Using your gift card
No. Only one gift card can be applied per dining transaction. If the card does not cover the bill, pay the remainder with cash or a credit card.
Darden gift cards work at all Darden-owned restaurant brands: Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Yard House, The Capital Grille, The Capital Burger, Seasons 52, Eddie V's, and Bahama Breeze. They are not accepted at non-Darden chains. How to use your Darden card
No separate activation is needed. E-gift cards are ready to use once delivered. Show the code to your server or enter it online.
Through Dyme, Darden e-gift cards are available from $25 to $200.
Balance, reloads & expiry
No. Darden gift cards have no expiration date and no inactivity fees.
Visit darden.com/gift-cards or call 1-800-642-7336 (Monday-Friday 9am-8pm ET, excluding holidays). Check your Darden balance
Yes. You can add value to an existing Darden gift card at any participating Darden restaurant, online at darden.com/reload, or by calling 1-800-642-7336. The minimum reload is typically $5 and the maximum loaded in a single day is $2,000.
Refunds, lost cards & acceptance
The value of a lost or stolen Darden gift card will not be replaced or replenished per Darden's terms. If you have your confirmation email as proof of purchase for an e-gift card, contact gift card services at 1-800-642-7336 immediately and they may be able to assist, though replacement is not guaranteed.
No. Darden gift cards cannot be redeemed for cash and are non-refundable, except where required by law.
No. The card works exclusively at Darden's own restaurant brands (Olive Garden, LongHorn, Yard House, etc.) and is not accepted at Ruth's Chris, Applebee's, or any other unaffiliated chain.
Buying & corporate
Yes. Darden has a corporate gift program for events and employee rewards. Visit darden.com/gift-cards or call 1-800-642-7336 for bulk purchasing information.
Buy any Darden e-gift card on Dyme at full face value and earn 1 Dyme Mile per dollar, or 5 Miles per dollar during special promotions. Darden Restaurants gift card buying guide