Carrabba’s Italian Grill - Houston, TX (2024)

FAQs

Is Carrabba's owned by Olive Garden? ›

Carrabba's Italian Grill (or simply Carrabba's) is an American restaurant chain featuring Italian-American cuisine. It is owned and operated by Bloomin' Brands, and headquartered in Tampa, Florida.

There are 212 Carrabba's Italian Grill restaurants in the United States as of June 06, 2024. The state and territory with the most number of Carrabba's Italian Grill locations in the US is Florida, with 69 restaurants, which is about 33% of all Carrabba's Italian Grill restaurants in the US.

At Carrabba's, we were served complimentary bread, along with a small dish of dried spices.

Photo: 9 oz pour of house red wine ($10.99)

Johnny Carrabba and his Uncle Damian Mandola share a passion for food and a family tradition of generous hospitality.

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. is based in Tampa, FL, founded in 1988 by those who love hospitality, sharing, quality, being courageous and having fun. We're a company of restaurants that owns and operates Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar .

10% OFF. for AARP members *

Please present your AARP card to redeem your discount. *Valid at participating Carrabba's Italian Grill® locations in the US. No coupon required. 10% off AARP member's entire guest check (excluding alcohol, gift cards, applicable taxes and gratuity) with show of valid AARP membership card.

The silver lining is that you can get paid decent tips depending on how busy the restaurant gets, in spite of being paid a low wage for the hours worked. I will say that there are a select few coworkers who are actually kind, encouraging, and care to put effort into doing their job effectively.

At Carrabba's, we are proud to serve those who serve our country and communities. We want to thank you for your service by inviting all Service Members and First Responders to receive 10%* OFF with any visit.

Best: Mama Mandola's Sicilian Chicken Soup

Mama Mandola's Soup is a great option for a starter, and it even makes a balanced entrée option.

What is Carrabba's bread dip made of? ›

Carrabba's Bread Dip recipe – the real thing! Recipe straight from Carrabba's Italian Grill. Parsley, basil, rosemary, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, black pepper, and olive oil.

Romaine with carrots and shredded red cabbage topped with pepperoncini and Kalamata olives. Served with our creamy parmesan dressing on the side.

House wines are often bought in bulk by restaurants, enabling the restaurants to further lower their prices. While house wines are still usually offered by the glass, many restaurants also offer them by the carafe or bottle.

Don't Choose the House Wine

Oh, and the price per glass generally is what the restaurant pays for the entire bottle. Also known as a rip-off! Although, as wineries continue to private label wine for restaurants, this is starting to change!

Gather your favorite people around satisfying dishes, delicious seasonal co*cktails, and our expertly paired wines.

Founded in 1982, Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants, Inc.

Bloomin' Brands

Carrabba's Italian Grill / Parent organization

Since then, our family of brands has expanded to include Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, and Aussie Grill by Outback. Together, these unique, Founder-inspired restaurants make up Bloomin' Brands, Inc.

Brinker International, Inc.

(or simply Brinker) is an American multinational hospitality industry company that owns Chili's and Maggiano's Little Italy restaurant chains.