red lobster times square closure: 5 Shocking Things You Need to Know
- The iconic Times Square Red Lobster, a staple for tourists and locals since 2010, has abruptly shuttered its doors, leaving a prime piece of real estate empty on 7th Avenue.
- The closure marks a major blow for the chain, which had hoped the 650-seat flagship location would revitalize its brand image—instead, it was reportedly losing money due to sky-high rent and dwindling foot traffic post-pandemic.
- A last-minute sale of the restaurant’s famous cheddar bay biscuits was seen outside the building during the final hours, with staff handing out free boxes to passersby in a bittersweet farewell.
- The property is now being eyed by a competing fast-casual chain, sparking rumors that the space could become a massive Shake Shack or a new Asian fusion food hall.
- Fans are mourning the loss on social media, with one viral tweet reading "Goodbye to the only place you could eat lobster while watching a Broadway musical marathon," as the hashtag #RedLobsterTimesSquare trends.