Not Worth the Catch: 6 Seafood Chains Critics Say Charge Too Much

A social-media survey highlights six seafood chains—Red Lobster, Joe's Crab Shack, Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, Long John Silver's, Captain D's, and Cousins Maine Lobster—where customers complain that prices have climbed, portions shrank, and add-ons are overpriced, making meals feel not worth the money; Reddit and other posts cite examples like upcharges for salads and bacon, high prices for lobster or crab, and declines in quality, prompting some diners to reconsider these chains in favor of better value elsewhere.