Red Lobster Appetizers & Soups Prices (2026)
The Red Lobster appetizers & soups menu runs from $7.49 to $14.99 in 2026, averaging $11.68 across 8 priced items. Every item is listed below with its current price.
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Saving Money on Red Lobster Appetizers & Soups
- Order before 3:00 PM on a weekday — the lunch menu serves the same signature shrimp dishes for roughly $9 less than dinner.
- Cheddar Bay Biscuits are unlimited and free with any dine-in entree, so skip paid appetizers if you are watching the total.
- Join My Red Lobster Rewards for a free appetizer or dessert on signup plus a birthday reward.
- Endless Shrimp and Crabfest promotions offer the best cost per ounce of protein on the entire menu — but only while they run.
Red Lobster Appetizers & Soups Prices — FAQ
How much is the cheapest item on the Red Lobster appetizers & soups menu?
New England Clam Chowder (cup) is the cheapest appetizers & soups item at Red Lobster, at about $7.49 in 2026. The next cheapest options are Lobster Bisque (cup) ($8.49) and Dozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits (to go) ($8.99).
What is the average Red Lobster appetizers & soups price in 2026?
Across the 8 priced appetizers & soups items we track, the average is $11.68 and the midpoint is $13.99. Prices run from $7.49 for New England Clam Chowder (cup) up to $14.99 for Lobster & Crab Dip.
Is Red Lobster appetizers & soups expensive compared with other chains?
3 of the 8 comparable chains we track are cheaper on appetizers & soups. Waffle House averages $8.78 against $11.68 at Red Lobster — a gap of about 25%.
Do Red Lobster appetizers & soups prices vary by location?
Yes. Red Lobster franchisees set their own prices, so the same item can differ by a dollar or more between neighbouring towns, and airport, stadium and highway locations run higher still. The figures here are the prices that appear most often across U.S. markets.