Red Lobster is closing 163 of its restaurants. The chain has operated for 58 years. This comes amid a bigger wave of closures hitting the industry right now.

A few locations are already confirmed. The Palm Desert, California location got the news on a Monday. The Springfield outlet will close as well. The company hasn't put out the complete list yet, and they still have not said when all the shutdowns will wrap up. The closures were reported on 30 August 2026. Diners nationwide will feel the impact.