
Outback Steakhouse
3585 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606
About Outback Steakhouse - steak house in Athens, Georgia
Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Customer Review Summary
Overall, reviews for Outback Steakhouse are mixed. Some guests have had exceptional service experiences, praising attentive and friendly servers like Jack and Lainey. Others reported lackluster service, including instances of servers not checking in or managing difficult customer interactions poorly. Food quality also received mixed feedback; while items like the Bloomin Onion and burgers were appreciated, issues included improperly cooked steaks and overcooked Coconut Shrimp. Cleanliness and timely service were also noted as concerns in some reviews. Despite these inconsistencies, some diners expressed a willingness to return, particularly if they received good service.
Key Features
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Curbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- 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
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Checks
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Dez Partlow-Greer
Myself and my husband went for date night. It was his first time going to outback. We got in and the restaurant was pretty full we were sat down at this little tight table near the cash register. Our server was sweet, but she did not check in on us at all. We needed napkins, ketchup, refills, and she consistently passed our table without checking in. I ordered the chop steak and it didn’t look right. I asked to get a burger and fries instead. The burger was good. The restrooms at the time of my visit weren’t clean, but I was able to go in and wash my hands. Was hoping for a better experience.
Eddy Williams
It had been a month or so since my wife and I had gone out for supper. Jack was our server and he did not disappoint,.... this young man was spot on in serving my wife and I supper !!!! We were not just a number at a table. He made sure we had everything in a timely fashion,... EVERYTHING was prepaired perfectly,.... compliments to the kitchen staff!! I was able to speak to the manager as well and she was very greatful for the compliments about Jacks service,.... I wish I could remember her name,... very professional!!!....Happy to spend my hard earned money at places like this where everyone works together!!! Kudos OutBack !!! Keep this team together!!!
Jessica Borquaye
Came today for a quick dinner with a friend. It was slow but we sat in Lainey’s section and she was great! So friendly and quick with everything we needed best service I’ve had. Would go back again for her!
Zikeal Howard
Just had dinner at Outback and had to shout out our server, Laney. She was so sweet and took care of us like we were family. Food was solid, steak was cooked just right, but Laney’s vibe and attention made the whole night. If you go, ask for her!
Katherine Goodman
The restaurant was pretty empty my dad took me and my daughter to eat for his birthday te day after the snow and my dad being older and hard of hearing and grumpy got loud with the server. And instead of the server being profitable and just doing his job. He got louder and ruder back. My dad was in the wrong for getting loud but the server was ridiculous arguing back the way he did. I used to wait tables for years when I was younger and you are always going to have customers that may be difficult. But that is the job you choose. If you can't handle this it may not be the job for you. But then on top of that the manager was told about it and did nothing. The server loudly told him the situation and he never came by to apologize about the situation. He did however end up bringing us all our food and drinks. But we waited way too long for it. And had to get up and ask for refills. It was very unprofessional and it just sucked. I really wanted to have a good meal and ask them to sing happy birthday.
Tina M.
The blooming onion was nicely presented and tasted great. Yet my steak wasn't cooked properly. Despite ordering it medium rare, it turned out to be medium. The texture was tougher than expected, and the desired pink center was nowhere to be found. Also, the service was a bit slow. Considering the price, the experience at Outback was overall okay, falling somewhere in the middle ground. It wasn’t exceptional, but it wasn’t terrible either.
Bill King
This location used to be our favorite. We have been coming for the last 20+ years. However, the last two times we have gone in the Coconut Shrimp which my wife gets with her meal has overcooked and rubbery. The steaks do not seem to be the portion size they claim, they are tougher than they used be, and have been not been cooked correctly both times. The only two things that seem that are still good are the Bloomin Onion and the salad. If i was you I would skip Outback and go to one of the other steak restaurants in town.
Amanda Rogers
The bartender was our server and she was awesome! Got our orders perfect which is not normal since we have a few modifications due to our diet. Love this location
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