Olive Garden hours

Most Olive Garden locations are open 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM Friday and Saturday. The chain closes on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Christmas Eve runs 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM or 9:00 PM reduced. Lunch menu served Mon-Fri until 3:00 PM. Customer service: 1-800-331-2729.

Olive Garden is the largest US Italian-American casual-dining chain with around 870 locations, founded in 1982 in Orlando Florida and owned by Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI; sister to upscale steakhouse The Capital Grille), known for unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks, the Never Ending Pasta Bowl annual event, the Tour of Italy entree, and the long-running “When you’re here, you’re family” slogan.

The questions readers actually ask: what time does Olive Garden open today, when does the lunch menu end, is the restaurant open on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter, what time does the Never Ending Pasta Bowl run, and how to reach Guest Relations at 1-800-331-2729.

One thing to know: most Olive Garden locations are open Sunday through Thursday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Friday-Saturday 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, with the lunch menu (smaller portions, lunch combos, and unlimited Soup-Salad-Breadsticks) served Monday through Friday until 3:00 PM. Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day are the two chain-wide closures (matching sibling Darden brands and casual-dining peer Chili’s), while Easter Sunday runs regular hours at most locations.

Hours vary by location, so use the locator below to confirm the schedule at your specific Olive Garden.

Is Olive Garden open today?

Olive Garden generally follows the standard weekly schedule below. Hours can vary by location - confirm your specific store via the official locator.

Olive Garden weekly hours

Olive Garden holiday hours

Is Olive Garden open on Saturday?

Saturday is the busiest dinner night of the week at Olive Garden, with most locations running 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM and waits of 30 to 90 minutes for walk-ins between 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM. The Online Waitlist through the app or website saves time vs in-person walk-up. Note: the lunch menu (smaller portions, lunch combos, unlimited Soup-Salad-Breadsticks) is NOT served on Saturday; the full dinner menu is available all day from 11:00 AM.

Is Olive Garden open on Sunday?

Sunday hours match the Mon-Thu schedule (11:00 AM to 10:00 PM at most locations). The lunch menu is not served on Sunday; the full dinner menu runs all day. Easter Sunday and Mother's Day Sunday are the year's busiest Sundays at Olive Garden; Mother's Day reservations through the app fill weeks in advance.

Find a Olive Garden store near me

Hours vary by location, so the most accurate hours for your nearest store are on the official Olive Garden store locator. Enter your zip code or city to see the closest stores and their current hours.

Olive Garden hours - frequently asked questions

What time does Olive Garden open today?

Most Olive Garden locations open at 11:00 AM Monday through Sunday. Closing is 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 PM Friday and Saturday. Hours can vary by location; the locator above shows your specific store's schedule.

What time does Olive Garden lunch end?

Olive Garden lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The lunch menu includes smaller-portion lunch combos (paired entrees with soup or salad) and unlimited Soup, Salad and Breadsticks for around $10 to $12. After 3:00 PM, the dinner menu takes over with full-portion entrees. Lunch is not served on Saturday or Sunday.

Is Olive Garden open on Sunday?

Yes. Most Olive Garden locations are open Sunday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (same as Mon-Thu). The lunch menu is not served on Sunday; the full dinner menu is available all day. Easter Sunday runs the regular schedule.

Is Olive Garden open on Thanksgiving Day?

No. Olive Garden closes chain-wide on Thanksgiving Day under Darden Restaurants corporate policy that gives staff the holiday off. The chain reopens with regular hours on Black Friday. To-Go orders also stop accepting on Thanksgiving Day.

Is Olive Garden open on Christmas Day?

No. Olive Garden closes chain-wide on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve runs reduced hours, typically 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM or 9:00 PM with a two-hour to three-hour early close. The chain reopens with regular hours on December 26.

Is Olive Garden open on Easter Sunday?

Yes. Most Olive Garden locations run regular Sunday hours on Easter (11:00 AM to 10:00 PM). Easter is a moderately busy dining day; reservations through the Olive Garden app or website are recommended for parties of 6 or more.

What is the Never Ending Pasta Bowl?

The Never Ending Pasta Bowl is Olive Garden's flagship annual seasonal event, typically running mid-September through mid-November. Customers get unlimited pasta, sauce, and toppings plus the unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks for one fixed price (around $13-15). The Never Ending Pasta Pass and Lifetime Pasta Pass are limited annual offerings sold during the event window.

What is the Olive Garden customer service phone number?

Olive Garden Guest Relations is at 1-800-331-2729. For Pasta Pass support, call 1-844-209-3484. The corporate parent Darden Restaurants is at darden.com/contact-us. Each Olive Garden location also has its own phone number listed on the location page.

What is the Olive Garden Soup Salad and Breadsticks lunch combo?

The Unlimited Soup, Salad, and Breadsticks lunch deal is Olive Garden's signature value menu, served Monday through Friday until 3:00 PM. For around $10 to $12 (varies by market), guests get unlimited refills on any of the soups, the house salad with garlic dressing, and the famous Olive Garden breadsticks. The dinner version is served all day but at a higher price point.

Are Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse the same company?

Yes. Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Capital Grille, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52, Eddie V's, and Ruth's Chris Steak House are all owned by Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI), headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Each chain operates independently with its own menu, hours, and dining experience.

Does Olive Garden take reservations?

Yes. Olive Garden offers Online Waitlist (call-ahead seating that puts you on the list before arriving), available through the Olive Garden app or website. True reservations are accepted for parties of 6 or more at most locations and for major holidays like Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. Walk-ins are accepted, with peak waits 30 to 90 minutes on Friday and Saturday nights.

Where is the nearest Olive Garden?

Use the locator below or visit olivegarden.com/locations and enter your ZIP code to find the nearest Olive Garden, including current hours, the location's specific phone number, To-Go pickup availability, and whether the Never Ending Pasta Bowl seasonal menu is currently running.

Olive Garden customer service: 1-800-331-2729 - call to confirm hours or ask questions.

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Last verified: May 2026 against Olive Garden's official store locator and press releases.

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