Red Lobster • Desserts
Chocolate Wave
Warm chocolate cake with molten center, vanilla ice cream, and fudge sauce
Typical U.S. price — actual prices vary by location, franchise, and ordering platform.
Menu Labeling & Nutrition Information
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Full nutrition information — including saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and fiber — is available upon request from the restaurant and in the official nutrition guide. Calorie counts shown are approximate and based on official restaurant nutrition data; values may vary by location, preparation, and portion size.
Everything You Need to Know About the Chocolate Wave
The Chocolate Wave is warm chocolate cake with molten center, vanilla ice cream, and fudge sauce It comes in at 720 calories with 10g of protein, and is priced at $8.49 in the Desserts section of the Red Lobster menu — about 1.18 cents per 100 calories. Red Lobster is America's largest seafood restaurant chain with over 600 locations, famous for its Endless Shrimp, Cheddar Bay Biscuits, and fresh seafood sourced globally. The Red Lobster menu with prices for 2026 ranges from $9.99 for lunch specials to $32.99 for premium seafood platters like the Ultimate Feast.
How the Chocolate Wave compares to similar Red Lobster items
| Item | Price | Calories | Price / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Lime Pie | $7.49 | 480 | 1.56 |
| Chocolate Wave (this item) | $8.49 | 720 | 1.18 |
Average price in the Desserts section: $7.99. This item is above the section average.
How the Chocolate Wave compares at other chains
Compare the Chocolate Wave across all chains →| Chain | Comparable item | Price | vs Red Lobster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lobster | Chocolate Wave | $8.49 | — |
| 7 Brew | German Chocolate (Medium) | $4.99 | $3.50 more |
| Applebee's | Triple Chocolate Meltdown | $7.99 | $0.50 more |
| Arby's | Chocolate Shake (Medium) | $4.49 | $4.00 more |
| Boston Market | Chocolate Chip Cookie | $2.29 | $6.20 more |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Red Lobster secret menu items
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Sandwich · $14.99
A grilled fish or shrimp sandwich served on two Cheddar Bay Biscuits instead of a bun — the ultimate Red Lobster hack
How to order: Order any grilled sandwich and ask to 'serve it on Cheddar Bay Biscuits instead of the bun.'
Loaded Cheddar Bay Biscuits · $9.99
Cheddar Bay Biscuits split and loaded with shrimp, cheese, and garlic butter — an off-menu indulgence
How to order: Ask for extra biscuits and request 'shrimp, melted cheese, and garlic butter on top.'
Dietary & allergen information
This item is flagged as: V.
Is the Chocolate Wave good value at Red Lobster?
At $8.49, the Chocolate Wave costs about 1.18 cents per 100 calories against a $7.99 average in the Desserts section. It is the lowest price-per-calorie item on the entire Red Lobster menu — the strongest value pick we track at this chain.
How to order the Chocolate Wave at Red Lobster
The Chocolate Wave is available at Red Lobster locations nationwide — dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the Red Lobster app or third-party services. Order through the official Red Lobster ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location — check the current full Red Lobster menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the Chocolate Wave
- 1At 720 calories, this is one of the higher-calorie items on the menu — plan portions accordingly.
- 2Check current Red Lobster deals — Endless Shrimp — $19.99.
- 3Prices have trended +3.1% vs 2025 on our tracking — expect slight variation by location.
Tips compiled from customer reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and our menu tracking data.
Payment & holiday hours
Accepted payment
- Credit & debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
- Cash
- Gift cards
- Apple Pay & Google Pay
Holiday closures
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Typical closures — individual locations may vary. Confirm locally before visiting.
Chocolate Wave prices by city (estimated)
Prices vary by location. Estimates for the Red Lobster national-average pricing model:
- Atlanta: $0.00 (Estimated — on par with national average — Cheddar Bay Biscuits)
- Charlotte: $0.00 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Cheddar Bay Biscuits)
- Nashville: $0.00 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Cheddar Bay Biscuits)
- Orlando: $0.00 (Estimated — on par with national average — Cheddar Bay Biscuits)
- Houston: $0.00 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Cheddar Bay Biscuits)
- Richmond: $0.00 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Cheddar Bay Biscuits)
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About Red Lobster
Red Lobster is America's largest seafood restaurant chain with over 600 locations, famous for its Endless Shrimp, Cheddar Bay Biscuits, and fresh seafood sourced globally. The Red Lobster menu with prices for 2026 ranges from $9.99 for lunch specials to $32.99 for premium seafood platters like the Ultimate Feast. Red Lobster is famous for its Cheddar Bay Biscuits served at every table, the Endless Shrimp promotion, Lobster Fest seasonal menu, and Wood-Grilled seafood. The Red Lobster menu features lobster, shrimp, crab, fish, and chicken options with a variety of preparation styles. Red Lobster also offers a kids menu, gluten free options, and the My Red Lobster Rewards loyalty program. Whether you're looking for the Red Lobster menu with prices, Red Lobster Endless Shrimp, Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits, or the Red Lobster allergen menu, this guide covers every item.
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Prices and customer sentiment sourced from the official Red Lobster website, nutrition guide, and public reviews. Source: www.redlobster.com