OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT # 1091
OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT # 1091 comes out a B, 82/100 — passing, with room to tighten up, per its most recent inspection on March 5, 2026.
By health score it ranks safer than 21% of Brevard County restaurants we grade. Its last report logged 2 high-priority and 2 basic violations. Diners give it 4.4 across 3,855 reviews. Menus here flag options for vegetarian, gluten-free, healthy, and pescatarian diners.
B · 82/100 · safer than 21% of Brevard County restaurants we grade
Get directions Call (321) 459-0306
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- B (82/100)
- Violations
- 4 total — 2 high-priority, 2 basic
- Address
- 205 E MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY, Merritt Island, FL
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Categories
- Italian restaurant, Caterer, Family restaurant, Gluten-free restaurant, Takeout Restaurant, Mediterranean restaurant
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.4 stars (3855 reviews)
- Seats
- 289
- Phone
- (321) 459-0306
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
If these 19 reviews agree on a topic, it is front-of-house. Where the staff comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.9, so it reads as a strength. How long an order takes follows at 21% of reviews, where ratings average 4.8.
More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 17 of 19. 18 of 19 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 1 are two or lower.
The inspection lands in between as well: DBPR graded this kitchen a B (82/100), citing 2 high-priority and 2 basic violations. That result dates from March 5, 2026. On health score it sits safer than 21% of the Brevard County restaurants we grade. What the inspector actually wrote up: cross-contamination and nonfood-contact surfaces clean.
With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.
Our own analysis of 19 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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When we 1st got here there was a big issue... But in the end the manager and staff were AWESOME!!!
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My team and I just had lunch here. Paige was our server and she was extremely attentive, the food was delicious, and the hostess was so kind. Great experience!
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Lily provided excellent service.
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Taylor was very quick with the refill drinks.
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Food was great.. our waitress was so so sweet and really good
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I did not like olive garden at all, the food just isn't that great.
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Angela is a fantastic server. She was very attentive to everything we needed and knew how to flow with all of our interactions. Very positive personality and her love for the job shows. She made sure we had EVERYTHING we needed. Well done Angela and the whole Olive Garden Crew!
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As always Olive Garden delivered a wonderful meal, with a wonderful atmosphere. However the highlight of our evening dinner had to be our server Juliesa. Despite being clearly busy, she took time to check on us when we first sat down, wanting to introduce herself and make sure we were seen. Juliesa had a fantastic ability to predict our wants and needs without us even having to ask, was extremely service oriented making sure we never had to wait for anything. She has a wonderful personality, matching our party's vibe flawlessly, making our interactions with her the highlight of our evening. She is more than deserving of a raise and would 10/10 recommend her for a promotion.
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They offer steak now and its better than the steak house
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Great food, good service and the value is there
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We are a family of three. We had Baked Five Cheese Ziti, Cheese Ravioli, and Shrimp Scampi. All you can eat salad and bread sticks. Salad can have deletions, like no onions or hot peppers. Server, Teresa, was very courteous and pleasant. She brought out food quickly and still hot and delicious! However there is a musty smell that seems to be coming from the vents and men's bathroom really stinks.
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Yummy 😋
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Eselente la co.ida muy rica y el ambiente acogedor
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Hands down best To Go experience I’ve ever had I arrived early for my order and the TO GO specialist Selaura offered me a drink while I waited and provided 5 star experience
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Good service and food was delicious
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Excelente servicio
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This Olive Garden was the best we have had in a long time. Their servings were huge and the staff exceptional. The new item on the menu called Calabrian Steak & Shrimp Bucatini was delicious, a little spicy, but very good.
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I love ❤️ this Oliva Garden. Always, ALWAYS on point.
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The absolute best Olive Garden I've ever been to! Amazing, personal service, delicious salad, bread sticks, pasta, and soup. Our family had a wonderful time dining here and the server made our experience very special with her attention and care. I wish I lived nearby so I could dine here often, but I'm glad to have experienced it and will be coming back when we can!
Overall Score
65 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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March 5, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 2 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
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October 6, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 2 basic
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT # 1091, by Florida DBPR grade:
- PIZZA HUT
- BRASAS GRILL
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: March 5, 2026