Budget Dining Guide
Red Lobster Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Red Lobster? This budget guide lists every menu item sorted from lowest to highest price so you can find cheap eats and low-cost meal deals quickly. Prices updated July 2026.
Lowest Price
$2.50
Average Item Price
$23.24
Budget for Two
$46.48
Priced Items Tracked
118
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Red Lobster Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Red Lobster sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diet Pepsi® 12 Oz. Can | beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 2 | Mtn Dew® 12 Oz. Can | beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 3 | Cocktail Sauce (8 Oz) | soups & sides | — | $2.99 |
| 4 | Tartar Sauce (8 Oz) | soups & sides | — | $2.99 |
| 5 | Fountain Drinks | beverages | — | $3.40 |
| 6 | Pina Colada Sauce (8 Oz) | soups & sides | — | $3.99 |
| 7 | Diet Pepsi® 2-Pack | beverages | — | $4.18 |
| 8 | Mtn Dew® 2-Pack | beverages | — | $4.18 |
| 9 | Baked Potato | soups & sides | — | $4.49 |
| 10 | Broccoli | soups & sides | — | $4.49 |
| 11 | Coleslaw | soups & sides | — | $4.49 |
| 12 | Mashed Potatoes | soups & sides | — | $4.49 |
| 13 | Orzo Rice | soups & sides | — | $4.49 |
| 14 | Sea-Salted French Fries | soups & sides | — | $4.49 |
| 15 | Caesar Side Salad | soups & sides | Crisp romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan, toasted croutons and creamy Caesar dressing. | $5.49 |
| 16 | House Side Salad | soups & sides | Mixed greens with fresh tomatoes, a blend of cheeses, red onion, toasted croutons and your choice of dressing. | $5.49 |
| 17 | Diet Pepsi® Family Pack (Four 12 Oz. Cans) | beverages | — | $5.50 |
| 18 | Mtn Dew® Family Pack (Four 12 Oz. Cans) | beverages | — | $5.50 |
| 19 | Crispy Brussels Sprouts | soups & sides | Drizzled with soy-ginger sauce and topped with crispy onions. | $5.99 |
| 20 | Crispy Green Beans | starters | Crispy battered green beans served with jalapeño ranch. | $5.99 |
| 21 | Half Dozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits® | soups & sides | All entrées come with two warm, house-made Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Not enough? Order extra here. | $5.99 |
| 22 | Half Dozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits® | biscuits &extras | All entrées come with two warm, house-made Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Not enough? Order extra here. | $5.99 |
| 23 | Bacon Mac & Cheese | soups & sides | Creamy cheese sauce over macaroni and topped with bacon. | $6.99 |
| 24 | Half Gallon Beverages | beverages | — | $7.49 |
| 25 | Garlic Linguini Alfredo | biscuits &extras | Creamy garlic Alfredo sauce served over a bed of linguini. | $7.99 |
| 26 | Macaroni & Cheese | kids | Served with choice of side. | $7.99 |
| 27 | New England Clam Chowder - Cup | soups & sides | Creamy New England clam chowder served with crackers. | $7.99 |
| 28 | One Dozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits® | soups & sides | All entrées come with two warm, house-made Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Not enough? Order extra here. | $7.99 |
| 29 | One Dozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits® | biscuits &extras | All entrées come with two warm, house-made Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Not enough? Order extra here. | $7.99 |
| 30 | Creamy Lobster Baked Potato | soups & sides | Maine and Langostino lobster meat in a creamy lobster beurre blanc sauce over a baked potato. | $8.49 |
Red Lobster Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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beverages
$4.41
8 items
soups & sides
$5.74
19 items
kids
$8.87
6 items
desserts
$9.24
2 items
biscuits &extras
$12.42
14 items
starters
$13.78
9 items
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Finding affordable meals at Red Lobster doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Our curated low-cost menu guide helps you discover the cheapest food options, budget-friendly combo deals, and best value items available on the current menu.
Prices shown are tracked from official menu sources and updated regularly. Whether you're a student looking for cheap eats, a family dining on a budget, or simply trying to keep meal costs down, sorting by price is the fastest way to find great value at Red Lobster.
Compare Red Lobster prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Red Lobster menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Red Lobster and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.