Plus two returning fan favorites.

To paraphrase Mark Twain, news of Red Lobster’s death was greatly exaggerated. When the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year, fans thought it could be the end of their favorite seafood chain. But Red Lobster just released a holiday menu that makes it clear that it’s still in business and wants its loyal customers to know that it’s giving it everything it’s got.

There’s plenty of lobster on the new menu, plus pasta, scallops and bacon — everything fans expect on Red Lobster’s list of offerings. And every meal comes with a side dish that some customers say is the best part of eating there; the freshly baked Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Sure, you can make Cheddar Bay Biscuits at home, and they’re really tasty, but there’s something extra special about having a Red Lobster server bring them to your table hot and fresh.

With this holiday menu, Red Lobster joins other chains, such as Dunkin’ and Five Guys, that have already announced their holiday offerings. The seafood restaurant serves seven new main courses and three new seasonal cocktails for the holidays. It also brings back some old favorites.

Red Lobsters 2024 holiday menu

There’s a lot to unpack here with this temporary menu. Let’s start with the drinks. Red Lobster invites guests to raise a glass of cheer with these three holiday-themed cocktails: Snowglobe Sangria, Ruby Mule and Mocha Espresso Martini.

With a cocktail in hand, guests can then choose from the seven new dishes:

• Lobster Pappardelle Pasta: Tender Maine and langostino lobster meat, fresh tomatoes and asparagus mixed with pappardelle pasta in garlic sauce.

• Sea scallops wrapped in bacon: Sea scallops wrapped in bacon and served with spring vegetables.

• Lobster bisque: Rich and creamy and served with crackers.

• Lemon Basil Mahi: Grilled Mahi topped with fresh tomatoes and basil with lemon sauce. Served with a choice of two sides.

• Simply prepared Mahi: Perfectly prepared. Served with a choice of two sides.

• Parmesan chicken with crust: Chicken breast with Parmesan crust, topped with lemon herb sauce, fresh tomatoes and basil. Served with a choice of two sides.

• Roasted Asparagus: A new party choice.

Guests will also be happy that the restaurant is bringing back Popcorn Shrimp and Hush Puppies.

The new menu is now available at all Red Lobster locations for a limited time. If you leave with some of the famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits before Thanksgiving, keep in mind that they can be used to make some of the best fillings you’ve ever had.