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  • Glazed chargrilled ribs with sauce

    The Ultimate Ranking Of Chain Restaurant Ribs, According To Yelp

    A rack of succulent flame-grilled ribs always makes a fine dinner, served by plenty of chain restaurants. Here's our ranking of which places cook them best.

    By Trevor Carlson December 3rd, 2023 Read More
  • spaghetti noodles on plate

    One Customer's Hairy Attempt At Free Olive Garden Ended In Disaster

    As one Olive Garden employee found, the lengths that people will allegedly go to get free food can get hairy in the most literal way.

    By Matthew Wilson December 2nd, 2023 Read More
  • Zeppole being dipped in raspberry sauce

    Is Olive Garden's Raspberry Dipping Sauce Vegan Friendly?

    Olive Garden has a small handful of vegan offerings on its menu, but the question is, is the chain's raspberry sauce among those items?

    By Ariana DiValentino December 1st, 2023 Read More
  • bowl of pasta carbonara

    Does Olive Garden Just Throw Out Its Uneaten Food Every Day?

    Olive Garden is known for huge portions and unlimited breadsticks. But with all that food comes food waste. Find out how the chain handles its excess food.

    By C.A. Pinkham November 27th, 2023 Read More
  • Olive Garden house salad

    No, Olive Garden's Menu Does Not Include A 'Super Salad'

    A popular joke claims that Italian-inspired restaurant Olive Garden serves up a super salad. Here’s how that rumor got started due to a simple misunderstanding.

    By Stacie Adams November 26th, 2023 Read More
  • olive garden breadsticks and bag

    The Time A Man Ate Olive Garden Twice A Day For A Month Straight

    A man challenged himself to dine at Olive Garden for dinner and lunch for 60 days straight. And his mission had some surprising effects on his health.

    By Kalea Martin November 25th, 2023 Read More
  • Chicken alfredo pasta

    Is Olive Garden Open On New Year's Day 2024?

    Restaurants' hours on holidays like New Years' Day can vary greatly from one place to the next but Olive Garden keeps its locations consistent in that regard.

    By Ciara McLaren November 25th, 2023 Read More
  • Family enjoying Christmas lunch in a restaurant

    30 Restaurants And Fast Food Chains Open On Christmas 2023

    If you'd rather spend Christmas enjoying quality time with loved ones instead of cooking a feast, grab your meal from these major chain restaurants instead.

    By Michael R. Stridsberg November 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • olive garden bag filled with breadsticks

    Can People Actually Submit Their Own Recipes To Olive Garden?

    While you might be tempted to send over one of your family's classic Italian recipes for Olive Garden to use, there's some things you should know.

    By Kalea Martin November 21st, 2023 Read More
  • Olive Garden minestrone soup bowl

    Olive Garden's Prized Minestrone Soup Is Actually Vegan-Friendly

    Olive Garden might be the answer if you're vegan and having difficulty finding a place to eat dinner. Check out it's vegan-friendly soup and other dishes.

    By Stacie Adams November 21st, 2023 Read More
  • Cracker Barrel hat hanging

    What Cracker Barrel Doesn't Want Its Customers To Know

    Many Americans have been to a Cracker Barrel restaurant at some point in their life, but you probably don't know a lot about its biggest controversies.

    By Jacob Smith November 19th, 2023 Read More
  • olive garden ravioli topped with pasta sauce and chicken

    Will Olive Garden Really Let You Customize Your Ravioli Order?

    Olive Garden makes it possible to order discontinued items and has a secret menu. But when it comes to ravioli, you might not get exactly what you want.

    By Kalea Martin November 18th, 2023 Read More
  • 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
  • salmon filets on a tray

    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
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