What a Red Lobster gift card gets you
A Red Lobster gift card spends at every U.S. Red Lobster location, plus the company's other banners where they share the same card program, and it covers the full check — Cheddar Bay Biscuits, the Ultimate Feast, Lobsterfest specials, alcohol where local law allows, tax, and tip. There are no activation fees, no monthly dormancy charges, and the balance never expires. The card is for dine-in and to-go orders placed by phone or at the host stand; it is not accepted on third-party delivery apps like DoorDash or Uber Eats.
two formats:
- Physical card: Mailed in a gift sleeve. $5 to $250 per card via redlobster.com.
- E-gift card: Emailed within minutes, printable or shown on a phone at the table. $5 to $250 via redlobster.com; $25 – $200 via Dyme.
You can apply more than one Red Lobster card to a single check — hand the server every card and they run them in sequence until the balance is covered.
Where to buy: four channels compared
| Channel | Format | Denominations | Delivery | Discount | Adds on top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for MilesDyme | E-gift only | $25 – $200 | Instant | None | Dyme Miles + instant paperless delivery |
| Redlobster.com | Physical + e-gift | $5 – $250 | Instant / 5–10 days | None | — |
| In restaurant | Physical only | Any amount | Immediate | None | — |
| Authorized retailersCostco, supermarket racks | Physical only | $25 – $100 typical | Immediate | Costco: occasional multi-pack discount | Retailer loyalty points |
Discounts and multi-pack pricing rotate by location and season. Verify before you buy.
Can I get a Red Lobster gift card at a discount?
Yes, but not through Dyme. Dyme sells Red Lobster e-gift cards at face value; the value-add is Dyme Miles and instant delivery, not a face-value discount. The discount channels are:
- Costco, in store and online. Costco periodically runs Red Lobster multi-packs (often $100 in face value for around $80). Stock rotates and isn't always listed. Membership required.
- Secondary marketplaces (Raise, CardCash). Resold cards from third parties, usually a few percent below face value. Confirm the balance before redeeming, since secondary sellers occasionally list cards with partial balances.
- Seasonal brand promos. Red Lobster has historically run holiday bonus-card offers — buy a set amount in gift cards and get a bonus card. These appear around the winter holidays and are not guaranteed year to year.
The bigger combined return comes from the rewards stack below: your credit card, My Red Lobster Rewards at redemption, and Dyme Miles on the purchase. Most buyers leave that money on the table.
How to stack rewards
Three rewards programs fire on a single Red Lobster gift card purchase through Dyme.
Credit-card rewards
Your credit card earns rewards on the Dyme purchase.
Gift-card resellers typically code as MCC 5947; many cards exclude this MCC from category bonuses.
- Capital One Venture X: 2x miles on essentially every purchase, including gift cards
- Citi Double Cash: 2% back on everything (1% when you buy + 1% when you pay)
- Amex Gold: falls back to 1x on gift cards. 4x dining and 4x groceries do not apply
- Chase Sapphire Preferred: falls back to 1x on gift cards. 3x dining and 2x travel do not apply
My Red Lobster Rewards
- Join cost: free
- Applies at: redemption
- Earning rate: points on qualifying food and beverage spend
- Reward threshold: points unlock rewards like a free appetizer or dessert
My Red Lobster Rewards earns when you pay your check at the table, including when you pay with a gift card. It does not earn on the gift card purchase itself.
Dyme Miles
- Base rate: 1 Mile for every dollar
- Special rate: 5 Miles per dollar
- Expiration: never
- Blackouts: none
- Redeem on: over 2 million hotels and 600 airline partners
$100 Red Lobster e-gift on Dyme, paid with Citi Double Cash, redeemed by a My Red Lobster Rewards member
- Citi Double Cash: $2 back (2% of $100)
- My Red Lobster Rewards at the table: Points toward the next reward when you pay the check
- Dyme Miles on the purchase: 100 Miles (1 per dollar), or 500 on a special offer (5 per dollar)
Illustrative only. Card rates, brand-program terms, and Dyme Miles offers change and vary by member; figures above are examples, not a guarantee of value.
How to buy via Dyme
Red Lobster e-gift cards on Dyme arrive in the recipient's inbox in under a minute.
- Open the Red Lobster brand page on Dyme.
- Enter the recipient's email, the denomination, and an optional personal message.
- Check out. The e-gift sends immediately and can be printed or shown on a phone at the table.
You earn 1 Mile for every dollar you spend, and 5 Miles per dollar during special offers. Miles post to your Dyme account within 3 business days. Dyme Miles never expire, have no blackouts, and are redeemable on any airline, any hotel — across over 2 million hotels and 600 airline partners.
Every dollar you spend through Dyme helps fund clean energy for local communities.
How to buy on redlobster.com
- Go to redlobster.com/gift-cards.
- Choose physical or e-gift, pick a design and the amount.
- Add to cart and check out. Red Lobster does not run a member discount on gift cards.
How to buy in store
Any Red Lobster host stand sells gift cards during open hours. Tell the host the amount, pay with cash or card, and walk out with a physical card. You can load any whole-dollar amount, and the card is active immediately.
How to buy at Costco, Sam's Club, or a supermarket
Costco periodically runs discounted Red Lobster multi-packs in warehouse and online; stock and pricing rotate. Supermarket gift-card racks at Kroger, Safeway, and similar chains carry $25 and $50 Red Lobster cards at face value — you pay no discount but earn the supermarket's loyalty points and any fuel rewards on gift-card purchases.
Designs and personalization
Physical cards: a rotating set of designs in the Red Lobster catalog, including seasonal holiday and birthday options. A gift sleeve and printed message are available at checkout.
E-gift cards: a few standard designs with a customizable subject line and recipient message.
There is no co-branded option for individual purchase. For bulk orders, see corporate ordering below.
Delivery and timing
- E-gift via Dyme: 1 to 60 minutes by email.
- E-gift via redlobster.com: 1 to 60 minutes by email.
- Physical via redlobster.com: 5 to 10 business days standard shipping.
- Physical in restaurant or at a retailer: Immediate — walk out with the card.
Dyme does not mail physical cards. If you need a card in hand, redlobster.com or a retail rack is the path.
Corporate and bulk buying
Red Lobster runs a corporate and bulk gift-card program for employee recognition, client gifts, and incentives, with volume ordering and custom amounts. Contact the Red Lobster corporate gift-card team to set up an order.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I use a Red Lobster gift card?＋
At any company-owned Red Lobster in the United States, for dine-in and to-go orders. The card covers food, beverages where local law allows, tax, and tip. It is not accepted on third-party delivery apps.
What denominations are available?＋
Through redlobster.com, $5 to $250 in whole-dollar increments for both physical and e-gift cards. In a restaurant you can load any whole-dollar amount. Through Dyme, $25 – $200.
Do Red Lobster gift cards expire?＋
No. Red Lobster gift cards do not expire and carry no dormancy or service fees. The full purchased value stays on the card until you use it.
Can I check my Red Lobster gift card balance?＋
Yes. Enter the card number and PIN on the Red Lobster gift card balance page, or ask your server to check the balance at the table. No account registration is required.
Can I use more than one gift card on a single check?＋
Yes. Hand your server every card and they run each one until the balance is covered, then settle the remainder with cash or a credit card.
Can I use a Red Lobster gift card on DoorDash or Uber Eats?＋
No. Gift cards apply only to orders placed directly with the restaurant — dine-in or to-go by phone or at the host stand. Third-party delivery apps do not accept the card.
Can I return or refund a Red Lobster gift card?＋
No. Gift cards are non-refundable once purchased. They can be re-gifted or applied to any future check.
Does Red Lobster offer corporate or bulk gift cards?＋
Yes. Red Lobster has a corporate program for volume orders, employee recognition, and client gifts, with custom amounts and bulk invoicing.
Can I reload a Red Lobster gift card?＋
Reload availability varies. Many locations can add value to an existing card at the host stand; you can also simply buy and stack additional cards.
Are e-gift cards delivered instantly?＋
Usually within 1 to 60 minutes by email. Gmail's Promotions filter occasionally delays delivery — check there if you don't see it arrive.
