I’ve been meaning to review Outback for a while, but end up going to other restaurants instead. It’s hard not to when some of my favorites are nearby.
My mom had been craving lobster tail for the previous week or so when she saw a commercial for Outback’s offer for lobster tail and steak. Now seemed as good of time as any to pick up Outback for dinner.
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We were pleased to find that Outback has a gluten-free menu on their website. I didn’t see this on the mobile version, but the desktop version has a Gluten-Free FAQ with questions answered by their registered dietitians
Unsurprisingly, there wasn’t any information about what their food is cooked in. I called the restaurant to ask about it. This took three phone calls since I was (mistakenly) hung up on twice. The second person actually said that they cook their food in a lot of different things. When I told him my sister had food sensitivities, he quickly said he’d go find out for me. He somehow hung up on me. Third times a charm because I finally got an answer: beef tallow.
Note: I don’t know if all locations cook their food with beef tallow, so be sure to ask.
Nikki chose the six ounce steak, baked potato, and salad. She was bummed that fries were not on the gluten-free menu. We ordered take out and got a bit of a surprise. The steak looked like it had shrunk.
You’ll notice that the salad is rather bare. Nikki has to have certain vegetables removed that cause issues for her. She also ordered it without dressing so that she can use her own.
Even though the baked potato was bigger than the steak, Nikki said the steak was still good. She liked everything she ordered. The beef tallow didn’t cause any stomach discomfort.
***NSFDRF***
I know some of you are probably looking for food porn of the lobster tail. Of course I have photographic evidence.
She scarfed down the lobster tail before even touching the steak and potato. As for the verdict? She said she could’ve gotten better lobster tail at the grocery store and for cheaper. She said the steak wasn’t bad, but felt the food was overpriced.
I also had the six ounce steak and had fries for my side. I thought it was pretty good.
Nikki & I were pleased with the food, but agreed that it was a bit pricey. We have other steakhouses that we prefer.
If you’re traveling, you’re likely to come across Outback. Not only are they located throughout the US, but you can find them in Australia, China, Guam, Qatar, and Indonesia among other countries.
It is always great to have more options when you have dietary restrictions. It’s really great to have a gluten-free menu along with gluten-free FAQ. Of course, this can vary from location to location, so please make sure to ask questions related to your specific needs.
If you liked this recommendation, you might also like Texas Roadhouse, Longhorn Steakhouse, Chili’s, and Applebee’s.
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I love this. Outback sounds just right even if you do have a few rules. See what I did there? No rules, just right? Yeah, you know what I did.
What you did there, I see it.
I haven’t tried one of these restaurants before – I appreciate your honest review.
Good to have some GF options
I’m glad that you enjoyed the review. We want to be honest about what we think & not mislead anyone.
Gluten free is becoming more and more common these days so it’s good to know there are places that cater for this. sounds like some good option here, if a little pricey.
It’s a huge help to have more options for gluten-free. It can be a little harder to find options that are also dairy- and soy-free too.
I have never tried an Outback before but it is always interesting to know how well they cater to dietary restrictions. I am glad you liked the meal, it is a shame it was a little pricey however.
It was really great to find out that they have options, but I wanted to be honest they we found them to be on the pricey side.
Outback is new to me, but going by your review, I think I will have to check them. Thanks for your insights.
Thanks for reading, John. I’m glad it piqued your interest!
I’ve never heard of Outback, but it’s good to know you have options for anyone with dietary restrictions. Shame about the disappointing lobster!
We were pleasantly surprised to find that they had a gluten-free menu and other options that were soy-free. My mom was pretty disappointed though!
Good to hear that they have Gluten free Menu. The food looks so delicious but yes It’s kinda pricey.
My sister was glad to find a new option to eat at, even though it’s on the pricier side.
I’ve never been to Outback before even though I’ve heard so much about it. The food looks really food!
It was pretty good and it’s nice to have another option.
I can’t imagine how difficult it must be to eat out if you have dietary restrictions. This is really helpful information; thank you for sharing!
It can be a struggle for sure. We’re always glad to find new places to add to the mix.
I was gluten-free for 9 years. It was so hard to eat out. It is so much easier now. I love the lobster. Great choice.
It has gotten easier, but can still be a struggle since it involves more than no gluten; my sister is soy- and dairy-free as well.
That lobster tail looks amazing! Thank you!
You’re welcome!
When I was gluten free I ate the Chicken on the Barbie and it’s delish! It’s still one of my favorites!
That sounds yummy!
Gluten-free food is great plus outback lobster that is super delicious!
We were pleased to find options for my sister and have a new place to go to.
Oh wow, looks so delish And I love how healthy it is and perfect for those with dietary restriction.
We were happy to have another restaurant to add into the mix.
I haven’t been to outback in years. That steak was extremely small, yes! They’re price point could be so much better, I would totally go back if it were.
That’s why we’ve stayed way for so long. We found other places that we really enjoy that fits out budget better. It is good to find a new place to add in to the mix or to know there’s options when traveling.
Oh I love outback and they have the best steak.
This got me salivating. They so delicious, i love the lobster tail
Omg can we say yum?!!! I just love outback. Wish we had one a tad bIt closer to us here in NY
My sister is glad to have another restaurant option to add to the mix.
Wow didn’t know that. Good to know that outback has GlutenFree menu.
We were surprised to discover they had a gluten-free menu as well!
I love Outback! It’s been years since I’ve eaten there, I will have to go back
We liked it for the most part.