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| - Outback (Surprise, AZ) was on point last night. The wife and I each ordered the pick-your-own combos, going with the Filet Mignon for both. The food was great. The steak, ordered medium-rare, was very tender and good. The salads, soups, and the desserts (cheesecake) were also tasty. Really, I have no complaints about this visit.
However, I only gave 4 out of 5 stars because while the value and quality are there with the food, I think the service, presentation, and consistency could improve just a bit. For presentation, I don't expect $$$$-restaurant plating, especially when only two items are on the plate, but perhaps something could be added for a little pizazz. For service, checking on tables more often, asking if everything tastes good and is in fact good goes a long way. Also, sometimes (though not last night's visit), the food comes out rather quickly, essentially rushing it to the table despite the previous course still being enjoyed. It is up to the servers to check/time/put the order in (and knowing the kitchen) for proper timing. Finally, for consistency, last night's quality of food was very good. The steak was tender, juicy and delicious. The mashed potatoes were soft and creamy. And the cheesecake was soft. Contrast this to the previous visit when the steak was tough and slightly over-seasoned (I had the sirloin), the mashed potatoes were stiff, and the cheesecake was firm and near-frozen.
But overall, we will be back to this location. Outback still remains a good place for good food and value.
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