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Outback Steakhouse - Steakhouse in Aurora, Illinois

Outback Steakhouse

4.2 (2387 reviews)

2970 Finley Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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

About Outback Steakhouse - steak house in Aurora, Illinois

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

Customer Review Summary

A recent dining experience at Outback Steakhouse revealed mixed reviews regarding service and food quality. A party of 11 had a frustrating experience with wait times and difficulties in splitting checks, despite pre-arranged inquiries. On the positive side, many reviewers praised the food, including dishes like the Tasmanian Shrimp & Scallop Pasta, ribs, and the blooming onion, although opinions on the blooming onion varied. Service was mentioned positively, with servers like Nakayla and Russell receiving commendations for their personalities and attentiveness. However, some diners noted inconsistencies, such as temperature issues in the restaurant and delays in food delivery. Overall, while some customers enjoyed their meals and service, others were disappointed by specific aspects of their dining experience.

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
  • 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
  • Happy hour food
  • 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
  • Trendy

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

4.2 out of 5
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1360
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555
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203
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117
1
152
Based on 2387 reviews

Jessi Hendee

2 months ago

We were a party of 11 celebrating 2 birthdays. We called ahead of time and were told they take reservations, but they have a waitlist. Once we arrived, we had to wait 30 minutes to be seated. We asked before we ordered if we can have separate checks and were told the tablets they carry around do not allow for separate checks but could take multiple forms of payment and we can go to the front and have them split. I know we were a group of 11, but all of our meals arrived at different times, leaving half our party wanting to wait for everyone but their food getting cold. We all enjoyed our food, and our server Nakayla was great with a fun personality and checked in with us frequently. The most frustrating part was when we received the check, we asked about splitting them, and we were told that no, we can't split them they can only take multiple payments on the same check. A few people in our group had gift cards, so that left us having to break down the bill and making multiple payments with multiple forms of payment, which added 30 more minutes to the dining experience. It was frustrating since we asked ahead of time.

Tjae

5 months ago

Decided To Dine In On Such A Beautiful Day. Ordered The Tasmanian Shrimp & Scallop Pasta With A Salad- And The Bloomin Fried Chicken Which Was Delicious. Drinks Were On Point!!!! Our Server Russell Was Awesome, Very Top Tier And Down To Earth....Grrreat Atmosphere.

Will Folkmar

6 months ago

First time here in the Outback Steakhouse in Downers Grove Illinois. It wasn't that busy but it was Monday. The staff was friendly and quickly sat me , the restaurant was very cold and I overheard a couple of customers mentioning that. I visited the Outback Steakhouse in sheboygan Wisconsin and was usually pleased. But I got the onion 🌰 blossom, and I thought it was extra greasy and very salty 🧂 I was surprised that it was different, drinks 🍸 were great, waiter was great and most of the food was good 👍.

Roger Reis

7 months ago

Atmosphere was at home. Had the food delivered. Food was excellent. Soup and salad was dinner. Ordered a small wedge salad. Damn good!! More bacon and cheese that you will ever need on a salad. Not a bad problem to have. Potato soup loaded. Extra bacon was ordered. It was a mistake. Made it a bit too salty. Still was tasty and my plate and bowl were cleaned.

Juanita Ehlers

Party of 3 had an Aussie 3 Course Meal under 22.00 each. The ribs, steak, grilled shrimp, different sides followed by cheese cakes...wow just what a great treat after a few cold weeks! Service was nice and Smiley coming in, at our table and going out! Let's not forget the delicious hot bread w butter!!! It's so worth the trip out to Downers Grove!

Stanley Blackwell

6 months ago

I visited this location while in the area for a conference. I'm no stranger to Outback. The pork chops drew me in and I'm glad I ordered them. They were delicious and the sauced enhanced the taste. The servers and other staff were very nice and professional.

tatanisha nelson

8 months ago

The owner Victor was everything and more!!! Thank you for helping me bring in my ”50th Birthday” on a High Note. The taste test of the Ribs were absolutely Fabulous. I will definitely be back with my son 🎂👑🎂🎉🎉🎉♌️♌️♌️, and let me not Leave out our beautiful Server Nikayla!!! She did not shortstop on her service with a smile. She also made my day 🫶🏽

arrilies biggs

11 months ago

1st time ever eating from outback was very excited to try the blooming onion. Waitress seemed to be a little agitated upon arrival. We ordered the blooming onion for a appetizer. But we also ordered our meals at the same time we also ordered the wings and told the waitress to have that come out with the meal. She wasn't listening they came out with the wings and the side order of chilli as appetizers no onion bloom until it was time to go! The food itself was amazing perfectly seasoned and juicy. I didn't get to try the onion that I wasted money on because I didn't want a nuked onion I wanted a crispy fresh 1 but maybe if I wanna make the 45 min drive again I might have to retry.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–11 PM
Monday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–11 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM

Price Range

$20–30