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Olive Garden gift card physical and eGift options
Physical Card and eGift Card

Olive Garden Gift Card

Buy, check your balance, and use your Olive Garden gift card at 900+ locations and across 8 Darden restaurant brands. No expiration. No fees. Valid for dine-in, To Go, and catering orders.

Check Card Balance Where to Buy
$0 Fees or Expiry
8 Darden Brands Accepted
$250 Max Card Value
900+ Locations Accepted

Physical Card vs eGift Card

Both carry the same value and the same terms. The only difference is delivery format and how you present it at payment.

Physical Gift Card

  • Plastic card mailed to your address or bought in-store at a retailer
  • Denominations of $10, $25, $50, $100, and $150 at most retailers
  • Custom amounts from $10 to $250 when ordering at olivegarden.com
  • Scratch-off PIN on the back of the card
  • Can be reloaded up to the $250 maximum balance
  • Works for dine-in, To Go, and catering — present to server at payment
Best for gifts, envelopes, and in-person giving

eGift Card

  • Delivered by email within minutes of purchase
  • Available directly at olivegarden.com and Amazon
  • Full card number and PIN included in the confirmation email
  • Show on your phone to the server, or print it out
  • Schedule delivery for a future date for birthdays and holidays
  • Works for dine-in, To Go orders, and at olivegarden.com checkout
Best for last-minute gifts and remote giving

How to Check Your Olive Garden Gift Card Balance

Three methods. All free. You need your 16-digit card number and 4-digit PIN for the online and phone methods.

1

Check Balance Online

Go to olivegarden.com, navigate to the gift card section, and enter your 16-digit card number and 4-digit PIN. Your exact remaining balance is displayed immediately. This is the fastest method.

2

Check Balance by Phone

Call 1-800-248-4935 and follow the automated system. You will be prompted to enter your card number and PIN using your keypad. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

3

Check Balance In-Restaurant

Hand your card to any server or cashier at any Olive Garden or Darden restaurant and ask for a balance check before ordering. They can scan it or type in the number manually at the register.

Olive Garden gift card balance check methods
The PIN is under the scratch-off strip on the back of a physical card. On an eGift card, it is in your confirmation email.

Where to Buy an Olive Garden Gift Card

Olive Garden gift cards are sold at the official website, major grocery chains, warehouse clubs, and online retailers. Costco and Sam's Club periodically offer multi-card packs below face value — those are the only reliable ways to pay less than the printed amount.

Retailer Card Type Denominations You Pay Discount Notes
olivegarden.com Physical + eGift $10 to $250 Face value Face value Official source. Custom amounts available.
Target Physical + eGift $10, $25, $50, $100 Face value Face value Target Circle members earn 1% back.
Walmart Physical $10, $25, $50, $100 Face value Face value Available in-store and online.
Sam's Club Physical multi-pack 2 x $50 ($100 total) $87.99 12% off Member pricing. Check current rotation.
Costco Physical multi-pack 2 x $50 ($100 total) $79.99 20% off Rotational deal. Not always in stock.
Kroger Physical $25, $50, $100 Face value Face value Fuel points earned on gift card purchases.
Amazon eGift $15 to $250 Face value Face value Delivered by email. Prime eligible.
GiftCards.com eGift $5 to $250 Face value Face value Widest denomination range.
GCX (Card Exchange) Pre-owned resale Varies 3% to 10% off Up to 10% Buyer risk. Verify balance before use.

Costco and Sam's Club deals are rotational and not always available. Verify current inventory before making a trip. Third-party resale cards carry buyer risk — verify your balance immediately after purchase.

Olive Garden gift card remaining balance display

Understanding Your Remaining Balance

Your gift card balance never expires and carries no monthly fees. If your balance does not cover the full bill, you pay the difference with any other accepted payment method. Split payments are supported at every Olive Garden location.

You can stack multiple gift cards on a single check in-restaurant or on a single To Go order at olivegarden.com. Ask your server before they begin running the transaction so they can process each card in order.

If your balance is lower than expected and you did not spend it, call 1-800-248-4935 immediately and keep your purchase receipt. Darden investigates balance discrepancies and will replace verified lost value with proof of purchase.

No expiration date
No inactivity fees
Split across multiple cards
Reloadable up to $250

How to Use Your Olive Garden Gift Card

Payment works differently depending on whether you are dining in, ordering online, or using a third-party delivery app.

1

Pay In-Restaurant

  1. Hand your physical card or show your eGift card on your phone to the server.
  2. They scan or manually enter the 16-digit card number and 4-digit PIN.
  3. Any remaining balance stays on the card and carries over automatically.
  4. You can split payment between your gift card and another payment method.
2

Pay Online for To Go

  1. Add your items at olivegarden.com or through the Olive Garden app.
  2. At checkout, select "Gift Card" as the payment method.
  3. Enter your 16-digit card number and 4-digit PIN.
  4. Multiple gift cards can be applied to one To Go order.
3

Pay for Delivery Orders

  1. Olive Garden gift cards are not accepted directly on third-party delivery apps.
  2. For DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub orders, pay with a regular debit or credit card.
  3. The gift card payment option is only available for direct Olive Garden orders.

8 Restaurant Brands Accept the Olive Garden Gift Card

Olive Garden gift cards are issued by Darden Restaurants, the parent company behind some of the largest full-service dining brands in the United States. One card is valid at every brand below. Use the same card at LongHorn for a steak, or at The Capital Grille for a fine dining occasion.

Olive Garden Italian Kitchen
LongHorn Steakhouse
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Yard House
The Capital Grille
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Bahama Breeze Island Grille
Seasons 52

Corporate and Bulk Gift Card Orders

Businesses ordering gift cards for employee rewards, client appreciation, or event prizes can contact the Darden Gift Card Center directly. Corporate pricing tiers listed below are approximate and subject to change.

Order Volume Typical Discount How to Order
Under $500 None Buy directly at olivegarden.com
$500 to $999 ~5% off Contact Darden Gift Card Center
$1,000 to $4,999 ~10% off Contact Darden Gift Card Center
$5,000 and above Negotiated Contact Darden Gift Card Center

Contact the Darden Gift Card Center at darden.com for current corporate pricing and order forms.

Gift Card Scam Warning

No government agency, utility company, court, or tech support team will ever ask you to pay a fine, fee, or debt using a gift card. Olive Garden and Darden Restaurants will never call you and demand payment by gift card. If anyone contacts you requesting gift card payment as the only option, it is a scam. Hang up.

When buying in a retail store, inspect the card before purchase. Look for signs of the scratch-off PIN area having been tampered with. Purchase only from sealed card displays and keep your receipt until the balance is fully spent.

Olive Garden Gift Card FAQs

You have three options. Online: visit olivegarden.com, go to the gift card page, and enter your 16-digit card number and PIN. By phone: call 1-800-248-4935 and follow the automated prompts. In-store: hand your card to any server or cashier and ask them to run the balance check before your meal.
No. Olive Garden gift cards have no expiration date and no dormancy fees. The balance is available indefinitely. Keep your card in a safe place and retain your purchase receipt until the balance is fully used.
On a physical card, the PIN is printed on the back under a scratch-off strip. Scratch off the silver coating to reveal the 4-digit PIN. On an eGift card, the PIN is included in the confirmation email sent at the time of purchase.
Yes. Olive Garden gift cards are issued by Darden Restaurants and are accepted at every Darden-owned brand: LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, The Capital Grille, Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52, and Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen. One card works at all locations across all brands.
Yes. You can add value to an existing Olive Garden gift card. Visit olivegarden.com, go to the gift card section, and select the reload option. You can also reload the card in-restaurant by asking your server. The maximum balance on a single card is $250.
The minimum value when purchasing directly from Olive Garden or major retailers is $10. The maximum you can load onto a single card is $250. Custom amounts are available at olivegarden.com. Major retailers sell fixed denominations of $25, $50, and $100.
An eGift card purchased at olivegarden.com or Amazon is typically delivered to the recipient's email address within minutes. For scheduled deliveries, the card is sent at the date and time you select during checkout. Check spam if the card does not appear within 30 minutes.
No. Third-party delivery platforms including Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub do not accept Olive Garden gift cards as a payment method. The gift card option is only available when ordering directly through olivegarden.com or the Olive Garden app.
Costco has historically offered two $50 Olive Garden gift cards for $79.99, which is a 20% discount. Sam's Club has offered a similar two-card pack for around $87.99, good for about 12% off. These are rotational deals and are not always in stock. Check the current Costco and Sam's Club gift card sections before assuming availability.
Call Darden Guest Relations at 1-800-248-4935 immediately. Retain your original purchase receipt as proof. Gift card fraud is common in retail aisles where cards are tampered with before purchase. Darden investigates reports and may replace the card value with a valid receipt.

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