Olive Garden

Olive Garden

Italian Restaurant$$$$
Ankeny
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    Kara N.
    "We had trouble with Thomas the server as well."(3 Tips)
    Stephanie R.
    "Trace H. was a great server!"(2 Tips)
    Rhonda D.
    "Rolando was an excellent server."(2 Tips)
    Brett H.
    "Request her!"(2 Tips)
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  • Patrick F.heart icon on user image
    Patrick FOctober 9, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    My party was fortunate enough to be served by Thea and let me tell you that I request her every time I go back. Great service, personable and she makes sure you get the best value for your money!
  • Estepha F.heart icon on user image
    Estepha FrancisqueDecember 28, 2015
    Yummm! Just about everything is good! Try the little kiosk of paying with a card for less wait time when you're done
  • Lavonne F.
    Lavonne FisherOctober 20, 2014
    My BF has an unusual sense of humor, and our waiter Justice just rolled with the punches. Thank you for a very nice lunch.
  • Michael W.
    Michael WorrellMay 30, 2011
    Meg was a great server... I never had to wait for her and she was always available and helpful. She also knew the menu well.
  • Chris J.
    Chris JonesSeptember 3, 2011
    Had Emily M. as a server while sitting in the bar area. She was the best server I've ever had at any restaurant
  • Jordan N.heart icon on user image
    Jordan NygaardOctober 7, 2017
    Had Bailey as a waiter. Great service, very friendly!
  • Amyheart icon on user image
    AmyFebruary 6, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Chicken gnocchi soup is wonderful. Made fresh every day!
  • Norm W.
    Norm WrigleyJanuary 2, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Amber has been awesome & super friendly. Even pulled some strings for some extras for us...
  • Jeorjette T.
    Jeorjette TwogoodJune 27, 2013
    Mackenna was a wonderful waitress! The food was awesome also!
  • Pamela A.
    Pamela AldrichApril 18, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Tammy was the best server ever!!!!! Best experience I have ever had at the OG!
  • Sheetal K.
    Sheetal KaulFebruary 13, 2015
    Vegetarian option - Eggplant Parmigiana😋
  • Lanette M.
    Lanette MillerOctober 24, 2011
    Add Jeff to the Thomas list! WOW! We were in when it wasn't even busy and he brought our food...which was a very long wait...and that was about the only time we saw him! Frustrating!
  • Alexis S.
    Alexis StorbeckSeptember 13, 2011
    Ask for bread sticks to go.. everyone at the table will get a bag!!
  • Stephanie R.
    Stephanie RhoddAugust 16, 2011
    Trace H. was a great server! All wait staff seem very happy. Good lunch!
  • Tricia F.heart icon on user image
    Tricia FrySeptember 22, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    I love the Bartenders! They are always chatty and in a good mood! :)
  • Tom V.
    Tom VanceSeptember 16, 2011
    The Ankeny Olive Garden freezes it's extra meals each night and then donates them to Central Iowa Shelter & Services once a week.
  • Brett H.
    Brett HollingsheadApril 26, 2012
    Ashley K was our server and she was fantastic! Request her!
  • Mike C.
    Mike CroskeyJanuary 15, 2012
    Ask for bread sticks right away thier hard to come by
  • Kara N.
    Kara NibleApril 23, 2011
    We had trouble with Thomas the server as well. (See the previous tip)
  • Jason B.
    Jason BrooksMarch 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Travis or paul ONLY servers i ask for amazing service everytime
  • Mikya O.
    Mikya OliverSeptember 19, 2012
    Their chicken and dumpling soup is amaaaazing!
  • Susan R.
    Susan Richards-SmithDecember 31, 2012
    The slower they are, the slower the service. Seriously no breadsticks... In the oven always... Really???
  • Shea M.
    Shea McCuenSeptember 15, 2013
    They won't let you sit at a booth if you need a high chair. It's apparently against the rules.
  • Jeananne H.heart icon on user image
    Jeananne HillJuly 15, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Spaghetti garden salad drinks
  • Shara D.heart icon on user image
    Shara DyMay 4, 2014
    Best restaurant ever. So yummy.
  • Michael W.heart icon on user image
    Michael WanchanicFebruary 8, 2015
    Chicken parm great
  • Carol C.
    Carol CollinsNovember 21, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    New baked pasta romano w/ beef or chicken!!! Yum
  • Michelle Canada B.
    Trace N is a excellent server! Made my dinner much more enjoyable! Ask for her
  • David R.
    David RSeptember 4, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    A secret is that the tables by the bar are first come... No need to wait!
  • Lindsey A.
    Lindsey AllenApril 28, 2012
    Ask for Valeria, she's amazing!
  • Jeananne H.heart icon on user image
    Jeananne HillJuly 18, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Dessert steak potatoes
  • Tim P.
    Tim PrattJanuary 5, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Not busy and I asked for a booth and what did I get, table! Apparently the workers don't know the different between a table and a booth.....
  • Jeananne H.heart icon on user image
    Jeananne HillJuly 15, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Great service
  • Rhonda D.
    Rhonda DeanJune 14, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Rolando was an excellent server. Very enjoyable evening
  • Zach S.
    Zach SmithMay 24, 2011
    6.95 for soup, salad, and breadsticks. Great deal for lunch!
  • Jeananne H.heart icon on user image
    Jeananne HillJuly 18, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Great friend
  • Teddy L.
    Teddy LamyFebruary 10, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Emily is a great one! She won't let you down!
  • Jeananne H.heart icon on user image
    Jeananne HillJuly 18, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Agreed happy food
  • Gregory S.
    Gregory StottsFebruary 12, 2012
    One in WDM tastes better and gets the orders right. Not impressed with this location's service.
  • Norm W.
    Norm WrigleyJanuary 2, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Reminder: good service equals 20%.
  • Jody
    JodyJuly 5, 2011
    My girls are nuts for the breadsticks! Read more
  • Jourdan B.
    Jourdan BellJanuary 21, 2011
    Pray to god thomas is not your server
  • Adam D.
    Adam DenningNovember 4, 2012
    Walked inside and immediately smelled like dirty sewer! Wanted to throw up before I could even sit down..
  • Kimberlee S.
    Kimberlee SmithSeptember 8, 2011
    Afton is a shitty waitress
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