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1. Ask for extra biscuits.
Think of them like Olive Garden's never-ending breadsticks—there for your all your over-eating goals. Bonus: You can take any and all extras home.
2. Get your lobster grilled.
This option isn't always advertised on the menu, but you can get your shellfish grilled instead of steamed. You just have to ask.
3. Make a secret-menu po boy.
Whenever you order shrimp—especially popcorn shrimp—think about stuffing one (or three) of the cheddar bay biscuits with them to make a cheesy Po Boy. Or, if you prefer lobster, craft a DIY lobster roll in seconds. This is definitely NOT on the menu but it's worth the extra effort—we promise.
4. Make your meal lighter.
If you're trying to be health-conscious, ask for your fresh fish to be cooked in olive oil instead of butter or margarine. It'll taste just as great, but you'll be saving yourself tons of extra calories you don't necessarily need.
5. Find discounts and use them wisely.
If you sign up for the chain's Catch Club, you'll get coupons on your birthday and hear about money-saving promotions like the Endless Shrimp—plus seasonal promotions like BOGO deals—before everyone else.
6. Sauce it up.
Always ask your server for your favorite sauce—like the peach bourbon barbecue—because even if it's not on the menu, chances are the restaurant still has it in stock.
7. Order shrimp to get more bang for your buck.
In November 2015, Red Lobster's shrimp got bigger and better, with nearly 70 percent of lunch and dinner entrees featuring the shellfish getting improved in size and preparation. From shrimp scampi to dinner skewers to shrimp tacos—all of the shrimp plates are at least 47 percent larger. (Which is probably why Red Lobster serves over 80 million servings of shrimp every year.)
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