Outback Steakhouse

I normally have good luck with the GF menu. But last two times I’ve eaten at outback I have gotten really sick. 1) was the mashed potatoes on gf menu 2) was chicken

Celiac friendly?

No

We asked for a GF menu before the receptionist seated us and she promptly added it to my husband's regular menu. Our waitress seemed very familiar with GF requirements. The GF menu lacked prices and portion sizes, but my husband read them to me; and the waitress also volunteered the sizes available for the filet I ordered. When my husband's fries arrived rather overdone, she brought him a fresh batch before he started on them! The manager overheard us discussing the food and chatted with us a while. The grilled asparagus, just the right tenderness with a nice bite to it, was smoked over oak wood. Our filet and hamburger were cooked med. rare and medium just as ordered and deliciously smoky. The manager explained that the GF menus were printed for the use of the nationwide chain, which varied in pricing and steak portions by region. My husband suggested each GF menu be accompanied by a local menu for more details. We certainly would eat there again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Waiter was very understanding of celiac. They had a gluten free menu. I had steak with jacket potatoes and broccoli. Steak was really tender and tasty. Will be going again before we leave. Bit expensive and with limited choices it’s the way it is

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Good food and great service. The waiter even brought me an orange to enjoy while the others in my party ate a blooming onion.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Ordered from dedicated gluten free. Many options!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free

I have gone to this location multiple times and have not gotten sick. The wait staff is very familiar with gluten free protocol.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Decided to try outback since there were good chain reviews, but the service and food quality here was lacking. They did offer a GF menu, but options did still feel limited. I got the sirloin steak, baked potato, and a house salad. Steak was cooked well, but bland. Baked potato was drenched in butter, which I was not expecting. No burger options for GF.

My husband got normal, gluten filled food, and it was also sub par. We thought it was funny that his burger bun was falling apart as badly as GF buns do! I had little pitty for him lol

We got the chocolate thunder down under dessert, which was yummy, but very very rich.

All in all, it was over priced for the quality of food we got. I did not have a reaction, so good on that front.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average