Customer service was terrible and food was sub par compared to other outbacks. Manager was unhelpful.

We attended a graduation dinner here and will not be going back any time soon. The waitress was seemingly alone, overwhelmed and doing the best she could, but so busy that she very rarely visited our table. My salmon was bland and just okay, and my partner's shrimp was way over-seasoned. The blooming onion was super greasy and cold when it arrived. Some kind of large beetle crawled by our table on the floor, and the waitress poured ice water all over my right foot and didn't seem to notice that she did it. There were plenty of empty tables and I now understand why. read more

Great food and service at Outback in Clifton, VA. One thing I need to understand is that Corporate controls what servers wear. It was cold and windy today, and I expected to see servers in sweatshirts that they wore in the winter. I was told Corporate torpedoed this. I suggest that corporate decentralize the decision authority to the local proprietor. As long you're getting customers in the front door and turning revenue into profit, why micromanage clothing? read more

So far this is well done No pink means in outlaw steak house. Not once but twice in 2 days i have received undercooked steak when I ordered from door-dash. I did report door-dash about the food but it doesn't seem to be working so i m writing this review. When i first time had your steak i got hooked up so i have been ordering a lot lately from door-dash but my last two ordered were poorly made and way undercooked. Please pay attention to your customers specification for there food, wether is rare, medium or well done. If you can not do it just let them know , there are a lot of places that offers the same food. read more

Outback Steakhouse - Uncooked steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Everything about this place is great. The staff are nice and give you bread and unlimited refills. The food is fresh and well prepared, though not overly fancy. One funny thing is that I have been here 3 times and twice my order has just been very slightly wrong (coke instead of Arnold Palmer, vegetable medley instead of asparagus), in ways I didn't actually mind (as long as any upcharge was removed). It's never happened on the meat or main course, just the drinks or sides. read more

I did'nt believe the reviews as my outback experiences in Illinois and Boston were fabulous but this location has very poor quality food [ very fatty] and even the salad was sub par! Everything arrived at once? read more

So, If I could give a no star rating trust me I would everyday and twice on Sunday for the ABSOLUTELY ATROCIOUS so called dinner I've ever had at this Outback!!! First off, The entrance has a light/chandelier with brown duck tape on it to cover the broken glass. Ceiling tiles have obvious holes, broken pieces in them. Then as I arrived at the hostess stand, who is sitting at the waiting area with her friends talking as if I'm bothering her visitations. Get a table...ok overlook the first impression BUT I get water that clearly has some foreign objects floating in it. Of course now I'm on the watch for everything. Get a second glass of water and low and behold there are still inanimate objects floating in my water. At this point, I just ask the server for bottled water. His excuse..."I just serve the water"!! Sooo, You're telling me that you did not see all these things floating in my glass TWICE??? Anger is swelling. So, Fast forward to my dinner order to which I was quite hungry now and I asked for a Medium Rare Ribeye Steak. Well, I must say being in the business of commercial cooking I would have been embarassed to send what I received as Medium Rare!!! I think whoever cooked the steak did not even wipe the ass of the steer when they WALKED it by the fire!!!! Like the steak was clearly RAW and the server did not show any kind of understanding nor have a manager, lead cook, kitchen supervisor, General Manager come and talk with me. Hey, I understand we all have bad nights but THIS RESTAURANT should close it's doors immediately!!! Outback is dead to me and I'll N E V E R patronize Outback again!!!! ALL BUYERS BEWARE!!! Arlington Outback is TRASH!!! read more

We love coming to this outback. It's never slammed and the food is always great. We ad Jared C as our waiter and he was GREAT! Super kind and very attentive. Hope we get him again! read more

Teresa was a phenomenal server - she was engaging, attentive and anticipated our needs! We will gladly come back and hope to have her as our server again! read more

My first time at Outback in ages and Im positive I will be back again soon. I was here for an event so was able to try a sampling of drinks, appetizers, and of course the steak! The service was great and manager Tim Burrows made sure we were well taken care of. For starters, the Bloomin Onion is a classic and the sauce takes it up even further. We had the center cut sirloin steak which was nicely seasoned. I don't typically like sirloins but I was pleasantly surprised by Outback's. I also recommend the Watermelon Rita if you're into margaritas. Definitely a nice twist. Lastly, the strawberry mouse was a summertime winner. The mouse is lighter and has a chocolate cookie crust with chocolate shavings on top. Lastly, the location has a parking lot and also free street parking, which is not typical of restaurants in Arlington. read more

Outback Steakhouse - Signature sirloin steak and mashed potatoes. The steak was perfectly seasoned! - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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We go here quite often. I normally got the classic prime rib, and the wife got the ribeyes. It is pretty much decent all these years, around 3 stars quality. Last night took thebqife and kids oyt for mother day. I got the primerib again, but do the sear outback style this time. Oh my, it was so salty. The french fry was salty as well. I normally, dip my steak with rock, flake salt on the side. But lord, they went overboard with the salt on sear primerib and fry. We can always add salt later, but we can remove the salt after the cooking chef. Hope for a better experience next time. read more

it was my first time here at the outback here in Arlington in our server Potchanee went up and Dion really great service and really appreciate it and I will definitely be coming back to this location. It made such a huge difference to walk in and feel like we are part of the family. Thank you so much. Moises read more

BLUF: Per usual at Outback, some hits, some misses. I hadn't been to an Outback in quite some time. The service was good, and the servers friendly. Food rundown: - Bloomin' Onion: this is the signature app, so you'd think it would be perfect. Not this time. Looked like it was left in the fryer about 30 seconds too long, so the batter was dark brown and hard, not golden brown and flaky as expected. - Shrimp on the barbie: the shrimp was cooked just right, so it had a nice "snap" when bitten into, but the seasoning was very aggressive and overpowers the delicate flavor of the shrimp. - Steak quesadilla: very good, easy to eat. Could use a little more steak, though. - Waltermelon Margarita: this rocked. I like tequila, so that may have biased my view, but it was very good. - Hometown Hero cocktail: tasted like fruit punch or one of those old Bartles and James wine coolers. Very sweet, with no real singular flavor. It wasn't bad, but I wouldn't order it again. - Steak and mashed potatoes: the taters were as usual from Outback, i.e. good but not spectacular. The steak was a little overdone and dry. The seasoning on the steak was very good. - Strawberry mousse dessert: the highlight of the meal. Very tasty and not overly sweet. I could've had a couple of them. read more

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It's been years since I've been to an Outback Steakhouse, but I'm glad I stopped in tonight. The wings were juicy and very well-seasoned! Teresa, our bartender, was super attentive and knowledgeable about the menu! She da bomb! read more

I love Outback....doesnt matter where you go! Here the service is great and the food is served quickly! Alice Springs Chicken and baby back ribs is among my favorites! When hungry, cant go wrong with your closest Outback!! read more

Outback Steakhouse - Alice Springs Chicken, baby back ribs and vegetables - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My waiter Jared C did a great job! The order was taken thoroughly, the food was delivered rapidly and his demeanor was very friendly.

First time to this location and our experience was not bad, though it could have been better. Arrived late at night close to their closing time and still saw a decent number of people sitting. The waitress seemed nice and friendly, though she only appeared about once every 10-15 minutes. We were really excited about the bread but they don't do "refills" for it?? We have been to other outback locations and they give you more bread when running out. We ordered the medium 6oz center-cut sirloin with apparagus and mashed potatoes; ribeye with fresh seasonal mixed veggies and mashed potatoes. Tasted good! read more

Outback Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Fairly mediocre experience, I'd say. The steaks that we had were ok, not really standout, probably not unreasonably priced but fairly unexciting. The sides...well, let's just say that I'm pretty sure each side comes out of a frozen package, and from the creamed spinach to the veggies to the rice, everything just was pretty dull. Service was a bit on the slow side. DMV has some nice steakhouses but most of them are super pricey; you can certainly do worse in this price range but keeping expectations in check really helps. read more

Visited Outback in Stafford Va last night. Got seated right away. Everyone very friendly. Restaurant is very clean. DarEl was our server, very attentive and professionAl. Ordered the Salmon which was delicious!!! Loved the fresh salad and broccoli sides. Very good dining experience. read more

I haven't been to this location and this is my first time coming here and the service was good quality! The food was delicious and Theresa our waitress was amazing! Super funny and helpful and attentive to our table and gave us lots of bread which we gladly appreciated. Definitely felt nice coming back to outback steak house after not having it for 3 years with great service! :) thanks Theresa!! read more

I go to Outback on first Street often. The food is always good and the wait staff couldn't be nicer. One of the best servers we have is Teresa. She is friendly efficient and so kind and that's one of the reasons we continue to go to that Outback. Teresa is definitely an asset to Outback. She is the best. read more

Went to this location after a not so good day. However, my day changed after my experience here. The bloomin onion, salad, and filet came out in good time, cooked to order, and tasted great. Teresa was my server. She was very sweet and professional. I will be glad to come back and ask for her. read more

Great place! The bartenders are cool and food is delicious. Just wish the bar had Aperol or Campari. Either way, I'll be coming back frequently :) read more

our dinner at the outback tonight was amazing, crab legs fillet. It doesn't get any better. Staff was amazing and a big thank you to. Lauren Hernandez, the manager she was amazing. read more

Just had dinner here! Our server was very nice and prompt service!! It was kind of a slow night so the restaurant was pretty empty which is okay I like a quite restaurant from time to time! read more

Outback Steakhouse - Alice Spring Chicken - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

We were a party of 9. Hostess sat us within 5 minutes. Our waiter was very attentive and efficient. He brought out 4 rolls of bread right away which was more than enough for our table. We ordered steak, salmon, and pasta dishes. The mashed potatoes were cold but everything else was cooked great and was quite tasty. read more

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Excellent food, friendly staff. Kit is the best server, very friendly. Great place for food

Recently relocated and cannot frequent this spot like I used to. I was sort of a regular and became very close to the staff and other regulars and I miss them. Kiet is an outstanding bartender and is very attentive to all his customers. I followed him to this location years ago and have been pleased with the service and food ever since. He can get you whatever you need and how you want it. Mykia is a conscientious and present manager who always makes sure the clientele are satisfied. read more

Poor service, server took long to come to our table. We had cold bread and no silverware on our table. Also, I received a dirty plate and I asked the server to bring me another one to place my bread and she never did. I wish I could remember the server's name but I cannot. Once we received our food all of our food was great. While waiting for our check it took long to come and she didn't even split the checks like we asked her to. For a Outback Steakhouse in Arlington, VA I would expect more. read more

we went out today and Nyzeeria was our bartender. She provided the best service. We will be back to see her

Amazing steak! Amazing service by Teresa - I was very thirsty after a kickball game and she kept my iced tea filled to the brim at all times. The cheese fries were warm and very heavy on the cheese which made them so much better than other cheese fries read more

Great steak and lobster tonight and was made even better by our server, Teresa E.! Always a good meal at Outback in Arlington. read more

This is the worst location whether you order online or in-person. Today, I went to order in person and they still got the order wept. Then I call back because without the other item my bill should be cheaply. Oh, it's my fault I chose a side that's premium. It's my fault that I did not read the menu correctly when I didn't read the menu. I told him what I wanted and then he said I had the choice of two sides. He got two entrees wrong, so that's a $10 difference, add 2 premium sides $3 each (old photo was $2) and I pay $15 over without what I wanted. Read your receipt. Two Managers take no responsibility for their employee getting it wrong. Horrible service all around. Then the chicken tenders for $20 are supposed to be 5 pcs but really 4 at best. So overpriced. Won't be back. I can spend $60 at a much nice place for tenders and a 8 oz steak. Take your reading glasses because the up-charges are so clear (NOT)!!! read more

Okay first and foremost the service was great and the restaurant was very clean. Now to the food. The food was horrible. Actually the chili was decent but let me get to the steak. The most over cooked, thin, unflavored piece of meat I have ever consumed. I added mushrooms and onions and they were $7! Dry as hell too. For the price of this "steak" you should be getting something decent. PLEASE go to Texas Roadhouse it is actually 100% better. And if you're looking for someone to go with to the road house let me know! Please save your self the trip and do not go here. read more

Inexcusably poor service. I can't speak to the food, because I didn't actually eat. My family was seated (with 2 young children) and sat there for 15 minutes. No water. No bread. Nothing. People came to sit at the table across from us. Their orders were taken before they even got their coats off. We sat there. I got up and told the host that we'd not yet seen a server, had no water, and would love to place our orders. I return to my seat. Another couple shows up and is seated next to us. Their order is taken shortly thereafter. Not even kidding. We get up to leave, and the waiter ;same guy who has now taken the orders of two other parties that got there after us) asks if we are ready to order. We tell him no thanks, we are leaving. I believe his response was, "good luck". What?!?! Nope, not gonna try that again. Maybe we dodged a bullet. read more

Sometimes chain restaurants are disappointing but this location meets my expectations each time. I love their center cut sirloin and when I'm down to splurge I add in a lobster which is always fresh! read more

The Outback Steakhouse always has amazing food and service. However, Teresa the bartender on Wednesday night was extraordinary. She was super helpful regarding the menu, extra courteous, friendly smile told a joke made us laugh and food was great! And the drinks were outstanding! she even made my friend and dinner companion a peach lemonade from scratch! Teresa you rock!!!! read more

I went to this outback location in Arlington for lunch and the service was amazing. Jared was my server. He was right there to take my order, and he was very attentive to make sure that I had everything that I needed. He was pleasant and friendly. The French onion soup was delicious. It had plenty of onions and cheese and tasted amazing. It wasn't watered down. keep up the good work. Its the best service I've had in a long time. Thank you for such a wonderful experience. read more

We just celebrated a birthday at Outback in Arlington, VA. It was a great experience. We enjoyed our food and the staff. The hostess, Rosa, was very welcoming and took time out to ensure we were having a pleasant day. Exceptional table service was provided by our waiter, Jared C. We felt like we were his number one customers. We stayed a little longer than anticipated because we felt no rush to leave. Great team! read more

We ususally come in once a week and sit in the bar area, mostly because of Kiet. Super Friendly and a fantastic bartender and waiter. Kiet knows us so well, he brings our extra drinks and bread for my kids. The food is always hot and cooked perfectly which is why we come back. read more