Red Lobster invited us over to visit their newly redesigned restaurant and taste their new menu last night at their Pineville location. The new design of both the interior and exterior of the restaurant was inspired by the coastal town of Bar Harbor, Maine. As part of Red Lobster's nationwide efforts to revamp their restaurants, they've added seaside touches like dark-wood paneling, soft lighting, signal flags, Adirondack chairs, nautical décor and artwork throughout the stores. Gone are the admittedly kitschy decor.
On the menu, customers will find new flavors and seafood combos. Fresh fish and lobster are available prepared over the open flame of wood-fire grills. We sampled a smorgasbord of food last night provided by Executive Chef Darryl Mickler that included Lobster Pizza, Wood-Grilled Shrimp Bruschetta, the famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits, Maple-Glazed Chicken, Maui Luau Shrimp and Slamon, Salmon topped with New Orleans Shrimp, Warm Chocolate Lava Cookie, and chocolate cake. Take a look at the feast below.