Olive Garden named America’s top casual-dining brand

Olive Garden has been identified as America’s most-considered casual-dining brand according to YouGov’s annual U.S. restaurant brand rankings. The chain holds the top spot across combined age groups, specifically ranking first among millennials, Gen Xers, and adults aged 65 and older.

The survey, conducted between March 2025 and February 2026, indicates that Olive Garden leads in categories such as service, value, and overall dining experience. While it ranks highly for predictability and family-oriented dining, it did not lead in food quality, a category where Texas Roadhouse and The Cheesecake Factory performed better.