Olive Garden Italian Restaurant — Restaurant in Midland

My husband and I haven't been to an Olive Garden since before COVID. We used to always get Steak Gorgonzola which, sadly, was taken off the menu. Tried the Olive Garden closest to us and the food and service were definitely sub-par. Well, we stopped in Midland to buy a vehicle when our kids (ages 4 and 6) asked if we could eat at Olive Garden. Figured we'd give it another try. We stopped in around 3-4 pm on a Sunday. Part of the restaurant was half packed but they put us in another section where we were one of maybe three or four other tables. Very nice, clean, and quiet. Our waiter, Gavin, was fairly new but he was extremely friendly. Everyone we interacted with was very personable and upbeat. Though our favorite dish was gone, my husband decided on a Ravioli and I got a Steak Alfredo. Both were great. I probably won't be going to my local Olive Garden anytime soon but if I happen to pass through Midland, I would definitely consider stopping by...

First time ever a restaurant manager in Midland refused to make eye contact or directly address me. As a long time restaurant FOH manager, I know that my personal preferences or opinions of a family coming to dine with me have no place in the restaurant industry. I even directly spoke to this Individual and she chose to act as though I was not even there. There was no mistaking the sentiment that this manager chose to impart as her first, only and lasting opinion of our group. Despite my fiancées love of OG I will not be returning to the location nor will I be recommending anyone else visit them. Do better with your customer interaction. As a corporate establishment it's your responsibility to ensure that your first point of guest contact is your best contact with them. Retrain or replace. In this competitive market, losing potential lifelong guests is a good way to sink your ship; especially since we can very openly discuss mistreatment for the...

Our family all agrees that the all-you-can-enjoy soup, salad and bread sticks for $9.99 ($7.99 at lunch) is hands-down the best value for a meal in town. Not only do you get as much healthy salad as you like, but you also get your choice of numerous soups, also unlimited, so you are sure to find something you like. And if you don't like your first choice, pick a different one; it's unlimited! On a cold Michigan day, which you will see half of the year, a bowl of hot soup hits the spot. Fresh-out-of-the-oven garlicy breadsticks can be eaten straight or dipped into your soup.

If you are in a hurry, this is the perfect meal too, because it only takes a few minutes before that fresh salad and hot soup with breadsticks nestled in a cozy napkin and wire basket are in front of you, placed there by a friendly member of their wait staff.

This is such a great choice for...