A Red Lobster location in New Jersey is facing backlash after a viral video allegedly showed a manager refusing to seat a Black family inside the restaurant.
According to the woman who posted on Facebook, Vinchel Lapree, she and the family arrived at the restaurant expecting to dine in but were told by the manager that they would not be seated.
In the clip circulating on social media, the family questions the manager about why they are being denied a table while other customers appear to be seated without issue. The video has since fueled heated discussions online, with many calling for accountability and demanding answers from the restaurant.
Due to the numerous complaints and shares from the video, Red Lobster ended up responding saying “One of Red Lobster’s core values is Respect. That respect includes our guests in addition to our employees. We take this matter seriously.”
It’s also reported that the manager does not work at that location anymore.
