Outback Steakhouse

We have visited this location on a monthly basis for a couple of years, and they have a gf menu and offer a few gf items off the regular menu if you ask about them. I have always enjoyed courteous and usually prompt service here! And the food has always been tasty and safe.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Normal Outback gluten free menu, however the restaurant was willing to work with other menu item adjustments.

I asked for the Gluten Free menu and I had to pull it up on my phone from the website because their scan idea didn't work. They had a paper on the table with a symbol I was supposed to scan with my camera and it would pull up the menu. It didn't work. They have tons of options. The waitress was helpful. My food was delicious. I didn't not get sick afterwards.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Our daughter had the kids steak with fruit as a side and a lemonade. She ate every bite and loved it and had no reactions.

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers online ordering

Our waitress was very knowledgeable about Celiac. Everything came out perfectly. They even have a gf dessert! It was so yummy! It was our first time eating out since diagnosis.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering

I have celiac and have never had a problem here. Most the times the manager brings my food out to assure me. Also, best Bloody Mary!

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

— Very

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

Definitely not celiac friendly. We did a take out order after speaking with a manager about celiac. He assured us we were in good hands. Picked up the order and looked in the bag. On top was the salad... filled with croutons. Manager apologized and assured me the rest he personally oversaw and it was safe. While waiting for my new salad I checked the rest of the order. Our shrimp was served on top of bread!!! Manager couldn't have cared less! Still made me pay for food we threw away. Thankfully my credit card company fought the charge!!!

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

— Not at all

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?

— Poor

I was skeptical to come here after reading the reviews but it wasn't too bad. Overall the food was great and didn't make me sick. It just took longer than expected. They need to train their waiters better on gluten free.

The waiter we had seemed pretty new and he did not know anything about gf. I asked for the sirloin and shrimp off the gf menu and it came with the shrimp on a piece of bread so they had to redo it. The manager did come out and personally apologize for getting it wrong which was nice. When it came back out I had double the mashed potatoes and double the veggies.

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

— 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?

— Good

Celiac disease family. We came here excited to learn that the chocolate thunder brownie was always gluten free. However, when we tried lunch items off of the dedicated gluten free, it became clear within an hour of eating that we had been gluten-ed here. The staff seems knowledgeable and it was encouraging to see a gluten free menu but that didn’t save us. Will not be eating here again.

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

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• 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?

— Some

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers online ordering

Update: We have been several times in the last year since my original review. I've been safe every single time, no matter the meal I order. We ate at this particular location a few months back and somewhere along the line, I consumed gluten, as evidenced by my quick body response. We went back a week or so ago and I had my staple (Alice Springs chicken) and an alcoholic beverage (of which I did copious phone/Internet research because I'm one of those that can't have distilled beverages if the starting grain is gluten-containing). I'm happy to say I was not cross-contaminated this visit and our waitress took excellent care of me. Outback is almost always a safe place for me to eat and instances of contamination are very few for me. If I'd gotten sick a second time here, I probably wouldn't go back.

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

— Very

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

I had to pull up the gluten free menu from the website because waiter never brought us one after we asked for it. Made it known that I was gluten free and ordered all GF items and within 5 minutes of eating I was sick and very bloated. They need to do more training with waitstaff and cooks that this is not a fad diet.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Poor

No GF menu available, but waiter assured me they could accommodate. Very good food, but I did have a mild reaction.

Quality GF menu No reactions Bad steak, salad and mashed potatoes :)

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

— 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

Update: My son seems to have had reactions twice here since. :( not sure how serious they take cross contamination. Our first server there seemed really aware, the others in not sure. Be careful. I don’t know we’ll be returning and especially without a conversation with a manager.

Staff seemed aware and careful when bringing gluten free menu items to the table. My son had no reactions following the meal. Would be nice if they could offer a gluten free fryer. Menu is pricey for a chain, but a good option to add to our local list.

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

— Not very

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?

— Good

I felt very safe eating there and my food was very good.

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

— Very

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery

Last time we ordered from here, it was take-out only due to COVID. I usually never get sick if I order the gluten free items on the menu. We found out then that they have a dedicated fryer during lunchtime, but not after 5pm. Guess I will only be going there for lunch, or not eating their fried items. (Good thing I avoid anything fried when I eat out.)

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering

The service was amazing! I am new to the gluten free life and didnt know how much they would offer or know about it but I had a good bit of food options and the staff knew about it too. I’m very satisfied with them !

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

— Very

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?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Went there with my husband and celiac son. I always eat gluten free in case my celiac son would like to taste any of the food off my plate, so I order my food like if I was celiac too. The waiter had no clue what gluten free was and went and got another person. She came and said that they used to have a gluten free menu, but that they no longer have one. She said I could tell her more or less what we want and we could try to get it gluten free. She gave the example of like taking the croutons off a salad. And of course—NOOOOOOOOOOO. I was immediately scared that they were not aware of cross contamination. It was a scary experience and we did end up ordering a steak for my son with a baked potato. We decided we would never go back to that restaurant. It was just too risky.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Average

Total gluten free heaven! I had a full meal with a decadent dessert! Totally safe and drool worthy! Knowledgeable staff and excellent service!

Always a good experience and food is tasty!

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

— Very

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

Knowledgeable staff and manager actually served my food with reassuring confidence. The gf dessert was delicious!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Found the gluten free menu online and ordered through an app delivery service. I had the ribs, baked potato and a Cesar salad without croutons.

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

— Very

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?

— Good

We tried this place twice and both times my husband was glutened. Many have recommended this location specifically, so we were very disappointed. Never going back, not worth my husband with celiac disease being sick for a week.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Below Average

The staff is always happy to accommodate my needs with gluten free and dairy free requests. They will cook steak without butter on foil to ensure it doesn’t endure cross contamination for dairy free, etc. There is a gluten free menu, which contains a lot of the items from the main menu.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

I have dined here dozens of times since 2006. When I had surgery at Albany memorial hospital in 2006 and the hospital kept trying to feed me gluten (I am a very sensitive celiac) this restaurant gave me my meal for free when they learned my family was bringing the food to me in the hospital. They have also never made me ill even once.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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

Great place to eat. Ample GF items to choose from. They know what GF prep means.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The server seemed very knowledgeable about celiac disease and gave me a gluten free menu. The food was excellent. Either the food was not gluten free or there was cross contamination; I was very sick later. 😕.

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

Great knowledge and they have separate fryers!! Cheese fries ♡

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Outback always does a good job when we have done takeout/delivery. If the order is wrong they'll fix it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

30 minutes now still haven't received the menu after every 5 minutes having a waiter pass by and say they would print it out at that moment. Once the menu came service was good

One of the best gluten free places to eat !!!! Even have GF dessert too !!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very good gluten free food and nice variety

Went there the other night and found a tiny piece of the bread in my salad! Waitress had manager make me a new one and said manager is making my meal as well....but no manager came out and no meal discount on my food. I just hope I didn't ingest any crumbs from that bread I had unknowingly mixed around with my dressing. Not going back, can't trust it.

This location has permanently closed.

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

This location does not take Gluten free seriously. Last night my family visited and I’ve been ill ever since. Ordered off the GF menu and expressed my issues to the waiter ahead of time. My first salad plate had croutons all over it, the second plate had bread crumbs on the rim of the plate. Then my entree came out with a piece of a French fry, purposefully mixed inside of my sweet potato hidden under the butter and cinnamon. Horrible experience!

Celiac friendly?

No

Waiter made sure manager was aware of allergy. Staff made food in separate containers, double checked ingredients, and wore gloves.

It’s a steakhouse so there’s a lot of options just be careful about spices

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

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

This Outback is awesome! I also skip dairy most of the time so I order steak with no butter brush or seasoning, plain steamed brocolli and plain sweet potato. Just add salt and pepper at the table and I don't have to worry about any gluten sneaking into seasonings.

We eat here often & have never been glutened. We always take gluten enzymes when eating out. Love the filet with loaded baked potato. They have a separate prep area and allergy alerts appropriate for celiac.

One of the first place ever to offer gluten free. I can always count on getting a good GF meal.

Always get ample portions with clean meals

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

— Very

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

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Food was yummy. The whole drive there, I was saying I was gonna have the Alice Springs Chicken (hands down my favorite at Outback) and then when we sat, I decided I actually wanted a ribeye steak. The ribeye was soooooooo good. It definitely made up for the so-so broccoli. My baked potato was yummy, although they skimped on the toppings a bit. The broccoli would have been better if I'd had the option for the cheese sauce, as during the pre-covid days.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I ordered a salad and specified gluten free, no croutons. I received a salad with croutons.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Poor

They have a gluten free designated kitchen, I felt very comfortable eating there

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Completely dedicated gluten-free kitchen

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

This restaurant makes it clear that it is not a gf kitchen and that there exists the possibility of cross- contamination.

There is a current GF menu available on their website. I have been to this location of Outback Steakhouse many times without any problems. I typcially have enjoyed one of their signature steaks with sweet potato and a side salad made without croutons with one of their gluten-free dressings. The waitstaff and bartenders have always been very knowledgeable and helpful. I can't speak to other locations, but this one has been tried and true for me.

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

They do really well sometimes, and they have sufficiently gf-educated servers, but last time we ate there I was served a really crappy 25$ steak.

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Tried eating there tonight, but all the good stuff was crossed off the menu and only the basic foods left. Even the dessert was gone. We ended up leaving since none of us could find anything we wanted.

Celiac friendly?

No

The were very knowledgeable and brought out all of my food separately.

I just got a steak, vegetables and a salad.

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

— Very

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

I came here because of the gluten free menu. Come to find out the awesome manager Ferren's mother also has celiac. She knows everything about celiac and I had one of the best meals I've ever had. Cant wait to come back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

GF, tasty and safe . Reliable!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I eat here every few months and never have problems.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Ordered a gluten free Cesar salad due to having Celiacs Disease and half way through eating the salad there was a crouton in it.

The outback sirloin was mostly fat. Never say this before in any steak

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

— Not very

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?

— Below Average