Board 8 > Anyone tried outback steakhouse? Or knows anything about steaks?

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Thinking about going there on my birthday for some surf and turf. I don't eat steak that often(Yes yes I know), so I'm not sure how good they are typically. Also pretty ignorant about steaks in general. Only ones I've had were (very) well done, and I couldn't tell you which type beyond "beef".

If someone else have any other recommendations for restaurants(That are in the south), feel free to recommend them as well!
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Outback is fine.

Well done is not....

Medium at worst.

Medium rare or rare is only way to cook a steak.

UInstinctGogeta posted...

Medium rare or rare is only way to cook a steak.

This.

Medium is fine as well, try not to go over that though
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Definitely do not do it well.

If you're afraid of rare, medium is perfectly fine. You will get a lot of juicy pink in the middle.
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Outback is fine. Its not fine dining or anything but its good fare

Get your steak medium rare
Make sure you order a bloomin onion too

Id actually suggest you go to like carrabbas. Even though the same company owns them I generally find the food there to be superior (and more expensive but hey)
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When going to a chain like that, always order it one level less than what you think is what your "acceptable" level is

For instance, if Medium is acceptable to you, order medium rare.

It's easier/quicker to get a steak thrown back on than it is to get a new one made, and chains tend to overcook if anything
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Well done with ketchup is the only way to go
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UInstinctGogeta posted...

Outback is fine.

Well done is not....

Medium at worst.

Medium rare or rare is only way to cook a steak.

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Go on a Wednesday, you get a steak, potato of your choice, and drink for $9.99.
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Outback is pretty boring. If you don't eat steak much then you'll probably like it though. They know what they're doing at least. Blooming onion or loaded fries and such are great too. Ohhh and their bread...

But I mean if you're trying to celebrate, try to find a local place that is a little more exciting?

Either way, the cuts you can get are completely different:
NY Strip/Sirloin - Probably the most common, can't really go wrong. Lean and beefy/savory flavor. Medium maximum.
Ribeye - Reallyyy fatty, which makes it work even up to medium-well if you really don't want a red steak.
Filet Mignon - Boring, pass on it. Well, if you don't like beefy flavor then it's the way to go. No fat at all. Medium-rare maximum.

StealThisSheen posted...

For instance, if Medium is acceptable to you, order medium rare.

Oh yeah this is true
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Outback is usually good, I tend to prefer Longhorn if you have any of those available. Either's prime rib is the best option to go for, and will be the least boring.
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StealThisSheen posted...

chains tend to overcook

Can confirm.

Source: worked in the kitchen at Logan's Roadhouse

And I'll say, honestly, if you're celebrating and don't know much about steak? Probably just order the most expensive one, if feasible.

turbopuns2 posted...

And I'll say, honestly, if you're celebrating and don't know much about steak? Probably just order the most expensive one, if feasible.

That's almost definitely a bad idea. You gotta at least pick what type of cut you want.
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Ruth's Chris is an actual high end chain if you want to try that. Not sure if there's any in your area.
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Outback is good. Most of these types of chains are good in general. You'll like it, especially if you don't eat steak much. I used to love their steak and shrimp combo. Order your steak so it is a bit red and bloody. Since you don't eat steak much medium is probably the safe bet.
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redrocket posted...

Ruth's Chris is an actual high end chain if you want to try that. Not sure if there's any in your area.

They are good. For sure.

foolm0r0n posted...

That's almost definitely a bad idea. You gotta at least pick what type of cut you want.

I just assume someone who's asking for advice on literally steak doesn't have much idea of what kind of cut they want.

Plus the difference is like what, 10 dollars at most?

Thank you for the advice everyone! I think I"ll go for a medium rare.

KokoroAkechi posted...

Id actually suggest you go to like carrabbas. Even though the same company owns them I generally find the food there to be superior (and more expensive but hey)

redrocket posted...

Ruth's Chris is an actual high end chain if you want to try that. Not sure if there's any in your area.

Both of these are in my area, yes. Or at the very least in a reasonable driving distance.
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Dark Young Link posted...

Thinking about going there on my birthday for some surf and turf. I don't eat steak that often(Yes yes I know), so I'm not sure how good they are typically. Also pretty ignorant about steaks in general. Only ones I've had were (very) well done, and I couldn't tell you which type beyond "beef".

If someone else have any other recommendations for restaurants(That are in the south), feel free to recommend them as well!

Char from well done is a carcinogen if you think well done is healthier. Medium rare is the best way to eat steak. Outback is okay though I am sure that varies area to area.

We have 4 around here...

Lone Star
Texas Roadhouse
Outback
Longhorn

I put them in the order I prefer them.

Also Ribeye is the best steak. Sirloin is the second best.

Ribeye has the most taste.

Do not use steak sauce. That is literally for people who get well done steaks to cover the nasty taste. Chefs also give you the worst piece of steak for well done because they know you can't tell the difference once they cook it.
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sirloin is the best fuck fat
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NFUN posted...

sirloin is the best fuck fat

Fat isn't bad for you and has the most taste.
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Ribeye is for noobs

Fat tastes good but not like meat
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foolm0r0n posted...

Outback is pretty boring. If you don't eat steak much then you'll probably like it though. They know what they're doing at least. Blooming onion or loaded fries and such are great too

went there yesterday for mother's day and this is exactly how i feel

it's good. not amazing food but a good meal, you'll probably leave satisfied at least. maybe a little expensive though.

Had a 12 oz Ribeye with sauteed mushrooms and a cup of soup, family got the blooming onion as an appetizer and it was pretty great (although getting the pieces to come off the right way was a little annoying)
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Solioxrz362 posted...

Had a 12 oz Ribeye with sauteed mushrooms and a cup of soup, family got the blooming onion as an appetizer and it was pretty great (although getting the pieces to come off the right way was a little annoying)

noob
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Longhorn has the worst blooming onion of the 4 I named also.
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UInstinctGogeta posted...

Medium rare or rare is only way to cook a steak.

This may be the first time in my life that I agree with MWC.
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trdl23 posted...

UInstinctGogeta posted...

Medium rare or rare is only way to cook a steak.

This may be the first time in my life that I agree with MWC.

I mean, say what you will about MWC, he's at least a human being.
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NFUN posted...

noob

He's young, go easy on him
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im only like 8 months older than him

11 months apparently
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Medium Well is the best way to eat a steak.

Outback is okay, I prefer Texas Roadhouse or Longhorn.
Ruth Chris is great but it's also 50 bucks a steak (sides are extra)
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LOLIAmAnAlt posted...

Medium Well is the best way to eat a steak.

If you like burnt food sure.

Also if you really want to celebrate, to the extent of paying $50, you should go to Texas de Brazil (or similar if one isn't around you, but I've been tons of churrascarias and TdB is generally the best) which is like $45 for literally unlimited steak
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foolm0r0n posted...

Also if you really want to celebrate, to the extent of paying $50, you should go to Texas de Brazil (or similar if one isn't around you, but I've been tons of churrascarias and TdB is generally the best) which is like $45 for literally unlimited steak

I second this. Join their club online for like $25 off for two meals.
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foolm0r0n posted...

NFUN posted...

noob

He's young, go easy on him

What is a good order then

I don't have steak very often and I think their ribeye was a little less expensive than some of the other cuts, I was trying to be conscious of the person paying lol. Give me the right steak to get and next time I'll try it out.
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oh no texas de brazil

I've seen my friends after they've come back from there. the poor bastards
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Solioxrz362 posted...

foolm0r0n posted...

NFUN posted...

noob

He's young, go easy on him

What is a good order then

I don't have steak very often and I think their ribeye was a little less expensive than some of the other cuts, I was trying to be conscious of the person paying lol. Give me the right steak to get and next time I'll try it out.

sirloin we just went through this
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I ain't gonna read all that

I'm glad you had the time to post but there's a lot of other stuff up there that I ain't got the time to read, and some of it is MWC!

EDIT: Actually I do have the time to read but I'm not reading all those quoted MWC posts
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Texas de Brazil is the best. Do recommend. One of the best meals I've ever had. My goodness. In case you're not aware of Texas de Brazil, it's all you can eat food where they come around and offer you different cuts of all sorts of meat. Always pass up the flank steak though, because there is no point wasting time with a flank steak of all things with the other superior choices.

As far as chain steak places go though, I probably take Longhorn over Outback.
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Oh man Brazilian Steakhouses. Never heard of Texas de Brazil, but the one locally to me is great.

But my goodness you feel like you are going to die the rest of the day. All you can eat with 15 different cuts of steak? yeah...
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If anyone wants to take me to Texas de Brazil for my birthday, hit me up
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Solioxrz362 posted...

What is a good order then

Nah ribeye is fine, it's just not the most meaty steaky one

Also yeah you need some training/technique to come out of TdB alive...

PrivateBiscuit1 posted...

Always pass up the flank steak though, because there is no point wasting time with a flank steak of all things with the other superior choices

SO wrong. The flank is one of their most delicious meats for sure. They often cut off way too big of a piece, so you can ask for a smaller piece, but definitely don't skip it. Skip the bacon-wrapped filet if anything, or the sausage and other stuff like that.

Anytime the picanha (top sirloin) comes around though you need to get 1 or 2 slices. Also not sure if they have it everywhere but you can ask for beef rib, which is basically the fattiness of ribeye x10. 1 piece of that is always good, it's like meat dessert.
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I don't like fat and actively remove it from most things but still prefer a ribeye.

Then a Strip.
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foolm0r0n posted...

Solioxrz362 posted...

What is a good order then

Nah ribeye is fine, it's just not the most meaty steaky one

Also yeah you need some training/technique to come out of TdB alive...

PrivateBiscuit1 posted...

Always pass up the flank steak though, because there is no point wasting time with a flank steak of all things with the other superior choices

SO wrong. The flank is one of their most delicious meats for sure. They often cut off way too big of a piece, so you can ask for a smaller piece, but definitely don't skip it. Skip the bacon-wrapped filet if anything, or the sausage and other stuff like that.

Anytime the picanha (top sirloin) comes around though you need to get 1 or 2 slices. Also not sure if they have it everywhere but you can ask for beef rib, which is basically the fattiness of ribeye x10. 1 piece of that is always good, it's like meat dessert.

Lamb is so good also.
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And in the end I went to a completely different place, Carolina Ale House(I wasn't paying so *shrug*). I tried out a medium rare sirloin, and it was fantastic! I never knew steak could be that good! Juicy and full of favor. Passed on the steak sauce as Corrik suggested, absolutely did not need it.

Thank you for all the advise everyone! My taste buds will never again waste their time on a well done steak. I'll have to make sure to try out all these other recommendations in the future!

(Also no Texas de Brazil in my area unfortunately)
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Congrats, DYL!
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He did it

He really did it
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I see you chose a different place, but I have a friend who works at an Outback as a cook.

I hate Texas Roadhouse since every time I went it was noisy and there were peanut shells everywhere. (at least I think that was Texas Roadhouse... but if my husband and I want steak we go to Outback because its literally down the street and because of our friend)
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Alanna82 posted...

I see you chose a different place, but I have a friend who works at an Outback as a cook.

I hate Texas Roadhouse since every time I went it was noisy and there were peanut shells everywhere. (at least I think that was Texas Roadhouse... but if my husband and I want steak we go to Outback because its literally down the street and because of our friend)

The peanut shells are everywhere on purpose. It is what they are known for lol. And it is noisy because they are popular and packed. Lol what???
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