
Outback Steakhouse
2980 Plaza Bonita Rd, National City, CA 91950
About Outback Steakhouse - steak house in San Diego, California
Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Customer Review Summary
Outback Steakhouse received mixed reviews from customers. Service is generally praised, with multiple mentions of attentive and friendly staff, including specific commendations for servers like Rodrigo and Isaiah. Some guests enjoyed the food, highlighting dishes like the sirloin, shrimp, chicken tenders, and the beef and reef platter. However, there are complaints about certain items being oversalted or poorly prepared, including the blooming onion and issues with order accuracy. Prices are considered somewhat high, with some customers expressing a willingness to return for a casual dining experience. Overall, while many guests appreciate the service and some food offerings, inconsistencies in food quality and preparation have led to a few negative experiences.
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
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Checks
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Sarah Cordial
We haven’t been to Outback in years, but out of convenience and curiosity, we gave them another try. The service was better than I remembered. Our waitress was friendly and despite being busy, was attentive. We ordered: Seared pepper ahi tuna - tasted good, but there was too much pepper. It nearly overpowered the tuna. Caesar salad - dressing was flavorful Queensland chicken & shrimp pasta - shrimp & chicken were cooked well but, the dish was bland. Sirloin & grilled shrimp with mashed potatoes - surprisingly a decent cut of steak and perfectly cooked to desired temp. Shrimp was cooked well and the mashed potatoes were moist. Chicken tenders with fries - chicken was crispy and juicy. Fries were seasoned. Margarita - strong, but well balanced. We paid $191.63 with tip. It’s a bit on the pricey side, but we might consider returning if we’re looking for a no muss, no fuss type of dining.
Judy
The food we ate was delicious but the blooming onion was too way salty and over seasoned. Can the chef tastes the batter first before putting the onion into the batter? We want to come back again and want to eat the blooming onion of course. I hope when we come back, the blooming onion will not be salty and over seasoned.
Alex Macias
So far, this has been the worst experience I have had in a restaurant. From the beginning, the service was poor; the waiter did not pay attention to our requests. I ordered a drink without ice, and after waiting ten minutes, it arrived with ice. This could have been a minor mistake, but the situation got considerably worse. We requested that our food not be spicy, yet the entree arrived with spicy sauce. At that point, I should have decided to leave, but I chose to give the place another chance. Later, I ordered a soup from the menu, specifically requesting that it not contain bacon. To my surprise, when it arrived, it contained bacon. I asked the waiter to change it, and although he brought one without bacon, the experience was already ruined. Additionally, we ordered a chicken sandwich and, upon opening it, discovered that it was cut in half without any explanation. Honestly, this place is terrible, from the service to the quality of the food. I will not be returning and definitely would not recommend it. If I could give it negative ten stars, I would.
Maria Sonia Sanchez
I enjoy coming to Outback. Everyone is always so attentive. Love the Walkabout Wednesday Night Deal. I always sit at the bar. Today the server was Rodrigo. He is really awesome and very accommodating. Very attentive service. Came again and tried the new Beef & Reef Platter Filet Mignon Grilled Shrimp and Grilled Scallops - delicious! Rodrigo was the server at the bar great service.
Marissa R
we came in with 6 people and were seated fairly quickly. our waiter was isaiah, he was very respectful to me and my family and brought us refills without even having to ask! food was also pretty good and all the silverware was clean. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Glenda Eng
The entire visit was extremely pleasant and our server, Nola, was super attentive and kind and very helpful. I appreciate her great service and the food was absolutely great!
Diego Blanco
Went to this Outback Steakhouse because the line at Texas Roadhouse was too long and it did not disappoint. Our server Rey was very polite and attentive. 100 percent will be going back to this location!
Michelle Wright
Our server was Isaiah and he was EXCELLENT!! He was nice, attentive, met our wishes and we really enjoyed him. It's not often you find someone cheerful and friendly as he was. So GREAT JOB ISAIAH!!
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