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
Photo of OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT # 1091
Photo: Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.4 Community-sourced rating 3,855 reviews
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What 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 →

  • June 28, 2026

    When we 1st got here there was a big issue... But in the end the manager and staff were AWESOME!!!

  • June 24, 2026

    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!

  • June 16, 2026

    Lily provided excellent service.

  • June 16, 2026

    Taylor was very quick with the refill drinks.

  • June 14, 2026

    Food was great.. our waitress was so so sweet and really good

  • June 13, 2026

    I did not like olive garden at all, the food just isn't that great.

  • June 8, 2026

    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!

  • June 7, 2026

    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.

  • June 1, 2026

    They offer steak now and its better than the steak house

  • May 31, 2026

    Great food, good service and the value is there

  • May 30, 2026

    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.

  • May 28, 2026

    Yummy 😋

  • May 25, 2026

    Eselente la co.ida muy rica y el ambiente acogedor

  • May 24, 2026

    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

  • May 23, 2026

    Good service and food was delicious

  • May 20, 2026

    Excelente servicio

  • May 20, 2026

    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.

  • May 19, 2026

    I love ❤️ this Oliva Garden. Always, ALWAYS on point.

  • May 18, 2026

    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

  • Health inspection grade 30/40
    Grade B
  • Dietary transparency 13/20
    4 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.4★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

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.

  1. 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
  2. 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:

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