We tried Olive Garden's $60 family-style meal deal. Despite a few downsides, it was a great value for the 4 of us.

A $60 family-style dinner deal from Olive Garden was tested for a family of four. The chicken and pasta portions were very large, creating leftovers that lasted throughout the week. The overall meal was considered a great value for the amount of food received. The main downside was texture, since breading became soggy. A suggestion was made to order items without breading next time to help avoid sogginess. Questions were raised about other restaurant chains that offer meal deals, tips for preventing soggy food, and how takeout compares with dining in.

"My family of four tried a $60 family-style dinner deal from Olive Garden to see if it's worth it. The chicken and pasta portions were so large that we had leftovers throughout the week. Our meal was a great value, but I'd order something without breading next time to avoid sogginess."

"The chicken and pasta portions were so large that we had leftovers throughout the week. Our meal was a great value, but I'd order something without breading next time to avoid sogginess."

"What other chains offer "meal deals"? What are tips for avoiding soggy food? How does takeout compare to dining in?"

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