We all make mistakes, chain restaurants included. For instance, Red Lobster’s famous Endless Shrimp promotion cost the brand a cool $11 million in operating losses after being made a permanent menu item in 2023. That deal has, of course, since been discontinued. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get a bargain on killer seafood anymore. Case in point: Red Lobster’s Ultimate SpendLESS Shrimp, which allows guests to taste three spins on the popular shellfish for just $16 (in most locations).
It May Not Be Endless Shrimp, but Red Lobster’s SpendLESS Shrimp Special Is Still a Tasty Steal
*And* it comes with fries?!
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Published Sep 22, 2025
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The limited-time deal features three essential dishes:
- Shrimp Linguini Alfredo: shrimp in creamy garlic Alfredo sauce, served on a bed of linguine
- Garlic Shrimp Scampi: shrimp baked in garlic sauce, served with lemon
- Popcorn Shrimp & Chesapeake Fries: bite-size shrimp, fried crispy until golden brown, with fries and cocktail sauce
“Since stepping into this role, I’ve gotten questions about Endless Shrimp,” Damola Adamolekun, Chief Executive Officer of Red Lobster, said in a press release. “We’re starting a new chapter here at Red Lobster, one that’s smarter, more sustainable and still packed with the unbeatable value and delicious flavors our guests have come to expect.”
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Not only can you cash in on this discounted sampler for a limited time, but you can also try the chain’s new fall cocktails:
- Caramel Dream: Absolut vodka, butterscotch, caramel and cream, garnished with a sea salt chocolate caramel
- Apple Harvest Punch: Captain Morgan spiced rum, cranberry, lemon and apple juice, topped with an apple slice and cinnamon stick
- Gold Rush: Maker’s Mark bourbon, honey and sparkling gold shimmer, garnished with fresh mint
Are you in yet? Good, I’ll meet you in the parking lot in ten.
