Outback Steakhouse Chesapeake

Ugh. Miss Outback and how their food used to be. I gave them another chance after having horrible experience in a restaurant a few months ago. The GM said they were working in their issues. Ordered a medium Outback special and it was rare had to cook it. Fries horrible like rubber. Salad big hunks of yucky lettuce. Their prices are ridiculous.

Chicken Fingers were overcooked but seasoned well. Chocolate ate Thunder from Down Under was yummy. Couldnt believe the ice cream didnt start thawing. NEW! Over-the-Top Brussels Sprouts were tasty as well although I hoped they had a more lemon taste. The NEW! Tasmanian Chili was ok.

My fiancee and I went for their $9.99 special. We were greeted at the door as soon as we walked in. The waitress got our drinks in a timely manner. Our food was nice and hot. Our steaks were cooked perfectly. And the Blooming Onion. YUM!!

We had a wonderful experience there on Wednesday night. I always have great service at this location from not only the waiters but also the front staff (and a lady I believe her name is Lorretta? . Food tasted amazing and we always get the blooming onion. It's our favorite. My daughter made a mess but they came quickly to clean it up when they saw us trying to clean it up ourselves (I always feel bad about her making such a mess . My steak was just how I liked it and the soup was great as well. My husband and my mother finished their plates too. My drink was a strawberry mojito and it was NOT lacking in alcohol at all. We were so full! Thank you to this Outback location. Wonderful time as always. We will be back.

When you go to a restaurant you are ultimately there for the food, but the customer service is what overall makes the experience worthwhile. It was a pleasure, for my family and I, dining at the Outback today. James exuded all that you expect/want your sever to be. I have been to many restaurants along the east coast and he is the epitome of excellent customer service. It is evident why he was chosen to train others. He was prompt, he was pleasant, he was humorous. I am hoping that during our next visit James is our server or we have the opportunity of being served by someone like him.