Latest reviews about Outback Steakhouse - Naperville, IL

AWESOMEMOM88 says "Ironicallly, some of the best seafood in the area" about Outback Steakhouse - Naperville, IL

AWESOMEMOM88 — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:15:56 GMT

I have discovered that some of the best seafood in the Fox Valley is ironically located at Outback which is ostensibly a steak house. I go there when I need a lobster tail fix as they will either steam or grill your lobster and it is always fresh, tender and sweet. The service is always prompt and courteous, although without a reservation, the wait can be excessive for a table, and even phoning ahead doesn't guarantee that you will be seated immediately. On the flip side, being crowded and busy is a tribute to food quality and portions. I adore their french onion soup, and the hot brown bread is exceptional. I have an 8 year old who has learned to love french onion soup by eating at Outback-not a usual kids menu item. Overall, the prices are a bit higher, but portions make you feel less put out. And as far as the seafood is concerned the prices are more than competitive for the type of food offered and the portions. I can get three tails made to my specifications for under...

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TheBard says "An expensive, occasional guilty pleasure " about Outback Steakhouse - Naperville, IL

TheBard — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 22:24:54 GMT

Outback Steakhouse has sentimental value to my wife and I; it is where I took her on our first date. In fact I can still remember shat we had: Alice Springs Chicken ($12.79), Jackeroo Chops ($15.49), and for desert Chocolate Thunder From Down Under ($4.99). By the end of the date, I was more impressed with the restaurant than my future wife, so we compromised; she would take me to Outback once a year on my birthday.

About The Restaurant

Despite the name and Australian themed menu and interior, Outback Steakhouse is all American. The restaurant was established in 1988 as: "An Australian steakhouse concept open for dinner only. Although beef and steak items make up a good portion of the menu, the concept offers a variety of chicken, ribs, seafood, and pasta dishes. The Company's strategy is to differentiate its restaurants by emphasizing consistently high-quality food and service, generous portions at moderate prices and a casual atmosphere suggestive of the...

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