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Olive Garden

24688 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545-2434
(510) 782-6385
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Ranked #30 of 97 restaurants in Hayward
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Groups
Most recent review
- 14 May 2013
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Good for: Groups
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18 reviews from our community

44% Recommend
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San Diego, California, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Let's begin with the food. In one word: Outstanding. My Dad and I had the mussels, and they were succulent, plentiful, and the wine/butter broth was delicious. My Mom had the cheese raviolis, and they were al dente, the way they should be, and the sauce was some of the freshest I've ever tasted (she shared some with me). And,... More

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ca
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21 reviews 21 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

Great service, great food! Convenient location. A terrific spot for family gatherings with reasonable prices.

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San Francisco, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

I like the Olive Garden and I have visited several over the years. I think for a chain restaurant, the quality of food and service is good. It's not a fancy dancy place but the atmosphere is family friendly and if you're hungry, the menu should satisfy an empty stomach. I gave the OG an average rating because the menu... More

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Belmont, California
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44 reviews 44 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

Always lots of good tasting food; and they have created low calorie dishes that are delicious as well as great pasta. Salads are fresh and good and seating is comfortable and roomy. I love these restaurants anyway, and often go to Palo Alto Olive Garden off El Camino. It's not fancy but great value for the money and incredibly nice... More

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Fresno, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

I sat in the Bar, it was just me, so I sat and ate in the Bar. I had the never endng pasta bowl. It was amazing, and filling.

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Monterey, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2012

This was my first time at this specific Olive Garden location. I have been to Olive Garden many times and in different states and this is the worst one I have been to. I was a little surprised that there was a wait at 4pm on a Monday, but that isn't something that would lower my rating. The negative experience... More

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Hayward, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Place is the only one in hayward so its always crowded.Food is good but even with the reservation you have to wait for almost 30min if you are hungry make sure you bring some snack...

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Hayward, California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

I had mussels. They were horrible. The waitress spilled the sauce. The shells were translucent. They were overcooked.

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Hayward, California
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3 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

Has fairly good Italian food, waiting staff seems a big confused at times. Prices may be high for what is offered. Serves large plates of food.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2011

Disappointed...indifferent service, average food, salad bowl had one tomato slice. Once we decided against any alcoholic beverage, server lost interest. Had to mind server twice to bring breadsticks...

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