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Lobster Garlic Noodles
The Lobster Garlic Noodles sits on the indulgent end of Yard House's Pasta section at 1310 calories per serving. It pairs 42g of protein with 108g of carbohydrates and 68g of total fat, and contributes 2410mg of sodium toward the FDA's 2,300mg daily reference value.
Indulgent · 1310 cal 42g protein 108g carbs 68g fat High sodium · 105% DV
What's in the Lobster Garlic Noodles?
At 1310 calories per serving, the Lobster Garlic Noodles represents about 66% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake. On the macronutrient side, roughly 13% of those calories come from protein, 47% from fat, and 33% from carbohydrates — a profile typical of Yard House's Pasta section. Sodium is often the line to watch with sit-down chain entrees, and this dish delivers 2410mg, or about 105% of the FDA's daily reference value. If you're watching salt, pairing the Lobster Garlic Noodles with a side salad (dressing on the side) and water rather than a sweetened beverage is the standard mitigation. Like most items at Yard House, the dish is built for shareable portions and is plated at restaurant scale rather than a strict single serving. Boxing half of it before you start is one of the simplest ways to bring the per-meal calorie load down meaningfully without giving up the experience.
How this fits a 2,000-calorie day
One serving of the Lobster Garlic Noodles supplies 1310 calories, which represents roughly 66% of a 2,000-calorie reference day. That puts the dish into the indulgent end of the casual-dining spectrum — closer to a daily caloric ceiling than to a single weekday meal. Splitting the plate or boxing half before you start eating is the simplest way to bring the per-meal load down meaningfully without skipping the experience.
The macronutrient split lands at roughly 14% protein, 36% carbohydrate and 50% fat by calorie share — a useful frame because raw gram counts often understate how much of a dish's energy actually comes from fat. Protein content is modest at 42g, so the dish leans on carbohydrate and fat to do most of the calorie work. Pairing it with a protein-forward side helps balance the plate.
Sodium clocks in at 2410mg, or about 105% of the FDA's 2,300mg daily reference value. That single dish nearly maxes out the recommended daily intake on its own — worth flagging for anyone managing blood pressure, taking diuretics, or trying to keep ankle swelling down on long-haul flights. Asking for sauces or seasoned items on the side is the most direct lever you have. Saturated fat is the other line worth watching at 28g — about 140% of the daily reference value — primarily a long-term cardiovascular consideration rather than a single-meal one.
Allergen profile
Milk Wheat Eggs Shellfish Soy
The Lobster Garlic Noodles is flagged for Milk, Wheat, Eggs, Shellfish and Soy in the chain's posted allergen panel. The dairy component is most often in the sauce, the cheese topping or the butter used to finish the plate; an unsauced or sauce-on-the-side preparation can sometimes reduce — but rarely eliminate — the exposure. Wheat exposure typically comes from breading, pasta, the bun or batter; chains that publish gluten-friendly menus list specific substitution paths. Egg appears most commonly in the pasta, the breading wash or the mayonnaise-based dressings rather than as a stand-alone ingredient. Soy normally arrives via soybean oil used for frying or via soy lecithin in commodity sauces, both of which are common across the casual-dining segment. Shellfish presence means shared fryers and shared prep surfaces are likely; a shellfish-allergic guest should ask for confirmation that the protein is cooked on a dedicated surface. Cross-contact in a shared kitchen is always possible, so when in doubt, ask the floor manager.
How it stacks up against the casual-dining category
Across the 36 Pasta entries we track in this category — averaging 1,304 calories and 2,373mg sodium per serving — the Lobster Garlic Noodles at Yard House sits roughly 0% heavier than the category average. It also delivers 37mg more sodium than the typical Pasta item we list, which is the more useful number if you're cross-shopping menus on the way to a reservation.
For direct cross-shopping, here are the closest Pasta matches we track at competing chains:
| Dish | Restaurant | Cal | Sodium | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggplant Parmesan | Maggiano's Little Italy | 1290 | 2,810mg | 42g |
| Shrimp Alfredo | Olive Garden | 1340 | 2,030mg | 57g |
| Three Cheese Chicken Penne | Applebee's | 1340 | 2,480mg | 67g |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | Maggiano's Little Italy | 1280 | 2,010mg | 42g |
Ordering strategy
If the Lobster Garlic Noodles is the entrée you want, the highest-leverage adjustments are usually the ones that change the surrounding meal rather than the dish itself. Splitting one entrée between two diners and adding a soup or salad starter typically results in a more satisfying meal at a lower per-person calorie load than each person ordering their own full-size plate. Yard House portions, like most casual-dining chains, are sized to be shareable. Asking for a take-home box at the start of the meal — and immediately moving half the dish into it — is the single most reliable behavioral lever for managing portion drift over the course of dinner. Sauces, dressings and finishing oils are routinely the largest hidden source of calories on a casual-dining plate; getting them on the side gives you direct portion control without changing the dish you actually want to eat.
Ingredients summary
Garlic noodles, lobster, parmesan
The bottom line
The Lobster Garlic Noodles from Yard House is a indulgent entry on the chain's menu at 1310 calories and 2,410mg of sodium per serving. Protein delivery is strong, which is the dish's most useful nutritional feature. Anyone tracking sodium specifically — including most people on blood-pressure medication — should weigh this dish against the chain's lower-sodium options on the same menu before committing.