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Outback Steakhouse

4.3
(4326 reviews)

Business Details

1435 13th Avenue Drive Southeast, Hickory, NC
28602, United States
(828) 328-6283

About

Steak HouseRestaurantTake Out RestaurantAmerican RestaurantAustralian RestaurantBar & GrillGluten-Free RestaurantBarOutback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse, the home of juicy steaks, spirited drinks and Aussie hospitality. Find our location in Hickory off Interstate 40 and Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE and next to Crown Plaza.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Outback Steakhouse
1435 13th Avenue Drive Southeast, Hickory, NC
28602, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
4,326 reviews
5 stars
2,795
4 stars
710
3 stars
334
2 stars
154
1 star
333

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Many customers reported slow service, inattentive staff, and poor management response to complaints.

Food Quality

There were numerous complaints about food being cold, overcooked, or not meeting expectations, with some positive mentions of specific dishes.

Positive Experiences

Some customers praised the friendly staff and good service, highlighting specific servers who provided excellent service.

Cleanliness

Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, particularly in the bathrooms and overall restaurant condition.

Mixed Reviews

Overall, experiences varied widely, with some customers expressing satisfaction while others vowed not to return.
  • LW
    Lara Wright
    2 days ago
    3.0
    Ordered a kids meal of Mac n cheese and a baked sweet potato, and a bloomin onion to go. Everything that I ate tasted okay. There was a hair in my Mac n cheese, but I was really only going for the potato and onion that I was craving so I was going to just let that go, stuff happens and if I had been eating there I’m sure they would have fixed. When eating my bloomin onion I kept poking something hard in my sauce, fished it out and there was what I hope was a crouton in there. While it may be “just food” in my food this time, the two instances in one order make me seriously consider the possible contamination/cross-contamination that could be going on. I’ll stick to eating at the location further away from me. The lady that brought out my food was nice and the wait wasn’t long at all.
  • IP
    Ivan Plotnikoff
    Feb 16, 2026
    2.0
    Disappointing overall. The only dish we enjoyed was the New York strip — that was solid. But the ribs were drowning in sauce, and the skewers were the same, plus way too sweet. The kids didn’t like their burgers either. On top of that, our waitress offered sides for our dishes without mentioning they’d be an extra charge, which was a surprise on the bill. The restaurant itself is clean and in a good location, but the food just didn’t deliver for our group of 7.
  • JJ
    John
    Feb 15, 2026
    1.0
    This place is an absolute trainwreck. I don't know who is running it, but they are clearly in the wrong business. Long wait to start, despite many open tables. The food took so long, I was actually embarassed for them. Steak was cooked wrong, and way over seasoned. The entire staff looked miserable to be there, especially the hostesses. I could hear other tables nearby complaining a lot about their experience too. I've consistently enjoyed Outback for decades. This specific location though, was an exception. Very disappointing. I will not be returning.
  • MX
    malina xiong
    Feb 12, 2026
    1.0
    We waited 40 mins to be seat on a Thursday night. Our food took forever. My food took an hour and by the time I got it, my husband ate his and was full already. I finally got my sides after my husband was half way done with his food. There were other people who got there after us and got their food before us. I guess they dont go by orders but by which dishes is easier or faster to go out first. Smh. My dish was $30 and wasnt worth the price. The drink tray was very dirty and so are the forks. I didn't realize that until I ate the salad that the back side of the fork has dry veggie stuck to it. I guess they just rinse the utensils and not wash them clean. The sirloin look cheap and so does the chicken. Looks like frozen meat. After 2 hours, 40 mins waiting and the rest waiting for my food, I barely ate and just pack the food to go. Also I was charge separately for one of the side which was supposed to be part of the combo. A bill up too $100. I dont mind paying but the dirty plates and forks was a big "NO" for me. As for customer service, our waitress was nice and check up on us although she was busy.
  • MM
    Michelle Mazziotti
    Feb 9, 2026
    1.0
    EDIT TO ADD TO OWNERS RESPONSE BELOW- We did reach out and were met with horrible and rude customer service by Nikki! What’s the point now????? Is this response to make others feel like you’re “fixing” the problem?? THEY DIDN’T!! HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!! Nikki shouldn’t be the manager of this place!!! She’s a horrible lady with the worst customer service ever!! They charged us more than we were supposed to be charge and her response is “there’s nothing I can do”, no sympathy, no apology for charging too much!! Not to mention the food was horrible!! We won5 be back!! Check out their reviews, they have more bad than good, I wonder why!? Texas Roadhouse is so much better, better food, better service, and the atmosphere is so much better!

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.

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