Darden Rewards is the free loyalty program at Olive Garden (and other Darden restaurants including LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, Yard House, and The Capital Grille). Every dollar you spend earns points, and those points turn into dining rewards. If you eat at Olive Garden even semi-regularly, there’s absolutely no reason not to be enrolled — it costs nothing and saves you money automatically.
Points are earned on your total bill including tax, so a typical Olive Garden dinner for two ($50-60) earns 50-60 points — meaning you’ll earn a reward roughly every 3 visits. The rewards never expire as long as your account is active.
Separate from Darden Rewards, Olive Garden also has an eClub — a free email list that provides additional perks:
Here’s a complete strategy for saving the most money at Olive Garden using all available programs and deals:
Buy discounted Olive Garden (Darden) gift cards at Costco, Sam’s Club, or during holiday promotions. You can often get $50 in gift cards for $40, saving 20% on top of all your other savings. Use the gift card at any Olive Garden and still earn Darden Rewards points on the full amount.
Start earning rewards at any of the 900+ locations. Find your nearest Olive Garden on our location map. For the full menu, see our complete 2026 price guide.