Red Lobster is stretching its well-loved Cheddar Bay Biscuits into longer Cheddar Bay Breadsticks on Monday.
However, biscuit fans don’t need to worry—the new shape will only be available at one restaurant in New York City’s Times Square from noon to 7 p.m. on one day only. m.
“Our guests have loved our Cheddar Bay Biscuits for more than 30 years, and it made us wonder why there isn’t more Cheddar Bay in the world,” Red Lobster’s chief experience officer, Sara Bittorf, said in a statement. So, we’re bringing a whole new level of “dough-liciousness” to the table. We’re sure our new Cheddar Bay Breadsticks will be up to the task. ”.
This is not an April Fool’s joke; Red Lobster in Orlando, Florida, is calling the change a “biscuit surprise.” The idea seems like it could stick around, though. It’s better to dunk breadstick-shaped biscuits in scampi, melted butter, or Alfredo sauce, all of which are common menu items.
Red Lobster’s signature dish is the Cheddar Bay Biscuit, which the chain serves more than 350 million of every year, according to its website. And for people who eat in, the warm, cheesy biscuits have always been free and unlimited. This is a much better deal on food than the all-you-can-eat shrimp deal in 2023, which brought in more customers but cost the chain millions of dollars.
Every main dish that is ordered to go comes with two warm biscuits for free, but customers can pay a little extra for more. They are also sold in stores to home cooks as both a biscuit mix and frozen, ready-to-bake cookies. Plus, there are Cheddar Bay Biscuit-coated frozen shrimp and cod.
So maybe it’s time to make Cheddar Bay Breadsticks a permanent part of the menu the other 364 days of the year.
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Red Lobster is known for their warm, delicious Cheddar Bay Biscuits. These flaky biscuits topped with garlic and cheese are served before every meal at the popular seafood chain restaurant. But one question diners often have is – are the biscuits at Red Lobster actually free?
The short answer is yes, the Cheddar Bay Biscuits at Red Lobster are unlimited and free when you dine in at one of their restaurants. However, there are some caveats to be aware of. Keep reading to learn all the details about the free biscuit policy at Red Lobster.
A Little History on Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Cheddar Bay Biscuits were first introduced by Red Lobster in 1992. They quickly became the restaurant’s signature item that customers absolutely loved. In fact, Red Lobster makes nearly 1 million Cheddar Bay Biscuits every single day!
When the biscuits celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2017, Red Lobster reinforced that they have always been unlimited and free as part of the dine-in experience This generous offer has been a policy since the very beginning in 1992
The Confusion About Limits on Free Biscuits
In February 2020 some concerning rumors started circulating that Red Lobster was going to start limiting the number of free biscuits customers receive when dining in. Understandably biscuit lovers panicked at the thought!
So where did this rumor come from? Well, it seems to stem from a change Red Lobster made to optimize their online menu for takeout and delivery orders. For these types of off-premise orders, Red Lobster has always included just 2 biscuits per entree ordered.
When Red Lobster updated their online menu pages, they made this policy clear by stating “Every entree comes with two warm Cheddar Bay Biscuits!”. However, some people mistakenly thought this 2-biscuit limit now applied to dine-in meals as well. Thankfully, Red Lobster quickly clarified that this limit is only for takeout and delivery, not dine-in.
Red Lobster explained that they’ve always limited biscuits for takeout simply because drivers obviously can’t supply unlimited refills. But they reassured customers that the unlimited free biscuits are still being served for dine-in guests.
The Takeout and Delivery Biscuit Policy
Now that we’ve cleared up the confusion around dine-in biscuits, let’s take a look at Red Lobster’s biscuit policy for takeout and delivery orders:
- Each entree comes with 2 biscuits included in the price.
- Extra biscuits can be ordered for an additional cost:
- Half dozen extra biscuits: $2.79
- Dozen extra biscuits: $5.29
- Prices for extra biscuits may vary slightly by location.
So if you want more than 2 biscuits with your takeout or delivery order, you’ll have to pay an upcharge. Red Lobster implemented this policy because obviously takeout and delivery drivers can’t keep supplying unlimited refills like servers can in the restaurant.
The upcharge for extra biscuits helps Red Lobster cover costs when fulfilling large biscuit orders for takeout and delivery. Keep in mind the 2 biscuit per entree policy is not new – it’s always been the policy for off-premise orders.
Dine-In Biscuits Remain Unlimited and Free
We know biscuit-lovers were sweating those rumors about new limits on the free biscuits at Red Lobster. But thankfully, it was just a misunderstanding caused by the optimized online menu language.
Red Lobster has confirmed that the unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits policy remains unchanged for dine-in guests. When you sit down in a Red Lobster restaurant, the warm, cheesy biscuits will keep coming free of charge until you’ve had your fill!
Enjoying piping hot biscuits with your meal is an integral part of the dine-in experience at Red Lobster. Cutting back on the free biscuits for dine-in customers would no doubt impact guest satisfaction. So biscuit lovers can breathe a sign of relief knowing that Red Lobster’s unlimited dine-in biscuit policy isn’t going anywhere.
Next time you visit a Red Lobster restaurant, indulge to your heart’s content knowing that the Cheddar Bay biscuits are unlimited and free when you dine in. Just be prepared that if you want more than 2 biscuits with your takeout or delivery order, you’ll have to pay a little extra. But for dine-in guests, biscuit bliss will continue as always!
Frequently Asked Questions About Biscuits at Red Lobster
Here are answers to some common questions about the biscuits at Red Lobster:
Are the biscuits really free with my meal?
Yes, when dining in at Red Lobster, Cheddar Bay Biscuits are unlimited and free. You can request more as many times as you want!
How many biscuits come with a takeout order?
Takeout orders include 2 biscuits per entree ordered. Extra biscuits can be added for an additional charge.
What’s the extra cost for more biscuits with my takeout order?
You can get a half dozen extra biscuits for $2.79 or a dozen for $5.29. Prices may vary slightly by location.
Does the 2 biscuit limit apply to dine-in meals too?
No, the 2 biscuit per entree policy only applies to takeout and delivery orders. Dine-in customers can enjoy unlimited free refills!
Has Red Lobster changed their unlimited dine-in biscuit policy?
No, the unlimited free Cheddar Bay Biscuits policy for dine-in guests remains the same as it has always been. It has not changed.
Why does Red Lobster limit biscuits for takeout/delivery?
They implemented a biscuit limit for takeout and delivery simply because drivers can’t supply unlimited refills like servers can in restaurants.
Can I order extra biscuits with my delivery order?
Yes, you can order extra biscuits for delivery for an additional per biscuit charge. Red Lobster offers this so customers can still enjoy more biscuits with their delivery meals.
The Bottom Line
The bottom line is that Cheddar Bay Biscuits remain unlimited and complimentary when you dine in at any Red Lobster restaurant. Don’t let any rumors about new limits on the free biscuits deter you. Just head to your nearest Red Lobster and enjoy those warm, delicious biscuits to your heart’s content with your meal.
Biscuit lovers do need to be aware of the policy for takeout and delivery orders. Only 2 biscuits are included per entree ordered. But additional biscuits can be purchased if desired. This ensures guests can still enjoy these tasty biscuits when ordering food to-go or for delivery.
So rejoice, biscuit fans! The unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits aren’t going anywhere at Red Lobster restaurants. When dining in, just sit back and let the baskets of biscuity goodness keep coming your way.
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