In a moment of weakness, we broke down and gave ye olde Outback a whirl...partly due to a couple reasons 1) sheer convenience and 2) free food. I mean who doesn't love a deal, right?! Even if it's free though, their banner bloomin' onion is a way better idea than a reality. Or just limit yourself to a bite (or five) of all that fried, greasy goodness. Further, the happy hour deals, which vary by location, are just OK featuring $5 cocktails ('ritas, sangria, martinis, oh my!) to help the grease go down. Of the chain steakhouses, their food is par for the course...you know what to expect with no surprises. The wood-grilled ribeye was flavorful and the steamed broccoli was not overdone like it is in most other establishments. And my mate seemed to enjoy her blue cheese pecan chopped salad, but we definitely wanted to hit up the gym afterwards. Lastly, service was friendly and prompt, but it will certainly be a couple more years before we put another shrimp on the barbie.