Outback Steakhouse is one of the many casual steakhouse chains that has risen to popularity in America. It's best known for, of course, a menu filled with grilled steaks and the iconic Bloomin' Onion.

Chris Sullivan, Robert Basham, Tim Gannon, and Trudy Cooper, all sterling veterans of the hospitality industry. To ensure their haven would stand out from the pack, they chose an Australian theme to fit the relaxed but lively mood of their ideal restaurant.

In 1988, Outback Steakhouse® was founded in Tampa, Florida by four friends who were all veterans of the hospitality industry and had the dream of opening their own restaurant. They wanted a place with a casual atmosphere and a strong focus on quality food and service.

Outback uses “USDA Choice", while a premium steakhouse uses only “USDA Prime". A prime steak earns that rating based on the marbling of the fat within the meat, which is what makes it juicier and more tender.

Why is it called the outback? The term outback originated in the 19th century to describe inland areas that were considered far away: they were 'out the back of' the furthest place most people knew of.

Subaru sold 154,623 Outbacks in the U.S. last year, versus 154,723 Foresters. Also notable: Outback sales were up by about 1% in 2021, a year that will be remembered for its severe COVID-related supply constraints.

It was founded in March 1988 with its first location in Tampa by Bob Basham, Chris T. Sullivan, Trudy Cooper, and Tim Gannon. It was owned and operated in the United States by OSI Restaurant Partners until it was acquired by Bloomin' Brands, and by other franchise and venture agreements internationally.

With a rich crop of Aussie wildlife, the Northern Territory offers plenty off road, outback experience, which you can easily explore for yourself with a 4WD drive vehicle. Spot enormous crocs, uncover Aboriginal rock art or be awed by the sunrise over Uluru.

The term Outback has been in use since the 19th century and has many compounds and derivatives, such as “back of Bourke,” “back of beyond,” “back country,” and “backblocks.” Terms with similar meaning include “the bush” and “never-never.” Since the mid-1870s, cattle have been raised on the meagre vegetation of the far ...

Expertly prepared, every time, it's optimally aged, seasoned with our signature spice blend, and seared or grilled to perfection. We even have steak delivery, so you can enjoy your Outback steak at home.

We take aging of our steaks very seriously. Each cut is aged until it reaches optimal tenderness. The aging process helps unlock the natural juices and flavor of the steak. Its muscle fibers are gently broken down and that's how it gets the flavor you love.

The term "outback" derives from the adverbial phrase referring to the back yard of a house, and came to be used meiotically in the late 1800s to describe the vast sparsely settled regions of Australia behind the cities and towns.