Why The Olive Garden in Rohnert Park, CA is a Favorite

Hello Polite Travelers,

Well, we’re on the road again. This time, we stayed close to home visiting Sonoma County, more precisely Santa Rosa/Rohnert Park, CA. After checking into our contemporary digs (Cambria Hotel Sonoma) we walked a short distance to the nearby Olive Garden. Hey, a girl’s gotta eat and I love Italian food.

This restaurant is in a shopping center—near the 101 freeway—with several dining options nearby. Still, I’m an Olive Garden fan and this visit didn’t disappoint.

Since it was early in the evening, we were the first visitors to the bar area. Unless for a special dinner, we tend to prefer this seating due to the smaller, less crowded seating. Plus, we tend to receive better, more personalized, service.

Great Choice for the Light Eater

Just in case I haven’t shared this enough, my hubby and I are on the older side, as in our third chapter. Thus, we eat less. And Olive Garden is a great place for people like us. Even sharing a dish, we get the large bowl of salad to share and those yummy bread sticks. One is my limit.

In my opinion, their Grilled Chicken Margherita option is perfect for those who want to eat a bit healthier—if there’s such a thing at a restaurant. The chicken was tender, the sauce light, and the vegetables were cooked just right—al dente. Bonus, our server, Daniel, ensured our servings were plated nicely and we had ample servings of salad. In fact, it was so good, that I forgot to take a picture of the chicken. So, the lovely manager, Andrew Hawkins, took one and shared it with me.

Note

Go light on your sodium intake earlier in the day. This dish—like most others—is high in sodium.

Will We Return?

Yes. We like the casual atmosphere, and the food is good, not great, but dependably good. Plus, the staff is always charming.

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