Talk:Outback Steakhouse

Old Edits
This article is undergoing a rewrite to provide more information in a more neutral way with better organization. Divinus 23:07, 30 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Looks much better already. Feeeshboy 13:51, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

"[ yellow tail ]" is the actual branding of the wine. I think it's ridiculous, but their brand is not Yellow Tail, and we can't express it as such. There are several examples of unusually formatted names that are also kept (eBay, CueCat, /dev/null). Additionally, while "Lone Star Steak House & Saloon" was incorrect, changing it to "Lone Star Steakhouse" is only a fix in that it redirects to where it should. I've changed it to "Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon", which is both the actual name of the restaurant and that of its article. Divinus 19:14, 4 September 2006 (UTC)


 * See Manual of Style (trademarks). EBay has special dispensation, the CueCat article should be fixed, and /dev/null is not a trademark, so doesn't apply by analogy. We don't actually have to slavishly copy whimsical marketing treatments of trademarks. Nohat 01:40, 20 November 2006 (UTC)


 * Looks good. Divinus 10:43, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

The version of the article before the rewrite had a lot of hooplah about how Australians don't drink Foster's, etc. The most verifiable and factual way of stating such is, as currently, that it is largely sold outside of Australia. Stating that a particular beer is not part of Australian culture is unverifiable and a contentious. There is no contention about how its market is distributed. That makes for a more solid article. If there is to be a discussion about the relationship between Foster's Lager and Australian culture, it should probably be written about, as it is currently, in the article on Foster's itself, and not in an article about a restaurant that serves it. Divinus 09:04, 17 October 2006 (UTC)

Should old discussion pages be cleaned up? 67.82.47.39 (talk) 01:53, 11 December 2008 (UTC)

Beer
Do any Outbacks really serve Coopers? And how common is it? I may actually try the place out sometime if this is true... now if only they were to serve the Dark Ale on tap, I may never leave. --Xyzzyva 02:23, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

We serve Coopers Premium Lager and Sparkling Ale in bottles, some stores even carry the Coopers Extra Stout Bottles as well. Jadewolf456 (talk) 10:18, 17 February 2009 (UTC)

"Involvement" sections
The "community involvement" and "political involvement" sections are, for the most part, begging for citations from secondary sources, if they exist. I wonder if they were mostly written by someone affiliated with the company. "Following the September 11, 2001 attacks, Outback was one of the first groups to deliver food services on-site to rescue workers and emergency personnel"? That seems somewhat unlikely to me in its current wording, but I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt and leaving it in with a fact tag next to it. Grand master  ka  09:27, 27 December 2006 (UTC)


 * References added. The community/political involvement sections exist because the company demonstrates a level of involvement beyond that of a normal restaurant chain. Political campaign contributions for the 2006 election cycle were $350k, substantially above the $94k average (which is a $46k average without the National Restaurant Association and Outback, the two largest donors by far). It doesn't place the company in the top donor list by a longshot, but it does put them at about the same level as much larger companies with significantly more disposable assets than a restaurant chain, like Intel ($339k), Time Warner ($337k), Walt Disney ($300k), Chevron Corporation ($281k)(all 2006 data, via same references as in article). There isn't monetary data on community involvement, I'm afraid, but I think that a company willing to volunteer to take food into an active war zone deserves mentioning if only for its uncommonality. Divinus 09:03, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Adding to Community involvement, it is true Outback was organized and on site to feed rescue workers during 9/11 as soon as they were allowed close enough. In the past few years with Katrina, Rita, Gustov, and Ike in the Gulf, Outback reacted before damage was even done. Teams are constructed immediately when a treat is announced and send teams from other states and cities to not only reopen Outbacks in the disaster areas, but also camped out without amazing accomodations and fed red cross and national guard for weeks! It is in the company's "mission statement" to involve themselves in community and take care of the community.Jadewolf456 (talk) 10:25, 17 February 2009 (UTC)

frying
I noticed the article states that Outback fries their foods in beef tallow. I had to let my job at their Conway, AR location go a few weeks ago but worked back of house and can testify to their exclusive use (at least at time present) of vegetable shortening, not beef tallow, in their "friers" (what's the name?). I'm going to go ahead and change it.

JDGatlin 02:15, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

WP:FOOD Tagging
This article talk page was automatically added with WikiProject Food and drink banner as it falls under Category:Restaurants or one of its subcategories. If you find this addition an error, Kindly undo the changes and update the inappropriate categories if needed. You can find the related request for tagging here -- TinucherianBot (talk) 10:38, 2 July 2008 (UTC)

Blue Bell ice cream
I'm considering mentioning them only serving Blue Bell ice cream, because that's what it said when I looked at a menu in a Texas Outback Steakhouse. However, considering that I've only been to OS restaurants in Tennessee and Texas (both of which have BB ice cream) I don't know what restaurants in say, California, serve (Blue Bell doesn't service California). Can anyone help/verify? TheListUpdater (talk) 16:13, 30 July 2008 (UTC)
 * If you check Outback's website, and log on with each different location (at least in the US) you will find that each location   carries Blue Bell ice cream, that is the only ice cream Outback sells, from Brehnam, Tx  --Krohr1127 (talk) 06:03, 22 September 2008 (UTC)

Outback rant
The outback chain has re-written their history and completely leave out the fact that their idea was not created by the 3 men that started the franchise chain of Outback restaurants. The Original Outback Restaurant is located in Branson Missouri and began in 1987. This restaurant is in no way associated with the publically traded Outback franchise. The restaurant has the exact look and feel of the Outback chain right down to the same logo, menu,and blooming onion. If anyone doubts who came up with the original idea it is vary apparent when you realize the original chain can not build a restaurant within 45 miles of Branson where this original outback chain is located.Please see their website if you doubt any of this information I am adding http://www.outbackbranson.com Real Company History: The Original Outback Steakhouse was opened in 1987 in Branson Missouri. The idea was created by Linda and Steve Wood who still own it today. The Outback restaurant chain is almost an exact copy of the original restaurant that is still in business today. If you doubt this then please take a trip to Branson to check this out for yourself. The Outback Chain of restaurants can not build anywhere within 45 miles of the original restaurant in Branson and this is why there never has been or will be an Outback Restaurant with in 45 miles of the original. Please see the description below about the history of the Original restaurant that comes from their website. The Outback Steak and Oyster Bar was built in 1987 by Linda and Steve Wood. Over the last 17 years, the restaurant has become an Ozarks favorite, claiming the "best steak in the state of Missouri". In 1989, the Outback Outfitters was built, a clothing store with Australian flair. The "Outfitters" was converted into the Outback Pub in the fall of 1998. The Pub is a true Australian-themed tavern complete with authentic Australian articles strewn throughout. The Outback Pub offers over 100 beer selections, mixed drinks, appetizers and sandwiches with live nightly entertainment. Come to the Pub and hang out with some of the Ozarks most enjoyable people. The Outback Roadhouse Motel and Suites is the latest to join our "Outback" family. It opened in the fall of 1998 to rave reviews. The Roadhouse also follows the Australian theme. Tucked quietly on the south end of the Outback property, it is the perfect compliment to the Steak and Oyster Bar and the Pub. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 166.102.157.50 (talk) 16:32, 13 August 2008 (UTC)

Not sure how to properly add to this comment, but Linda Wood is my wife's cousin. I knew about the Outback before the chain restaurant. I was told that the Outback chain sued Linda and Steve for trade mark infringement and lost the case. The Outback hotel/pub/restaurant in Branson has no connection to the chain, and was built from the ground up by Steve and Linda Wood. Steve was mechanic in a service station, who eventually bought the station; as they expanded, Linda did the accounting for all their businesses, and even clean rooms at the hotel. Caulds (talk) 08:54, 21 March 2020 (UTC)

Flight of the Concords
"He uses a thick Australian accent even though he is from New Zealand." - fellas, I can assure you: he does not. - Tbsdy lives (formerly Ta bu shi da yu) talk 08:37, 14 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Well why the secrecy? Tell us what he does do. Format (talk) 19:28, 22 December 2010 (UTC)
 * I just listened to the first Outback advert, on youtube. I can assure you that he DOES use a fake Aussie accent (I should know - I'm a Kiwi). — Preceding unsigned comment added by Newzild (talk • contribs) 05:58, 5 August 2011 (UTC)

Outside the US
The Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Outbackpom says the UK restaurants have closed down, and the directory at https://www.outback.com/locations/directory lists only US locations. Are there any foreign sites left? Rojomoke (talk) 10:02, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

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"Aussie Cheese Fries" listed at Redirects for discussion
A discussion is taking place to address the redirect Aussie Cheese Fries. The discussion will occur at Redirects for discussion/Log/2020 August 26 until a consensus is reached, and readers of this page are welcome to contribute to the discussion. Steel1943 (talk) 23:33, 26 August 2020 (UTC)