Olive Garden Locations: How to Find a Restaurant in the U.S. and Abroad
Olive Garden Locations: How to Find a Restaurant in the U.S. and Abroad
Olive Garden is one of the easiest restaurants to find across America. It sits in strip malls, shopping areas and busy roadside stops from coast to coast. This guide explains how big the network is, where restaurants cluster, what’s happening overseas and how to find the right address quickly.
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How Many Olive Garden Restaurants Are There?
Counts differ because each tracker updates on its own schedule. One location report listed 956 U.S. restaurants as of February 2026. Another mapped 924, and a third counted 933 in late 2025. A safe summary is roughly 930 to 960 restaurants in the United States.
The worldwide total is larger, because franchised restaurants operate outside the U.S. The company opened its first restaurant in 1982 and has since become the largest Italian restaurant operator in the country.
Olive Garden Locations by State
Coverage is broad but uneven. Texas leads by a wide margin, with 118 restaurants, about 12% of the U.S. total in the February 2026 report. Florida and California each hold roughly 8%.
| State | Approx. Share | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | About 12% (118) | The densest network in the country |
| Florida | About 8% | Strong coverage in cities and tourist areas |
| California | About 8% | Many restaurants, spread over a huge area |
Population matters as much as size. Texas has about one restaurant for every 245,000 people, while California has about one for every 500,000, so California diners often drive farther. A few states and territories have no restaurant at all, so check the official list if you live somewhere remote.
Which Cities Have the Most Restaurants?
Large metro areas have several, and Houston has long been among the busiest. Even so, one tracker found restaurants in roughly 750 U.S. cities. Most mid-sized towns with a busy shopping corridor have one.
Canada and International Locations
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Find an Olive Garden Near You on Google Maps
Type your city or ZIP code, or tap the location button, and the map below shows nearby Olive Garden restaurants.
Open this search in Google Maps for directions. Map results come from Google, so confirm details on the official restaurant page.
How to Find the Closest Restaurant
- Open the official Olive Garden restaurant locator.
- Type your city, ZIP code or address, or let your phone share your position.
- Tap a restaurant to see its address, phone number and Olive Garden hours.
- Use the map link for directions.
Searching “Olive Garden near me” in a map app works too. The official locator is better for current details, because it shows information for that exact restaurant. Short on time? Our Olive Garden near you guide covers pickup and delivery.
Check the Hours Before You Go
Opening times vary, so don’t assume your restaurant keeps the same schedule as one in another city. Olive Garden hours can differ between weekdays and weekends. Always look up the Olive Garden hours on the page for your own restaurant, and read our Olive Garden hours guide to see how.
Lunch and dinner can also differ. One report noted weekday lunch pricing runs only until 3 pm. Holidays deserve special care, because Olive Garden hours can change around them. Call the restaurant if the website is unclear.
Tips for Choosing the Right Restaurant
- Compare two nearby restaurants. Wait times, parking and crowds can differ a lot.
- Think about timing. Friday and Saturday evenings are the usual rush.
- Order ahead for pickup. Choose the restaurant first so your order goes to the right place.
- Confirm services. Delivery, takeout and catering aren’t the same everywhere.
- Travelling? Check Olive Garden hours when planning a road trip stop, especially late at night.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an Olive Garden in every state?
Which state has the most?
Are there Olive Gardens outside the U.S.?
Where can I see Olive Garden hours for my restaurant?
Do all restaurants share the same menu and Olive Garden hours?
Is a new restaurant coming near me?
Find Yours in a Minute
Olive Garden locations are easy to find, but each restaurant runs a little differently. Use the official locator, read the page for your own address, and confirm Olive Garden hours before you head out. When you arrive, our pasta guide can help you decide what to order.
See the Pasta Menu
