Comments on: Bloomin’ Fail: Outback Steakhouse

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:42:25 +0000

Chris – I don’t, but I’m easily swayed by bacon .

By: Martin

Martin — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:39:16 +0000

Yes, it was unfortunate that the wait at the Keg was 85 minutes as the Outback was a disappointment considering I had been thinking of the Keg for a while before arriving in Edmonton. A side note to the Keg is I was disappointed that they wouldn’t take reservations on Friday and Saturday nights. Anyway, I had the Outback prime rib and it really was one of the worst pieces of prime rib I have had in a very long time. It was very tough and had seams of gristle throughout. I did find the salad nice, crisp and fresh but that didn’t make up for the poor meat selection. I guess if you are going out with a large group and have to wait for 85 minutes for the Keg, the Outback would be ok, but definitely not in the same class as Keg for product. I agree with Shawna that the Bloomin’ Onion is something that defines all that is wrong with people’s eating habits in Canada and the USA. I had 3 petals and the grease in that was enough to last a while. I have to agree too Sharon that the coupons smacked a bit of desperation. Here you have 2 restaurants only blocks apart and one has an 85 minute wait and the other could seat a group of 7 or 8 immediately at 7:00pm on a Friday night. That probably says enough right there.

By: chris

chris — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:51:27 +0000

Oh Mack, that sounds great..I have a hard time pulling myself away from the guacamole bacon burger.

By: Mack D. Male

Mack D. Male — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:24:24 +0000

@chris: my favorite at Red Robin’s is the Royal Burger…with egg and beef! Oh yes…

By: Dajana Fabjanovich

Dajana Fabjanovich — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:40:45 +0000

I totally agree with your review of Outback.

When I’m craving a good steak, I usually just ask the hubby to fire up the bbq.

By: nanu

nanu — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:33:25 +0000

I’ve been to the Outback in Vancouver and I would have to say the same for their food.

I agree completely about the burgers at Red Robin though. They are very good and have a great variety. It’s pretty much the only chain I will eat at if I want a burger.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:31:45 +0000

Looking at the ‘Bloomin Onion’ makes my tummy hurt.

By: chris

chris — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:18:30 +0000

Great photos! Do you have a favorite burger over at Red Robin?

By: Shawna

Shawna — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:51:12 +0000

I *hate* Outback. The 2 times I have gone there, I was sick within 30 minutes. And that Blooming Onion is everything wrong with America