Outback Steakhouse

Pros: Good steaks, atmosphere, service.
Cons: A little higher priced than some chains.

When my beloved Barbara and I get it in our heads that we want a steak, Outback Steakhouse just never seems to come to mind. I don’t know why. You certainly can get a pretty decent steak here after all. We know we like the place, having dined ...

Pros: Always the same service and quality.
Cons: ...the long lines too.

It's nice to know that whenever you see a familiar chain name you will get the same kind of food and service you are expecting. The LOOK and FEEL The Outback restaurants I have been to have a rustic feel to them. I would compare their look ...

Pros: Nice landscaped walkway on the bayou with benches for your long wait for a table!
Cons: Service and food!

After several visits to our local OutBack Steakhouse in Baton Rouge where we received good service and great food, we decided to dine at the OutBack in Lafayette, LA on a recent visit. I must say that the Lafayette location was a huge ...

Pros: Great salads, many low-carb options, good variety
Cons: A bit expensive, long waits, some inconsistency

As many of you may know, I’m in the midst of that horrible rite of passage all law graduates must face -- preparing for the dreaded Bar Exam. “How’s it going?” you may ask. Well, it pretty much stinks (and that’s putting it politely). I have ...

Pros: Food and menu selection. Fun atmosphere.
Cons: Skip the alcoholic drinks. Below average service.

The Outback has long been one of my favorite chain restaurants. They specialize in steaks and anything you can grill, such as: chicken, shrimp, and ribs. They also serve up some huge salads and a few uncommon dishes like deep-fried Blooming Onion and ...

Pros: Great food, clean kitchen
Cons: Can be expensive, long waits!

When I was in college, I worked for a year as a ho-stess at the Outback Steakhouse in Saint Augustine, Florida. Having worked there, I ate there quite frequently, had in intimate knowledge of the way food is prepared, and decided I would share it with ...

Pros: Excellent food and service.
Cons: Pathetic attempt at an Aussie atmosphere. High prices.

This Outback Steakhouse is located at 4221 S. Padre Island Drive in Corpus Christi, Texas. I go quite often as it is close to home and very convenient. Atmosphere and Décor: Upon entering this rather plain outer-looking Outback ...

Pros: Reasonable priced, great food, fun atmosphere
Cons: usually a long wait

I love steak. Seriously. If I had to eat the same meal every night, it would be steak. I really enjoy going to steakhouses and trying the different steaks they have to offer. As you can see by my review on B roadway Joe ...

Pros: Food was quite good, prices were not outrageous
Cons: Not a big selection for the non-red-meat eater, our waiter was kind of creepy

I’m not the biggest fan of chain restaurants, but when traveling with children, they can be exceptionally useful. You know generally what you’re going to find and whether everyone is likely to be able to choose a menu item that will not make them sulk ...

Pros: great take out service, good baked potatoes
Cons: bad frozen strawberry margaritas, nasty onion appetizers

It was a dark and dreary night with rain pouring out of the heavens as if it would never stop. The temperature was in the low 40s and we had no food in the house. On top of that, it was Valentine's Day and we had a 6 month old baby and no sitter. What to ...

Pros: tender steak, fast, friendly service
Cons: You'll be laughed at (though not like if you ate at a Manhattan Olive Garden).

I admit it: I went to the Outback Steakhouse on West 23rd Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues. It's next to the Home Depot and an N/R/W station, and close to the 6 train, so it was, well, convenient. We had an hour to kill before needing to be ...

Pros: Good food--
Cons: Icy salad, dark room, uncomfortable table

This review was originally written on November 19, 2000, and updated on November 21, 2000. Recently it was discovered that somehow in a transfer of placement it was located in another location, which is why it is presently being moved. I would like to ...

Pros: tasty food....stick to the basics
Cons: Watch the cholesterol. They have problems getting take out orders correct.

The Outback is a fairly decent (and predictable) place which I've enjoyed on many occasions. Note: I had this review mis-posted at a different site so I had to move it over to the correct location! New section on take out at top Take ...

Pros: Great atmosphere, great food
Cons: Some items are very unhealthy and high in calories, crowded

My cousin adores this restaurant and would drag me there countless times. Outback is original and the commercials are genius! This is not my favorite restaurant but the food is pretty good! I would have to say that I love the commercials more than ...

Pros: Prompt courteous service, reasonable prices.
Cons: Too crowded.

These days anyone looking for a casual family-style restaurant has lots of choices. Outback Restaurant is a fine example of the concept. The restaurants have a rustic Australian decor, decorated with Aboriginal art, boomerangs, and other objects d’art ...