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A look at Red Robin’s menu refreshA look at Red Robin’s menu refresh

Red Robin’s new menu, part of the company’s five-point North Star plan, includes core additions, ingredient upgrades and new bar offerings.

Alicia Kelso, Executive Editor

October 6, 2023

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Red Robin rolled out a new menu earlier this month as part of its five-point North Star plan put into place by CEO GJ Hart late last year. The plan includes elevating the guest experience, and this menu refresh is a reflection of that goal. To execute the new menu, Red Robin has invested in new flat-top grills, which allows the company to improve its core burgers and create opportunities for additional innovation, including healthier appetizer options, CFO Todd Wilson said during a recent analyst conference

The new menu includes LTOs, like BBQ Burnt Ends ‘N Bacon, BBQ Burnt Ends Loaded Fries, Caramel Apple Lemonade, Caramel Apple Pie, and “The Merry & Bright” Holiday Cocktail featuring Grey Goose Vodka with sweet and sour notes of granny smith apple and brown sugar topped with a red wine float.

New core menu additions include the Tsunami Shrimp Appetizer and Entrée, Crispy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts, Whiskey River BBQ Ribs, and Garlic Parmesan Broccoli. 

In addition, Red Robin is bringing back the Burnin’ Love Burger and is making upgrades to existing menu items such as fresh grilled pineapple rings on the Banzai Burger, fresh smashed guacamole on the Smashed Avocado N’ Bacon Burger (replacing the Guacamole Bacon Burger) and the Crispy Chicken Sandwich, now hand breaded.

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Upgrades at the bar include new offerings such as the Casamigos Cadillac Margarita, Red’s Signature Margarita featuring Milagro Reposado, and an Old Fashioned made with Angel’s Envy, and the additions of Kendall Jackson and Kim Crawford to the wine list.

Contact Alicia Kelso at [email protected]

About the Author

Alicia Kelso

Executive Editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Alicia Kelso is the executive editor of Nation's Restaurant News. She began covering the restaurant industry in 2010 for QSRweb.com, FastCasual.com and PizzaMarketplace.com. When her son was born, she left the industry to pursue a role in higher education, but swiftly returned after realizing how much she missed the space. In filling that void, Alicia added a contributor role at Restaurant Dive and a senior contributor role at Forbes.
Her work has appeared in publications around the world, including Forbes Asia, NPR, Bloomberg, The Seattle Times, Crain's Chicago, Good Morning America and Franchise Asia Magazine.
Alicia holds a degree in journalism from Bowling Green State University, where she competed on the women's swim team. In addition to cheering for the BGSU Falcons, Alicia is a rabid Michigan fan and will talk about college football with anyone willing to engage. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with her wife and son.

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