Outback Steakhouse

3.8
1982 reviews

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 Nags Head off South Croatan Highway and West Seachase Drive and next to Food Lion.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Outback Steakhouse
5220 South Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC
27959, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.8
1,982 reviews
5 stars
979
4 stars
371
3 stars
205
2 stars
147
1 star
280

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Many customers reported issues with food quality, including overcooked or undercooked steaks, cold dishes, and excessive saltiness.

Service Issues

Numerous reviews highlighted slow service, long wait times for food, and inattentive staff, with some customers expressing frustration over poor management.

Cleanliness

Several customers noted unsanitary conditions, including dirty bathrooms and unclean dining areas, which negatively impacted their dining experience.

Positive Staff Interactions

Despite the issues, some customers praised individual staff members for their friendliness and attentiveness, indicating that service quality varied.
  • BB
    Bound4OBX
    5 days ago
    4.0
    Food was good - temperature and preparation were on point, great flavor and excellent value for our dollar.
  • BL
    Brayden Leadingham
    Jan 4, 2026
    5.0
    The food was amazing they cooked all our steaks a really nice tasty medium rare like we asked them too and everyone was so nice our server Cindy was very helpful and pleasant to talk to. one employee recognized that me and my brothers were twin and we had a nice brief chat on how he was a twin too. overall really enjoyed my time and I’ll definitely be eating here again in the future.
  • WP
    Wally Piland
    Jan 4, 2026
    1.0
    Steak was not cooked per my order. Asked for medium and received rare/med rare. Our Server offered to get another steak and wanted me to hold my potatoes on a plate at my table, while they cooked another steak. Potatoes got cold while waiting and when they returned with the steak, it was the same steak, well done! Could not eat it and the manager came out to apologized yet no compensation was offered.. Being a long time customer for many years, I will no longer visit the Outback in Nags Head NC! The server was not pleasant at all and acted as though I was bothering her with my problem and the 3 tables she was waiting on!!
  • KM
    Kevin Murphy
    Dec 8, 2025
    1.0
    I prepaid quite early as I was part of a group, and I now regret that decision. The waitress was pleasant, but unfortunately, the food was awful. The broccoli was inedible, and the bread was served cold. Most notably, my steak arrived late, after everyone else in my party had received their meals, and it was significantly undercooked. I had to return it twice, and each time it was clear that it had simply been microwaved. My in-laws bought dessert raspberries were spoiled. While I am generally not particular about food, this was a very unsatisfactory dining experience. They didnt even try to make it right. I don't recommend you come here.
  • AC
    Alana Coltrain
    Dec 4, 2025
    2.0
    My family went there for my brothers birthday probably like 14 of us. Wasn’t packed at all but good took a long time to come out. The steaks that people got were burnt but they were refunded and the rice was very gross.i got the chicken and shrimp Alfredo it tasted not the best, the chicken and shrimp was good not the noodles they tasted like milk and salt. Everyone’s food was soaked in salt veryyyyy salty. Food was cold; and my dad’s food was old. Waiter was the best she was very good. Boss of the restaurant came out and she gave appetizers for free and didn’t make the people that got the steaks pay money( my older brother, aunt) very disappointed and I feel bad that we couldn’t enjoy our dinner together. This place has changed used to be very amazing but not now. Other than the food the staff and especially our waiter were very nice. Hope this place changes.

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.