Located off Rockside along I-77 this was a halfway meeting place for my girl friend for our birthdays. And we went in a snow storm on a Sunday. Wasn't crowded so we had top notched service. Menu has a variety. This is not a cheap restaurant, but not extreme, and our meals were delicious. Our dinners included a potato and a side. We chose the creamy baked potato soup. I took mine to go. Was yummy for lunch the next day. My entree was a 6 oz. sirloin steak and Bloomin' fried chicken for $25. There is also an 8 oz. option. The steak was medium rare and the fluffy breaded flat breast was just right. The loaded baked potato was outstanding and I took half home. Complimentary birthdays desserts we took To Go. Always a good dining experience, sitting at the bar or anywhere. TVs also. read more

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I questioned going when I saw low yelp reviews, but thought I'll still give it a try. I ordered ahi tuna, the waitress returned and jet me know last ahi had just been sold. I switched to salmon. I ordered the blooming onion about 8 minutes prior to my salmon, but lo and behold my blooming onion, salad and salmon arrived almost simultaneously. I went to pay my bill at the table to see both salmon and ahi was still in my bill, I informed the waitress, 15 minutes later the bill was finally corrected. read more

Food was good but it took forever for my bacon Mac and cheese to come out it came out when we got the check 2 Stars

It's ok customer service was good but food not so much but my waiter was awesome just was not my cup of tea!! far as loud customers

I tried to take my daughter and granddaughters out for dinner this evening. y did I choose this place. I guess trying to think positive that this would be a good place to have dinner. (Not$&@?!) to sum up our experience when we got there we were seated right away, but however, our food did not come out until I don't know when but we left after one hour maybe 20 minutes later still not receiving our food ....Our server Frankie was very polite and nice. He did his best to keep checking on our table to see if we received our order(as we did NOT), kudos to him even gave him a little tip for just his professionalism. Having two small children and waiting that long for our meals/orders was absurd thank God my children are well behaved. We will not be going back to that restaurant location, independence, Outback Steakhouse. #DOBETTER read more

Excellent service cocktails. Very well prepared. Food served within 15 minutes. Prime rib none better highly recommended service by Mr. Mello was great read more

Went to the restaurant in Cleveland and it was a very nice evening. Great service and the entire meal was surprisingly delicious!! Had a nice weekend crowd but the servers were still on point!! Nice establishment and will definitely dine there again. Florida resident visiting family! read more

Always excellent ; had the ribeye with a sweet potato and a Hendricks martini and a glass of Pinot with the steak all very good and service at the bar excellent highly recommend read more

Hubby and I do not go to chain restaurants and this experience solidify exactly why we don't. His grandmother wanted a blooming onion from Outback. So we took her to dinner at Outback. We ordered the onion as an appetizer, it took forever to come out. The onion wasn't cut straight so one side of the onion was burnt and the other side wasn't cooked long enough. For the entrees my husband ordered a ribeye, which was cooked perfectly but had no seasoning. I ordered the chicken fingers which was almost $18 and got 4 tiny chicken fingers.... Grandma ordered a loaded baked potato. The appetizer took forever to come out and the entrees took even longer. Looking around the restaurant there weren't very many people in there to justify the wait for the food. Finally our waiter came over and told us there was a large catering order and the kitchen was backed up. But that would have been nice to know up front, instead of after we waited for like 30 minutes. Overall, we won't be back because for the price we paid, the food and service we got just was not worth it. read more

Seriously disappointed in this outback since I go to so many outbacks in the Cleveland area. I was seated right away and it wasn't long before the waitress appeared but unlike the other Outbacks that automatically ask you if you want bread, she took my drink order And then after she brought the drink order, she wanted to know if I wanted bread. the next time she appeared at my table was to ask for my order which all I really wanted was the 6 ounce lunch steak medium well. The next time she appeared was to check on the "new" salad I ordered. Now this particular salad came with blue cheese and blue cheese dressing, which I detest so I asked for ranch dressing and no Blue cheese. It appeared with both and it looked like a nice salad but not what I ordered. They replaced it and made good. however, the second salad was a smaller SIDE SALAD. No mixed greens. all iceberg lettuce. It didn't have any red cabbage, no Aussie crunch, no green onions,,, like, seriously?? Now waiting 21 minutes for my 6 ounce medium well sirloin steak. And of course, I see someone that was seated after me that got her salad, soup, baked potato AND her steak already, what is up with all this today?? It's now 26 minutes and I have no 6 ounce steak on a plate. Server came over --I don't know why it's taking so long. I said neither do I --I said make sure it's cooked, put in a to go bag, i need to leave. She must've told the assistant manager whoever this woman was, but she came out ready to argue not listen to my woes, apologize and fix it. I heard her do this with a couple two tables over as well . I can see why almost all the reviews are one star for this location. Best part of this visit was the server who was attentive and apologetic ---none of this was her fault... The fault lies totally in the kitchen today. I am going back to Parma town in Strongsville where food and service are perfection. read more

Ok let's get started. I love outback but for some reason on this trip I booked a reservation for my brother birthday and we get there on time was sat within 10 mins and not approached by any staff for about what 40mins. People came in behind us sat right next to us 25mins into the wait, had food served and we still had not even received water. When I approached someone about it they went to get the manger the manager then told me I've only be waiting 40mins. Myself I'm a server so I stated that's understandable but steps of service if your aren't able to take my order the least you can do is greet with water and express that. Never received bread till the entree's. The food was great but the nonchalant replies I received from the manger about the wait and the fact that I'm asking for water was out of control. After a customer is seated. And you know you don't have time to server them drop off water at least. And what makes it worse is even after asking the manager for water we still didn't get it till after the appetizers came out. It took a server passing by hearing my daughter say mommy I'm thirsty for the 10th time. read more

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They have the best kookaburra wings. I really enjoy them but you have to be careful ; because they are really good.

Outback Steakhouse is a prime example of a restaurant that has long overstayed its welcome. From the moment you walk in, the outdated and generic décor screams chain restaurant, offering nothing to enhance the dining experience. The vibe is loud and crowded, with zero attention paid to ambiance. If you're looking for a peaceful meal or any sort of unique atmosphere, you'll be sorely disappointed. The noise level is unbearable, and it feels more like a cafeteria than a place to enjoy a meal. The food is, unfortunately, no better than the environment. For a steakhouse, the steaks are appalling -- dry, overcooked, and lacking in any real flavor. Even if you order a steak cooked to your specifications, there's a solid chance it will be ruined by poor preparation. The sides are equally disappointing; bland, flavorless, and cold mashed potatoes and under seasoned vegetables that seem like they were thrown together with no thought or care. The infamous Bloomin' Onion, which is meant to be a signature dish, is an oily, greasy mess of over-battered onion with hardly any substance beneath it. It's an embarrassment to what should be a highlight of the meal. And then there's the bread, which is somehow worse than the rest of the offerings. Hard, dry, and devoid of any real flavor, it's just a sad attempt at serving something "complementary." Even the butter, which should at least be a bright spot, falls flat with its overly sweet taste. It's as though they don't understand that quality matters, and they simply slap together whatever they can to call it "food." For the price, Outback is an absolute rip-off. The portions are small, but not in a good way. The meals feel cheap and mass-produced, not worth the cost they charge. When you add in the watered-down drinks and subpar service, it becomes clear that you're paying for a name, not a quality dining experience. There are plenty of other places where you can get a far better meal at a much better price, without the feeling of regret that comes after dining here. In the end, Outback Steakhouse is a relic of a bygone era, desperately clinging to a reputation that it no longer deserves. The food is subpar at best, the atmosphere is uncomfortable, and the value simply isn't there. You can do far better at almost any other restaurant, making Outback Steakhouse a place to avoid entirely. It's hard to understand why anyone would willingly return when there are so many better dining options available. read more

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We frequent different Outbacks in the area, however, the proprietor does not care about the consumer. We order Kookaburra wings and they all came out dark and very salty. When we asked about them, we were told if they replaced them they would come out the same. So, we waited for the rest of our food to come out and an hour later nothing! They cancelled our whole order because we complained about the wings being g too salty. The previous proprietor would've come to the table, apologized, and did whatever he could to make our dining experience better. This Independence, Ohio Outback is horrible! I've never ever had this type of experience here, especially with two managers on duty! Chris, you gotta do better! read more

If I could give zero stars to this Outback Steakhouse, I would. This was the worse excuse for an Outback Steakhouse that I have ever experienced. My friend and I went for an early dinner. It appeared that there were several workers available since they had all congregated at a table when we walked in. There were hardly any other customers and we felt we would be served right away. We had an exceptionally long wait for a server to acknowledge us and to order water and wine. A longer wait occurred when the server returned to advise us that they were out of the wine we ordered. He sent for the bartender to come to our table to assist. However, the bartender could not answer any questions that we had. He said he would send someone else. After settling for a glass of something instead of a bottle and waiting, again, too long for any service, we left the restaurant and went next door to Bonefish Grill. How hard is it to get two glasses of water to start? Another table which came after us did the same thing after experiencing the same lack of service. It is no wonder this site gets 2.2 rating. For an Outback Steakhouse? This would normally not be acceptable by a large chain restaurant. Hard to believe they are still in business. read more

Prime Rib Sandwich. What I ordered and what I received. The manager is very rude and told me to call corporate. I paid $17 for that. I would recommend Longhorn Steakhouse just a couple of minutes up the street. read more

Outback Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Independence, Ohio

I wish I could give zero stars. I took my wife here with a couple friends for our anniversary. We waited half an hour to get our drinks, never did get our bloomin onion, food was cold and under cooked and I don't think anyone in this place knows what they're doing. I will say that the manager did comp our meal but he should have because food was inedible read more

The service was terrible. We were there for an hour and a half. Waited forever to get our drink order and almost an hour for the food. Not a good place. Never going back there again. read more

Just went and had some cocktails at the bar while killing time. Nice place, friendly staff and quick to serve. A lot of regulars, locals and business travelers at the bar where I sat. I would go back there next time I'm in town. read more

Stopped in for lunch......awful. The food looked nothing like the menu. Wedge salad was missing bacon all other toppings were on the plate. Up charge for macaroni n cheese. It was thrown in small caste iron skillet. Looked like poop on a skillet. Let's not touch on the steak. The tails were so small. I was so disturbed by the presentation I sent it back. I eat with my eyes first. It was not appealing nor appetizing. The restaurant was not crowded. Needless to say I'm extremely disappointed it was a waste of time and money. I'll give the cocktail a star read more

Ordered to go. This was supposed to be well done and clearly wasn't. Kinda expect a place with steak in their name to be able to cook a steak. Very disappointed. I had had a rough day and my husband offered to pick up food. I only eat well done for medical reasons. Made a bad day worse when my comfort food wasn't comforting at all. Steamed veggies also disappointing: zucchini/squash cooked well, but the carrots were hard. Please figure out way to package blooming onion to maintain crispiness. read more

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We came in there tonight with a party of 8. We were immediately accommodated by a friendly host that seated us with the wonderful Tyler. She was amazing!!! The appetizers came out at a timely manner before our entrees. Our couple rare and mid-rare steaks came out perfectly. Drinks were on point and Tyler was very attentive and friendly!! We will definitely be back and hope to have her as our server again:) thank you team Outback read more

Outback Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Independence, Ohio

Visiting from out of town here in business a few weeks ago, service I give a zero staff was cold not very polite and match the customer service in the area. Steak had to be sent back twice and Manger was nice ! But the experience on this trip was just awful. Less horse playing and paying more attention to customers. read more

I only get the Outback style, seasoned and seared, prime rib at Outback. I usually thoroughly enjoy it although the taste, done ness and even size can vary from visit to visit. The house salad with the slightly spicy ranch dressing is better than any restaurant I've been to. The quality and amount of mashed potatoes has gone down in recent months. Lastly, the hostess at the front desk spoke very softly and was difficult to understand. There were very few people in the restaurant at the time of our visit, so background noise was not an issue. read more

I spent 49.50 on a Melbourne steak and baked potato soup food was overcooked and it was some brow butter sauces that was sweet in the container the steak was well done so I ate some of the steak but not a lot. My soup had no topping in it and I paid for extra topping ! Also my salad was sent with Caesar dressing instead of ranch I spoke with Taylor who claims to be a manager if she is I can see why my entire order was messed up. Terrible service ! Food made poorly and Manager has no empathy and you can tell do not care about the guest or the food quality. Terrible Experience! read more

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If I could give this location 0 stars I would. Came to this Outback last year and it was fantastic. Went yesterday and it was a whole different story. Place was dirty. Hostess was unfriendly and acted like we were bothering her. The high chair we asked for had crumbs all over it, no one had wiped it off or anything. We had overheard the table getting up and leaving without receiving their food. Service was alright. Server asked for refills once. Food took about 25 minutes to come out. Food was appalling. Absolutely DISGUSTING. The blooming onion we ordered was smaller than it used to be. I ordered the ribeye and it was the worst steak I've ever seen. It looked like it had sat under the heat lamp for a while. The consistency was SNOT. It was disgusting. The mashed potatoes and broccoli were alright. My husbands Outback ribeye was the same situation. It was gross and had the consistency of snot. It also looked like it sat under the heat lamp. My mother and law and mother both were dissatisfied with their steaks. They said it had no flavor. For a place that's supposed to be known for their great steaks it was disappointing to say the least. All and all for a 200 dollar was DEFINITELY not worth the price. DO NOT go to this Outback if you are looking for good food at a reasonable price. read more

the month of december has not been a good one..back and fourth to the hospital, the holiday's, work,my lupus,stress,packages missing, account being hacked twice in 2 weeks,etc etc.....seymour was like we got time to go on a lunch date and back to hospital......we went to outback,he was going to pay and i said i will handle the bill and the tip.i did have him buy me a piece of cake...the food was amazing and the service we received from paige was superior.the young lady was so nice..i explained our situation and she responded with great concern.she was just all around a great person..i would love to request her whenever i return...outback did a thing when they hired paige,she was very friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, passionate, accommodating,and she went above and beyond to take care of us.we left with smiles,came home and went straight to bed just now getting up...when you go to out back, request paige....thought i would share some postive news tonight....enjoy this friday everybody..one love read more

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Greasy tables - sweet sticky gross overly sugary cocktails- no one in the restaurant eating but still a half an hour wait - will never be returning . Some staff are snide and dishonest as well as very unwelcoming - this location is not very friendly or hospitable- very hostile vibe and food is constantly burnt or too salty - not good at all I would say unsatisfying and grimy - filmy water cups too .. read more

Service was fair at best. Bartender was solo with a room full of tables and she was pretty gruff to say the least. No concern for what I was looking to order and not interested in accommodating me. Food was sub par, salad was wilted and the pork chops were swimming in a disgustingly thick sauce; this meal kept me up most of the night sick to my stomach. Not the worst dining experience ever, but the worst experience at an Outback hands down. Go next door for fish or try winking lizard instead. read more

Ordered togo for an UberEats pick up for Two BIG Bowl Strawberry Salads with grilled chicken for $18.99 each. You would think for that price you would get a large dinner salad and chicken. Unfortunatley, we received portions that sampled a "SIDE" salad and 3.2 oz of overcooked grilled chicken. When I called to complain, they said they will make two more salads but to bring the two back that were delivered!!! what!!! first off, I had ubereats because I was on Teams calls from 11-5pm ; I had no way to get there and back to pick up or drop off a salad that they did not prepare according to the description. Secondly, the manager was in a meeting and the host indicated if I wanted a refund, I would have to bring the salads back or they can make me two more. I had my nephew take the salads back and was expecting a better experience, NOT!! What we received was iceberg lettuce with one leaf of arugula, two strawbery slices (slices!) and some crumbled pecans. Extremely disappointing and will not support this chain again. I left my number for a call back from the manager and....crickets! Price, portion, service is graded F. the Uber Eats driver rated an A+ for his efficient delivery. (I wish there was a half-star I could choose for the rating equaling - TERRIBLE) read more

The lobster tail was good. The filet mignon was tasted like liver. The sweet potato was too sugary.The mushrooms were in a greasy brown gravy. Most of the food was inedible. read more

They food is overall good and the prices are cheap, wished they had more options on the menu to pick from. But overall it's good for lunch. read more

Outback Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Independence, Ohio

I visited during the COVI-19 quarantine. After days of driving past after work I stopped. I've had a taste for their blooming onion. The inside is currently closed and they are only doing carry out, located on the side of the building. You are not able to go in, but the lady working was very fast to come out to see if you were picking up or placing an order. While I was waiting I saw a gentleman cleaning the door and handle. Even though customers couldn't go in, they were still sanitizing. They were very fast with the order. She even offered to put it in my back seat for me if I wanted. The onion was great. Only downfall was by the time I got it home, the steam made the breading a little soggy. But I also drive about 10 miles home. Great service and the lady was very pleasant given the situation. There were a few cars that came while I was there and she was on top of all of them. I went 4/2 around 4:30pm. Wish I got her name. She deserves praise. Highly recommended. read more

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Go to the Parma location they can get your order right - take out was missing 3 items - their answer you can come back and get them - uhhh no thanks my food will be cold. How about we can remake your order and have it delivered??? Just terrible management read more

the experience was very in satisfactory for me and my spouse i sent my steak back once because it came out cold and hers twice the asparagus was mushy and also cold I finally just requested hers be taken off the bill and I tolerated mine the drinks were good but outside of that not a good experience. read more

We had dinner for the first time hear in independence and the young lady Rosina was so nice and professional great personality and very helpful I'm a chef also so I really appreciate her making us feel like home Chef jazz and Mistee read more

This was my first time ordering through uber eats. I wasn't sure of how the process was. I received my food on time. I ordered the filet mignon, lobster, baked potato. I also ordered the steak and shrimp Alfredo. My bowels have been running for 2 days, and my stomach keeps cramping. I'm so disappointed. I spent so much money only to get sick. The best part of the meal was the baked potato, the bread, and the salad. I'm not sure that I'll have food delivered. I think its a way for some restaurants to pass old and stake food off to their customers. The shrimp and steak Alfredo was old, burnt, dry, and had no taste. The lobster on the main entrée was old. read more

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just not for my taste. I'm a Longhorn guy. Try it for yourself and find out if you like it. I did like the blooming onion.

SAD.... The once-mighty franchise has fallen to the depths of disgrace. Haven't been in a long while but a gift card brought us back for one more try. We arrive to a nearly empty restaurant and are told the computers are down, so the dining experience will be slow. Having time on our hands and really wanting to burn the gift card, we stayed. Actually the time worry wasn't warranted. Yes, it was slow, but not abnormally so. But the food was....oy. My sirloin was 50 percent chewed/spit back. I encountered so much toughness, there was cartilage that literally looked like twine. And a pasta dish was overcooked to near mush. If the prices weren't bad enough (23 bucks apiece) I was charged 4 bucks for a side that was supposed to be included with the entree. It, too, was lifeless in taste. Needless to say, without a gift card I would have blown a gasket with the manager. But I'm sure they know by now that this enterprise is a sinking ship, so we just left in sorrowful silence, knowing we'll never return. read more

The absolute worst service I have ever had. First the girl behind the entrance desk was wiping her noise with her bare hands then purring them on the keyboard. The actual host told us it would be a 30 min wait - and 90% of the tables/booths were open, and appeared she wanted us to leave. The disappointment when we said we would wait was evident. So 6 min later when were seated at a table and we asked for a booth we were declined. Meanwhile there is a booth that is literally two feet away that was just seated. And the party before and after us were seated in a booth. What's up? The apathy of the entire staff was mind blowing. It will be the absolute last time I ever use my money in this establishment. read more