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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

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One of the Most Revieweds in Fort Walton Beach


Address

216 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States

Website

www.olivegarden.com

Contact

+1 850-244-1667

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (3.2K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (11) good (10) Olive (9) great (9) nice (8) experience (8) salad (7) bread (7) sticks (7) amazing (7)
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  • 4/5 Jonathan W. 1 year ago on Google • 173 reviews
    Classic Olive Garden. Good service. Good food. Staff was very friendly and great to talk to. Food came out quickly and was delicious. I live how they have the Tour of Italy dish, which is a little bit of three main dishes becoming I could not decide between them all! Their salad and bread sticks never miss. Will definitely be back here again.
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  • 5/5 Antwain “Ike” I. 7 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    I want to give a special appreciation shout out to Ed. He made the best bread sticks in town. I had the honor of actually meeting him outside in the parking lot and talking to him for a decent amount of time. Such a stand-up guy such a humble guy definitely enjoyed his company and the breadsticks he made for me and my family. From the StreetpredatorzFWB club family. Ed we thank you!!!! Love and appreciation for all you do!!!!!
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  • 5/5 Karen H. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice Hostess. Our server was Ashley R. She was amazing, very nice. Kepp up on our drinks (I was extra thristy & I sucked down sprite quick). My husband had soup & salad: he had Gnocchi soup, it was yummy & Hot ( you wouldn't believe other locations across America "Lunk warm". I had Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara......it was a nice large dish, it tasted amazing. If I coukd give 20 stars☆☆ this location deserves it, I was very impressed with the service & our meal. ☆☆Thank you a great experience.☆☆
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  • 3/5 Joy W. 1 year ago on Google
    Honestly not our favorite experience. The food all tasted kind of like the microwave type, not delicious and fresh. I definitely hope they do better at creating that authentic taste. We came with our kiddos and it was all very expensive for what we got. I do love their dessert though. Our server was rather blunt and on the edge of rude. Maybe just her personality or a busy night but felt like we were an inconvenience and didn't want to bother her. Overall I have been to nicer Olive Gardens that felt more comfortable and the food much better. I enjoy the place as a whole so hopefully they'll improve on the food and we'll be back.
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  • 3/5 J M. 2 years ago on Google
    First time in here. Stop for lunch. Many Tables were empty. but about 20min waiting. I think not enough workers. Our waitress was very sweet. looks like she was covering many tables and bar as well. Food was good. But when she severed dish she brought more bread sticks without my asking. but never ask if we want more salads? I was ok with 1st bowl. But I thought servers just ask customers regardless. It was pretty much same experience as other Olive garden.
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  • 5/5 Trisha J. 1 year ago on Google
    This restaurant was amazing. The food and service was great. I accidentally left my wallet there and we was leaving early the next morning. I called and they found it. I offered to pay for my wallet to be mailed to me. But, they paid and had it shipped to me. And there wasn’t anything missing in my wallet. Thank you for being the honest people that your are. I will definitely return again.
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  • 5/5 Meagan S E. 10 months ago on Google • 348 reviews
    We are locals and enjoy coming to Olive Garden. My husband and I always split the tour of Italy and of course have the salad and breadsticks! It is always very consentient. We will defiantly come back.

  • 3/5 Mara The E. 1 year ago on Google • 141 reviews
    Went there for veterans day! Free food was good, just wish they had a little chicken ot something on Alfredo fettuccine pasta. The service was good and the drinks were superb!!

  • 3/5 Juanita H. 2 years ago on Google • 79 reviews
    Had a wonderful German club Christmas luncheon here today. Best waitress ever, thank you Erin!

  • 5/5 Tracy W. 6 months ago on Google • 38 reviews
    We booked the back room for a party of 50. I was concerned if the room and the staff would be able to manage such a large party. They not only managed to comfortably seat everyone but the three servers did a fabulous job at providing service. There never was an empty glass. Nikki, the GM was very involved in assisting in the management of the bar, menu and billing. I cannot thank her enough for the pre-work to ensure a smooth and enjoyable event. I want to personally thank Gina, Chloe, and Kate for their commitment to serving such a large group. They were happy, engaging, and very efficient. Thank you!

  • 2/5 Kartrina R. 5 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    As a general rule, we love the food here. Just 2 (big) problems. At lunchtime, when everyone is trying to eat and get back to work, we are constantly told 15-30 min wait when the restaurant is only about 1/3 full. What this tells me is you don't have enough staff to wait all the tables or you're too cheap to hire the staff. Most restaurants are staffed well now. No more excuses. If you can't keep staff, you may want to look at your managerial skills. #2. It still smells like wet dog in there. Getting better but still quite an unappetizing smell. Not sure we'll return.

  • 5/5 Dani O. 1 year ago on Google
    We had the pleasure of being served by Mitch. Such a sweet man, patient and very attentive. Our food came out in a timely manner and hot. Our drinks were always full and anything we needed he took care of. We were able to make some small talk and he made us feel like family. The restaurant was tidy, bathrooms cleans, and the lovely manager walked from table to table speaking to the guests. Overall, awesome experience.

  • 4/5 R J. 1 year ago on Google
    Like so many. We've been and will continue to frequent Olive Garden when we're at a loss for answering "Hey, where you want to eat.?" Olive Garden is always a safe answer because they have consistently good food and favorites at a decent price... and their staff is welcoming and helpful. Usually something on the menu for everyone ... the salad soup and bread sticks. That's the good stuff too.

  • 5/5 Mr Es Escape Rooms F. 2 years ago on Google
    I come here a couple times a month to get a big order for my employees I’m busy days. I have been doing this for plot a while and have never had any complaints. Special request are accommodated, portions are generous and the food normally needs to cool off first it is so fresh! The employees are kind, courteous-even when it’s raining on curbside. Thank you for always ensuring a pleasant experience

  • 1/5 Wrath V. 4 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    My wife & my daughter ate there, I was there but did not eat. I'm of Italian & Sicilian decent. It was very disheartening to see a place that is supposed to represent Italian food & culture to be so pathetic at best. 3 bread sticks, barely enough salad for one serving/person. Olives, tomatoes & several pieces of lettuce were bad. Bill was almost $30 for 2 people, ridiculous for Garbage food. Mexican style music playing the entire time. My wife got the chicken Alfredo & my daughter had the kids version. Both were disgusting, greasy & over cook. Cheese all over her fries & waitress was told not to do this. Our daughter is Autistic & this cause her to trigger. I can cook several Italian dish from scratch & I also compete in Barbecue/Grill masters competitions. So I know my way around food & preparing it. And as Italian American I would rather you close this Olive Garden then represent my heritages culture & food in this manner.

  • 5/5 Medha K. 10 months ago on Google
    A minimal wait, we enjoyed excellent food and phenomenal quick service.

  • 5/5 Casey 7 months ago on Google
    I never have a bad experience with this location. I didn't want to give my card over the phone so the nice gentleman who answered shot me the link instead. Great food, Great staff, Great service. I will always return to this amazing crew!

  • 3/5 Leslie M. 6 months ago on Google
    Lasagna was cold. Bread sticks had no seasoning. Fried ravioli was good.

  • 5/5 Kylie B. 2 years ago on Google
    We had them cater our wedding. Our experience was better than I expected! The food was amazing, and on time. The communication was clear and precise. You all made our day amazing, thank you! Our guests absolutely loved it, there was something there for everyone. If you need a big event catered don't hesitate to call them, they will exceed your expectations

  • 4/5 Rose K. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for Veteran's day free meal. Appreciated the free meal but had to pay for drinks. Salad, bread and dumpling soup was delicious. Spaghetti and fettuccine alfredo was okay.

  • 2/5 Alexis F. 1 year ago on Google
    Wasn't really enjoyable. Asked for medium rare 6 Oz sirloin. Got well done. If you want steak don't go here you'll be disappointed. Lemonade wasn't the best either. Didn't even touch the fettuccine. Felt like you should have more options when it comes to steak. Only thing that was decent maybe was the mozzarella sticks. My daughter's drink kept spilling even with the cap secured on top. So thats a waste. Won't be going back. Olive garden let me down once again in a whole different state

  • 4/5 Michelle V. 11 months ago on Google
    Everything was superb, but the waitress was absolutely the worst waitress ever. She was very monotone through the entire meal and didn't even smile. I guess I am used to the waitstaff being very nice with a smile.

  • 4/5 Eleashya B. 1 year ago on Google
    The Alfredo sauce and bread used to be so much better!!!! The salad would be perfect if you got more then 2 black olives. Lol I feel like they changed them. We had my sons birthday dinner here. The food was just generic Italian food. The service was amazing and we had a good time! So there’s that!

  • 4/5 Wrighteous D. 1 year ago on Google
    This olive garden was better than most that I have been to. I received really great service at the bar, the food was really good, and there were nice people all around. I would recommend this olive garden if you're hungry and in the mood for great service. I was seated in the bar area and the young lady that was working the bar (by herself might I add) did a phenomenal job. My drink was never empty, I didn't have to disrupt my enjoyment just to get her attention. She did a wonderful just serving me.

  • 5/5 Linda C. 1 year ago on Google
    We love The Olive Garden, even with a wait to get in. Delicious reasonably priced food With great service! Love having the bottomless salad and taking extras home! Yum!

  • 5/5 Raphael K. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great night out. The food was really good and the portions were huge. Our waitress Tarica was super nice and went out of her way to make it a great experience. She constantly made sure that everything was okay and asked if we needed anything. I wish every waitress would be as nice as her.

  • 5/5 Isna S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great places to spend either with friends or family and also good services. Take a seat in bar and enjoy your meals while talking with their friendly staffs 😀

  • 5/5 Star B. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was great but our server was the best EVER! We dined in and had been driving for hours for work and with delays due to the hurricane traffic, we were weary. She made sure we were all taken care of and sent water with me for the road. She was smiling and sweet. So worth not driving through somewhere! I would highly recommend this place.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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