Always a great deal at Outback. I love coming here where you can actually talk to your friends and hear their responses. Clean, friendly staff, nice menu and lots of bang for your buck. read more

My father and I both stopped in here for dinner and we were pleasantly surprised. I haven't been to an Outback Steakhouse in a very long time, but we were looking for another option besides our usual Texas Roadhouse favorite down the road. My father ordered the steak quesadillas and he enjoyed them. I ended up ordering a steak, don't quite remember the cut. I think it was the Melbourne, but I ordered it medium-well and I was quite satisfied with my order. Everything was hot, fresh, and might I add clean! The place was also very packed!! However, our waiter was very friendly and attentive and the manager even came over to ask us how everything was. Overall, great experience and definitely an alternative option to my go to place, Texas Roadhouse. read more

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It's not a surprise why this restaurant gets such high ratings. We've been coming here for years and every time we go, it gets better. Lee, the proprietor, is so nice, personable, and professional. Our servers have also echoed the same traits. I love the Kobe burger and steaks. The seafood is always so fresh and the servers are so attentive. It's a low key atmosphere with a high class staff. Absolutely love this place!! read more

I love Outback Steakhouse. It's a franchise, so you know what you are getting (as far as the menu and food preparation) no matter which location you go to. But, I specifically like this Middletown location. The service is good for the most part, and they are never really too busy. We like that they offer curbside pickup and local delivery (delivery fee is $4.99). The food tastes really good. Who doesn't love a Bloomin' Onion? read more

i just had an awful experience at the middletown nj outback. The manager Melissa was rude and very unprofessional. The kitchen messed up and she would not admit the mistake and also never checked on me again. This was a very upsetting experience. read more

We went for lunch today, fantastic experience. Our server was Michelle. We started with the Volcano Shrimp. Omg tasty!! They were several fried shrimp with a spicy cream sauce drizzled over it, garnished with cut scallions. Then I ordered the steak House salad. Great choice! It was your standard salad with a sirloin steak cut in strips on top. I ordered it medium-rare and it came out a hair under done but it was perfect. The meat was very tender to cut. My husband ordered the outback burger and said it was very delicious. Cooked exactly as ordered and the fries were hot and had good seasonings on them. Hubby ordered a Fosters, I ordered a Margarita. We are not big drinkers, but the Margarita was delicious and plenty of salt on the rim, which I like. Our server was nice, attentive and good personality. Overall, 5 stars! read more

Not good experience for me,both times i went.will not go back ,but it might be ok for you,i hate to leave negative response but........ read more

Outback Steakhouse - Just check your utensils......nasty - Steakhouses Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

Went here for a friends birthday with a large (okay, huge) group of people, about 20 or so. We arrived around 6:30 on a Saturday, and nobody called ahead to make a reservation. I immediately knew this was going to be an adventure. When we got there, a mob of people were standing outside with table-buzzers in hand, and restaurant staff were walking around giving occasional samples of bloomin' onions and quesadilla slices to keep the masses placated. A nice touch, and the weather was decent, so hey. About 50 minutes goes by and we still don't have a table. The hostess is profusely apologizing and couldn't be any friendlier, and asks if we don't mind being seated outside, since it would probably be quicker. Sure, no problem. Cue another 30 or so minutes of waiting, and we eventually get seated INDOORS (no complaints here, but a tad confusing to us). The servers come and are friendly, even offering to split the checks a bit for us. The food is on-par with every other Outback I've been to. That being: it's a generic steakhouse that relies on a faux-aussie theme to cover up the fact that the food is pretty much average. Hey, it's a family steakhouse chain, you really can't expect Ruth Chris quality here. The portions were filling enough, although I've seen bigger at competing chains such as Longhorn / Texas Roadhouse, and the drinks were actually really well mixed - props up to the bartender. All in all, a solid "3/5". I kind of wish they would have thrown in a free app or two for the ~1.5 hour wait, but that's my groups own fault for not calling ahead, I suppose. I don't make a habit of going to Outback if I can help it, but this one is as good as any, I suppose. read more

Having eaten at dozens of Outbacks I can say the food at this location is definitely up to par with the rest of them in terms of consistency and quality. Steak was slightly cooked more than I would have cared for but nothing to complain about. What I will complain about was the complete lack of service. Our waitress would just go MIA and we would have to bother another server for whatever we needed. Dirty plates left behind and cups left empty were pretty much standard procedure for her. We were one of maybe 6 tables seated and the place was surprisingly empty yet still our waitress was too occupied doing other things. When the bill came it was wrong so we pointed out the corrections only to be handed another incorrect bill. We pointed it out AGAIN and she huffed and puffed like a damn dragon about it like it was out fault it was billed incorrectly. Everyone has a bad or off day especially in the customer service/hospitality business but damn at least try. read more

Me & my husband went to Outback Steakhouse in Middletown nj today - every time we go there the service is extremely slow & they are very expensive!!! It wasn't crowded today so what's the problem with the awful service???? This happens every time we go there!! Then the waitress tells us you get 2 sides with the meal!!! But yet she charged us for those sides!!! We will never go there again!!! It's a darn shame carabbas closed!! There food was much better & cheaper!!! Ripoffs!!!! Outback should have closed instead of carabbas!! read more

My visit was on a Monday night. The restaurant was very clean and just moderately busy. Our server Jill was very nice. Last time I visited outback at this location was not good inattentive server cold food and no manager in sight. This visit was the complete opposite. Everything was delicious and hot The rack of lamb was amazing. My hubbys burger was perfect and my son meal was great too! A nice manager stopped by and checked on us as well We were too stuffed for dessert but definitely will have it next time! Great job outback! read more

kevin the bartender was awesome, eager to help and smiling the whole time

It's an Outback... basically a chain steakhouse with a minimal Australia theme. Decent steak options and lots of sides which can be mixed and matched. This particular location is clean and service was very pleasant and accommodating. read more

Very nice outback in particular. It has nice decor, the servers are wonderful and the overall atmosphere was awesome! I would recommend dining here if you're in the area. read more

Now i am not a usual fan of chain resturants however we ended up at outback a few weeks ago and had the most pleasant experience. The stars are mostly for our waitress who provided us with the best service we have had in a long while. She was patient, helpful, personable and did not rush us one bit. The food came timely and it was all very good. For what you get the prices are reasonable. We each ordered a steak and lobster tail, we shared appetizers (coconut shrimp and the chicken strips) and both were good as well. It was a lot of food in general. We tried the margarita special with three mini margaritas as well, nothing spectacular (i mean it is a steak house - not a mexican cantina). The only complain i have was the steak seasoning was a bit salty for my taste. read more

Neighborhood restaurant. Lots of regulars. Everything on thernu is great. Great wait service. Everyone is friendly. Can beat the prices. Perfect for a Friday night. read more

I was here for yelp event and I must say it was amazing. We started off with an appetizer called I believe the blooming onion which I never had before and it was just so much taste and quality in their food that I was impressed just with their appetizer. Then after that we had another appetizer that was a crab cake with shrimp not sure the name but again the quality and taste that outback has is phenomenal, this for the first time I had crabcake and now I'm gonna look for spots to try others because I thought was really good. For dinner we got 18 oz steak with mashed potatoes and again the quality and taste was great for even being a franchise Can't express how much quality out back steak houses offered. For dessert we had a chocolate cake that was out of this world the serving size was great it was moist and not dry. We had four type of beers that was I believe 8 ounce glasses not sure the name but was good. For service it was phenomenal always make sure we had our food or drinks always ask how we were doing and spoke to the general manager and was a fantastic individual. I will come again to try another great quality food. read more

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We both ordered sirloin steak and it was very dry and tough. I couldn't get halfway through it. I've eaten in the restaurant before and it was better. The bread also was very dry, tough and didn't have the usual sweet taste to it. The best part of the meal for me was the seasoned steam vegetables which were fresh and done just right. Overall was very disappointed in the meal and would not order takeout again from here. read more

The food is consistently great. Just order the filet. The extra $$ is worth it. We went a few weeks ago for dinner and the redone place looked excellent. The food was top notch, drinks good, and service excellent. Great experience. We went yesterday for lunch and the server was not up to the par of our prior experience. She seemed overwhelmed and possibly ignoring us. In all, dinner here is a great experience. read more

Have ordered takeout here several times during covid shutdown. It's a nice, clean Outback location, great service and hits the spot. I always get shrimp on the Barbie and my husband gets steak; I also love a good bloomin onion and the cheesecake! I grew up going to Outback w my family and eating here always makes me a bit nostalgic : ) read more

Just a great bone in rib eye tonight people giving bad reviews for a very price friendly restaurant is just ridiculous you get bread two sides and not spending a fortune just a great restaurant read more

The best! Especially during the CO-VID19 craze, the staff are on top of sanitation and customer service. Feel safe eating here with my family, as well as my elderly father, who has not been out since March. Thanks to Laura, Katie and Michelle and to Lee for running a well oiled machine. Food never dissapoints and we always come back to see the great staff. Hope for continued success. read more

Went to Outback Middletown, NJ on Thursday night . The food was great as always, however our server was not. At first I brushed it off as having a bad day. When my husband ask for a senior discount, she stated that she needed to see his AARP card. When my husband showed it to her she said, "That's for tires". I then replied , "No it's for old people". She then questioned another server about it. Not pleased with her attitude. read more

Without a doubt the worst Outback we've eaten in. Although the food was striving to be mediocre, the service was excruciatingly slow. Two hours to secure lunch at 1:45 on a Saturday afternoon is ridiculous. Having to send other servers to find our server to 1. Order food, and 2. Get refills on drinks was more than an omen. Salads were good. Potato soup was okay. Focaccia filet sandwich was gross. The focaccia was greasy, the filet was cubed, rather than sliced, and what flavor there was wouldn't lead me to ever order another one. In a chain restaurant, I don't expect miracles. I also do expect, however, decent food and decent service. Epic fail, Outback of Middletown. read more

I just want to say how wonderful it was to go to the outback on route 35 Lee and the rest of the staff are wonderful as I was having a 60 birthday party for my fiancé they would be available for all our needs, the food was delicious and it was a memorable 60th dinner that made it a very enjoyable evening read more

We had the 9 ounce sirloin medium well , it was cook to perfection but had alot of fat . aussie fries are really salty . friendly staff friendly environment. read more

Microwaved food. Not happy. Overpriced AND the place is very filthy!! I shouldn't have to pay for food from a microwave. I could stay home and do that myself. The appetizer sampler(onion fries, fried mac n cheese and cheese fries with bacon) was devastatingly greasy and the steak quesadilla was way overpriced and greasy for 12.99 read more

Great local casual restaurant. Katie behind the bar is friendly and attentive. Manager Kevin keeps the restaurant running like a clock. They are committed to the community and generously support local charities. Stop by, you won't be disappointed. read more

We have been to many outback's in many different states and this has to be the worst by far, with the exception of our waitress Courtney. Courtney was professional, courteous and attentive and took care of all our needs in a timely manner. Bartender Dillon was more interested in socializing with the people at the bar and taking care of them rather than providing the waitstaff with their table's bar order. To me, his motive is not serving the customers no matter where they are sitting, but only to take care of people directly at the bar which would affect his tips. I watched as waitstaff consistently waited by the bar or had to keep going back and checking for their bar orders for their tables. When one table in the bar area summoned the manager asking for their bill, I was shocked by his response of "I'm not your waiter". read more

Best kept secret at outback are the Lamb shops. Lean and tasty. The bar tenders Dillon and Katie may you stay enjoyable.

I usually wouldn't even bother to write a review on an Outback- because it is pretty standard and you know what you are getting. This one, however, is another story. Very poor service. We sat in the bar area and the place was empty, yet it took 3 forevers for anyone to come over to us. All the servers and bartender were busy standing around chatting with each other. After we finally did get our food, it didn't look fresh- our tuna tartare appetizer came out brown looking and on a bed of wilted cabbage-- NOT appealing. I also wanted a beverage refill and my boyfriend wanted some steak sauce. The bartender was sitting down on her phone and had to have noticed us looking around for our server, but never bothered to come over and didn't offer to get our server for us. Finally I gave up, paid the bill and left. Won't be going to this location again! read more

Went here for steaks. Nothing special, they were somewhat dry, however the seasoning on the steaks were very good. Their dessert selection was also very nice! read more

Really just a burger review. Years ago I remember getting a terrific burger at Outback. I've gone twice in last year and its been pretty disappointing. Very bland + looked and tasted like very low quality beef - kind of like a low-grade diner burger. Overall not very good, in my opinion. Again, only a burger review. read more

Went with my family for my sister and brothers birthday. The restaurant was packed but they still managed to seat us in a timely manor. Staff was very helpful and the food was good! read more

Wow what can I ever say to this place? We ordered to go, the food was disgusting!!! And the portions are so small and I'd never order again, sticking to Texas Roadhouse! Same price and so much more good food! read more

I got what I always get. I liked it. The bread was awesome. I had two. Two breads. Then I had a bloomin' onion, and I dipped it in the sauce. It was orangey-pink and playfully tangy. I washed it all down with two sweet Blue Moons. I noticed that they also had Shock Top on the menu, which was nice. My second BM did not have an orange in it. I stewed all the way home because of this, and had to go into the closet for ten minutes to practice my Hatred Abatement Breathing. My therapist says I should not go back, but I will. read more

I was interrupted twice by employees while I was placing my online order for curbside pickup; I was parked in one of the curbside/takeaway parking spaces. Both times, I was asked if I wanted to eat inside; if that was my wish or my intention, I would not have been parked in the curbside space. I wanted instead to eat in my car and listen to my own music. That would have been much easier to do if they gave me the utensils that I requested when I placed my order. Fortunately, I keep a lunch sack in my car... I ate my steak using a spoon & knife. Calling my credit card company to cancel my tip. read more

Outback has been a long time favorite of mine for decades now. Love the consistency from location to location. One of the best ceaser dressings around other than fresh made. I find myself there less and less because for me the major draw has always been the ONION walkabout soup. I think it's become extinct. I used to find it occasionally but.... Get rid of the potato and bring back the onion, maybe I'll come back. read more

Great place. This restaurant is attached to a hotel I come with my wife and two dogs. Very nice people and efficient service. We will defenetly be back. read more

Best service from Riccardo we were a party of 12 after some table seating confusion we finally were sat at a roomy table. Our server was one of the most polite well rounded young men I've met in a long time in addition to great food Riccardo kept our table clean removed dirty dishes kept our drinks full. When we return we will definitely ask for Riccardo. He really should be working in a 5 star restaurant serving a high end clientele his mannerism really is superb. read more