
Outback Steakhouse
1735 Hilliard Rome Rd, Columbus, OH 45459
About Outback Steakhouse - steak house in Columbus, Ohio
Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Customer Review Summary
Outback Steakhouse received mixed reviews. Many praised the Blooming Onion and various appetizers as delicious. Several reviewers noted exceptional service from staff. Positive experiences included enjoyable cocktails and flavorful entrees, like steak and lobster. However, some diners reported poor service, including long wait times and inattentive staff. Issues with food quality, such as overcooked steak and dry items, were mentioned. A few customers expressed dissatisfaction with the restaurant's atmosphere and cleanliness. Overall, while some had great experiences, others left disappointed and unsure about returning.
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 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
- 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
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Checks
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Robert DeCarlo
Stopped in for appetizers and adult drink . 3 cheese steak dip was awesome. Blooming onion always good. Bar maid Melanie was spot on. Ginger bread cookie Martini was a hit with the wife. Miller lite on tap cold and fresh, double shot off whiskey 👍
Vanessa Denney
Had a delicious blueberry lavender lemonade, and the always popular Blooming onion! Got the filet and lobster tail it was so good I forgot to photograph it. Great dinner!
Rickie Green
I didn't get her name but our server was great! On point, great communication
DeSean Herself
Even though it was super bust on Valentine's Day, I did not have to wait long for my Uber Eats Order. The staff was friendly, even despite there being so many other customers. The food was fresh, correct and delicious!. Great Job to the employees who made this happen!, they all should be receiving some kind of raise or financial bonus:)
Dana Messer
Not great and will not return for the prices, there are better options out there. We were seated immediately but nobody came to talk to us for at least 8 to 10 minutes. We were seated at a dirty table too. When we met our server, Tish, she was wonderful and on top of the whole meal. Started with the Aussie Jawssie which was good but super super fruity almost like it was half syrup. Also tried the Pina Kola and it was aweful. Tasted like rubbing alcohol and brown sugar. Not like any Piña colada I have had before. I couldn't drink it and had my boyfriend finish it. We got the bloomin shrimp and they were not bad at all but not as good as bang bang shrimp at Bonefish Grill or Longhorn's shrimp. Boyfriend got the surf and turf with medium rare steak. The steak was cooked perfectly but way underseasoned and I could tell he did not enjoy it as much as he normally enjoys steak. Lobster was good but needed some more flavor too. Baked potato was dry and super salty so it was hard to enioy the skin. Brussel sprouts were not bad either but a huge portion and they smelled foul when we took them home. We have brought cooked brussels home from resturants before that do not smell so strong. I got the Alice chicken and pecan salad. Pecan salad was excellent and only $1 upcharge. Well balanced flavors and good portion, even if it did not look all that appetizing. The chicken was just a bit much altogether I would say. A lot of bacon and cheese with mushrooms and honey mustard. The flavors were not bad but weird. Chicken was really dry. Same situation with my potato being salty and dry. When we finished our meal and paid I felt really naseous but never got sick. I believe it was just all the combination of flavors between the chicken, shrimp and blue cheese on the salad.
OUT N' ABOUT
Our waiter was attentive and very pleasant. We came in early but it got a little crowded after 45min. I was a little upset about my vegetables on my plate. Ordered asparagus... Probably got about 6 pieces and they were very burnt, didnt eat those. We cleaned our plates because we took our leftovers home. I also thought my steak would be a little thicker for $22.
Amanda Rose
The service was awesome. Waitresses were kind very attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. Everything we got was delicious. Definitely be going back. We used to be fans of Longhorn not anymore. They are not up to par with outback.
Ronnie Jones
I’m writing to share my disappointing experience at your Hilliard Rome Road, Ohio location (43228). The visit fell far short of expectations due to several issues that made for a poor dining experience: • Half of the restaurant was closed, forcing everyone to sit in cramped front tables. • The Bloomin’ Onion was much smaller than usual. • We didn’t receive extra bread despite requesting it. • Our drink cups were left empty for an extended period. • I asked for extra salad dressing but received none. • My steak was overcooked, and the Bloomin’ Chicken was dry. • Our waitress was frequently on her phone, texting, and never returned to check on us. We had to ask other waitresses to check on her and our meal. • It took over 30 minutes just to pay the bill. This was by far the worst experience we’ve had at your restaurant, and we left feeling extremely disappointed. Given the quality of service and food, we are unsure if we’ll return. I hope you address these issues so that future customers don’t experience the same
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