Outback Steakhouse

4.2
1730 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 Arlington on 1st Street just North of Arlington Boulevard.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Outback Steakhouse
4821 North First Street, Arlington, VA
22203, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
1,730 reviews
5 stars
1,025
4 stars
347
3 stars
156
2 stars
74
1 star
128

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Many customers praised the attentive and friendly service, with specific mentions of servers like Teresa, Jared, and Rosa providing exceptional experiences.

Food Quality

Feedback on food quality was mixed; while some dishes were described as excellent, others were criticized for being dry, improperly cooked, or lacking flavor.

Wait Times

Several reviews noted long wait times for food and seating, particularly during busy periods, which negatively impacted the dining experience.

Value for Money

Customers appreciated the reasonable prices and portion sizes, though some felt that the quality did not always match the cost.
  • CT
    Carlos Torres
    Jan 3, 2026
    1.0
    What Happened to the food??? Came in on a Saturday night and I ordered a chicken and shrimp pasta. Pasta took over 20 minutes to be served and by that time the pasta was dry. I also ordered a cheesecake and it took close to 15 minutes to get served. I hardly give out bad reviews but It was a bad experience.
  • DJ
    D J
    Jan 2, 2026
    2.0
    A little over 30 years ago I visited the Outback Restaurant in Arlington, my New Years Eve Tradition has been a steak dinner, went to Longhorn last year and would have went to Texas Roadhouse this year, but was dining alone, so decided to do carryout, and try Outback since the menu looked appetizing, Once I got there I was directed to the back where I could place my order, which I did and was told the wait would be 10 minutes, give or take it was. I ordered the Victoria Filet Mignon 8 oz, since online it was described as the most tender and juicy thick cut seasoned and seared, along with the 2 sides of Steakhouse Mac and Cheese and Broccoli. Also got an appetizer of the Sweet BBQ Kookaburra Wings, the total came to 60.46. When I got home, I looked and what first caught my eye was the Victoria Filet, did not come close to what it looked like in the picture, but then again what does, but at least Longhorn's Flo's Filet the picture closer resembles what you get than at Outback and you get a larger portion and it is cheaper. The "meat" itself,(don't want to use the term steak), looked dry and was not tender at all. The sides were okay, but I wouldn't call them fresh, the Steakhouse Mac and Cheese was dry and looked like it had been sitting and reheated the Broccoli was okay. The Appetizer was actually the best part of the meal, the Chicken Wings were easier to chew than the "meat", I really enjoyed them despite I found what looked like a piece of plastic string in the wings. Also want to note I wasn't giving any dinnerware or napkins, that may have just been an oversite, but considering the meat, it was best to use metal instead of plastic utensils. I think I am going to wait another 30 years before I try them again....not. This review will serve as a reminder.
  • BB
    Bash Ben
    Dec 25, 2025
    5.0
    The food was prepared to perfection and superb customer service. Definitely, try the new wings (finger lickin' good)!!!
  • MC
    Monte Carlo
    Dec 13, 2025
    5.0
    We enjoyed ourselves and had a good time the food was excellent and so was the service
  • RW
    Rachel Watson
    Dec 5, 2025
    1.0
    My husband ordered a center cut sirloin and it came folded over like a taco. Then my mother in law asked for A1 sauce and our waitress said they had already put it up for the night. We came in an hour before closing. Really curious of the A1 protocol for closing.

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.