ORLANDO, Fla.  — Darden Restaurants has announced that it was temporarily closing the sit-down portion all of its chain restaurants in response to COVID-19.

In a press release, President and CEO Gene Lee announced that the close of business Friday would be the last day for its holdings. Tifton restaurants affected by this announcement are Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. Valdosta has another Darden holding, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen.

“The health and safety of our guests and team members has always been our first priority,” stated Lee in the release. “And while we have taken extraordinary measures to keep our restaurants safe, after thoughtful conversations with my executive team, government leaders and many of you, I believe the best way we serve today is by focusing completely on providing our guests the comfort of knowing a home-cooked meal is just a call or click away.”

To-go service will continue to be available. Lee stated Darden restaurants will increase safety measures, “including providing no-contact and limited-contact curbside pickup.”