"Had the best dining out experience in long time! Last night my 86 year old mother wanted to take me out to eat for my 50th birthday and we went to this Olive Garden. That place was packed! But despite that, they had a table for us and was able to accommodate my elderly mother with her walker! So major kudos to the greeters! Sorry I didn't get their names! Then after been seated, we had about 5 minutes to look over the menus. We were then greeted by our server, Julian who was awesome. This young man was super polite, professional, very personable, knowledgeable with the menu. After taking or drink and food orders, which I figure we would be waiting a while, each was brought out in a speedy manner as if there was hardly anyone there and we were the only ones. I went to check my phone and minutes later here came Julian with the salad and bread sticks which were fresh and very tasty! No long after that, here came our main dishes which were also piping hot, looked great, and very tasty as well! Despite Julian had other tables to attend, he was right there at the right time to check on us! he was super quick with refilling drinks, clearing empty plates from the table and more. I mean for the time he made you feel like the elite and he was your butler per say. Then came time for dessert and after help us to decide, he came back with it. It was sooo good! My elder mother wanted to try another and again Julian was on it! When he quickly returned with it, he stated he talked to his manager and it was on the house! What wait? What did you say? How awesome!!! Because ir was my 50th birthday and they wanted to do something nice for a senior, it was on the House! We were Julian's last table and he was kind enough to chat while helping to box up leftovers to take home. This young man is in college and will be going to Europe next fall to study for a semester in biology. He has a great plan and well thought out! We are very proud of him as today so many young people are so into video games, being lazy, and not having a plan for life. Julian does. Kudos to his parents for raising such a wonderful and respectful young man! To all of the Olive Garden staff. Thank you for such an awesome experience on a Friday night during peak hours! Olive Garden, you have a major asset in your staff from your manager, the greeters, the cooks and servers, especially, Julian! In a time when most businesses are short staffed, supply chain issues, your staff made it like we were back to normal and the pandemic never occurred! We will definitely be back and will be asking for Julian to be our server! I also want to give a special shout out to the manager and Julian for the special treatment of my 86 year old elder mother and making her smile as well as feeling like a queen! Also for extending kindness on my birthday! You made it amazing! It is tough right now with the economy, inflation, staff shortages, supply chain shortage and yet despite all of that, having an amazing team of people who want to work, are very personal, professional, assists seniors, and went out of your way to make my birthday dinner with my mother a very special one! Thank you Olive Garden and thank you Julian! You are the best! Keep up that integrity, and service! Major Kudos!"
