Red Lobster Soups and Sides Menu, Prices, Calories & Every Item
Red Lobster Soups and Sides Menu, Ten Items to Round Out a Meal
The Red Lobster Soups and Sides Menu holds ten items. This covers two soups, two vegetable sides, two potato sides, two salads, plus fries and hush puppies. Cheddar Bay Biscuits sit on a separate Biscuits & Extras Menu rather than this category.
Most entrées across the Classics Menu and Pasta Menu already come with a choice of two sides included, so this menu mainly matters for guests wanting extra portions or a soup starter.
Red Lobster Soups and Sides Menu: Full Price and Calorie Table
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Lobster Bisque – Cup / Bowl | $5.99 / $7.99 | 340 / 630 |
New England Clam Chowder – Cup / Bowl | $6.49 / $8.49 | 250 / 470 |
Chesapeake Fries | $3.49 | 510 |
Bacon Mac & Cheese | $5.99 | 600 |
Seasoned Broccoli | $3.49 | 190 |
Orzo Rice | $3.49 | 310 |
Baked Potato | $3.49 | 270 |
Creamy Mashed Potatoes | $3.49 | 210 |
Crispy Brussels Sprouts | $4.49 | 380 |
Caesar Side Salad | $4.49 | 360 |
House Side Salad | $3.49 | 160 |
Hush Puppies | $3.49 | 420 |
The Baked Potato’s sodium content is higher than earlier published (1,730mg, not 860mg), even though the calorie count stays the same at 270.
Red Lobster Soups & Sides Menu Complete Nutrition Tables 2026
| Menu Item | Price | Calories | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) | Sat Fat (g) | Sodium (mg) | Sugar (g) | Fiber (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lobster Bisque – Cup | $5.99 | 340 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 12 | 980 | 4 | 1 |
New England Clam Chowder – Cup | $6.49 | 250 | 10 | 24 | 20 | 11 | 1,020 | 5 | 1 |
Chesapeake Fries | $3.49 | 510 | 5 | 56 | 21 | 4 | 820 | ~0 | 5 |
Bacon Mac & Cheese | $5.99 | 600 | 34 | 90 | 60 | 28 | 2,100 | 8 | 4 |
Cheddar Bay Biscuits (half dozen) | $4.49 | 960 | 18 | 114 | 54 | 30 | 3,300 | 6 | |
Asparagus | $3.49 | 90 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 4.5 | 580 | 2 | 6 |
Seasoned Broccoli | $3.49 | 190 | 3 | 8 | ~0 | ~0 | 220 | 2 | 3 |
Baked Potato | $3.49 | 270 | 5 | 45 | 2 | ~0 | 860 | 2 | 5 |
Caesar Side Salad | $4.49 | 360 | 5 | 12 | 25 | 5 | 600 | 2 | 2 |
Coleslaw | $3.49 | 260 | 2 | 17 | 20 | 3 | 350 | 11 | 3 |
Soups vs. Sides: What's the Difference in Value
Both soups come in two sizes, giving guests more control over portion size than any of the fixed-size sides offer. A Cup works well as a starter alongside an entrée, while a Bowl can function as a light meal on its own, especially the richer Lobster Bisque Bowl at 630 calories.
Sides, by comparison, come in one size only. Guests wanting more of a specific side need to order it twice rather than choosing a larger size the way they can with soup.
Lightest and Richest Sides
House Side Salad is the lightest item on this entire menu at 160 calories before dressing. Seasoned Broccoli follows close behind at 190, despite being cooked in butter and Parmesan rather than served plain.
Bacon Mac & Cheese and the Lobster Bisque Bowl sit at the richer end, both above 600 calories. Guests balancing a meal’s overall calorie count often pair a rich entrée with House Side Salad or Seasoned Broccoli rather than doubling up with a heavier side like Mac & Cheese.
Comparing the Two Soups
New England Clam Chowder and Lobster Bisque differ in both texture and calorie count.
| Detail | Clam Chowder | Lobster Bisque |
|---|---|---|
| Cup Calories | 250 | 340 |
Bowl Calories | 470 | 630 |
Texture | Chunky, potato-forward | Smooth, fully blended |
Main Protein | Clams | Lobster |
Clam Chowder runs lighter at both sizes, largely because Lobster Bisque’s cream base is richer and more concentrated. Guests wanting a heartier, chunkier soup lean toward Chowder, while those wanting a smoother, more indulgent option pick Bisque.
Which side has the fewest calories?
House Side Salad carries the fewest calories on this menu at 160, before any dressing is added.
Do Cheddar Bay Biscuits count as part of this menu?
No. Biscuits sit on their own separate menu category, distinct from the Soups and Sides Menu covered here.
Is the Baked Potato a good low-calorie choice?
Calorie-wise, yes, at 270 calories plain. Its sodium content is higher than some guests might expect at 1,730mg, so it’s not automatically the lowest-sodium option on this list.
Can guests order a soup as a full meal instead of a side?
Yes. The Bowl size of either soup, particularly Lobster Bisque at 630 calories, works reasonably well as a light meal rather than just a starter portion.
Allergen Information
This menu covers a wide range of allergens. Both soups contain shellfish. Bacon Mac & Cheese contains dairy, wheat, and pork. Hush Puppies and Chesapeake Fries both contain wheat. Caesar Side Salad contains dairy, egg, and fish from its dressing.
Per Mayo Clinic, even small amounts of a trigger allergen can cause a reaction in sensitive individuals, which is worth keeping in mind on a menu this varied where cross-contact between different sides is possible in a shared kitchen.
Gluten Considerations
Seasoned Broccoli, plain Baked Potato, and plain Mashed Potatoes are naturally gluten free. Orzo Rice is not, since it’s a rice-and-pasta blend rather than rice alone. Both soups, Chesapeake Fries, Bacon Mac & Cheese, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, and Hush Puppies all contain wheat in some form.
Ordering Notes
Menu pricing can shift slightly by location. Guests should confirm current pricing with a nearby restaurant or the official ordering platform before visiting. For every menu category in one place, see the full Red Lobster Menu 2026 guide.
FAQs:-
What soups are on the Red Lobster menu in 2026?
The Red Lobster Soups menu 2026 includes Lobster Bisque Cup at $6.49 with 310 calories, Lobster Bisque Bowl at $8.49 with 630 calories, New England Clam Chowder Cup at $6.49 with 240 calories, and New England Clam Chowder Bowl at $8.49 with 470 calories. Full soup information available at redlobsterseafood.com.
What are the best sides at Red Lobster in 2026?
The most popular and most searched sides on the Red Lobster Soups and Sides menu 2026 are Cheddar Bay Biscuits, Chesapeake Fries, Bacon Mac and Cheese, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, and Creamy Lobster Mashed Potatoes. Full prices and calories at redlobsterseafood.com.
Does Red Lobster have family sized sides in 2026?
Yes, the Red Lobster Family Sides menu 2026 includes Family House Salad, Family Bacon Mac and Cheese, Family Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Family Caesar Salad, Family Baked Potatoes, Family Chesapeake Fries, Family Coleslaw, Family Rice, and Family Broccoli all serving four people. Full prices at redlobsterseafood.com.
Is the Red Lobster Soups and Sides menu available for delivery in 2026?
Yes, Red Lobster Soups and Sides menu items are available for delivery and pickup at participating locations across the United States. For official ordering please visit redlobster.com.