Is Outback Steakhouse any good ?
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Originally Posted by dishdude
Last one I ate at was in Tokyo, after 2 weeks backpacking through Asia we were a little homesick. It was just like it is here, mediocre. But, it beat corn, squid and prawns on the Pizza Hut pizza in Shenzhen.
Was that the one in Takanawa? I've been there though it's been a few years
Last one I ate at was in Tokyo, after 2 weeks backpacking through Asia we were a little homesick. It was just like it is here, mediocre. But, it beat corn, squid and prawns on the Pizza Hut pizza in Shenzhen.
Was that the one in Takanawa? I've been there though it's been a few years
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Originally Posted by StevieC
They used to be. Then they all but went bankrupt up here except certain select locations. Niagara Falls has one but the service there sucks. If you want a really good steak but it's gangster expensive Ruth's Chris is good, at least here anyway.
The steak chain I used to like up there was The Keg … still OK ?
They used to be. Then they all but went bankrupt up here except certain select locations. Niagara Falls has one but the service there sucks. If you want a really good steak but it's gangster expensive Ruth's Chris is good, at least here anyway.
The steak chain I used to like up there was The Keg … still OK ?
I used to like Outback but back in 2001 or so the ones on Long Island anyway really started to show a lack in service and quality. I stopped going.
Then a few years ago we were on the road and there was an Outback across the street from the hotel we were stopping at so my wife suggested we eat there. I was reluctant but that one, in North Carolina was actually surprisingly good. I have no reason to believe the NY based ones have improved but I've observed what many others on here have said, some are better than others.
Then a few years ago we were on the road and there was an Outback across the street from the hotel we were stopping at so my wife suggested we eat there. I was reluctant but that one, in North Carolina was actually surprisingly good. I have no reason to believe the NY based ones have improved but I've observed what many others on here have said, some are better than others.
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Yep … as does our country club that sure serves it for more … but they would have little price leverage in comparison …
Carrabbas, Bone Fish and a few others are part of the same ownership group as Outback.
Texas Roadhouse also has excellent ribs, lean and tender. Very good side salad with egg and cheese in it as a side selection. Of course the rolls are piping hot with a very good cinnamon butter. Careful not to fill up on these along with the peanuts or you won't be hungry for dinner. The pulled pork dinner is a huge portion. Chicken critter salad is also very good, their version of chicken tenders on a salad.
Texas Roadhouse also has excellent ribs, lean and tender. Very good side salad with egg and cheese in it as a side selection. Of course the rolls are piping hot with a very good cinnamon butter. Careful not to fill up on these along with the peanuts or you won't be hungry for dinner. The pulled pork dinner is a huge portion. Chicken critter salad is also very good, their version of chicken tenders on a salad.
Originally Posted by 4WD
Originally Posted by StevieC
They used to be. Then they all but went bankrupt up here except certain select locations. Niagara Falls has one but the service there sucks. If you want a really good steak but it's gangster expensive Ruth's Chris is good, at least here anyway.
The steak chain I used to like up there was The Keg … still OK ?
Still a great place for a steak and they are super busy all the time.
Originally Posted by StevieC
They used to be. Then they all but went bankrupt up here except certain select locations. Niagara Falls has one but the service there sucks. If you want a really good steak but it's gangster expensive Ruth's Chris is good, at least here anyway.
The steak chain I used to like up there was The Keg … still OK ?
Still a great place for a steak and they are super busy all the time.
Saltgrass is a moderately priced chain steakhouse in this area owned by Landry's group. I have consistently received better quality steaks for the money thete than similar chains including anything I was ever served at Outback, Texas Roadhouse, etc without the high $$$ of Ruth's Chris, J Prime, etc.
Originally Posted by PimTac
Originally Posted by dishdude
Last one I ate at was in Tokyo, after 2 weeks backpacking through Asia we were a little homesick. It was just like it is here, mediocre. But, it beat corn, squid and prawns on the Pizza Hut pizza in Shenzhen.
Was that the one in Takanawa? I've been there though it's been a few years
Yes! It was down in the basement with the fake windows.
Originally Posted by dishdude
Last one I ate at was in Tokyo, after 2 weeks backpacking through Asia we were a little homesick. It was just like it is here, mediocre. But, it beat corn, squid and prawns on the Pizza Hut pizza in Shenzhen.
Was that the one in Takanawa? I've been there though it's been a few years
Yes! It was down in the basement with the fake windows.
Originally Posted by StevieC
Originally Posted by 4WD
Originally Posted by StevieC
They used to be. Then they all but went bankrupt up here except certain select locations. Niagara Falls has one but the service there sucks. If you want a really good steak but it's gangster expensive Ruth's Chris is good, at least here anyway.
The steak chain I used to like up there was The Keg … still OK ?
Still a great place for a steak and they are super busy all the time.
We have them here, they do a great steak and have a really good happy hour.
Originally Posted by 4WD
Originally Posted by StevieC
They used to be. Then they all but went bankrupt up here except certain select locations. Niagara Falls has one but the service there sucks. If you want a really good steak but it's gangster expensive Ruth's Chris is good, at least here anyway.
The steak chain I used to like up there was The Keg … still OK ?
Still a great place for a steak and they are super busy all the time.
We have them here, they do a great steak and have a really good happy hour.
Originally Posted by dishdude
Originally Posted by PimTac
Originally Posted by dishdude
Last one I ate at was in Tokyo, after 2 weeks backpacking through Asia we were a little homesick. It was just like it is here, mediocre. But, it beat corn, squid and prawns on the Pizza Hut pizza in Shenzhen.
Was that the one in Takanawa? I've been there though it's been a few years
Yes! It was down in the basement with the fake windows.
Yep that's the one. We ended up in Tokyo on a weather delay and missed the connection. It was late and we stumbled onto the Outback. The airline (ANA) paid for the meal. We closed the place.
Originally Posted by PimTac
Originally Posted by dishdude
Last one I ate at was in Tokyo, after 2 weeks backpacking through Asia we were a little homesick. It was just like it is here, mediocre. But, it beat corn, squid and prawns on the Pizza Hut pizza in Shenzhen.
Was that the one in Takanawa? I've been there though it's been a few years
Yes! It was down in the basement with the fake windows.
Yep that's the one. We ended up in Tokyo on a weather delay and missed the connection. It was late and we stumbled onto the Outback. The airline (ANA) paid for the meal. We closed the place.
Is outback steakhouse a good steak house? it's like asking if KFC has good fried chicken or not.
It's a mass market steakhouse with the sole purpose of moving product at high rates. The cooks there often screw up your order by overcooking it. The lower quality meat usually means I would get it cooked more anyway, unlike a premium steakhouse with the dry aged beef, that I order rare, and enjoy the mustiness of the aged meat.
Is outback steakhouse horrible? No, as long as you go in with the correct expectations for the product, you'll be happy. When I go there, I sometimes will grab the A1 and occasionally dip a slice in it.
It's a mass market steakhouse with the sole purpose of moving product at high rates. The cooks there often screw up your order by overcooking it. The lower quality meat usually means I would get it cooked more anyway, unlike a premium steakhouse with the dry aged beef, that I order rare, and enjoy the mustiness of the aged meat.
Is outback steakhouse horrible? No, as long as you go in with the correct expectations for the product, you'll be happy. When I go there, I sometimes will grab the A1 and occasionally dip a slice in it.
Fair comparison, like Taco Bell has good Mexican food, Outback is a good steak house. Just another corporate food trough like TGI Friday's, Chili's, Applebee's. Nothing great nothing terrible.
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Would love to see The Keg in the Houston area … (although not a city short of eating places, the crowd shows it)
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