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Outback Steakhouse - Steakhouse in Bakersfield, California

Outback Steakhouse

4.3 (1772 reviews)

5051 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Steak house
American restaurant
Australian restaurant
Bar
Bar & grill
Gluten-free restaurant
Takeout Restaurant
Restaurant

About Outback Steakhouse - steak house in Bakersfield, California

Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

Customer Review Summary

First-time visitors were impressed with the fresh, flavorful food and plan to return. Some dishes were underseasoned or overcooked, but overall the food was good, with decent pricing on specials. Service has been consistently excellent, with particular praise for the bartender, Nico, and the calm atmosphere. A recent visit had a short wait and good service, but the timing of food delivery was deemed inappropriate. The rib eye was decent but fatty, and overcooked shrimp were disappointing, with no compensation offered for issues. One diner enjoyed a great dinner, but found their cocktail lacking in alcohol. Despite a long wait initially, the Chimichurri Filet was well-received, and service was attentive. Some found the pork chops tender but not their favorite, and macaroni was a pleasant surprise. Reservations are recommended.

Key Features

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Braille menu
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Organic dishes
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Checks
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.3 out of 5
5
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4
367
3
136
2
55
1
110
Based on 1772 reviews

Nicholas Ornelas

This was mine and my wife's first time eating at this place. We always have wanted to try it out, but never did. Today we did and we are so glad that we did! Everything was fresh and tasted amazing! This was definitely some of the best tasting food we both have ever had. We will definitely be coming by more often!

Melinda West

1 year ago

We liked most of the food. One steak was under seasoned and overcooked and one baked potato wasn't hot and the cheese on it never melted. The person with a sweet potato said it was good. They had a few new specials to choose from and the prices for those were reasonable.

Alfred Rutiaga

1 month ago

The food was good the steak was a little bit peppery

Carlos

1 year ago

I visited this location a few times in the last three months and the service has always been impeccable. I am especially impressed with the service of Nico. He recognized me since the second time he saw me and he always has great recommendations for drinks. Nico never fails to impress with the taste of his drink mixes. I highly recommend the Old Fashioned and the Rum & Coke. The food always tastes great, comes out quick, and has been consistent throughout the times I've visited. Overall, this restaurant has been my favorite in Bakersfield for the calm atmosphere, the food, and the people working here.

Rob van Halen

1 year ago

Short wait on a Monday evening. Waitress showed up promptly. Good selection of dishes and attractive prices. Had the French onion soup as a starter and it was very decent. Good flavor, plenty of cheese. I was still working on the generous portion of soup when they tried to serve me my steak, which I found inappropriate since I consider steakhouses upper class restaurants. I asked to have it kept warm and when I was ready for it they served it promptly. It was the rib eye shrimp combo. The shrinks were not very large and clearly overcooked. The rib eye was decent, but had a lot of fat, even high for a steak this cut. When I mentioned that and the overcooked shrimps to the waitress, she apologized, but then offered no compensation or asked her manager to check in. Instead, I was almost immediately presented with the bill. No inquiry about dessert or anything else. Overall disappointing.

Jennifer Atkinson

9 months ago

Had a delicious dinner. Service was great. We got a new guy in training. I only had one issue. My cocktail didn't taste like it had alcohol in it. The blooming onions are the best!

Bhupinder Singh

We had a long wait but after that everything worked out well. The Chimichurri Filet was delicious, Our server was very attentive and she kept our drinks full without even asking. We didn’t have to wave a single time.

SelfishHERE

9 months ago

It was a nice dinner, filling. Tried the pork chops, not my preferred, but they were tender. The macaroni was a surprise. Recommend reservation

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 3–10 PM
Monday 3–9:30 PM
Saturday 12–10 PM
Sunday 12–9:30 PM
Thursday 3–9:30 PM
Tuesday 3–9:30 PM
Wednesday 3–9:30 PM

Price Range

$20–30