Restaurant Review: Olive Garden in Greeley, Colorado

The Olive Garden in Greeley, Colorado is conveniently located on 23^rd Avenue near the mall. It has only been in town a few years; when it was being built I became very excited about it because it's always been one of my favorite restaurants. I have been to this Olive Garden numerous times over the past few years and have never been disappointed.

Greeley's Olive Garden looks just like every other Olive Garden probably does, only a little smaller. The smaller size does not mean it is lacking in any way though. The atmosphere here is always fun, light and relaxed. A wait for a table is usually not longer than an hour on busy nights.

One of my favorite parts about eating at Olive Garden occurs near the beginning of the night - the breadsticks and salad. I don't know what, exactly, they do to their breadsticks but I could make a meal of them. Their salad dressing is amazing too.

One nice aspect of eating at Olive Garden is there's something for everyone - something without meat, something without dairy, etc. Some of the pasta dishes are very basic, while others aren't, which means even picky eaters can eat here. Although there are many great dishes here, I usually end up with the good ol' standby: capellini pomodoro. The desserts are quite tasty too.

Olive Garden's beverage selection is quite good as well. The house wines are affordable and taste great. Plus the servers are usually good about recommending beverages that will complement your meal.

The prices seem to range from very affordable to somewhat affordable, depending on the budget. Unless I'm having a particularly lean month I can usually find something on the menu that won't leave me broke. Some items, like the soup and salad lunch or the neverending pasta, are economical choices.

The service at the Olive Garden in Greeley, Colorado has always been pretty good. If you time it right, the wait for a table is minimal. Even when the restaurant is packed, the staff is friendly and attentive. Drinks and appetizers are usually served very quickly. Throughout the night, my table is usually checked on a few times, rather than being pestered or ignored.

Overall, my visits to any Olive Garden are much like what I've described above. The location in Greeley, Colorado is no exception: fun atmosphere, great food, decent prices, and good service.