For Red Lobster's shrimp lovers, it's a dark time: unlimited shrimp is out. But those who pine for previously discontinued items may be in luck: Hush puppies are expected to return.

It was all I could do to finish the fish and half my fries and half of the hush puppies,” a review said. It received a 4.0 rating out of 729 reviews. Sam’s Southern Eatery .

But there are nine new items being offered, including a return of hush puppies. Anthony Robledo. USA TODAY. Shrimp lovers will notice a key item missing from Red Lobster's new menu.