Olive Garden Merritt Island

We started off late and arrived right around 9pm so we were worried about the service. I am glad to say the service was great and we were seated immediately even on new year's eve. It wasn't packed at all but the food was even more delicious then all of the other times we've been. Our waiter was very nice and made sure we were well warned about the hot plates and came by to check up on us without rushing us to get out. Very rich food and great timing, I'd say we had our food no more than ten minutes after ordering. Also, probably due to it being late, the music wasn't too loud and it wasn't annoying like other restaurants have in the daytime.

This was the worst experience in an olive garden ever, let alone in local restaurants. We usually go to Melbourne or Orlando locations. Today we decided to go to Merritt island and it was terrible service. The food was good but our host that was buying us lunch didn't get his food for an hour. Then he was upset enough that he lost his appetite. The server never brought our bread sticks out once to us. We had to ask other workers. Then she brought out the salad and soups at the same time. Never refilled our drinks and I need a drink to eat due to a health problem. She never grated our cheese we actually had to go get and do it ourselves. It wasn't even busy. This was absolutely the worst place we have been when it comes to service. I have never left olive garden hungry still. But due to being here over an hour and lack of food service I have officially left hungry still. Avoid this place. Our party was 10 which is usually twice this.

We received lunch from one of our vendors. It was delivered by Gretchen who was absolutely amazing. She went above and beyond by setting the food up and even putting out bunsen burners to keep the food hot. We really appreciated everything she did. We order a lot from the Merritt Island location and this was the first time we had a set up like Gretchen did!

Our server Tarah was very attentive and on top of everything! Food was delicious and arrived promptly. Great dining experience!!

This is extraordinary!!! Imagine shrimp and chicken to be crispy outside but juicy inside…just the correct balance between all flavors…worth it!