Outback Steakhouse

4.2
1795 reviews

About

Steak HouseRestaurantTake Out RestaurantAmerican RestaurantAustralian RestaurantBar & GrillGluten-Free RestaurantBar
Outback Steakhouse, the home of juicy steaks, spirited drinks and Aussie hospitality. Find our location in Blowing Rock off Ransom Street and Highway 321 and next to Village Thrift.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Outback Steakhouse
8280 Valley Boulevard, Blowing Rock, NC
28605, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
1,795 reviews
5 stars
1,090
4 stars
340
3 stars
147
2 stars
88
1 star
130

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; some enjoyed the steaks while others found them overcooked or bland.

Service Issues

Service was inconsistent, with reports of slow service and unprofessional behavior from staff.

Positive Experiences

Several customers praised specific servers for their excellent service and attentiveness.

Cleanliness Concerns

Some reviews noted cleanliness issues, particularly with silverware and overall restaurant hygiene.

Management Response

Management was mentioned positively in some instances for addressing customer concerns and providing assistance.
  • KW
    Kristen Whitworth
    Nov 15, 2025
    5.0
    Waitress was the nicest waitress I ever had food was great have a food allergy and the person cooking and the waitress went above and beyond to keep me save and avoiding citrus the whole time I would completely recommend
  • RJ
    Richard Peter Johnson
    Nov 11, 2025
    5.0
    I’ve always loved this location. Would come here constantly when I lived in the area. Came by again recently and had another great experience. French onion soup is killer. Bloomin onion always delicious. And the steak was cooked perfectly rare.
  • CH
    Colby Hall
    Nov 8, 2025
    2.0
    The food and atmosphere were fine but it took us 2.5 hours to eat here. We arrived at 5:15 and there was no wait to sit for a party of 7 with an infant on a Saturday. We also had 3 elementary-aged children with us. Our kids are usually great for an hour or so to eat a meal, but 2.5 hours were ridiculous. They forgot a side that one of us ordered. I never got asked if I wanted another glass of wine. They forgot our dessert and we had to ask for that since it was included in what we ordered and we didn’t even get the right dessert that was on the menu. It was simply not worth the wait and they didn’t even comp us anything to try and make it right. They said they got a catering order and fell behind. If that’s the case then don’t take the catering order if you can’t serve the customers right in front of you. Just want to pass this along to other families who may expect to be in and out in a reasonable time with small-ish children.
  • LY
    Larry Yates
    Nov 8, 2025
    5.0
    Everything was great! Took a bit longer to get our food than we thought it would, but everything was perfect.
  • MS
    Mitchel Saratoga
    Oct 22, 2025
    1.0
    Absolutely the worst restaurant I’ve ever experienced. I’ve tried 4 separate times and each time was worse than the last. The wait staff is so clearly ran way too thin with no support. The amount of time it takes to get your food is anywhere between 20 minutes (that’s normal) or like the last two time I went and hour and some change. I’ve met three managers in my visits. An older woman who is so rude and acts like she hates her job. A spastic smaller man whom does not seem qualified to be in a management role. And another short but rounder gentleman that just seems oblivious to everything. I was so curious to why I keep having terrible experiences so I did some investigating! I found numerous ex-employees that had nothing but actual horror stories. And I even got some pictures as to why the food always tasted so off. Attached are two pictures of food that management there forced team members to cook and server!!! DO NOT EAT HERE!!

Frequently Asked Questions About Outback Steakhouse

Where can I find information on gluten-free menu items?

We can recommend several items on our menu specifically for gluten intolerance. Please [click here](https://www.outback.com/nutrition/gluten\-free) to view our gluten\-free menu

Where can I earn dine rewards?

Visit Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse \& Wine Bar participating locations.