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- Outback Steakhouse
About Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse is an Australian-inspired casual dining restaurant brand known for steaks, seafood, chicken, ribs, pasta, signature sides, and its famous Bloomin’ Onion®. The first Outback Steakhouse opened in March 1988 in Tampa, Florida, founded by Chris Sullivan, Robert Basham, Tim Gannon, and Trudy Cooper.
Outback Steakhouse is part of Bloomin’ Brands, Inc., a restaurant company that also operates Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Bloomin’ Brands is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
Quick Information
Industry
Food & Beverage — Casual Dining, Steaks & Full-Service Restaurants
Founded
1988 — The first Outback Steakhouse opened in March 1988 in Tampa, Florida.
Parent Company
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.
Number of Employees
Bloomin’ Brands has approximately 64,000 Team Members across its restaurant portfolio.
Corporate Office Hours
Monday–Friday during regular corporate business hours. Restaurant hours vary by individual Outback Steakhouse location.
ElizabethDaly@BloominBrands.com — Media and Community Relations.
Website
Corporate Website
Investor Relations
investor@bloominbrands.com — Bloomin’ Brands Investor Relations.
Careers Page
Products & Services
Outback Steakhouse offers a broad range of casual dining food and beverage options, including:
- Steaks — A variety of steak cuts prepared to order.
- Bone-In Ribeye — A signature steak option featured by Outback.
- Victoria’s Barrel-Cut Filet Mignon — A premium filet mignon offering.
- Bloomin’ Onion® — One of Outback’s most recognizable signature appetizers.
- Chicken — Grilled and prepared chicken dishes.
- Ribs — Barbecue-style ribs and related entrée options.
- Seafood — Seafood entrées and seasonal selections.
- Pasta — Pasta dishes with different proteins and sauces.
- Burgers & Sandwiches — Casual dining burgers and sandwich selections.
- Salads — Fresh salads and entrée salad options.
- Appetizers — A variety of shareable starters and signature appetizers.
- Side Dishes — Vegetables, potatoes, fries, and other steakhouse sides.
- Desserts — Signature desserts including Chocolate Thunder From Down Under.
- Beverages — Cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Takeaway & Delivery — Curbside Takeaway® and delivery options are available at participating locations.
Outback describes its menu as featuring steaks, grilled chicken, ribs, fresh seafood, pasta, and its world-famous Bloomin’ Onion®, with portions and pricing designed for casual dining.
Corporate Phone Numbers
Main Corporate / Guest Relations Number
1-813-282-1225 — Bloomin’ Brands corporate contact number. Option 2 is designated for Guest Relations.
Guest Relations
1-813-282-1225 — Option 2
Customers can use Guest Relations for questions, feedback, and concerns involving the company’s restaurant brands.
Dine Rewards
1-877-546-7407 — Dine Rewards support.
Gift Cards
1-888-731-2610 — Gift card balance and support.
Investor Relations
1-813-830-5311 — Bloomin’ Brands Investor Relations.
Investor Relations Email
Media Relations
1-813-830-4967 — Media and Community Relations.
Media Relations Email
ElizabethDaly@BloominBrands.com
How to Reach a Real Person at Outback Steakhouse
For restaurant complaints, feedback, or customer-service questions, customers can contact Bloomin’ Brands Guest Relations at 1-813-282-1225 and select Option 2. Bloomin’ Brands also provides an online contact form for its restaurant brands.
For questions about a specific restaurant visit, customers should have the restaurant location, date and approximate time of the visit, receipt information, and details of the issue available.
For investor-related matters, contact Bloomin’ Brands Investor Relations at 1-813-830-5311 or investor@bloominbrands.com.
For media inquiries, contact Elizabeth Daly at 1-813-830-4967 or ElizabethDaly@BloominBrands.com.
Outback Steakhouse / Bloomin’ Brands Headquarters & Corporate Office Address
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. — Corporate Headquarters
2202 N. West Shore Blvd.
Suite 500
Tampa, FL 33607
United States
Outback Steakhouse — Corporate Parent
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.
Outback Steakhouse — Main Website
Bloomin’ Brands — Corporate Website
Outback Steakhouse / Bloomin’ Brands — Guest Relations
1-813-282-1225 — Option 2
Outback Steakhouse / Bloomin’ Brands — Email
ElizabethDaly@BloominBrands.com
Investor Relations
1-813-830-5311
Bloomin’ Brands currently reports more than 1,440 restaurants across 46 states, Guam, and 12 countries, including Outback Steakhouse and its other restaurant brands.
How to File a Complaint Against Outback Steakhouse
Step 1 — Contact Outback / Guest Relations
For a complaint about an Outback Steakhouse visit, first contact Bloomin’ Brands Guest Relations at 1-813-282-1225 and select Option 2.
Step 2 — Provide Restaurant Information
Provide the restaurant location, date of visit, approximate time, order details, receipt information, and any other information that can help identify the transaction.
Step 3 — Explain the Complaint Clearly
Describe what happened, including any problems with food quality, service, billing, restaurant conditions, order accuracy, or another aspect of the dining experience.
Step 4 — Provide Supporting Documentation
Keep copies of receipts, photographs, order confirmations, payment records, and any relevant correspondence.
Step 5 — Request a Resolution
Clearly explain the resolution you are seeking and ask Guest Relations to document the complaint and provide a reference number if available.
Step 6 — Follow Up With Guest Relations
If the issue is not resolved, follow up through the same Guest Relations channel and reference your previous communication.
Step 7 — Escalate the Matter
If necessary, request that the matter be escalated to the appropriate management or customer-relations team.
Step 8 — Contact the Appropriate Consumer Protection Agency
For serious unresolved consumer issues, customers may consider contacting the appropriate state or local consumer-protection, health, or regulatory authority depending on the nature of the complaint.
Step 9 — Consider Further Legal or Regulatory Action
If a significant matter cannot be resolved through Outback Steakhouse and the appropriate regulatory channels, customers may consider obtaining independent legal advice or pursuing another appropriate legal or regulatory remedy. Keep all receipts, photographs, correspondence, and complaint documentation before escalating the matter.
