Olive Garden has been the top casual dining spot in the U.S. for several years. However, the restaurant behind specials such as the “Never-Ending Pasta Bowl” is no longer the top choice for patrons looking for a casual sit-down meal.

Judging by the sales data, consumers would rather have have a big steak than a bottomless basket of breadsticks.

The Italian casual dining chain missed the industry's top spot for the first time in nearly seven years due to slower growth in 2024.