Great service, very attentive. Food was good. It was a slow day but that worked to our advantage as they were able to focus on us better instead of rushing everything during busy days. read more

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Food: 4/5 Service; 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Early dinner for us and all went well. Overall it was good food. read more

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Living in Clairemont my family has come here over the years, even went to an Outback in Japan years ago...it's always been hot or miss... lately with places like Texas Roadhouse, they are giving Outback a run for their money. Went yesterday to meet my mom for an early dinner. She ordered for me so I let her there. She is elderly and was disappointed that because she thought the hostess saw her try and open the door and was struggling but went back to her hostess stand. My med rare steak came out rare, super cold in the middle and so we had to send it back. My mom's steak was med but was well done. Not sure who's in the kitchen but may need more training. We hadn't been in a while because the last time we went we got the prime rib and it tasted awful, super fatty and had a funny taste. That's what we stopped going, that was a couple years ago. Probably won't be a while til we go back. I could probably cook a steak better and cheaper. Def not work the $ read more

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Visiting and wanted to go to a steakhouse that was kid friendly, we went in and were seated right away. Our server was a bit busy, we had to wait on drink refills, waited about 15 minutes for him to take our order and he became more attentive once the check was given. Food itself was mid, warm, and not cooked all the way through on one side of the salmon I ordered. However, the steak my husband ordered he said was good- no complaints. Overall, not bad but most likely won't be back or recommend. read more

Outback Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - San Diego, California

I came here with my son for dinner. This location was on point. The server was kind and attentive. Host welcoming. They sat us right away. The place was clean. I ordered steak kebabs and shrimp pasta. I was skeptical about the pasta but it was really delicious. My son ordered ribeye medium rare. They cooked it to perfection. The Mac and cheese it came with was really good. My son said one the best he had in a steak house. Keep up the good work. We will be back. read more

Outback Steakhouse - Steak kebabs with shrimp and pasta - Steakhouses Near Me - San Diego, California

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I had a late dentist appointment nearby in Clairemont, so i looked for a place to have dinner near the dental office. I used to work in the area, and I remembered the Outback Steakhouse was there, so I gave it a try. Parking was easy and convenient, as there is a parking lot surrounding the entire building in which the Outback Steakhouse is located. There are two handicapped parking places on one of the sides of the restaurant. I was surprised at how gracious and welcoming was the staff of the restaurant. For example, the hostess saw me coming through the double glass door entrance, and she immediately came over in assisting me with the heavy doors. That was a nice touch. The servers and managers were also very warm and smiling. There is a bar area in the center of the room, and then the dining areas fan out from that space. read more

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Ate at Outback Steakhouse tonight and it was my first time at this specific location. Kris was our server and he was very attentive and sweet. They were very busy tonight and the cause could've either been due to Monday night football or because they were honoring Veteran's day early, but regardless of the full house the service was still fantastic. We were seated at a high-top table near the bar, and there were plenty of TVs surrounding the bar. My husband had the free 3 course meal for Veterans. And it was very filling for him. He chose the steak, baked potato as his side, the baked potato soup as his 2nd side. The 3rd course was dessert and he chose cheesecake. Since we were both so full, our server offered to have it boxed up to go and so we're looking forward to eating the cheesecake tomorrow. I chose the Bloomin Onion Burger, and paid extra for the French onion soup. The fries that came with the burger were perfect. The burger was great, although greasy. But along with the free fresh bread and butter, I was only able to finish half of the burger and took the rest home. I enjoyed the French onion soup as well. read more

A Clairemont Square staple for many years. This fair-to-middling steakhouse sits squat in the middle of the Square, like a slightly red-glowing beacon in the San Diego dusk. All jokey commentary aside--it's not bad, not at all. The best? Not that either, but let's get into the meat of this review already, no pun intended. For the price, Outback Steakhouse is pretty solid. The filet mignon, baked potato, chicken sandwich, and cheeseburger are all pretty solid here! You gotta love the complimentary rye bread and butter, too. The flavor and cook on everything is consistent, and definitely a slight notch above average. That said, this is a franchise chain and obviously they aren't pumping out the top-tier level of steak that you might find at a place like Cowboy Star or Freddy's Chophouse. But it's good for the price, like I said. The service is also consistently really good here. The wait staff and bartenders are all very friendly, welcoming, and show just the right amount of attention--helpful without being overbearing. If you're looking for a quick, good, decently priced meat-forward meal, Outback Steakhouse might be a good option for you. read more

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First time here and we were very impressed. Kept it simple, ordered their 1/2 pound burger & fries and a large side garden salad (which they kindly split for us). Wifey ordered hers well done and I had mine medium well and they nailed them both. Each came with fries which were perfectly seasoned and not greasy. Even their dressing was excellent, we had the ranch and honey mustard. We were provided with excellent service by the lovely Cameron...thank you !!! read more

We randomly started going to Outback after a spell of not coming for years. It reminds me of my time in Japan because Outback is one of their "American" restaurants that they have! We keep coming back because of their service and the food rarely misses the mark each time we've gone. Most of our servers have been attentive and kind (like Alivia--shoutout to Alivia!) and they always offer more bread (a plus in my book, lol). This particular location is great because it's in a complex that has developed over the years. I also haven't come where it was busy--we haven't had to wait (yet) and there is always parking right in front of the restaurant (score!). Overall, this Outback has earned its place in our regular rotation. Between the consistently solid dishes, genuinely great service, and the convenience factor, it's an easy "yes" every time. Looking forward to many more visits! read more

Large parking lot. They are located right in the middle of the clairemont town square area near Krispy Kreme. Construction in the area is rough with lots of streets closed and lights out. Service was 5 stars. Staff was amazing and friendly. Went here to get their shark drinks! I always missed it due to the limited time they have these. This time, have an alcoholic $14 and non alcoholic Sharkey temple $6.49 version. I was able to bring my kiddo for them to enjoy their own drink! It was fun dunking the grenadine sharks into the drinks. The alcoholic one was a tad bitter. Food: got the blooming onion $12.49. Pretty pricey now. They brought a cute table riser for it like they do with pizza. Taste was okay. Not as good as I remembered it. Warning: do NOT let your kid even touch the iPad on the table. Just touching the games section on it caused us to be charged $3 for table games which was infuriating. It wouldn't even let you play the game on it as it tried to get you to download an app to play a game...but still charged us $3! Lesson learned and we will never ever let anyone touch those things on tables ever again. read more

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Came here with a friend for their steak deal which was a soup or salad, side, and steak for $14.99. First off, the bread and butter that they serve was already a great way to start because it was so flavorful and light. The server was fast and attentive and took our order just a few minutes after sitting. When the food came out, the steak was cooked perfectly medium rare and was tender and juicy. It didn't need any steak sauce - just salt and pepper. Definitely would come back for this deal. read more

Great neighborhood spot where everybody knows your name. By everybody I mean the wonderful service staff. Nancy, Ian, Dylan, Chris and Kyle are so hard working and very personable. While I come here often and enjoy the food I would have to say it's the staff that keeps me coming back. As of recently, I have had the pleasure to meet the young man at the host stand, Aiden. He is always so nice and attentive and great with the customers and you can tell he cares about his job. This staff gives Service With A Smile a whole new meaning. read more

Outback Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - San Diego, California

This was an ok dining experience. Today. I would have rather wrote a 4 star review. This restaurant certainly has the potential for it. The server was fairly good, fairly attentive and somewhat friendly and answered all of questions to my satisfaction. My salad while nothing special was good It was Crispy, cold and good mostly lettuce and a little cucumber.The appetizer, I believe it's called a blooming onion at outback was the star of the meal. Baked potato was prepared just right not too hard or soft I added salt pepper and a little steak along with the butter and sour cream The steak was a little of a disappointment in that I ordered very rare and medium instead. It was ok just not what I ordered. It was also not visually appealing because the large plate made it look small. I'm not sure if there was a breakdown in between the server and the cook or what happened. I do think I'll give them another chance on the future because I really do want to give them the 4 Stars I think they can earn. I don't know why the picture of my steak and potato.didnt show up... read more

We had dinner here last night a party of 5, I ordered a watermelon Paloma with vodka it was ok, no appetizers, we went straight in for the entrée I had the prime Rib cooked to perfection delicious omg so so tasty and juicy with broccoli and mash potatoes, our server was very nice and professional, booth is recommended for more privacy very nice and clean, I will definitely be back very soon. Keep up the good work guys . read more

In the past, I've had some really negative experiences at this location and hadn't been in a few years. One of my friends invited me on her dime, so that was an easy "yes." I must admit, I was very surprised this time around. My ribeye was cooked perfectly and was fairly tender. The salad was fresh, baked potato was good. My friend was happy with her meal also. Service was very good and our server had a great personality. I think it was a tad overpriced, but isn't everything nowadays? I'd give it a shot again. read more

This review is strictly due to the new terrible hours. Open until 9 on Sunday-Thursday (which actually means about 8:30) and then 10 on Friday-Saturday (which means 9:30). Good luck with this change. The place was full at 8:30 and you get rushed out. 9pm closing is silly. read more

Went here for lunch on a Thursday and it was quiet, the hostess let us pick our booth, and Randi provided great food service. She brought us warm bread and with butter and she pointed out their lunch specials which were affordable, good portions, and offer a nice variety. I had the burger with a choice of soup or salad and a side (I chose broccoli) and it even came with a dessert cheesecake. What a deal for $14.99! Thank you Randi and Outback Steakhouse; I will be back again. read more

Great service from Ethan! He was friendly and attentive, cool guy! Food always is good here---cooked exactly to how we wanted it. Good selection of cocktails! Great family friendly atmosphere. read more

I miss this OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE in Clairemont Mesa of San Diego! I moved to Temecula Valley and there was a small Outback Steakhouse on North Winchester in Murrieta. They tried to hold the quality and taste, but never quite did it. They recently closed permanently. There are both a Longhorn Steakhouse and a Black Angus Steakhouse. Neither lives up to just the simple Outback Steakhouse in Clairemont Mesa. I am continuing my journey to find a tasty yet affordable . read more

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Ambiance was cool, waitress was cool, service was good. Even most of the food was good, we had salads, wines, cocktails. Then why the one star? my Delmonico ribeye was rotten. Like not over cooked or undercooked...not grissly. Rotten! I started slowly eating a few bites of it and was really not enjoying how it tasted basically like an ashtray (I have 3 Weber grills and am a charcoal aficionado), but this grill must not've been cleaned in days...I couldn't even taste the meat ..and there was this weird aroma in the air. Finally my wife says to me, something smells like poop around here. I said, "yeah I smell it too, but thought it was the kids over there." We leaned in closer and it was my steak! So my wife says, "you shouldn't eat more of that." So I asked the waitress to take it back and cook it a different way ( a new piece of meat). Well she wrote "sear it", but meant to use the flat top ...well the kitchen just "seared" the new price of meat on the same grill and sent it out to me lower than rare. So the new piece of meat was blue in the middle and still had the burnt taste. At least this one didn't smell like poop, but still disappointing in the flavor department as far as being able to actually taste the meat. I showed the server that the meat was blue and so they put it on the flat top to bring it to medium. I tried my wife's regular ribeye and it was much better despite being cooked to well done when she asked for medium like I did. I have a stomach ache now though, so don't think I'll dine at outback for a very long time. To me rotten food cancels out anything else you can do right in the food service industry. This stuff should never leave the kitchen and you rely on everybody to spot it, but especially the cooks!! read more

I visit this location no less than 2 times per week for curbside take out. The food is fantastic, the staff is friendly, and the service is impeccable. Highly RECOMMEND! 5 STARS read more

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Good service, really nice and relaxing ambiance. Signature menu items always a win and consistently cooked which is important. The bread and onion blossoms always a hit. This is the best of the moderate steak house chains IMO. Especially this location. read more

Best, nicest waitress we've ever had...I complemented about her to the manager. We got the Veterans Day meal of 6 oz sirloin 2 salads and cheesecake. We'll, the little steak was as good as it gets and each salad was very fresh and well presented: house and ceaser. I even liked the cheesecake although usually not my favorite kind of desert. It was very very busy yet the got the job done efficiently. I think each location is separately managed and this is a good one. We will be back again! THANKS! read more

Favorite Clairemont Classic. Love to see Devin, Cameron, Gage and Ian. I live for that wedge salad and bloomin onion. Service is amazing... secret menu- they have a great espresso martini. Nice and clean everytime. read more

Outback Steakhouse - Wedge Salad, Perfectly Grilled Salmon, Bloom Petals - Steakhouses Near Me - San Diego, California

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One of my favorite restaurants. We live 5 minutes away and eat here often. Very consistent as far as the food, drinks and service. Met the manager tonight, and it's obvious she loves her job and is doing it well. From the cocktails to the complimentary bread to their many delicious dishes, you really can't go wrong. And if there's a problem, it will be fixed. Great customer service. They lost a star because the steak on my steak salad was not great quality. It had a line of sinew through it that was nearly impossible to chew. But I didn't complain. The new chili side dish was amazing! Great steak meat and no beans. read more

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Initially, the experience was great. I started off by being greeted by the hostess at the door who then sat me at a table for one in the lounge. Once I was sat the host told me my server would be Ryan and I sat there for 15 minutes (2:03pm-2:18pm) never being greeted until I had to moved tables out of the lounge. Once sat again, I was still in viewpoint of the cocktail table where I had sat moments before and the hostess then sat the same table with two older ladies. The ladies were then greeted by the only server in the lounge whom I tried not to assume was mine. My second (Only) server was kind and got everything I needed out punctually. Hopefully your first server will be as good as your steak. I just thought that was something everyone who visits this Outback should keep in mind. read more

Gave us an expired coupon for delaying our dinner. I tried using it to an Outback Steakhouse and felt stupid. Here's the card they gave me last year that expired in 2014. I took a picture since the manager Ray didn't believe me. Like he acts like I can't afford the food? A simple appetizer for their mistake? Here's the proof and you'll notice it's new not 2014 old. So sad that the manager RAY would think I'm a liar. I got upset when he wouldn't believe me. Maybe he was having a bad day, but you shouldn't treat your customers like liars! Proof of card with an expiration date on 2014. I didn't even know my husband in 2014. We met in 2018. read more

Outback Steakhouse - For the delay of our meal, gave us an expired gift card that expired in 2014. We went last year.Thanks Ray the mgr who doesn't believe me. - Steakhouses Near Me - San Diego, California

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About two weeks ago my wife and I visited the Mission Valley location. The review I left reflected a 1-star rating. The service and food were below par. Management heard our complaint and offered us the chance to change our mind, so we changed location. Although much less busy, this location had a very comfortable atmosphere inside. We were immediately greeted and seated near the bar. Within minutes Donald introduced himself and took our beverage orders. When he returned with our drinks and bread, we ordered a partial blooming onion, which came in scattered slivers of onion. It arrived within five minutes and was quite appealing. My wife ordered the three course meal with wedge salad, 10-piece shrimp and loaded baked potato. I ordered the house salad and 9oz sirloin medium with mashed potatoes. While awaiting our food, I observed the bar tender and another, whom I assumed to be the manager, socializing with several persons at the bar. It was a very cozy environment, with obvious regulars. My wife was content with her items, although she stated the shrimp didn't appear to be a fresh dish, that it tasted like they had been frozen. I rarely order steak from national chains, generally choosing burgers or sandwiches. I was quite surprised to find this cut of sirloin exceptionally well seared with a perfect pink hue. Sirloin isn't the most tender cut, but I was pleased with the quality, tenderness and flavor. The mashed potatoes were equally satisfying. The included desert was cheesecake with a raspberry or chocolate drizzle. My wife ordered hers to go and we both enjoyed mine at the table. It was a nice finish to a rather good meal. Donald was on top of things the entire time. I watched him tend to three other tables, never missing a beat. Not one to chat, he did his job and he did it well. All in all, when we return, we will visit this location. It's obvious this location is what an Outback restaurant is supposed to represent. read more

Been seeing articles online recently about Outback and also how it's apparently loved in a lot of foreign places too. This made me crave it so the gf and I decided to get it for dinner one night as it was conveniently down the street. I think I only had Outback one other time over a decade ago so I'm glad to say that we were overall pleased with the experience! Food: The free bread you get is great and I feel it's the same as the brown bread from Cheesecake Factory. If you ever miss the fair and want a bloomin onion, come here! Finally we both got the ribeye and had no complaints for our meal. A TON of food so come hungry or be ready for some leftovers. Service: Our waiter was really nice and attentive. Forgot his name but he had a bunch of cool tattoos on his arm. Ambiance: Wooden everything lol. Tons of seating and booths. They have TVs and a bar area. Water: Got one refill no problem but then had to ask for water later. Luckily our waiter was on it once you asked but sometimes it took a second for him to pass by. read more

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We were visiting SD for the weekend, and decided to come here for dinner to celebrate my BF's BD. Food was good but the waiter seemed like was in a rush to take our orders and not a friendly smile or welcoming. read more

Overpriced and disappointing. The food quality didn't justify the prices--salad dressing tasted like mayonnaise mixed with cheese, and the dishes were poorly prepared overall. Service was equally lacking; after taking our order, the server never checked back. Not an experience I'd recommend. This was the Clairemont location in San Diego. We won't be going back. read more

I had fillet minion, mashed potatoes and Caesar salad. Steak was perfectly cooked and it was delicious. read more

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I haven't been to an Outback in a bit, and a bloomin' onion sounded really good. The service was great, they were very patient as our group arrived. We got an onion and a fried mushroom appetizer. That was a blast from the past!!! It reminded me of the mushrooms I'd get at the local diner growing up. The batter was nice and light and the mushrooms were juicy! I got the steak and shrimp on the skewers. The steak was overdone. It was supposed to be medium rare, but was well done. It still had a little juice left but not much. The shrimp and pasta were both very good, just the right amount of sauce for both. Great service, good food! read more

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Another Fantastic Ribeye Steak, cooked to perfection at Outback (O/B) Steakhouse Clairemont, San Diego. We enjoy the call ahead & online ordering offered by Outback / Dine Rewards offers. O/B Clairemont has a Wonderful Managing Partner in Ms. Leiah Kendig, surrounded by a Customer Oriented Staff, including, Nancy, Ray & a host of others. We are long term customers always seeking, quality meals, done right the First Time. Ms. Leiah Kendig & Team Delivers, as we take out orders weekly.... 5 Stars. Happy Clients. read more

The blooming shrimp is hands down one of the best things they have there. The service wasn't too bad and the restaurant its self was clean and not too loud. The steak I got was very flavorful and tender. Great experience. read more

Great service, margaritas, and Blue Moon on tap. Haven't been here in a while and glad we came back!

I've eaten here several times and every time I order a steak medium rare and every time i get it served med-well or well. Seems if your claim to fame is steaks you should know how to cook a steak read more

Place was not busy at all. I think we were probably some of the only people in there. Place looked to be clean. Food was good and we got it right away. Our server was nice and friendly. read more

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We came here for an early Friday dinner because I'm craving their blooming onions. The place wasnt that busy yet. But when we left, they got really busy. We got seated right away. Then a few minutes later, server took our drinks and appetizer order. Bread & butter and water same right away. We got our blooming onions and that didnt disappoint. It was piping hot but very good. We ordered the petit filet mignon medium rare with a house salad and fries. Filet was served very rare. We sent it back and it came back perfectly cooked. I had the rib eye roast with a side of baked potato and cesar salad. The salad was a little soggy. Rib eye roast was very thin but it was pretty seasoned well. Why the low 3-star? Because we had to send back our steak and when we were almost done, i asked for a box for my leftovers and the server grabbed the blooming onions even though we were still working on it. He didnt even asked if we were done. He just took it. read more

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