Olive Garden in Iowa
2+ Olive Garden restaurants in Iowa (IA)
Iowa has 2 Olive Garden Italian restaurants, both in the Des Moines metro — one in Des Moines proper and one in West Des Moines near the Jordan Creek Town Center. The two locations serve Iowa's largest and capital city, with access from I-235, I-35, and the Waukee-West Des Moines growth corridor along the western edge of the metro.
All 2 Olive Garden Locations in Iowa
Olive Garden Des Moines
6157 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
Today: 11 AM–11 PM
Olive Garden West Des Moines
3600 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Today: 11 AM–11 PM
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About Olive Garden in Iowa
Iowa's two restaurants serve the Des Moines metro from both the city center and the fast-growing western suburbs. West Des Moines near Jordan Creek Town Center — one of Iowa's largest retail destinations — draws consistent family dining traffic. The Des Moines location serves the Ingersoll Avenue and downtown commercial corridor, with Wells Fargo Arena and the Iowa Events Center nearby for event-adjacent dining.
Both restaurants carry the full Italian-American menu. Online ordering for pickup and delivery is active at both Iowa locations through the Olive Garden app. Iowa's strong family dining culture positions the Saturday-night all-you-can-eat soup and salad promotion among the most-used offerings at these restaurants.
Dining at Olive Garden in Iowa
Both Iowa locations serve the complete national menu at consistent prices. Chicken Alfredo ($17.29), Chicken Parmigiana ($18.49), Tour of Italy ($21.49), and Soup, Salad and Breadsticks at $6.99 top the order history. Shrimp Scampi ($19.79) and Fettuccine Alfredo ($14.49) round out the most-requested entrees.
Hours at both locations run 11 AM to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday extending to 11 PM. West Des Moines near Jordan Creek sees peak traffic on Friday and Saturday evenings — call ahead seating through the app helps minimize wait. For verified hours at your nearest location, visit the Olive Garden hours page.
Catering through either Iowa location covers corporate events near Principal Financial Group and Wells Fargo headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa State Fair surrounding weeks, and family gatherings across Polk County. Bundles start at $63.99 for 4 to 6 guests. Use the catering order calculator to plan and price your full group order.