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  • olive garden marquee

    The Olive Garden Trick For When You Just Can't Decide On A Sauce

    Indecisiveness doesn't have to translate into ordering paralysis at Olive Garden. The restaurant has an accommodation just for people who can't pick a sauce.

    By Ariana DiValentino November 18th, 2023 Read More
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    How To Tell If Your Olive Garden Salmon Is Farm-Raised Or Wild-Caught

    Most Olive Garden locations serve farm-raised salmon and you can often tell by the color and flavor of your fish if it was wild-caught or farm-raised.

    By Matthew Wilson November 17th, 2023 Read More
  • fried shrimp

    The Ultimate Ranking Of Chain Restaurant Fried Shrimp, According To Reviews

    Some of your favorite chain restaurants serve a version of fried shrimp. However, not all of these fried shrimp dishes will satisfy your taste buds.

    By Veronica Booth November 17th, 2023 Read More
  • Bag of Olive Garden breadsticks

    Is Olive Garden Open On Christmas Eve 2023?

    If you need to eat on the road on Christmas Eve, you may be in luck - Olive Garden will be open on December 24. (Just check to see when it closes.)

    By Ashlyn Frassinelli November 16th, 2023 Read More
  • Olive Garden calamari plate

    Is Olive Garden's Guest Survey Really Worth Filling Out?

    Olive Garden requests that customers complete a survey after their meal. We're here to tell you if it's really worth spending the time to fill it out.

    By Stacie Adams November 15th, 2023 Read More
  • Spaghetti pie with meatballs

    12 Discontinued Olive Garden Menu Items You Probably Forgot About

    Olive Garden has served numerous distinctive dishes over the years, but not all of them stuck around. Here are a few of the best ones they don't serve anymore.

    By Juliet Kahn November 11th, 2023 Read More
  • customer walking away holding olive garden bag

    Where Was The Very First Olive Garden Located?

    Olive Garden restaurants first opened in 1982 and today have nearly 900 stores across the U.S. Here is where was the very first Olive Garden was located.

    By Kalea Martin November 11th, 2023 Read More
  • Andes mint chocolate pieces

    The Simple Way To Score Extra Andes Mints At Olive Garden

    If you're an Olive Garden customers who loves this after-dinner tradition, you'll be happy to learn that getting a few extra Andes mints is surprisingly simple.

    By Laura Zbinden November 10th, 2023 Read More
  • Cheers with TGI Friday new cocktails

    TGI Fridays Is Ringing In The Holidays With A Whopping 14 New Cocktails

    The festive menu is vast in terms of flavors and appearance, from fruity concoctions like the Triple Berry Sleigh Ride Shooter to the green Spruced Up Spritz.

    By Grace Allison November 8th, 2023 Read More
  • olive garden breadsticks

    The Olive Garden Visit That Ended With Purses Full Of Breadsticks

    While Olive Garden used to call customers family, it turns out that this bond can be broken by breadsticks.

    By Matthew Wilson November 7th, 2023 Read More
  • Package of Olive Garden breadsticks

    Olive Garden's Waitstaff Gets All The Food Perks You Dream Of

    A bonus of working at a restaurant is enjoying the food, especially when it's discounted. At Olive Garden, the waitstaff gets all the food perks you dream of.

    By Riya Anne Polcastro November 7th, 2023 Read More
  • Selection of olive garden dressings

    You Can Buy Your Favorite Olive Garden Dressing Right In The Restaurant

    If you're a fan of Olive Garden's all-you-can-eat salad, you probably love its signature dressing. Here's how you can take a bottle of that sauce home.

    By Ashlyn Frassinelli November 6th, 2023 Read More
  • soup with fly in it

    The Chili's Customer Who Tried The Old Cockroach Plan For A Comped Meal

    Some customers will always look for a freebie. There was one Chili's customer who tried the old cockroach plan to receive a comped meal. Did it work?

    By C.A. Pinkham November 6th, 2023 Read More
  • three shakes and fries

    We Tried Shake Shack's Trolls-Themed Trio Of Holiday Shakes And Now We Want To Join The Band

    Are these three shakes -- served in colorful "Trolls"-themed plastic cups -- totally ready to roll? Or are we all being simply trolled in triplicate?

    By Michael Palan November 6th, 2023 Read More
  • Bowl of Olive Garden salad

    Olive Garden's Beloved Unlimited Salad Is Specifically Made For Each Table

    Olive Garden is well-known for its unlimited salad, which might lead some to believe it's pre-made. In actuality, each bowl is made specifically for its table.

    By Erin Metz November 5th, 2023 Read More
  • olive garden breadsticks

    14 Foods You Might Want To Avoid Ordering At Olive Garden

    Olive Garden's current menu has a host of options that fall short of the mark. We highlighted foods you might want to avoid due to nutrition, cost, and taste.

    By Jay Wilson November 5th, 2023 Read More
  • Olive Garden house salad

    Amp Up Your Olive Garden Salad With Crunchy Shrimp Fritto Misto

    When you want to take your Olive Garden salad to the next level, you can do so by adding a portion of the crunchy shrimp fritto misto on top.

    By Stacie Adams November 4th, 2023 Read More
  • Chicken parmesan with pasta

    Is Olive Garden Open On Thanksgiving 2023?

    You're dreaming of Olive Garden's unlimited soup and breadsticks for Thanksgiving, and we can't blame you. But will you be able to satisfy that craving?

    By Ciara McLaren November 1st, 2023 Read More
  • olive garden bag of breadsticks

    No, You Can't Go To Olive Garden Solely For Unlimited Breadsticks

    You can't simply stroll into an Olive Garden, sit down, and declare, "I'll have the unlimited breadsticks only, please." You must purchase a meal.

    By Allie Ward October 28th, 2023 Read More
  • Pasta with red sauce and drink

    The Time Olive Garden Customers Took Endless Pasta To The Extreme

    Olive Garden is known for serving limitless portions of its menu. But sometimes, it can go too far, with customers taking endless pasta to the extreme.

    By Stacie Adams October 28th, 2023 Read More
  • Olive Garden's Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara

    The Traditional Ingredient Olive Garden's Carbonara Is Missing

    If you were only to gaze upon it, you might not be able to tell what's wrong, but there's a traditional ingredient Olive that Garden's carbonara is missing.

    By Arianna Endicott October 25th, 2023 Read More
  • TGI Fridays Tot-chos

    TGI Fridays Is Revamping Its Menu With Truffle Tot-Chos And More

    Casual bar and grill TGI Fridays has decided to give its menu a complete overhaul. Here's what you can expect between new items and classics.

    By Erin Metz October 24th, 2023 Read More
  • Steak with shrimp and wine pairing on dinner table

    Ruth's Chris Steak House's New Filet And Wine Deal Won't Break The Bank

    The steakhouse chain is rolling out some limited time menu options for the coming season and there's some total steals on the docket.

    By Arianna Endicott October 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • seafood feast

    12 Of The Best Seafood Restaurant Chains In The US

    When you're in the mood for classic seafood -- like crab cakes, linguine with clams, or fish and chips -- it's much easier to let a restaurant do the cooking.

    By Trevor Carlson October 22nd, 2023 Read More
  • cracker barrel server and guests

    Does Cracker Barrel Make Its Iced Tea To Order?

    Cracker Barrel's menu refers to its iced tea as "freshly brewed." And according to TikTok videos posted by employees, there's truth in that claim.

    By Kalea Martin October 22nd, 2023 Read More
  • Cracker Barrel meatloaf lunch and sides

    The Only Days Of The Week You Can Order Cracker Barrel's Meatloaf Lunch

    You may have heard that Cracker Barrel, the folksy Southern restaurant chain, serves meatloaf. But did you know you can only order it on certain days?

    By Stacie Adams October 18th, 2023 Read More
  • Grated cheese on board

    Olive Garden Sells Cheese Graters And Pasta Night Will Never Be The Same

    If you're a fan of the graters that Olive Garden servers use to shower everything with cheese, you might be surprised to learn that the chain sells them.

    By C.A. Pinkham October 17th, 2023 Read More
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