# Lobster-Topped Waffle Dishes The Red Lobster Lobster and Waffles is a Southern-Inspired Meal By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-03-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-and-waffles References: [foodbeast](https://www.foodbeast.com/news/red-lobster-and-waffles/) & [redlobster](https://www.redlobster.com) [Chicken and waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-waffles-sandwich) is a classic Southern US dish that is loved in North America and around the world, so the new Red Lobster Lobster and Waffles has been created by the restaurant chain as a take on the quintessential meal. The meal consists of deep-fried lobster that has been placed on top of waffles that are made from the chain's [Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-bay-2024-campaign) for a savory take on traditional waffles. The dish comes drizzled with maple syrup to offer patrons a meal that is sweet, savory and unlike anything they've tried from the chain. The Red Lobster Lobster and Waffles dish is set to hit restaurants starting on March 26 for a limited time only. Image Credit: Red Lobster ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Savory Sweet Combos:** Creating dishes that combine both sweet and savory flavors to offer unique taste experiences. - **Unconventional Ingredients:** Incorporating unexpected ingredients, such as lobster, in traditional dishes to create innovative culinary creations. - **Limited-time Menus:** Introducing temporary menu items to create buzz and excitement among customers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant and Food Service:** Opportunity for restaurants to experiment with unconventional ingredient combinations to attract customers and drive sales. - **Culinary Innovation:** Exploring the use of unexpected ingredients and flavor combinations in the culinary world to create novel and Instagrammable dishes. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Utilizing limited-time menus and unique food offerings as a marketing strategy to generate buzz and increase customer engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crispy Fried Seafood Baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-lobster-shrimp-stack.md) - [Lobster-Topped Seafood Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-topped-stuffed-flounder.md) - [Savory Fruit-Infused Waffle Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bojangles-chicken-and-boberry-waffles.md) - [Indulgent Seafood Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobsterfest-2026.md) - [Sweet-And-Savoury QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-waffles.md) - [Seasonal Seafood Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-lobster-menu.md) - [Crab-Themed Summer Fare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-lobster-crabfest.md) - [Triple Shrimp Seafood Platters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cajun-shrimp-trio.md) - [Savory Biscuit-Breaded Shrimps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-bay-shrimp.md)