Outback Steakhouse
2410 SE Tones Dr, Ankeny
(515) 963-1243
Customers' Favorites
Sirloin Steak Loaded Baked Potato and Broccoli Cheese
Steak with Crispy Lobster and Shrimp
Tasmanian Shrimp & Scallop Pasta
Chocolate Thunder from Down Under
New Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders
New Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich W
Outback Center-Cut Sirloin
New Bloomin' Fried Shrimp
Steakhouse Mac & Cheese
Limited Time Offers
NEW! Hot Honey Fried Shrimp
Tender, bite-sized shrimp hand-breaded with our famous Bloomin' Onion® spices and cooked until golden brown. Drizzled with our house-made hot honey and spicy signature bloom sauce. Topped with Fresno chilies and served with hot honey
NEW! Grilled Chicken & Hot Honey Fried Shrimp
Seasoned and grilled chicken breast with our signature BBQ sauce paired with our NEW Hot Honey Fried Shrimp. Served with choice of two freshly made sides
NEW! Sirloin* & Hot Honey Fried Chicken
Our signature center-cut sirloin paired with a boneless chicken breast hand-battered in our Bloomin' Onion® spices, fried until golden brown, drizzled with our house-made hot honey and spicy signature bloom sauce, topped with Fresno chilies, and served with hot honey. Served with choice of steakhouse potato and a side
NEW! Filet & Snow Crab
Awwww, you got us, mate... No hot honey here, but it is a heckuva sweet deal! Our most tender and juicy thick barrel-cut filet paired with a half pound of Snow Crab Legs. Served with choice of steakhouse potato and a side.
NEW! Snow Crab
Only want the Snow Crab Legs? Get a full pound with a choice of two freshly made sides.
NEW! Classic Blue Cheese Wedge Side Salad
We brought this fan-favorite back for a limited time! Crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with tomato, red onions, bacon, and homemade Blue Cheese dressing, then drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Appetizers
Bloomin' Onion®
An Outback Original! Our special onion is hand-carved, cooked until golden and ready to dip into our spicy signature bloom sauce.
Bloomin Shrimp
All the spices and flavor that make our Bloomin' Onion on tender, bite-sized shrimp. Hand breaded and cooked until golden brown and crispy, then drizzled and served with our spicy bloom sauce.
Aussie Cheese Fries
Topped with melted Monterey Jack, Cheddar and chopped bacon with house-made ranch dressing.
Kookaburra Wings®
Chicken wings tossed in our secret spices served with our Blue Cheese dressing and celery. Choose mild, medium, or hot.
Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie
Seasoned with a special blend of herbs and spices then flame grilled. Served with Outback's own garlic toast and classic rémoulade sauce.
Sydney Shrooms
Lightly battered and fried mushrooms served with house-made ranch dressing.
Seared Pepper Ahi*
Seared rare with garlic pepper seasoning. Served with a creamy ginger soy sauce and wasabi.
Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp**
Hand-dipped in batter, rolled in coconut and fried golden. Paired with Creole marmalade.
Steakhouse Mac & Cheese Bites
Eight golden bites filled with macaroni, Asiago, Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Served with house-made ranch dressing.
Signature Steaks
New! Filet* Sheila
Two tender filet medallions, seasoned and seared, topped with melted Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms, savory peppercorn sauce and fried Bloomin' Carrot Crunch. Served with choice of two freshly made sides.
Victoria's Filet® Mignon*
The most tender and juicy thick cut seasoned and seared. Served with two freshly made sides.
Outback Center-Cut Sirloin*
Center-cut for tenderness. Lean, hearty and full of flavor. Seasoned and seared. Served with two freshly made sides.
Ribeye* 13 oz.
Extra marbled for maximum tenderness. Served with two freshly made sides.
Slow Roasted Prime Rib*
Seasoned with an herb crust, served with au jus and hand-carved to order. Served with a signature potato and choice of one freshly made side. Available for dinner on weekdays, all day on weekends. Based on availability.
Seasoned and Seared Prime Rib*
Slow-roasted then seasoned and seared to perfection. Served with a creamy horseradish sauce and your choice of two freshly made sides. Available for dinner on weekdays, all day on weekends. Based on availability.
Bone-In Ribeye* 18 oz.
Bone-in and extra marbled for maximum tenderness. Served with two freshly made sides.
Bone-In New York Strip* 16 oz.
Thick cut, bone-in and full of rich flavor. Served with two freshly made sides.
Melbourne Porterhouse* 22 oz.
Porterhouse features a flavorful strip and filet tenderloin together. Served with two freshly made sides.
Steak Combos
Sirloin* & Shrimp on the Barbie
Our signature center-cut sirloin with Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie. Served with two freshly made sides.
Sirloin* & Coconut Shrimp
Our signature center-cut sirloin with Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp. Served with two freshly made sides.
Sirloin* & Ribs
Our signature center-cut sirloin with 1/2 rack Outback Ribs. Served with two freshly made sides.
NEW! Sirloin* & Bloomin' Chicken
Outback Center-Cut Sirloin* paired with our boneless chicken breast hand battered in our Outback Original Bloomin' Onion® seasoning, fried until golden brown and drizzled with our spicy signature bloom sauce. Served with two freshly made sides.
Sirloin* & Grilled Chicken
Our signature center-cut sirloin with 6 oz. Grilled Chicken on the Barbie. Served with two freshly made sides.
NEW! Sirloin* & Alice Springs Chicken
Our signature center-cut sirloin with 5 oz. grilled chicken breast topped with sauteed mushrooms, crisp bacon, melted Monterey Jack and Cheddar, and honey mustard sauce. Served with two freshly made sides.
13oz Ribeye* & Choice of Shrimp
Our 13 oz. hand-cut ribeye with Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie or Coconut Shrimp. Served with two freshly made sides.
6oz Victoria's Filet® Mignon* & Lobster
A tender and juicy thick cut 6 oz. filet paired with a steamed lobster tail. Served with a choice of two freshly made sides.
Chicken, Ribs, and More
Queensland Chicken & Shrimp Pasta
Grilled chicken and shrimp and fettuccine noodles tossed in a bold Alfredo sauce
Kingsland Pasta
A steakhouse twist on your favorite Queensland Pasta. Grilled steak and shrimp over fettuccine noodles tossed in a bold Alfredo sauce.
Alice Springs Chicken®
Grilled chicken breast topped with sautéed mushrooms, crisp bacon, melted Monterey Jack and Cheddar and honey mustard sauce. Served with two freshly made sides.
Bloomin' Fried Chicken
Our twist on fried chicken. Boneless chicken breast hand battered in our Outback Original Bloomin' Onion® seasoning, fried until golden brown and drizzled with our spicy signature bloom sauce. Served with a choice of two freshly made sides.
NEW! Spicy Jammin' Meatloaf*
Seasoned / seared / savory peppercorn sauce / spicy Fresno Chile Jam. Served with choice of two freshly made sides.
Caramel Mustard Glazed Pork Chops
Two 8 oz. center-cut, bone-in pork chops, seasoned and seared then topped with a sweet caramel and creole mustard glaze. Served with two freshly made sides.
Baby Back Ribs
Smoked, grilled and brushed with a tangy BBQ sauce. Served with two freshly made sides.
Grilled Chicken on the Barbie
Seasoned and wood-fire grilled chicken breast with our signature BBQ sauce. Served with your choice of two freshly made sides.
Chicken Tender Platter
Crispy white-meat tenders served with honey mustard sauce. Served with two freshly made sides.
Seafood
Toowoomba Salmon
Grilled Salmon topped with seasoned and sautéed shrimp tossed with mushrooms in a creamy creole sauce. Served with two freshly made sides.
Grilled Shrimp On The Barbie
A generous portion of shrimp seasoned with a special blend of herbs and spices then flame grilled. Served with a classic rémoulade sauce and your choice of two freshly made sides.
Perfectly Grilled Salmon
Seasoned and grilled. Served with our classic rémoulade sauce. Served with two freshly made sides.
Steamed Lobster Tails
Two cold water tails perfectly steamed for maximum tenderness. Served with two freshly made sides.
Burgers & Sandwiches
Bloomin' Chicken Sandwich
Grilled or hand battered in our Bloomin' Onion® seasoning, fried then drizzled with our spicy signature bloom sauce with house-made pickles, onion, lettuce and tomato. Served with one freshly made side.
The Outbacker Burger*
Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, house-made pickles and mustard. Served with one freshly made side.
The Bloomin' Burger®*
Topped with Bloomin' Onion® petals, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, house-made pickles, onion and our spicy signature bloom sauce. Served with one freshly made side.
Prime Rib* Sandwich
Tender slow-roasted prime rib, grilled onions and mushrooms, Provolone cheese, and our spicy signature bloom sauce on a toasted baguette. Served with a side of French onion au jus, creamy horseradish sauce and one freshly made side. Based on availability
Entree Salads
Aussie Cobb Salad
Fresh mixed greens, chopped hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, bacon, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese and croutons. Served with your choice of dressing.
Brisbane Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce and freshly made croutons tossed in our Caesar dressing.
Steakhouse Salad*
Seared center-cut sirloin, mixed greens, Aussie Crunch, tomatoes, red onions, green onions, cinnamon pecans, Blue Cheese crumbles and our Danish Blue Cheese vinaigrette.
NEW! Strawberry Salad
Wild arugula and crisp romaine lettuce with fresh strawberries, cinnamon pecans and goat cheese crumbles, tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette. Topped with your choice of grilled or crispy chicken.
Soups & Side Salads
NEW! Tasmanian Chili
Spicy, all steak, no beans
Baked Potato Soup
French Onion Soup
House Side Salad
Fresh mixed greens, dressing of choice, cucumbers, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, red onions and homemade croutons
Caesar Side Salad
Romaine lettuce and homemade croutons tossed with traditional Caesar dressing. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Blue Cheese Pecan Chopped Side Salad**
Chopped style mixed greens with shredded carrots, red cabbage, green onions, cinnamon pecans and Aussie Crunch all tossed with Blue Cheese vinaigrette and topped with Blue Cheese crumbles.
New! Strawberry Salad
Wild arugula and crisp romaine lettuce with freshstrawberries, cinnamon pecans and goat cheese crumbles,tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette.
Freshly Made Sides
NEW! Over-the-Top Brussels Sprouts
Homestyle Mashed Potatoes
Dressed Baked Potato
Aussie Fries
Sweet Potato with Honey & Brown Sugar
Fresh Steamed Mixed Veggies
Fresh Steamed Seasonal Veggies
Seasoned Rice
Steakhouse Mac & Cheese
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Asparagus
Lunch Specials
Soup and Salad Combo
Your choice of Baked Potato Soup, Soup of the Day or French Onion Soup (for an additional charge) Caesar Side Salad, House Side Salad or Blue Cheese Chopped Side Salad (for an additional charge). Available until 4 pm. Upgrade to a Premium Soup or Side Salad for an additional charge.
Grilled Chicken on the Barbie (5 oz)
Seasoned and grilled 5 oz chicken breast with our signature BBQ sauce. Available until 4 pm. Choice of Aussie Fries or Mixed Veggies. Upgrade to a Premium Soup or Side Salad for an additional charge.
6 Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie
6 Shrimp seasoned with a special blend of herbs and spices then flame grilled. Served with Outback's own garlic toast and classic rémoulade sauce. Available until 4 pm. Choice of Aussie Fries or Mixed Veggies. Upgrade to a Premium Soup or Side Salad for an additional charge.
6 Coconut Shrimp**
6 Shrimp hand-dipped in batter, rolled in coconut and fried golden. Paired with Creole marmalade. Available until 4 pm. Choice of Aussie Fries or Mixed Veggies. Upgrade to a Premium Soup or Side Salad for an additional charge.
Alice Springs Chicken® (5 oz)
5 oz Grilled chicken breast topped with sautéed mushrooms, crisp bacon, melted Monterey Jack and Cheddar and honey mustard sauce. Available until 4 pm. Choice of Aussie Fries or Mixed Veggies. Upgrade to a Premium Soup or Side Salad for an additional charge.
Spicy Jammin' Meatloaf
Seasoned / seared / savory peppercorn sauce / spicy Fresno Chile Jam. Choice of Aussie Fries or Mixed Veggies. Upgrade to a Premium Soup or Side Salad for an additional charge. Available until 4 pm.
Bloomin' Fried Chicken (Lunch Size)
Lunch size boneless chicken breast hand battered in our Outback Original Bloomin' Onion® seasoning, fried until golden brown and drizzled with our spicy signature bloom sauce. Available until 4 pm. Choice of Aussie Fries or Mixed Veggies. Upgrade to a Premium Soup or Side Salad for an additional charge.
The Outbacker Burger*
Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, house-made pickles and mustard. Available until 4 pm. Choice of Aussie Fries or Mixed Veggies. Upgrade to a Premium Soup or Side Salad for an additional charge.
Center-Cut Sirloin* (6 oz)
6 oz Center-cut Sirloin. Center-cut for tenderness. Lean, hearty and full of flavor. Available until 4 pm. Choice of Aussie Fries or Mixed Veggies. Upgrade to a Premium Soup or Side Salad for an additional charge.
Desserts
Chocolate Thunder from Down Under®**
An extra-generous pecan brownie topped with rich vanilla ice cream, our warm chocolate sauce, chocolate shavings and whipped cream.
Butter Cake
Sweet and rich butter cake topped with strawberries and house-made whipped cream.
Triple-Layer Carrot Cake**
Moist layers of carrot cake with coconut and pecans topped with a sweet vanilla cream cheese icing.
Salted Caramel Cookie Skillet**
A warm salted caramel cookie with pieces of white chocolate, almond toffee and pretzels, toasted in a skillet and served with vanilla ice cream.
New York-Style Cheesecake
Aussie-sized slice of premium New York-style cheesecake served with a choice of raspberry or chocolate sauce.
NEW! Tim Tam® Brownie Cake**
Layers of chocolate brownie, peanut butter and chocolate mousse topped with caramel sauce and Arnott's Tim Tam® cookies from Australia.
Kids Menu
Chicken Fingers
Grilled Cheese-A-Roo
Boomerang Cheeseburger*
Grilled Chicken on the Barbie (5 oz)
Mac 'A' Roo 'N Cheese
Joey Sirloin* (5 oz)
Kids Aussie Fries
Spotted Dog Sundae
Kids Fruit
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Coca Cola® Products
Coca-Cola is the most popular soft drink in history, as well as the best-known brand in the world.
Dr. Pepper
A signature blend of 23 flavors makes every sip of Dr Pepper truly unique.
San Pellegrino® - Sparkling
Acqua Panna®
Iced Tea
Gold Peak® tea has a delicious home-brewed taste, pure filtered water.
Lemonade
Refreshing Country Style Lemonade.
Aussie Palmer
Freshly brewed Gold Peak Tea mixed with Country Style Lemonade.
Strawberry Lemonade
Fresh strawberries shaken with Country Style Lemonade.
Kiwi Strawberry Lemonade
Kiwi and fresh strawberries shaken with Country Style Lemonade.
Iced Tea - Gallon
Sweet Tea - Gallon
Party Platters
Kookaburra Wings® Party Platter
30 chicken wings tossed in our secret spices served with our Blue Cheese dressing and celery. Choose mild, medium or hot.
Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie Party Platter
40 shrimp skewered, seasoned with a special blend of herbs and spices then flame grilled. Served with Outback's own garlic toast and classic rémoulade sauce
Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp Party Platter
40 shrimp hand-dipped in batter, rolled in coconut and fried golden. Paired with Creole marmalade.
Baby Back Ribs Party Platter
Five 1/2 racks of Baby Back Ribs. Smoked, grilled and brushed with a tangy BBQ sauce.
Chicken Tender Party Platter**
20 crispy white-meat tenders served with Honey Mustard sauce.
Outback Center-Cut Sirloin Party Platter 30 oz.
Center-cut for tenderness. Lean, hearty and full of flavor. Seasoned and seared. Ready to eat. Serves 4 - 6.
Fresh Steamed Seasonal Veggies Platter
Serves 4 - 6.
House Salad
Fresh mixed greens, dressing of choice, cucumbers, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, red onions and croutons
Brisbane Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce and croutons tossed with traditional Caesar dressing. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Steakhouse Mac and Cheese
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Topped with sour cream, bacon, green onions, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese
Seasoned Rice
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Recent Reviews
The steaks were not cooked as requested. Service was great but food was just not very good. I doubt I will be coming back again. The Outback on University serves better food. I am giving 3 stars because of the service!
October 2025
Great food. Wife’s steak was undercooked but they fixed it no problem. The server filled our drinks so quickly and was very attentive. They shrunk their blooming onion yet charge more. That’s the worst thing but that’s a corporate thing not a local store thing.
September 2025
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