Nation Cheddar, an extremely rare orange lobster, almost became dinner. Then, restaurant workers stepped in. July 15, 2022 Jared Weber, USA TODAY Comments Off on Cheddar, an extremely rare orange lobster, almost became dinner. Then, restaurant workers stepped in. Cheddar, a rare, bright orange lobster, arrived at a Red Lobster restaurant and appeared destined to meet the same fate as many lobsters before her.