13 Steakhouse Chains In The US, Ranked Worst To Best – Tasting Table

With roughly 675 locations across the country, Outback Steakhouse caters to those who enjoy down-to-earth ingredients in a down-under style. With a tip of the hat to Australia, Outback Steakhouse is a Florida-born brand that is also home of the original Bloomin’ Onion — the popular fried onion appetizer that other restaurants attempt to replicate. Though the steakhouse is well-known for this 1-pound fried munchie, Outback Steakhouse has a rather extensive menu, which appeals to a wide range of folks looking for a decent meal. Some facts to know about Outback — your steak is aged and grilled with real butter. No fake stuff.

Restaurant goers gravitated toward the main stars of the menu: sirloin, ribeye, New York strip, porterhouse, filet mignon, and prime rib. But beyond the beefy contenders, the menu also features Aussie cheese fries, Sydney shrooms, and seared pepper ahi, which we recommend trying. Popular Outback menu items to skip include chili and mac and cheese. Just get a steak.

Combo meals include sirloin and shrimp on the barbie, ribeye and shrimp, and filet mignon and lobster. But if you’re in the mood for something different, the menu features spicy meatloaf, glazed pork chops, salmon, fried chicken, over-the-top Brussels sprouts, and loaded mashed potatoes. Outback Steakhouse, with its solid delivery in food and service, fell short of a higher ranking due to an apparent inconsistency across locations.