail, both roasted to perfection. Served with choice of sides. 600 Cal

Bowls & Sandwiches
Sesame-Soy Salmon** Bowl
Soy-ginger-glazed Atlantic salmon, crispy Brussels sprouts, orzo rice, edamame, spring mix and crispy onions with sesame vinaigrette. 1220 Cal
New! Southwest Shrimp Bowl
Zesty grilled shrimp over jalapeño ranch-drizzled orzo rice with spring mix, pico de gallo, sour cream, and tortilla strips. 840 Cal
Dockside Cheddar Burger**
Grilled patty, aged white Cheddar, lettuce, tomato and pickles on a toasted brioche bun. Served with your choice of side. 660 Cal
Crunch-Fried Flounder Sandwich
Hand-breaded, wild-caught flounder, tartar sauce and coleslaw. Served on a toasted brioche bun with choice of side. 1000 Cal
Classic Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, a creamy Caesar dressing and toasted brioche croutons. 560 Cal
Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken served over our Classic Caesar Salad. 730 Cal
Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp
Grilled shrimp served over our Classic Caesar Salad. 740 Cal
Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled Salmon**
Grilled Atlantic salmon served over our Classic Caesar Salad. 1070 Cal

Pastas
Bar Harbor Lobster Bake
Petite Maine lobster tails with shrimp, bay scallops, mussels and fresh tomatoes. Served over linguini in a garlic and white wine broth. 1100 Cal
Shrimp Linguini Alfredo
Tender shrimp in a creamy garlic Alfredo sauce on a bed of linguini. 1110 Cal
Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo
Spicy chicken in a creamy garlic Alfredo sauce on a bed of linguini. 1190 Cal
Lobster Linguini
Tender Maine and langostino lobster meat tossed with tomatoes and linguini in a creamy lobster sauce. 1230 Cal

Soups & Sides
New England Clam Chowder Cup
240 Cal
New England Clam Chowder Bowl
490 Cal
Bacon Mac & Cheese
Creamy cheese sauce over macaroni and topped with bacon. 600 Cal
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Drizzled with soy-ginger sauce and topped with crispy onions. 380 Cal
Seasoned Broccoli
230 Cal
Orzo Rice
230 Cal
Baked Potato
270 Cal
Creamy Lobster Baked Potato
Maine and langostino lobster meat in a creamy lobster beurre blanc sauce over a baked potato. 450 Cal
Mashed Potatoes
210 Cal
Creamy Lobster Mashed Potatoes
Maine and langostino lobster meat in a creamy lobster beurre blanc sauce over mashed potatoes. 350 Cal
Sea-Salted French Fries
510 Cal
Coleslaw
110 Cal
Caesar Side Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, a creamy Caesar dressing and toasted brioche croutons. 360 Cal
House Side Salad
Mixed greens with fresh tomatoes, a blend of cheeses, red onion, toasted croutons and your choice of dressing. 160 Cal
Half Dozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits®
All entrées come with two warm, house-made Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Not enough? Order extra here. 970 Cal
One Dozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits®
All entrées come with two warm, house-made Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Not enough? Order extra here. 1940 Cal
Cocktail Sauce (8 oz)
220 Cal
Tartar Sauce (8 oz)
1000 Cal
Pina Colada Sauce (8 oz)
450 Cal

Kids
Popcorn Shrimp
Served with ketchup and choice of side. 450 Cal
Macaroni & Cheese
Served with choice of side. 280 Cal
Chicken Tenders
Served with honey mustard and choice of side. 680 Cal
Golden-Fried Fish
Served with ketchup and choice of side. 530 Cal
Garlic-Grilled Shrimp
Served with choice of side. 80 Cal
Grilled Chicken
Served with choice of side. 170 Cal

Biscuits & Extras
Half Dozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits®
All entrées come with two warm, house-made Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Not enough? Order extra here. 970 Cal
One Dozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits®
All entrées come with two warm, house-made Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Not enough? Order extra here. 1940 Cal
Grilled Shrimp Skewer
With a buttery garlic glaze. 320 Cal
Classic Maine Lobster Tail
Served with lemon and melted butter. 420 Cal
Grilled Maine Lobster Tail
Tender Maine lobster tail fire grilled and glazed in a buttery garlic sauce. Served with melted butter and lemon. 420 Cal
Caribbean Rock Lobster Tail
Served with lemon and melted butter. 480 Cal
Grilled Sea Scallops
Brushed with a buttery garlic glaze and served with rice and lemon. 350 Cal
Walt's Favorite Shrimp
Served with cocktail sauce. 260 Cal
Garlic Shrimp Scampi
Baked in a garlic sauce and served with lemon. 220 Cal
Popcorn Shrimp
Served with cocktail sauce. 430 Cal
Snow Crab Legs (1/2 pound)
Served with lemon and melted butter. 380 Cal
Garlic Linguini Alfredo
Creamy garlic Alfredo sauce served over a bed of linguini. 540 Cal
7 Oz. Sirloin**
260 Cal

Desserts
Chocolate Wave
Layers of decadent chocolate cake and creamy fudge frosting. Served with vanilla ice cream and rich chocolate sauce. 1110 Cal
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Layered with sweet Italian cream on a vanilla cookie crust, with vanilla bean-infused whipped cream and white chocolate shavings. 700 Cal
Brownie Overboard®
Warm brownie wedges served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Topped with caramel, fudge and whipped cream. 1020 Cal

Hot Platters
Walt's Favorite Shrimp Platter
24 hand-breaded, butterflied and lightly fried shrimp. Served with cocktail sauce. 1250 Cal
Chicken Tenders Platter
Golden-fried chicken tenders. Served with honey mustard. 4630 Cal
Mozzarella Sticks Platter
Golden crisped and filled with melty mozzarella. Served with marinara. 2220 Cal

Beverages
Fountain Drinks
170 Cal
Lemonades & Iced Teas
140 Cal - 260 Cal
Canned & Bottled Beverages
680 Cal
Fruit Smoothies
380 Cal - 460 Cal
New! Mocktails
120 Cal - 470 Cal

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Recent Reviews

Our host Matt and our server Mariah were absolutely wonderful! Both of these employees went well above and beyond anything they needed to do for their jobs. We were extremely happy with dining here at Red lobster in Ames, Iowa. Thank You!!! 👍👍
November 2025
A very good experience. Our waiter (Ian) was a pleasure, he understand customer satisfaction and does so with a very nice smile. Food was solid and prepared very well (sometimes the Coconut Shrimp gets overcooked, but not tonight), delightful.
May 2025
Pyper was an absolute charm the food was amazing they made me a custom slushy drink it was also amazing overall it was a great experience really nice people and it was just perfect i went there for my birthday and it made my day❤️😁

Parking: They have there own parking lot with a good chunk for parking we rolled in with a trailer

Kid-friendliness: My kid brother was loud but no body made a fuss and the waitress cuz super nice

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February 2025

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Red Lobster

1100 Buckeye Ave, Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-2922