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Outback Steakhouse - Steakhouse in College Station, Texas

Outback Steakhouse

4.4 (1512 reviews)

2102 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77840

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

About Outback Steakhouse - steak house in College Station, Texas

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

Customer Review Summary

Overall, Outback Steakhouse reviews highlight a mix of positive and average experiences. Many customers praise the quality of food and service, particularly noting specific dishes like porterhouse, prime rib, and steak and lobster. Service is frequently highlighted, with servers described as attentive and accommodating, contributing to a pleasant dining atmosphere. Some reviewers mention improvements under current management, emphasizing personalized experiences and better food quality compared to the past. However, a few guests express disappointment with the current menu offerings, feeling that some dishes have become average and suggesting a need for healthier side options. Overall, while some diners had exceptional experiences, others found the food not as great as previous visits, leading to varied opinions on value for money.

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
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • 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

  • 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

4.4 out of 5
5
966
4
300
3
127
2
65
1
54
Based on 1512 reviews

Greg Tivis

4 months ago

Since 1998 we have lived a half mile from the CS Outback, and had good and bad experiences as we watched it go through several management changes. Under the current ownership/management, things have improved dramatically! We often get to go dinners (and the whole experience, from ordering to picking up, is streamlined and personalized to perfection), and love going in for date night, too. The porterhouse and prime rib are my favs, and my wife loves the filet mignon, but this time tried the new shrimp and scallop dish. Loved it! Even the center cut sirloin, which we haven’t ordered for years because it was literally inedible, is VERY GOOD! Bobby was our server and did a great job, and Scott (MOD) took time to visit with us to make sure everything was great. If you haven’t been there lately, try again. You’ll love it.

Carol Campsey

4 months ago

We had the most amazing waitress and the food was excellent. I had steak and lobster. My husband had this reef and beef, and we had carrot cake for dessert and the drinks were amazing as well. Would definitely eat there again.

Brenda Raiborn (My Online Tutorials)

4 months ago

After 20 years, I felt it was time for an update! This chain used to be one of my favorite spots for a night out, but things have shifted a bit. Of course, menus change over time, and I think a lot of it comes down to the cooks behind the scenes. The atmosphere is just as I remember—dim and cozy, which can feel romantic or a little dank, depending on how you see it. It wasn’t overly crowded, which is a nice plus for a Friday night, and we snagged a comfy booth in the bar area. To be honest, my food choices were pretty average this time around, so I didn’t feel the need to comment on everything. The wings were my fallback option, and they hit the spot. A surprise highlight, though, was the dessert! It was a delightful whipped chocolate treat topped with caramel and goodies. Such a sweet way to end the meal! For those of you looking for a drink called the Wallaby Darned or the Wallaby Darn Down Under, you might want to note that it’s not served in a frozen beer mug anymore, and it doesn’t have that fresh peach and champagne flavor like I remember. It seems like there might have been some changes since my last two visits, and it could be related to who's in the kitchen or behind the bar. I’m also curious if some of the preparation choices reflect a venue preference. The house salad is still served in a chilled bowl, which is nice, but the croutons aren't made in-house anymore. If you love your dressing, I recommend asking for it on the side. Otherwise, you might find your salad a little drenched! On a brighter note, I want to give a shoutout to the staff! Everyone was super courteous and helpful, and management seemed genuinely eager to ensure a good experience. Bon appétit!

Bruce Meredith

8 months ago

Excellent customer service provided by Nate, Jordan and Dee. Sirloin was cooked to perfection, blooming onion was a must and steakhouse mashed potatoes where delicious. The environment was extremely relaxed and will definitely be returning. Make sure to sign up for the rewards!!!!! Thank you guys for the awesome experience

Jo Jo

10 months ago

Service: Our server Ashley was in every way accommodating. Gabby the manager came by to introduce herself and let us know she'd be around to help with anything. We felt very listened to about my allergies and every request was fulfilled. Ambiance: Quickly seated, many seating options. Low lighting and lots of themed decor. No weird smells, highly air-conditioned, nothing too loud. Food: the steak was phenomenal and made to my preference. The sweet potatoes was perfect. The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is because I'd like there to be healthier side options. Millions of fibrous and tasty veggies to offer and you can do better than corn and carrots, or greenbeans with bacon. It's why America has a diabetes and obesity pandemic. My suggestion would be to add to the side menu and option for steamed green veggies and some nice greens like spinach and arugula.

april pinales

Went tonight for a dear friends birthday and had a wonderful time with delicious food and atmosphere. Nathan,our server, was attentive, very good and personable. Highly recommended!

Drew H.

1 year ago

Had an awesome treat myself dinner. The server was very kind and attentive. The food was mostly really great! The only complaint I had wasn’t really much of a big deal, it was that my steak was a bit too pepper heavy for my taste. I am glad to eat it anyway, because it was cooked perfectly.

David Peck

Food was good but not as great as we’ve had in the past at Outback. This was our first time at this establishment and we were there at lunchtime. At a cost of over $30 per person for two of their smaller steak dinners with sodas for drinks (including tax and an 18% tip), I would’ve expected an exceptional tasting meal but it was just ok for the value. Service was very good… very attentive, fast and got everything right.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–11 PM
Monday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–11 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM

Price Range

$20–30