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| - Went to a Red Lobster in Orland Park recently and had a good expperience. Other than the long wait, which was understandable for dinner on a Saturday night, the service was good. The waiter got my order wrong but actually brought what I had in mind as a second choice. So, no big deal. The manager came and apologized profusely, comping my meal and then giving me several $5 gift certificates for the next visit. Well, my next visit was right here in Champaign. The staff was friendly and my server was sweet and helpful. I splurged on lunch, getting the Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms for starters and the Lobsterfest Special that was lobster tails, shrimp, mussels, and scallops over linguine. Other than the fact that one of the mussels was not open, the food was good. No, I didn't eat it all there. Had to get a take home box. Then there are the biscuits. Yum. Always loved them. When my kids were little and we went to Red Lobster, I would tell them to always say yes to more biscuits. In those days, they kept refilling the little basket. My kids (now adults) still remember that. So, in all, this was a nice experience. The seafood doesn't compare to the ultra-fresh stuff I ate back at Sheepshead Bay in my Brooklyn days (the fishing boats were literally across the street from the restaurants). Places like Lundy's, Randazzo's, and Joe's Clam Bar were beyond words.
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