Columbia Olive Garden Restaurant unveils new look

Olive Garden has completed the remodel of its Columbia restaurant, unveiling a stylish new look that creates a warm, vibrant atmosphere. Built in 1990, the location now features updated artwork, fabrics, materials, lighting, seating and flooring, as well as the new Olive Garden logo.

“My team and I are eager to share our new restaurant design with our guests in Columbia,” said Mac Watson, General Manager at the Columbia Olive Garden. “The updated décor continues to provide an inviting dining experience while incorporating a more modern feel.”

As part of an ongoing commitment to give back to the community, the restaurant donated its former furnishings to the local Habitat for Humanity ReStore outlet. Since 2010, Olive Garden restaurants nationwide have donated more than $460,000 in furnishings to local Habitat for Humanity ReStore outlets, which relies on funds to build Habitat homes in local communities.

New design elements at the Columbia Olive Garden include:

• Distinctive décor, maintaining a comfortable, home-like setting
• An inviting lobby area with two high-definition digital chalkboards
• A colorful, backlit bar with recharging stations for mobile devices
• Modern, all-white plateware
• Wine-pouring stations for 60-plus varieties
• Flexible seating to accommodate guests and large parties
• Glass-encased floor-to-ceiling wine cabinets, featuring more than 60 bottles of wine
• Wine pouring stations in the dining areas, featuring Olive Garden’s extensive wine offerings

The menu at Olive Garden continues to feature guests’ Italian favorites as well as new dishes. The Tastes of the Mediterranean menu celebrates the flavors and cooking styles inspired by Italy’s Mediterranean coast, such as Shrimp Scampi and Chicken Margherita, with all entrées under 600 calories. Additionally, guests can create their own lunch combinations with Lunch Duos. Catering Delivery and ToGo options are also available.

The Columbia Olive Garden is located at 274 Harbison Blvd. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

For more information about Olive Garden or to find your nearest location, visit OliveGarden.com.

ABOUT OLIVE GARDEN

At Olive Garden, we know that life is better together and everyone is happiest when they’re with family. As the leader in the Italian dining segment, Olive Garden has more than 800 restaurants and employs more than 96,000 team members. Olive Garden is a division of Darden Restaurants. At Darden, our people equal our success, and we are proud to employ more than 175,000 team members in nearly 1,700 restaurants. Olive Garden is committed to making a difference in the lives of others in the local community. As part of this commitment, Olive Garden restaurants have donated more than 38 million pounds of food to local community food banks across the country. For more information, visit www.olivegarden.com. Connect with us on Facebook.com/OliveGarden, Twitter.com/OliveGarden and Instagram.com/OliveGarden.