I normally think that Olive Garden is one of the better chain restaurants, but I just haven't been that impressed here. I had a gift card and had come by several times but never went in because the line went out the door and down the sidewalk. I don't wait in line unless it's something super special. Finally decided to just go in, and was lucky to find a couple of seats at the bar where we could eat a full meal. I ordered off the "light" menu and didn't like my meal at all. Bartender didn't come back to see if it was ok or give me the option to order anything else. My husband's seafood fettuccine on the other hand was pretty fantastic. And the mixed drinks were good. Just accept that the food is going to make you fat and go ahead and order the real thing.