Outback Steakhouse has been promoting three-course meals starting at $14.99 lately.
Facebook posts and Instagram reels promoting the “Aussie Aussie Aussie” deal show thick, sizzling steaks and loaded baked potatoes.
We found that isn’t necessarily what you get.
On a visit to Outback in San Bernardino, the printed menu showed meals starting at $14.99 with a choice of soup or salad, choice of entree with one classic steakhouse side and a slice of cheesecake. There are chances to upgrade with every course.
Choice of entree in Outback Steakhouse’s Aussie Aussie Aussie promption include Shrimp on the Barbie. (Photo by Fielding Buck, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Four entrées were offered at $14.99. They included the Bloomin’ Burger, Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie, Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp and a new item, Crispy Breaded Shrimp.
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Entrées at the next tier, $22.49, included 6-ounce sirloin, Grilled Chicken on the Barbie and Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders.
Entrées at the highest tier, $27.49, included 9-ounce sirloin, a half rack of ribs and Bloomin’ Fried Chicken.
Starters with no upcharge included Baked Potato Soup, a house salad or Caesar salad. Other items such as Tasmanian Chili and Blue Cheese Pecan Chopped Salad cost $2.99-$3.99 more.
The cheesecake comes with the choice of raspberry or chocolate sauce, but customers can switch to Chocolate Thunder from Down Under, a pecan brownie topped with ice cream and chocolate sauce for $3 more.
Based on these prices, the $14.99 deal could turn into $34.48.
We stuck with the basics, ordering Shrimp on the Barbie with veggies, which meant broccoli, a house salad and cheesecake with raspberry sauce. The meal included a loaf of honey wheat bread.
Outback Steakhouse serves honey wheat bread with its meals. (Photo by Fielding Buck, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
It came to $16.30 with tax but not counting the tip. Prices and participation may vary by location, as the Outback website cautions.
Lunch specials, available until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, include Shrimp on the Barbie for $11.99, Bloomin’ Fried Chicken for $12.99 and 5-ounce sirloin for $13.99.
Information: outback.com
