I have noticed a few posters mentioning that they have gone to Outback (Steakhouse, presumably). I find this odd. Why?

The few times I have been, probably 3-4 times overall over the past 5-6 years (and not at all in the last 2-3, actually), I have found their steaks and so on to be overly salted/spiced to make the taste not so enjoyable to me. Am I the only one that feels this way?

No. I went with a friend a week ago, and have to agree with you TJ.

Mike

I have succesfully avoided Outback for 10 years. I hope to keep the streak alive for as long as possible!

Same as mletson. Have never darkened an Outback doorway. The one closest to us doesn't take reservations. You check in and get a Star Trek communicator that lights up in an hour when a table is available. This system doesn't work with a young child. Can't wait at the bar. So, I avoid the whole process. I have never suspected that I am missing anything.

I have been to Outback once - and that was one visit too many.

Okay, I'll defend the Outback. At least somewhat.

For what they are I think they are fine. In many of the smaller towns where I travel they are the only game in town. Places like Monroe and Houma, La for example. Sure maybe there are other options but that would involve research.

I find the prime filet quite edible (especially with a bleu cheese topper) and for those that haven't been there lately (probably all of you) they have been upgrading to a respectable and VERY reasonably priced wine list. Examples are Silver Oak for $72 I think and Matanzas Creek merlot for $42 or something like it. They also had Villa Mt. Eden cab and some other nice selctions. But for you snobs they still have Yellow Tail too.

Have I ever been to an Outback in a city where I lived (Houston, Santa Fe, or Austin)?

No way.

But I have traveled in many a small town where I'd probably chew my arm off for one.

It all depends on the situation.
Plus they always have hot waitresses when located in college towns.

YUCK is all I have to say about Outback. And I really like Australia, but this place has as much to do with that country as a dog knows about religion (to steal a line from Eisenhower).

Not a fan either. But, better than most chains.

I avoid chains (any kind of chains) for the most part.

Wouldn't be caught dead in one.

Been there once - once was enough!

OK, I'll come to Outback's defense - I don't go there anymore because eating at home I can get better steaks (and wine), but while I was a single guy and before I knew fine wines, Outback did hit the spot once in a while when I would go with friends.

We have managed to avoid ever trying it.

The kids like it (by kids I mean 21 and 25). I've been there just a few times with them over the past several years. I learned after the first time to order the steak WITHOUT THE RUB. It's really not too bad then. Fairly cheap also.

i went once and have never returned.

i like the mothers day commercials..


"mums the word and so the word is mums...mum"

"everything we do we do for mum....mum"

"even when she smacks you on the bum....mum"

"mums the word and so the word is mums...mum"

I'm not the least bit pretentious, but I find any restaurant where the waitstaff feels it's an acceptable procedure to plop themselves down at my table unacceptable.

Do not go to Outback. I try to avoid all chain restaurants though like Chili's, Outback, Red Lobster etc etc.

the only chain restaurant i like is don pablo's. i just love their chips and salsa, plus they make some pretty good drinks as well.

AI...

Do you go to the Eat and Park???

sometimes for breakfast, but not too often.