On Tuesday, a representative for the seafood chain confirmed to<\/a>The Independent that the branch\u2019s final day of operation is Sunday, May 24. The restaurant, located on North Monroe Street, first opened in October 1970. <\/p>\n \u201cThis restaurant holds a special place in Red Lobster\u2019s history and has been a meaningful part of the community for decades. We\u2019re grateful to the guests and team members who have supported it over the years,\u201d the company said. <\/p>\n \u201cAs part of the normal course of business, Red Lobster continuously evaluates restaurant performance and lease terms and may, from time to time, choose to close or relocate select restaurants. This decision reflects individual business circumstances specific to this location.\u201d <\/p>\n The Tallahassee Democrat reports that the outlet\u2019s 1970 menu included baby shrimp and crabmeat and baked oysters for $1.85, while steak and lobster would set you back $3.55. A story in the Democrat at the time said Red Lobster would bring \u201cfamily priced seafood\u201d to the capital city in an atmosphere designed to make you feel \u201cat home.\u201d<\/p>\n The store closure is likely part of Red Lobster\u2019s revival plan<\/a>, after it filed for bankruptcy<\/a> in May 2024. In February, CEO Damola Adamolekun told The Wall Street Journal <\/a>that management had been reviewing restaurant leases and closing underperforming sites to sharpen the company\u2019s focus on stronger markets. <\/p>\n The chain <\/a>shuttered more than 100 restaurants across dozens of states during its 2024 Chapter 11 process, laying off hundreds of workers.<\/p>\n The company then escaped bankruptcy in September 2024 after being acquired by RL Investor Holdings LLC and receiving approximately $70 million in fresh investment. At the time, Adamolekun became the CEO and brought<\/a> new ideas to Red Lobster\u2019s menu and marketing. <\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s a lot of positive signs, but we inherited a very damaged brand, so there\u2019s still work to do to repair all of that,\u201d Adamolekun, the former CEO of P.F. Chang\u2019s, told the WSJ.<\/p>\n Under Adamolekun\u2019s leadership, Red Lobster has overhauled its menu, launched a happy hour to attract more customers and refreshed its marketing<\/a> strategy. To improve the in-restaurant experience, the company introduced a \u201cred carpet hospitality\u201d program, directing hostesses to acknowledge guests<\/a> from 10 feet away and engage with them when they are within four feet. <\/p>\n In April, the chain announced the return of its popular all-you-can-eat Endless Shrimp promotion for dine-in customers. Guests can choose between five shrimp dishes, including Shrimp Linguini Alfredo, Walt\u2019s Favorite Shrimp, Garlic Shrimp Scampi, Parrot Isle Coconut Shrimp and a new \u201cMarry Me Shrimp\u201d inspired by the viral online recipe, with tiered pricing from $24.99 to $29.99. Customers start with three dishes and can order up to two more at a time. <\/p>\n \u201cThis is about putting our guests first and bringing back something they truly love,\u201d Adamolekun said in a statement. \u201cEndless Shrimp has been a part of Red Lobster\u2019s legacy for 20 years and our guests have never stopped asking for it. We\u2019re excited to bring it back, for a limited time, in a way that works for our business today and honors what made it special from the beginning. Because when our fans talk, we listen.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Red](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/iStock-2152655942.jpeg\")
Red Lobster has closed more than 100 restaurants in the US after filing for bankruptcy in 2024 (Getty Images)<\/p>\n![\"In](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/iStock-1389009268.jpeg\")
In April, the chain announced the return of its beloved all-you-can-eat Endless Shrimp promotion (Getty Images)<\/p>\n