Red Lobster Seafood Boil: Prices, Flavors and Calories
Quick answer: Red Lobster seafood boils start at $34.99 for the Cajun Garlic Butter Boil Bag and run to $89.99 for the Family Seafood Boil Bundle that serves four. Each boil is shellfish, corn and red potatoes cooked in seasoned broth and served in a hot shake-and-serve bag, with your choice of six flavors and three spice levels. They became a permanent menu item in 2025 after starting as a limited-time promotion.
Red Lobster Seafood Boil Prices
| Boil | Price | Calories | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajun Garlic Butter Boil Bag | $34.99 | 2,100 | 1 |
| Sailor’s Seafood Boil | $39.99 | 2,600 | 1 |
| Crabfest Boil (Snow Crab) | $43.99 | 1,890 – 2,370 | 1 |
| Crabfest Boil (Bairdi Crab) | $48.99 | 1,890 – 2,370 | 1 |
| Mariner’s Seafood Boil | $54.99 | 1,880 | 1 |
| Family Seafood Boil Bundle | $89.99 | 3,600 | 4 |
Prices vary by location. The Crabfest Boil is a limited-time item tied to the Crabfest promotion.
Cost Per Person
| Boil | Price | Per Person |
|---|---|---|
| Family Seafood Boil Bundle (serves 4) | $89.99 | $22.50 |
| Cajun Garlic Butter Boil Bag | $34.99 | $34.99 |
| Sailor’s Seafood Boil | $39.99 | $39.99 |
| Mariner’s Seafood Boil | $54.99 | $54.99 |
The family bundle is the only boil that makes financial sense for a group. At $22.50 a head it undercuts every single-serving boil by at least $12 per person, and the difference against the Mariner’s is more than $32.
Seafood boils are only one part of the menu. For every dish and what it costs, see the full Red Lobster menu with prices.
How the Boil Bag Works
This is the part that confuses first-timers, so here is the sequence at the table.
- You choose your boil — which shellfish combination you want.
- You choose a flavor from the six seasoned butter options below.
- You choose a spice level, or skip it entirely.
- It arrives sealed in a hot bag with the shellfish, corn and red potatoes inside, broth and all.
- You shake the bag before opening, which coats everything in the seasoned butter. This step is the whole point — skip it and the sauce sits at the bottom.
- You tip it out and eat with your hands. Bibs and shell crackers come with it.
It is deliberately messy, communal food. If you want a tidy plated dinner, a boil is the wrong order and the Crab Your Way or a grilled entree is the right one.
The Six Boil Flavors
| Flavor | What It Tastes Like | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Cajun | Peppery, savory, the most traditional boil seasoning | 1,280 |
| OLD BAY® & Butter Sauce | Celery salt and paprika; the Maryland classic | 1,290 |
| Mike’s Hot Honey® | Sweet heat, the most distinctive of the six | 1,300 |
| Lemon Pepper | Bright and citrus-forward; the lightest tasting | 1,390 |
| RL Signature | The house blend, garlic-butter led | 1,550 |
| Roasted Garlic | Deep, mellow garlic; the richest | 1,720 |
Two things worth knowing. First, the calorie spread between flavors is 440 calories on exactly the same food — choosing Cajun over Roasted Garlic is the single easiest saving available on a boil. Second, Lemon Pepper is the one most people underrate; acidity cuts through shellfish better than more butter does.
Spice Levels
| Level | Added Calories | Who It Suits |
|---|---|---|
| No spice | — | Default; the flavors carry plenty on their own |
| Spicy | +20 | Noticeable warmth, still comfortable |
| Extra Spicy | +50 | Genuine heat |
| Scorchin’ | +110 | For people who mean it |
Add-Ons
| Add-On | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Cajun Sausage | $5.99 | +380 |
| Eggs (2) | $3.00 | +160 |
| Extra dunking sauce (4 oz) | $2.99 | 650 – 860 |
You can add up to two items to a boil. The sausage is the one worth the money — it soaks up the broth and adds a second texture. The extra dunking sauce is the one to think twice about: at 650 to 860 calories per small container, it carries more than most entrees on the menu.
What Is in Each Boil?
Cajun Garlic Butter Boil Bag — $34.99
The entry point at 2,100 calories. Shrimp with corn and red potatoes in Cajun garlic butter. No crab, which is why it is the cheapest, and the most straightforward way to try the format before committing to a bigger one.
Sailor’s Seafood Boil — $39.99
The heaviest single-serving boil on the menu at 2,600 calories, and the best value in the middle of the range. A fuller shellfish mix than the Cajun bag for $5 more.
Mariner’s Seafood Boil — $54.99
The premium single boil at 1,880 calories. The most shellfish and the most lobster and crab content of the standard boils. Notably, it carries fewer calories than the Sailor’s despite costing $15 more, because the mix leans toward shellfish rather than starch.
Crabfest Boil — $43.99 / $48.99
The limited-time Crabfest version, carrying double the crab of the standard boils: a full pound of crab legs plus a dozen shrimp, corn and red potatoes. $43.99 with snow crab, $48.99 with Bairdi. Full detail in our Crabfest guide.
Family Seafood Boil Bundle — $89.99
Serves four at 3,600 calories total, roughly 900 per person. The only boil priced for a group and comfortably the best value of the set.
Which Boil Should You Order?
| If you want… | Order | Why |
|---|---|---|
| To try a boil for the first time | Cajun Garlic Butter Boil Bag, $34.99 | Lowest commitment, shrimp-led, no shell work with crab legs |
| Best value for one person | Sailor’s Seafood Boil, $39.99 | The largest single-serving boil for $5 over the entry price |
| The most lobster and crab | Mariner’s Seafood Boil, $54.99 | Premium shellfish mix, and fewer calories than the Sailor’s |
| Maximum crab | Crabfest Boil, $43.99 | Double the crab of the standard boils, while Crabfest runs |
| To feed a group | Family Bundle, $89.99 | $22.50 a head, less than any single boil per person |
| The lightest option | Mariner’s with Cajun seasoning | 1,880 base calories with the lowest-calorie flavor |
Seafood Boil Calories and Nutrition
Boils are the highest-calorie category on the Red Lobster menu, and it is worth understanding why. The shellfish itself is lean — a pound of crab legs is modest. The calories come from the seasoned butter broth the whole bag is cooked in, plus the corn and potatoes that soak it up.
| Boil | Calories | Per Person |
|---|---|---|
| Mariner’s Seafood Boil | 1,880 | 1,880 |
| Cajun Garlic Butter Boil Bag | 2,100 | 2,100 |
| Sailor’s Seafood Boil | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Family Seafood Boil Bundle | 3,600 | 900 |
Sodium is the figure that deserves more attention than calories here. Seasoned boil broth is salty by design, shellfish contains sodium naturally, and a single Cheddar Bay Biscuit adds about 380 mg on top. If you are managing blood pressure, boils are the menu category to approach most carefully. Our nutrition guide covers this in full.
How to Order a Lighter Boil
- Choose Cajun or OLD BAY over Roasted Garlic — saves up to 440 calories.
- Skip the extra dunking sauce at 650 to 860 calories a container.
- Leave some of the potatoes. They absorb the most butter of anything in the bag.
- Share the family bundle rather than eating a single boil alone.
- Go easy on the biscuits before it arrives.
Seafood Boil vs Crab Your Way vs Feasts
| Seafood Boil | Crab Your Way | Signature Feast | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Shake-and-serve bag, eaten by hand | Plated over crispy potatoes | Plated combination |
| From | $34.99 | $29.99 | $32.99 |
| Customizable | Flavor + spice + add-ons | Flavor + spice | Pick your components |
| Mess level | High | Moderate | Low |
| Best for | Sharing, occasion meals | Crab without the broth | Variety on one plate |
Takeout and Delivery
Boils are available To Go at most locations, and the sealed bag actually travels better than most restaurant food — it is designed to hold heat and sauce. Two caveats: the shake step is best done just before eating rather than in the car, and the shellfish is at its best fresh out of the kitchen. If you are ordering To Go, ask for the bag not to be shaken and do it at home.
A Note on Supply
The crab in these boils is wild-caught, and Red Lobster states plainly that availability varies with supply. Snow and Bairdi crab come from quota-managed fisheries with genuinely variable harvests. If a specific boil matters for your visit, call ahead — a location can be serving boils and still be out of one crab type.
Related Guides
- Crabfest: the Crabfest Boil, Crab Your Way and prices
- Nutrition, calories and allergens
- Daily deals and specials under $15
- Endless Shrimp: price and rules
- Happy hour: $5 drinks and $2 off appetizers
- All Red Lobster guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Red Lobster seafood boil?
From $34.99 for the Cajun Garlic Butter Boil Bag up to $89.99 for the Family Seafood Boil Bundle that serves four. The Sailor’s is $39.99 and the Mariner’s $54.99.
What comes in a Red Lobster seafood boil?
Shellfish, corn and red potatoes cooked together in seasoned broth and served in a hot shake-and-serve bag, with your choice of flavor and spice level.
What flavors can I choose?
Six: Cajun, OLD BAY & Butter Sauce, Mike’s Hot Honey, Lemon Pepper, RL Signature and Roasted Garlic. Spice levels are Spicy, Extra Spicy and Scorchin’.
Which boil flavor has the fewest calories?
Cajun at 1,280 for the sauce component. Roasted Garlic is the highest at 1,720 — a 440-calorie difference on identical food.
How many calories is a Red Lobster seafood boil?
Between 1,880 and 2,600 for a single-serving boil, depending on which one and which flavor. The family bundle is 3,600 across four servings, about 900 each.
Which seafood boil is the best value?
The Family Seafood Boil Bundle at $89.99 for four, which is $22.50 per person. For one person, the Sailor’s at $39.99.
What is the difference between the Sailor’s and Mariner’s boil?
The Mariner’s costs $15 more and carries a premium shellfish mix with more lobster and crab. Counterintuitively it has fewer calories, 1,880 against 2,600, because it leans on shellfish rather than starch.
Do I shake the bag?
Yes, before opening. Shaking coats everything in the seasoned butter. Skipping it leaves the sauce sitting at the bottom.
Are seafood boils on the permanent menu?
Yes. They started as a limited-time promotion and became a permanent menu item in 2025. The Crabfest Boil is the exception — that one is seasonal.
Can I get a seafood boil to go?
Yes, at most locations. The sealed bag travels well. Ask for it not to be shaken and do that at home just before eating.
Can I add sausage to a boil?
Yes, Cajun Sausage is $5.99. Two eggs are $3.00. You can add up to two items.
Is the Crabfest Boil different from the regular boils?
It carries double the crab — a full pound of crab legs plus a dozen shrimp — and is only available while Crabfest runs.
Do boils come with biscuits?
Cheddar Bay Biscuits are served with dine-in meals as standard, and To Go boil orders typically include two.
Are seafood boils spicy by default?
No. Spice is a separate choice on top of the flavor, and no-spice is the default.
Is a seafood boil good for sharing?
The family bundle is built for it. Single-serving boils are portioned for one, though they are large enough that two light eaters often split one.
What is the healthiest way to order a boil?
Cajun or OLD BAY seasoning, no extra dunking sauce, leave some of the potatoes, and share it. Even then a boil is an occasion meal rather than a light dinner.
Red Lobster Menu Deals is an independent guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Red Lobster. Prices, calorie counts, flavors and availability vary by location and are subject to change without notice. Crab is wild-caught and supply dependent.