Let’s get straight to the point: Olive Garden® hacks are all about saving time and money so you can get right to the breadsticks for a fraction of the price. You’ll be surprised by how many different ways you can save money. Let’s get started!
Get a free appetizer when you join the Olive Garden® eClub.
Once you sign up for Olive Garden® eClub updates, you’ll get a coupon for a free appetizer or dessert when you buy two adult entrees.
Takeout orders for Family Style Bundles will save you almost 50%.
Family Style Bundles for take-out turn out to be a fantastic deal. They say it serves 4-6, but the portions are enormous. House salad and breadsticks are included.
Best time to visit Olive Garden®: Monday to Thursday, 3 – 5 p.m.
You can enjoy an entrée only for $8.99 if you arrive early during the week at Olive Garden®. This includes unlimited salad and breadsticks.
Never pay full price for your kid’s meal!
Olive Garden® has a week-long promotion once every 2-3 months where kids can eat for $1. If you’re an eClub member, watch out for emails with the latest promotions.
Employees get 50%-off meals.
It is one of the most generous employee discounts we’ve ever come across. Do you want to work in the restaurant business and enjoy pasta? Olive Garden® is the place for you.
Olive Garden® gift cards can be used at six restaurants.
As Olive Garden® is a Darden restaurant, you can use your Olive Garden® gift card at any of the six Darden restaurants: Longhorn Steakhouse®, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, Eddie V’s, or Yard House.
Free tastings of up to three wines.
You are permitted to taste up to three Olive Garden® wines at no additional cost. These samples are usually generous, about a 3-ounce pour. So, if your server doesn’t offer to let you taste wines right away, just ask!
