I was quite pleased on a recent visit to Outback. The staff was very friendly and enthusiastic. A brief awkward moment when the hostess mistakenly told my fiance they do have root beer, but no big deal.
Our server's name was Dawn and she was a delightful person. We had our drinks and ordered our food within probably 5-10 minutes of arriving.
I had the bleu cheese wedge salad, which was divine. For our entrees, I ordered the filet with a lobster tail and a loaded baked potato while my fiance ordered the ribeye with a double side of the garlic mashed potatoes.
The filet was perfectly cooked, flavorful and just the right portion. A baked potato is a baked potato but no complaints there. I had the lobster tail steamed at the recommendation of Dawn and it was delicious.
My fiance said his ribeye was good, not great. He had it char-grilled. Perhaps seared was the way to go. We'll have to find out next time we visit. The garlic mashed potatoes are pretty darn garlic heavy, just as he likes it. Probably not the best option for anyone sensitive to strong flavors.
Overall, a satisfying dinner, a pleasant visit, and a nice end to an awesome date night. We will definitely be eating there again.