Red Lobster shuttered in Vestavia Hills after 54 years

One of the Birmingham-area’s oldest and most beloved seafood chain restaurants has closed after 54 years in operation.

A note was posted today on the front door of the Red Lobster Vestavia Hills location at 1030 Montgomery Highway, informing customers about the closure.

The Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce shared a statement regarding Red Lobster closing its doors for good:

“We are saddened to hear of the closing of Red Lobster in Vestavia Hills. For years, it has been a place where families and friends gathered to make memories and celebrate special moments.

“We are grateful to the employees and management who served our community with hospitality and care over the years, and we wish them all the best in their next chapter. Vestavia Hills remains committed to supporting the businesses and people who make our community so special.” 

Michelle Hawkins, president of the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce

Red Lobster closed 5 restaurants statewide in 2024

In 2024, five Red Lobster restaurants were closed throughout Alabama when the company filed for bankruptcy. The Vestavia location, which opened in 1972, was one of eight restaurants that survived the company’s restructuring plan.

Despite Red Lobster’s closure, several restaurants have opened along Highway 31 recently including Big Bad Breakfast, Waldo’s Chicken and Guthrie’s Chicken. 

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