IN OTHER NEWS – A Georgia city ranks in the top five of the best-rated Olive Gardens in the United States, according to a new study.
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New data has revealed the top 10 best and worst-rated Olive Gardens in the US.
The research conducted by price-monitoring website Pricelisto analyzed a list of 882 Olive Gardens across the US to establish which ones are the best rated by the average total percentage of “excellent” TripAdvisor reviews on TripAdvisor and Google Reviews.
Top 10 best-rated Olive Gardens in the US
Rank City State Address Google rating Number of Google reviews 5-star ratings (%) 1 Las Vegas Nevada 3767 S Las Vegas Blvd 4.6 642 82.09% 2 Garland Texas 13771 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy 4.5 144 77.08% 3 San Juan Texas 1403 E Interstate Hwy 2 4.5 316 75.63% 4 El Paso Texas 4800 Woodrow Bean Transmountain 4.5 1,020 75.49% 5 Dalton Georgia 1430 W Walnut Ave 4.4 330 73.64% 6 Davenport Florida 8065 Osceola Polk Line Rd 4.5 1,696 72.64% 7 Edwardsville Illinois 6651 Governors Pkwy 4.4 167 72.46% 8 Saratoga Springs Utah 947 N Redwood Rd 4.5 519 72.45% 9 Laredo Texas 5319 San Dario Ave 4.5 2,493 72.36% 10 Meridian Idaho 1399 W Chinden Blvd 4.5 526 72.05%
Las Vegas, Nevada has the country’s best-rated Olive Garden. Located on the Las Vegas Strip in the Showcase Mall across from Park MGM, has topped the list of Olive Gardens receiving the best reviews from the public, with a rating of 82.09% excellent reviews. This Las Vegas Olive Garden has 527 five-star reviews out of its 642 Google Reviews and ranks far higher than its neighboring Olive Gardens in the state, with the next Nevada Olive Garden ranking 71st. The worst-rated Olive Garden in Nevada is in Carson City and has 56.62% excellent reviews, placing 662 out of all the 882 best-rated Olive Gardens.
Garland, Texas has the second best-rated Olive Garden. Located off Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, close to the Dallas Athletic Club, it scored 77.08% excellent review rating. One user said: “This olive garden was such a great experience! It felt like we were in fine dining! The updated interior design was beautiful and didn’t feel like a normal olive garden. The seats so comfortable and the atmosphere overall was amazing. The staff were some of the nicest workers we’ve ever come across. If I could give this olive garden 10 stars I would! (sic)”
San Juan, Texas ranks third, with an excellent score of 75.63%. The restaurant is off East Expressway 83 and Caesar Chavez Road, 530 miles from the second best-rated Garland Olive Garden.
El Paso, Texas is fourth. Its restaurant near the US-54 & Transmountain Dr./Loop 375 scored 75.49% of excellent reviews.
Dalton, Georgia is fifth, with 73.64% excellent reviews. This Olive Garden is located off Hwy 52 and I-75. There are 33 Olive Gardens in Georgia, with the next best-rated one after Dalton being in Dawsonville and ranking in 26th place.
Davenport, Florida is at number six, with 72.64% excellent reviews. The establishment at 8065 Osceola Polk Line Rd is one of 73 located in the state, with the worst-rated in Boyton Beach with a 52.22% rating and ranking 846th down the list. Orlando has the most Olive Gardens of any city in Florida with eight.
Edwardsville, Illinois is seventh. Its Olive Garden has 72.46% excellent reviews. One of the five-star reviews quoted it as “Our waitress was amazing and the food was fantastic! The amount of food we got was more than enough. We had extra to take home. Will most definitely go again.”
Saratoga Springs, Utah, is eighth, with its 947 N Redwood Rd location receiving 72.45% excellent reviews. There are 14 Olive Gardens in Utah, with the worst-rated one being in South Jordan and landing in 739th place nationally with a rating of 55.37%.
Laredo, Texas ranks ninth, with a rating of 72.36%. One diner said: “Maybe one of the best locations of Olive Garden, people who work here are so nice and pleasant, they keep this place so clean and atmosphere is really positive! I really liked that! Good job for that ! And food ohhh my…. PERFECT LIKE ALWAYS!!! Returning to this place for sure! Good job guys, just continue working like this ! Thanks!”
Meridian, Idaho has the tenth best-rated Olive Garden, which has 72.05% excellent reviews. The restaurant is in Orchard Park across Eagle Island Marketplace, off W Chinden Blvd and N Linder Rd. Out of the seven Olive Gardens located in Idaho, the one in Coeur d’Alene is the worst-rated in the state with 58.48% excellent ratings.
The 10 worst-rated Olive Gardens are located:
1. Beachwood, Ohio, with a score of 45.44%
2. Warren, Michigan, with a score of 46.39%
3. Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, with a score of 46.83%
4. Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, with a score of 46.89%
5. Dearborn, Michigan, with a score of 47.40%
6. Columbia, Maryland, with a score of 47.69%
7. Valley Stream, New York, with a score of 48.11%
8. Kirkland, Washington, with a score of 48.22%
9. Brooklyn, New York, with a score of 48.25%
10. Statesville, North Carolina, with a score of 48.61%
A spokesperson for Pricelisto commented on the findings: “It’s interesting to see the Top 10 Best-Rated Olive Gardens in the US because it provides a glimpse into where this beloved Italian American restaurant chain excels the most in terms of customer satisfaction. These rankings highlight the locations that offer exceptional service, consistently delicious food, and a welcoming atmosphere, which are key factors in creating memorable dining experiences.
“Exploring these top-rated Olive Gardens can offer insights into the protentional regional preferences, management practices, and the effectiveness of staff training programs. So, it’s fascinating to see four Texas Olive Gardens place in the top 10.”
“For fans of the chain, discovering the best-rated locations can also serve as a guide for must-visit spots when travelling across the country, ensuring they experience the best Olive Garden has to offer.”
