Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Outback: Great Food for the Price

Victoria Filet & Snow Crab
I have been visiting Outback Steakhouse restaurants more frequently, not only because my husband is on a low-carb diet but also because I have been enjoying delicious meals for the price. In the past, I thought of Outback as a pricier place to eat for my family budget - more of a special occasion restaurant. However, in recent months, Outback has been offering more discounts and specials.


For example, Outback consistently offers "$5 off on two entrees" coupons in Sunday newspapers, as well as on its Facebook page. Earlier this year, Outback was offering an appetizer, entree and dessert for $15. I wish they would bring that deal back!


Seafood Mixed Grill
We have been eating some new summer dishes - and old classics - when we visit Outback restaurants in Central Florida. The Outback Special is always a great deal, and our steaks are cooked perfectly. I am also very impressed with the new Hearts of Gold Mahi, wood-fire grilled mahi topped with artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, and a light lemon sauce with side for $15.49. My mahi was tender and flavorful. An added bonus? The sauce is delicious, and is dairy-free for those who are allergic.


Two of the summer specials are also very yummy: The Victoria Filet & Snow Crab special is a pretty good deal, since you get a few snow crab legs, a 6-ounce steak and two sides for $22.95. The new Seafood Mixed Grill is a better deal at $15.99 and you feel so healthy eating it the seafood, rice, and vegetables! You get a 4-ounce mahi fillet, along with grilled scallops and shrimp. While this dish was very tasty, I really felt the rice and seafood portions were too skimpy.


Let me know which good - or bad - dishes you have tried at Outback recently.

2 comments:

  1. Filet and shrimp and potatoes were very tasty the other night. Seems that the Waterford location is always better than the 434 location in Altamonte.

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  2. Thanks for your review! I agree - the food and service depends on which Outback location you visit. Altamonte was always crowded when I used to go, and food was sometimes good, sometimes not. Now, usually go to the Sanford location (and sometimes Winter Park), and have consistently had a great experience!

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