Red Lobster is closing its Times Square location after 23 years, according to multiple reports. The restaurant is described as the only Red Lobster in New York City, making the shutdown notable for the company’s local footprint. One outlet reports that the Times Square restaurant is ending operations following a decision framed by the company as difficult, with a quote emphasizing that Times Square has been an important part of Red Lobster’s history. The reports do not provide additional details on a replacement site or a specific future plan for Red Lobster’s presence in New York City. The closures mark an operational change for the chain in a major commercial area, where the restaurant has been a long-running brand location since its opening more than two decades ago. The coverage focuses on the fact of the closure, the length of time the venue operated, and the company’s characterization of the decision rather than broader restructuring information.