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Originally Posted by anlashokna
I'll make a couple comments here as well. On our recent trip to the villages we ate Olive Garden there. I love Olive Garden but won't eat at our local one because they had a HEP scare that caused thousands to go get shots.
So we thought we'd give the one in the Villages a shot. And were disapointed. Service was extremely slow  The appetizer Mozzerella Fonduta was overcooked and a nice layer cheese grease on top of the cheese. Never seen that before. The meals themselves which were pasta dishes were okay. Not exceptional and I can actually say I do remember the last time we ate at an Olive Garden and the food was EXCEPTIONAL. That was in TN.
And I noted this before on another forum we got home to find an additional large "tip" added to the check even though we lined through on the receipt and left a cash tip. So beware of that folks. Luckily we never use a card in restaurants that is tied to checking accounts and it was easily disputed. Will be watching that for now once we get down there and eat out. |
We also use to love olive garden, macaroni grille, carrabas, outback up north and here. I say use to because pre-recession they were all a great value. IMO not now and I find no need or desire to "speak to the manager" it is not his fault and there is nothing he can do except offer a credit. I will say, IMO Bonefish (same owners as outback and carrabas) is still THE BEST.