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| - We visit this location often with family as this is one of their favorite restaurants. Fortunately, the restaurant offers reservations, however, there's almost always a wait for the table. I'm not sure how efficient this system is as we've waited upwards of 30 minutes for a table WITH a reservation, but I suppose that's better than without one. This is typically the case during holidays like Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc. There are large waiting areas inside and outside, but as expected, they become very crowded on those really busy days.
Everyone in the family loves steak and that is the primary reason we love visiting Outback. Their steaks are fantastic and reasonably priced. I usually order the Bone-in Natural Ribeye (approx. 20-22oz.), medium rare. It's wood-fire grilled over oak and seasoned well. It's a really nice cut with decent marbling and it is ALWAYS cooked perfectly. For $29.49, it comes with a type of potato and side; I like their Loaded Baked Potato or Aussie Fries and Steamed Broccoli.
For Starters, I really like their Bloomin' Onion (of course) and Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp. We've also tried a few of their other dishes like the Steakhouse Philly, Perfectly Grilled Salmon, Steakhouse Mac and Cheese, and Blue Cheese Wedge Salad. Everything is decent, though I did not like the salmon; it was terribly dry and unpleasant enough to not finish. Since the food doesn't always seem to fare, we stick to the steaks now. I am always very satisfied with my Bone-in Ribeye!
They, along with the rest of their parent company's portfolio (Fleming's Prime Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, and Bonefish Grill), offer Dine Rewards. It's free to join and you earn Qualified Visits. After three visits within six months, you receive a promotion of 50% off your next (fourth) visit up to $20. It's double at Fleming's, so you save up to $40 off. You also receive other promotions throughout the year like $5 (or $10) off your meal. You have to give your phone number to the server to get credit for your Qualified Visit. There is a way to enter the information online, but it is painful. The website states it may take up to two weeks for your credit to apply and for me, it's taken longer.
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