
Outback Steakhouse
7189 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83709
About Outback Steakhouse - steak house in Meridian, Idaho
Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Customer Review Summary
The reviews of Outback Steakhouse reflect a mix of experiences. Several diners expressed disappointment with the food, particularly the overcooked steaks and overly salty appetizers. The Bloomin’ Onion received mixed reviews with some enjoying it, while others found it too salty. Service was frequently praised, with some servers receiving commendations for their attentiveness. Some guests did enjoy specific dishes like the cheese fries and bacon cheddar Aussie fries, highlighting them as enjoyable. There are concerns about the quality and flavor of the steaks, with multiple reviewers noting they were not cooked as ordered. Overall, while some had enjoyable meals and appreciated the service, others had significant complaints about food quality and preparation. Many diners seem hesitant to return based on their experiences.
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
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Braille menu
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- 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
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Tommy Moore
We recently visited Outback Steakhouse with high hopes for an enjoyable meal but, unfortunately, left feeling quite disappointed. We started with the Bloomin’ Onion, which is typically a crowd favorite. However, this time it was overwhelmingly salty, making it difficult to enjoy. For our main course, we ordered steaks cooked medium, but they arrived medium-well, with some areas even cooked to well-done. This overcooking resulted in a lack of juiciness and flavor that we were looking forward to. Overall, the dining experience was subpar. I genuinely wanted to enjoy the food, but it fell short of expectations. It’s unfortunate, as we were looking forward to a good meal. Hopefully, this was just an off night, but given our experience, it may be a while before we consider returning. Too bad.
Darren Binder
Food was solid. Goldenrida was a bit sweet but tangy and does pack a punch. Cheese fries were good. Pretty much everything was up to typical Outback standards. Service was good. Skip the coconut shrimp - batter was way too heavy. Caesar salad did not look fresh and crisp.
Kevin
Megan, our server was great. Our steaks were made as ordered. The bacon cheddar Aussie fries were super delicious. We had the grilled shrimp and the coconut shrimp. Both were super delicious. This is the first time I tried the sweet potato, which was super yummy. The restaurant and restrooms were both clean.
Meagan Luttrell
Great place. Location is easy to get in and out of. The service is pretty good as well. However, the food was lacking. The blooming onion was amazing as always, but that's the only good part. The steak wasn't good quality and really lacked flavor. The Cesar salad had to much dressing and no flavor in the dish. The fries were bland as well. I will give it one more chance as I love this chain.
Serenna Lamb
To say we were incredibly disappointed would be an understatement. We spent around $250 on what should have been a good meal for our family and it was just awful. The steaks were tiny, the fries were terrible, my father in law ordered a medium well and it was still mooing. We had to pop it in our oven and cook it longer. The mushrooms were cooked in a weird sauce and none of us liked it. We love mushrooms and these were not it. We will not be going back. I highly recommend taking your money elsewhere. I read through a few reviews and the main complaint is the food, I have to strongly agree with them.
Timothy Bird
The Outback it star above others. The owner of this franchise is a regular working guy in his restaurant. He busses the tables, he changes the light bulbs and so much more. He leads by example. The food is godmother and filet mignon is always done to perfection and the price for dinner is reasonable. PS order the wallaby darn, it is so good.here is a pic of the owner and me myself.
king jray
I won’t even tell you how long we were there before we got food, but once we got it, it was delicious. My table and I felt ignored. But the food was delicious. Steak was perfect so was everything else. I’ll definitely go again but not ask for the same server.
Robert Brinton
There was space available in the bar area, I was able to pick a seat and sit immediately. I ordered cheese fries for an appetizer, the waitress offered a half size option. I was alone so I agreed. I ordered a 6oz sirloin and shrimp combo from the menu. I realized after the order that the price wasn't far off what ordering the steak and adding the shrimp would have been. I ordered the steak medium, it arrived with very little pink left. It became busier after I arrived. I ended up waiting a bit for the main plate and for my check. Overall I did enjoy the experience and will go back.
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