Outback Steakhouse-No Rules-Just NOT Right
Written: Sep 11 '04
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Pros: My 11 yr old's pasta dinner
Cons: Tough, tasteless steaks
The Bottom Line: I don't recommend this restaurant for good quality steaks.
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| krus54's Full Review: Outback Steakhouse |
After stopping for the night in Florence, SC, on our way back to Orlando the kids were hungry and we decided to treat ourselves to a steak meal. Right across from the Courtyard Marriott where we were staying.
I am usually pretty critical when it comes to spending my hard earned money in restaurants. I expect good tasting food and good service. I’ve been to Outback Restaurant several times and I have to say that this will probably be the last time. I usually don’t give restaurants as many chances as I gave this one, but their slogan (No Rules, Just Right) should be “If we had some rules, we could do it right”. In case you don’t already know this, Outback Steakhouse serves a variety of steaks, prime rib, chicken, seafood, and salads. In looking at some of the top reviews by some of the most respected people on Epinions (popsrocks, Bryan_Carey, etc), my experiences are quite different!!!
We arrived at the restaurant slightly after 8:00 pm on a Tuesday night and it wasn’t crowded at all. The blase attitude of the waitress should have been an omen for the rest of the meal.
There are a variety of appetizers which include the Bloomin Onion, Kookaburra Wings, Aussie Cheese Fries, Billabong Ribs (why does this Aussie restaurant serve those with an Asian BBQ sauce?), Crab Cakes (at least they didn’t say Fresh Maryland Crab Cakes!), Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie, and Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp.
Main Course Choices:
BEEF!
Rib eye, 14 oz,
Filet, 7 or 9 oz
Outback style prime rib, 12 oz (that is described as oven roasted slowly then seasoned and seared to perfection),
Prime Minister’s Prime Rib which could be ordered in either 8, 12, or 16 oz. cuts.
Ayers New York Strip - 14 oz
Melbourne Porterhouse - 20 oz
14 oz New Zealand Lamb .
Center cut Sirloin - 12 oz Also available in a 9 oz
Hamburgers are also offered.
Other than Beef
Grilled Chicken Breast
Chicken and Shrimp
Fettuccine Alfredo
Pork chops .
French Onion soup, Ceasar Salad, Chef Salads, and Mixed Green Salads
Seafood
North Atlantic Salmon
Royal Port Fresh Catch
Botany Bay Fish O’ The Day
Boomerang Shrimp
Lobster Tails - Two mouth-watering cold water tails steamed or grilled
Children’s Menu
Joey Sirloin
Grilled Chicken On The Barbie
Junior Ribs
Mac A Roo ’N Cheese
Grilled Cheese-A-Roo
Boomerang Cheese Burger
Kookaburra Chicken Fingers
Spotted Dog Sundae with your choice of OreoŽ cookie crumbles or chocolate
My wife and decided to cheat on our South Beach diet AGAIN and order the Bloomin’ Onion for $5.99. I think I remember reading a previous Epinion review months ago by someone who mentioned how greasy it was. I didn’t remember their Bloomin’ Onions being greasy before, but this one was awful. I’m not a chef, but I remember reading that if frying oil is either old or not the correct temperature the result will be greasy food. The onion was very large and the batter used was peppery. I liked the peppery taste, but my wife and 11 year son did not. My 8 year old twins tasted it and spit it out.
My wife and I ordered the 12 oz special sirloin for $14.29. It was tough and even with the seasoning it was tasteless. This is in line with my past experiences at Outback in ordering the New York Strip. As side items we both ordered a salad (nothing special: iceberg lettuce, tomato, and red onion slices) and steamed vegetables. It was such a memorable meal that I can’t even remember what the veggies were. One of my children ordered the 6 oz sirloin for $4.99. If we thought our steaks were tough, they didn’t compare with the lousy steak my child got! OMG it was awful. My older son ordered a plain bowl of pasta with butter which was pretty good. My daughter ordered the chicken fingers and they were only fair. They were done ok, but just didn’t taste good. My kids got desserts: A Coke float, ice cream, and an Oreo Sundae. The total of the bill before tip was $65.67
In previous experiences at Outback we were at least happy with the service. Not at this restaurant. The greeting hostess barely smiled, and the waitress acted like she was doing us a favor by waiting on us. I thought I was very generous in giving her a 15% tip.
This was probably our last stop at an Outback. Next time we want it done right, we’ll go to a different restaurant.
Outback Steakhouse
110 Dunbarton Dr
Florence, SC
843-679-0055
Recommended:
No
Kid Friendliness: Yes
Vegetarian Friendly: Yes
Notes, Tips or Menu Recommendations The Bloomin Onion is greasy! Probably the best bet is to order chicken at this steakhouse!
Best Suited For: Kids and Families
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