The first Red Lobster opened its doors in 1968 in Lakeland, Florida. The restaurant set out to serve wallet-friendly fish and shellfish at a time when many still considered seafood a special-occasion ...

Seafood can quickly send you back a considerable amount of money. But if you're careful, you can score some solid deals. These are some of the best bang-for-your-buck restaurant seafood dishes.

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