Red Lobster’s tartar sauce is one of the most beloved condiments in America. This creamy, tangy sauce is served alongside Red Lobster’s famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits and seafood dishes like lobster, shrimp, and fish. Fans love dipping their crab legs, fries, and more into cups and cups of the addictive sauce. But what if you want to enjoy Red Lobster’s tartar sauce at home? Here’s a guide on where and how you can buy Red Lobster’s famous tartar sauce.
Buy Tartar Sauce at Red Lobster Locations
The easiest way to get your hands on authentic Red Lobster tartar sauce is to visit one of their over 700 restaurant locations in the United States and Canada, You can request extra tartar sauce with your dine-in meal or To Go order Red Lobster locations offer tartar sauce cups for around $0,49 each or bowls for $299,
I usually ask my server for a few extra tartar sauce cups with my meal. Even if I order a side of tartar sauce, I like to have extras on hand for dipping. The servers are always happy to bring more cups for the table.
When ordering To Go, you can add tartar sauce cups or bowls to your online order or request them at the counter. With each To Go order, Red Lobster includes two cups of tartar sauce for free. If you want additional cups or a bowl, add them separately to your order.
The benefit of getting tartar sauce direct from Red Lobster is you know you’re getting the real thing, made fresh in their kitchens every day. Just note that quantities may be limited per customer.
Purchase Bottled Tartar Sauce at Grocery Stores
While not exactly the same, you can find Red Lobster’s bottled tartar sauce at many major grocery stores. It’s usually in the condiment aisle, near the mayonnaise and salad dressings. Look for the black bottles with Red Lobster’s logo.
The two pack of 15 oz bottles typically costs around $6. I like keeping a spare bottle in my fridge for seafood nights at home. The flavor is slightly different than the restaurant version but still delicious.
I’ve spotted the bottled tartar sauce at chains like Walmart, Kroger, Publix, Safeway, and more. Check the condiment aisle or ask an employee if you’re having trouble finding it.
You may also be able to find it through the grocery store’s website or app. Search for “Red Lobster tartar” and you should see if they carry the bottled version. This makes it easy to add to your cart for grocery pickup or delivery.
Order Tartar Sauce Online
Can’t find the bottles nearby? You can order Red Lobster’s tartar sauce online from grocery websites, Amazon, Walmart, and more.
On Walmart’s website, a two pack of 15 oz Red Lobster tartar sauce bottles costs around $10 with free shipping. The bottles are shipped frozen so they arrive fresh.
Amazon also carries the two pack for Prime delivery. Prices vary but are usually between $8-$12. There’s even a Subscribe & Save option to get automatic deliveries.
Or try the online grocery options:
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Instacart: Search for “Red Lobster” and find the tartar sauce bottles for delivery or pickup from local grocery stores.
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Shipt: Available in the condiments section, ships free with orders over $35.
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Thrive Market: Organic and specialty foods site sells the 15 oz bottles.
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Jet.com: Walmart-owned site has listings from various sellers.
The bonus of ordering online is tartar sauce ships directly to your door, so you always have it in stock. Just note that shipping frozen and thawing may impact flavor.
Make Homemade Copycat Tartar Sauce
While not identical, you can come close to recreating the tangy flavor of Red Lobster tartar sauce at home. There are tons of copycat recipes online from food bloggers and chefs.
Most recipes include mayonnaise, dill pickles, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and other spices. Whisk together and adjust for taste as you go. It won’t be exactly the same but still great for seafood.
I like to experiment with the seasoning until my homemade sauce mimics the flavor I remember. Key tips are mincing the pickles finely and letting the sauce chill overnight for the best flavor.
Making your own version also allows you to control the ingredients. You can swap in low-fat mayo, Greek yogurt, or other substitutes to lighten it up.
While not as quick and easy as buying the pre-made sauce, homemade lets you recreate that nostalgic flavor whenever you crave it. Experiment and tweak over time to perfect your very own copycat recipe.
Find Tartar Sauce in Reseller Packs
For mega fans who buy in bulk, you can purchase large reseller packs of Red Lobster’s tartar sauce. These are intended for food businesses but sometimes available for individuals.
On webstaurantstore.com, you can buy a pack of 4 one-gallon jugs of original Red Lobster tartar sauce for around $100. That’s enough to fill 128 of the small restaurant cups!
Foodservicedirect.com also sells the gallon jugs in smaller quantities. You can purchase 1-2 jugs for around $30 each. They even offer plastic squeeze bottles, pumps, and portion cups to go with.
Keep in mind these bulk options do tend to be more expensive per ounce than the grocery bottles. But it could be worth it for convenience, especially if you love serving seafood at home on a regular basis.
Just be sure to have plenty of room in your refrigerator and check expiration dates if storing long term.
Find Tartar Sauce in Unexpected Places
Part of the fun is stumbling upon Red Lobster’s tartar sauce in surprising places beyond the obvious. Here are a few spots I’ve discovered them:
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Gas station and convenience store chains often carry the bottles these days along with other grocery items.
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Pharmacy sections in stores like CVS, Walgreens, RiteAid may have them by the other condiments.
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Discount stores like Ollie’s Bargain Outlet or Dollar General Market can have especially good deals.
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Local seafood markets or fishmongers may sell Red Lobster’s sauce, especially in coastal towns.
It never hurts to browse around and check endcaps, clearance sections, and new products areas. You never know where that iconic black bottle may turn up!
Enjoy Red Lobster Tartar Sauce at Home
With a bit of searching both in stores and online, you can enjoy Red Lobster’s famous tartar sauce anytime. Keep an eye out for the signature black bottles in the condiment aisle or order online for delivery to your door. Making a creamy homemade version is also a rewarding DIY project for seafood fans. However you get your hands on this addictive sauce, enjoy dipping and drizzling it on all your favorite dishes.
Red Lobster Tartar Sauce By
That sweet and creamy thing that comes with your fish dish at the biggest seafood chain in the world? This is a copy of it. My Red Lobster Tartar Sauce copycat recipe makes a quick and tasty sauce that looks and tastes just like the real thing. It only takes five ingredients! Use the sauce to dress up your next home-cooked fish platter or spread it on fish tacos and fish sandwiches.
Source: Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 2 by Todd Wilbur.
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely minced onion
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped and shredded carrot (rice-sized pieces)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill.
Makes 4 servings. Reviews
Im Todd Wilbur, Chronic Food Hacker
Over the past 30 years, I’ve taken apart some of America’s most famous brand-name foods to come up with the best original recipes that you can use at home. Welcome to my lab.
Red Lobster Tartar Sauce
Does Red Lobster have tartar sauce?
Red Lobster Tartar Sauce is my favourite but it would get pretty expensive to head to Red Lobster every time I crave seafood. Making tartar sauce at home is not only cheaper but is super easy too! Combine ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. Combine ingredients and mix well.
What to serve with Red Lobster tartar sauce?
Copycat Red Lobster Tarter Sauce Recipe is delicious served with your seafood dish. Make this sauce to serve with Air Fryer Fried Shrimp or Easy Fish Tacos Recipe. My kids also love to dip their Easy Homemade French Fries, Air Fryer Tater Tots Recipe and potato chips. What Makes Red Lobster’s Tartar Sauce Unique? We love to hear from you.
Can kids eat Red Lobster tartar sauce?
This copycat Red Lobster tartar sauce is a good way to get kids to eat things they normally wouldn’t. They just might find out that they love fish once they try it with this flavorful tartar sauce. I’m always on the lookout for kid-friendly recipes and this one definitely fits the bill.
Does homemade tartar sauce taste better than store-bought?
The flavor that homemade tartar sauce has is unmatched to store-bought. Once you see that all you have to do is measure ingredients and mix them together, you’ll be hooked. Give this copycat Red Lobster Tartar Sauce recipe a try. I can’t wait to hear what you think about it.