Outback Steakhouse is an American chain of Australian-themed casual dining restaurants serving American cuisine, headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Founded on March 15, 1988, by Bob Basham, Chris T. Sullivan, Trudy Cooper, and Tim Gannon, with its first location in Tampa, the chain has grown to become a beloved worldwide steakhouse brand with over 1,000 locations in 23 countries throughout North America, South America, Asia, and Australia. Outback currently operates over 1,000 locations worldwide, with 670 in the United States alone.
Outback Steakhouse is the home of juicy steaks, spirited drinks, and authentic Aussie hospitality, serving only the finest steaks butchered in-house and expertly seasoned and seared to deliver a quality taste experience. The menu features a variety of juicy steaks, chicken, ribs, fresh seafood, and the restaurant’s world-famous signature appetizer, the Bloomin’ Onion. The Bloomin’ Onion is an iconic dish consisting of a large onion cut into numerous segments, battered, deep-fried to a golden brown, and arranged to resemble a blooming flower with a creamy dipping sauce. Other popular menu items include Aussie Cheese Fries, Chicken Tortilla Soup, House Salad, grilled salmon, and lobster tails, all served with Australian-inspired flair.