Review of Outback Steakhouse

I ordered online for carry-out. I very specifically noted in three different spots on the order (with steak, with salad, and with shrimp appetizer) Celiac - NO Gluten, please. I also requested No Toast with the Shrimp Appetizer, No Croutons with the salad, and No Bread with the order. When I opened the big bag there was a smaller bag with a loaf of bread sitting on top of the order. I wasn’t thrilled but it was in its own bag so I felt ok with the rest of the order other than the baked potato topping that were under the bread. As I got into the entree container, though, the add-on shrimp that I ordered with my steak was wrapped up in foil but sitting on a piece of toast. I get that I am taking a chance with cross contamination by eating at restaurants but I would have thought that they would be careful enough not to actually stick both a piece of toast and a loaf of bread in an order with Celiac marked all over it. Obviously they don’t take any care or pay any attention to food allergies.

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

— 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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering