OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Is OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE a safe place to eat? Not quite — only a C, 76/100, the last time the state checked (December 12, 2025). That visit logged 2 high-priority and 8 basic violations.
Its latest visit (December 12, 2025) logged 2 high-priority and 8 basic violations. Diners rate it 4.2 across 3,277 reviews. By health score it's safer than 14% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Menus here flag gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo, and other dietary options.
Trend: improving · C (76/100) · safer than 14% of Orange County restaurants we grade
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Restaurant details
- Health grade
- C (76/100)
- Violations
- 10 total — 2 high-priority, 8 basic
- Address
- 4845 S KIRKMAN RD, Orlando, FL
- Cuisine
- American
- Categories
- Steak house, American restaurant, Australian restaurant, Bar, Bar & grill, Gluten-free restaurant
- Price
- $20–30
- Rating
- 4.2 stars (3277 reviews)
- Neighborhood
- Southwest Orlando
- Seats
- 218
- Phone
- (407) 292-5111
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
The newer reviews here read better than the older ones — 4.8 against 3.7. How guests are treated tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.0 stars. After that, speed of service appears most often — 37% of the corpus, averaging 3.3.
Of the 19 rated reviews, 14 sit at four stars or better and 5 at two or below. 5 stars is the modal score, given by 13 of the 19 reviewers who rated. Price shows up in 16% of reviews as well, averaging 3.7.
The inspection lands in between as well: DBPR graded this kitchen a C (76/100), citing 2 high-priority and 8 basic violations. That inspection was on December 12, 2025. Across its inspection history the kitchen is improving, which argues for giving it the benefit of the doubt. Ranked against Orange County, it is safer than 14% of the restaurants we score. Among the items recorded were bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food and dishwashing facilities.
Neither signal is decisive on its own here, which is why both are shown. Everything above is computed from the 19 reviews reproduced below.
Our own analysis of 19 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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I’ve been to a lot of Outback locations over the years, but this Kirkman location has quickly become one of my favorites! Our server, Veronica, made the experience exceptional. From the moment we sat down, she greeted us with such a genuine smile and positive attitude. She was incredibly friendly, patient, attentive, and made us feel like she truly enjoyed taking care of us. What really stood out, though, was that it wasn’t just Veronica. Every interaction we had with the staff was genuinely pleasant. The gentleman with the curly hair who brought out our food was so kind, and the team member who brought our to-go bag was just as friendly. It’s rare to walk into a restaurant where every single person you interact with makes you feel welcome, but that’s exactly what happened here. The food was fantastic as always, but I have to give a special shoutout to the onion soup. It’s my go-to every time I visit Outback, and somehow this location managed to make the best one I’ve ever had. It absolutely blew every other location out of the water! Between the amazing food and Veronica’s outstanding service, this was easily a 10/10 experience. If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. We’ll definitely be back! Thank you, Veronica!!
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On our last visit, all the steaks were cooked to perfection. All staff were super friendly and seemed to really care that you were having a great dining experience. Highly recommend their Wednesday special sirloin, side dish and beer or soda for $13.99 a great deal. Super clean store that serves great food.
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The food was normal nothing over expectancy. I think they should install more tvs at the lateral both sides 🤔.
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Everything about tonights dining experience was Perfection. A great part of that feeling is due to the superb service provided by Christia. She was very personable, and simply great at her job. I hope she does training for others. I ordered the BBQ rib/chicken combo and was totally pleased. A really nice portion of very tasty food. Attractive plating, too. At a time when numerous restaurants are struggling with many challenges, this Outback has found a way to keep moving forward, and dazzling at the same time. Kudos!! Based on this visit, I can VERY strongly recommend this restaurant to others. Go! Enjoy!! Thanks, again, Christia. 😊 June 2026 UPDATE: I arrived for a late lunch/early dinner dining experience after leaving my car at the neighboring repair shop. Any frustration after dealing with vehicle challenges (never fun) was quickly overcome by the ultra-welcoming service at the bar by Tatiana. She was low-key yet fantastic throughout my entire stay. I chose to do the 3-course meal that I'd seen advertised but had never experienced. Dang, that is a lot of food, and for a great price. The simple Ceasar salad was memorable for good reason. My chop steak with mushroom sauce was delicious. The area at the bar as well as surrounding table was very clean and organized. There were not many people in the dining room at the time, but those there seemed to be enjoying their experience as well. I will definitely be returning to this Outback again soon as there were a few items (both…
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Excellent experience at Outback Steakhouse! The service was outstanding to friendly, smiling, attentive, courteous, and quick. The atmosphere was calm and welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious. Every detail was handled with care from both managers Renata and Melissa to our waiter. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!
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Server was wonderful! Food amazing.
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Ribs was burn. Took like a hour my food. Manager never came to my table Never come back.
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Renata Danner the manager at outback was very helpful and nice also the service. Wonderful customer service. The best.
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My family & I dined here for my husband's birthday. The staff we very attentive in helping us to celebrate him by singing their own Outback Steakhouse birthday song, there were other families celebrating birthdays too. It was a fun atmosphere. A complimentary slice of cake with a small gift was also given. I would dine here again
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Renata was great !!! Her service friendliness made my night
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Veronica was the BEST server we have had in YEARS, from any restaurant, from start to finish! Her amazing attitude makes you laugh and enjoy your time, while ensuring you are heard. We might of had some food issues, but she went literally ABOVE AND BEYOND to ensure things were fixed fast! It's also rare for a restaurant to do well done correctly the first time around, and they did right by both of our steaks, so thanks to the chefs! Thank you soooo much for the great food and the great time!
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What a complete dump Rat Bat and BBQ cat would have been better I’m extremely disappointed with my experience at Outback Steakhouse. The service was slow, the staff seemed uninterested, and the food was nowhere near worth the price. My steak was overcooked, the sides were bland, and the overall quality was far below what I expected from a restaurant that specializes in steak. The dining area appeared neglected, and it felt like customer satisfaction was an afterthought. To make matters worse, management showed little concern when issues were brought to their attention. Between the long wait times, mediocre food, and lackluster service, this was one of the most frustrating restaurant experiences I’ve had in a long time. I won’t be returning and cannot recommend this location to anyone looking for a quality meal or good service. Recent customer discussions have also raised concerns about inconsistent food quality at some locations.
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Poor customer service and disorganization. We made an order directly on their website that never arrived. When I called, the “owner” TJ didn’t want to hear it and just focused on who to put the blame on instead of fixing our problem, then got upset cause we said “oh my God” over the phone and hung up. We had to drive to the location where TJ met me to tell me how rude it was for me to be upset that the order we expected an hour ago didn’t arrive. Spend an extra HOUR trying to get a refund cause they couldn’t figure that out. Finally after waiting an hour and a complimentary cup of water, a lady slammed refund papers on the table and told me to have a good day. At no point this establishment cared about losing our order, apologizing for the experience, or making things right.
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This place always has good vibes great staff and wonderful food!!
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I had such a great experience on Monday I went there for dinner I had Veronica as my server she was super attentive and made sure our guest experience was on point!! I especially enjoyed the car show that was taking place my daughters are obsessed with cars and I normally have to drive all the way to old town to see good cars but it was so nice to have one so close to home at a restaurant my girls enjoy. I will most definitely be coming back next Monday both for the service and the car show .
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Our server Esteban was great. The food was delicious. Great experience.
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Everything was great
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There was maggots in the steak and hair on the food and no coke zero
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I visited this location on Saturday night, 5/16/26, and while our server Addison provided excellent service and manager Jeremy handled our concerns professionally, our overall experience was negatively impacted by an interaction with Renata Danner. Her approach toward us was unprofessional and lacked the level of respect and customer service expected in a dining establishment. My party had already ordered and received two alcoholic beverages without being asked for identification. However, when ordering a third drink, we were suddenly approached and questioned about IDs. If there had been a genuine concern regarding underage drinking, identification should have been requested from the beginning, not later into our visit. The inconsistency was confusing and uncomfortable. Additionally, the manner in which we were approached felt unnecessarily confrontational. As paying customers who were simply enjoying drinks and appetizers, we expected to be treated with professionalism and respect. Unfortunately, the situation was not de-escalated appropriately, which ultimately led us to leave earlier than planned didn’t receive our main courses so we asked for them to be to-go. Despite our experience being cut short, we still paid over $400 and tipped our server because Addison did an excellent job throughout the evening. I strongly encourage Outback management to review how customers are approached in these situations and consider additional responsible vendor and customer service…
Overall Score
60 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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December 12, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 8 basic
- 09 — Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×3)
- 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
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July 28, 2025 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
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July 17, 2025 · Routine - Food
Warning Issued
3 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 9 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 09 — Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges (×2)
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
- 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
- 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
- 40 — Employee personal belongings
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE, by Florida DBPR grade:
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This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: December 12, 2025