Standard Dining Hours: Sun–Thu 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Fri–Sat 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Comprehensive Operating Schedules & Real-Time Tracker

Olive Garden Hours

Complete daily dining schedules, weekday lunch special timings, bar happy hours, curbside pickup windows, catering advance guidelines, and full holiday opening hours.

Lunch Specials Mon–Fri 11am–3pm
Bar & Lounge Mon–Fri 3pm–6pm
To-Go & Curbside Opens 11:15am Daily
Weekend Dinner Open Late until 11pm

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Dining Phase: Dinner Hours
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Closes at 10:00 PM

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Full Dinner Menu

Full-sized classic entrees, unlimited soup, salad & breadsticks, and wine service available.

Lunch Specials: Available Mon–Fri 11am–3pm
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Weekly Operating Schedule & Day Inspector

Select any day of the week to review detailed meal period timings, bar hours, and curbside pick-up windows.

Most US & Canadian Locations

Complete 7-Day At-A-Glance Table

Day Dining Room Hours Lunch Specials Bar & Happy Hour Curbside Pickup

*Note: Hours may slightly vary by franchise location, local alcohol ordinance, and mall operating parameters.

Specialized Hour Guidelines

Essential timing rules for lunch pricing, bar specials, to-go pickups, and catering delivery orders.

Mid-Day Value

Lunch Specials Hours

Monday through Friday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Includes Never-Ending Soup, Salad & Breadsticks lunch pairing.
  • Features lunch-sized favorites (Fettuccine, Lasagna, Parmigiana).
  • Full dinner pricing and dinner portions take effect sharp at 3:00 PM and all day Saturday & Sunday.
Valid for dine-in & select to-go orders.
Bar & Lounge

Happy Hour & Bar Hours

Monday through Friday 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Offered in participating bar areas and high-top lounge tables.
  • Discounts on house wines ($5-$6 pours), draft Peroni beer, and Italian Margaritas.
  • Appetizer specials on Toasted Ravioli and Fried Mozzarella.
Age 21+ with photo ID for alcohol purchases.
To-Go Service

Curbside Pickup Hours

Daily Service Windows 11:15 AM – ~9:30 PM
  • First pickup slots open at approximately 11:15 AM daily.
  • Last order cutoff occurs 30–45 minutes prior to dining room closing.
  • Designated curbside parking spaces with vehicle delivery available.
Extended to 10:30 PM on Friday & Saturday nights.
Large Events

Catering Guidelines

Lead Time Window 24 Hours in Advance
  • Catering deliveries available 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM daily.
  • Standard catering pans require 4–24 hours advance notice.
  • Orders exceeding $500 or 50+ guests recommend 48 hours notice.
Includes wire chafing stands & sternos upon request.

Complete Holiday Hours Schedule

Check whether Olive Garden is open or closed on major US national and family holidays.

Guaranteed Annual Closures

All Olive Garden restaurants nationwide are strictly CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day so team members can spend time with family.

Busiest Dining Holidays

Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, and New Year's Eve experience extreme guest volume. Joining the Online Waitlist ahead of arrival is heavily recommended.

Olive Garden Hours FAQ

Answers to common dining questions regarding closing times, late seating, waitlists, and lunch transitions.