I ordered fried calamari, a shrimp Alfredo pasta, and a chocolate-cake dessert at Olive Garden and Red Lobster to compare. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images; Bloomberg/Getty Images I ordered and compared the same appetizer, entrée, and dessert at Olive Garden and Red Lobster. The desserts were passably good, but the shrimp Alfredo dishes felt overpriced and underwhelming. The best part of both meals was the freebies, and Olive Garden's salad gave the chain a leg up. https://www.businessinsider.com/olive-garden-vs-red-lobster-which-is-better-review-2024-1 ^ REDIRECT Like many things, dining out feels more expensive than ever. So, when I choose to do it, I want to be sure I'm getting my money's worth. In search of good value and tasty dishes, I decided to compare similar meals at chain restaurants near my home in Long Island, New York. First up: Olive Garden and Red Lobster .…