Stopped by Outback Steakhouse in Midland and had a solid experience overall. The steaks were cooked just how we asked, flavorful and tender, and the Bloomin’ Onion never disappoints. Portions were generous, and the menu had plenty of options for everyone at the table. Service was friendly and attentive, even during a busy time, though things moved a little slower than expected at points. The atmosphere was casual and comfortable—great for a relaxed dinner without any fuss. Not quite a perfect visit, but definitely a dependable spot when you’re craving a good steak and classic Outback favorites. I’d come back again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bloomin' Onion, Steak, Lobster, Steakhouse Mac \u0026 Cheese
Nelly Salazar
We go to Outback almost every weekend, and it’s usually a great experience with good food and friendly service. Last weekend the fryer was broken, but they got it fixed and we returned again last night (Sunday around 7–8 pm) for dinner.
Our waitress, Sophia, was professional the entire time. We ordered two steaks: one medium rare and one medium well. Unfortunately, when the food came out, they were cooked backwards. The medium rare was medium well, and the medium well was medium rare. We politely asked Sophia if they could be remade, and she apologized and handled it without any issue.
Sophia later brought us a receipt and mentioned that the manager had overridden a discount for us. After reviewing the receipt there was no discount applied. It showed our stakes added TWICE and deducted once each. When the manager finally brought our steaks back we asked her why the steaks were added twice and what the discount was? She seemed very frustrated. She rudely said the steaks were added twice because we had to ring them up again so we can recook them. We asked why did she need to ring them up again if they’re the ones who made the mistake. She said well you’re not paying for it because I took it off. We said yes after you added them twice. Then we asked her how was this a discount? She said I didn’t realize I was supposed to give you one. And we informed her that Sophia said it was on the receipt.
Sophia returned shortly after with an updated receipt where one steak was removed. While the bill was corrected, the interaction with management was uncomfortable and unnecessary, especially for long-time customers who come here every week.
Outback has always been well-run in the past, and this is the first time we’ve experienced something like this. The restaurant felt smoother under the previous manager, and it’s disappointing to see some of the best servers—like Captain and Alicia—no longer there. We truly hope this was just a rough night and that management improves moving forward, because this location has always been one of our favorites. The manager on duty and that is new at this location is Ashley.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
abraham Botello
Great customer service! Treated me with the utmost respect and enthusiasm. Big appreciation shout out to Layla and Torrence! cant wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Will
Great food and service! The service was top notch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheryl Miskell
Our server was quick and attentive and the meal was overall good but the sirloin steak was rubbery and not cooked to medium rare as requested. We probably wont be back again, especially not for steak.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Jackie Savino-Carmack
The service felt a bit unorganized, we had several different people bringing items to the table and then disappearing. The atmosphere is more of a bar scene, not very family oriented, with a lot of people chatting at the bar. Unfortunately, the onion soup arrived cold and the presentation wasn’t very appealing also flavor was disappointing. The steak was also disappointing, one of the least enjoyable I’ve had in Texas. I really don’t like leaving negative reviews, but I want to be honest so others know what to expect. If you’re looking for a great steakhouse experience, this might not be the right place.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Bloomin' Onion, Steak, Soup
G Luna
Blooming onion was great, steak was not so great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Sandy Miles
Terrible experience, the manager was worse
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Diana Walker
My husband and I got there a little late and was still treated with respect from the employees. They were even politely interactive, with my four month old baby. We had gone on our first date in over eight months and it was worth it if I am to be honest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bloomin' Onion, Queensland Chicken \u0026 Shrimp Pasta
Cristian Romero
Food needs attention like really attention steak is hard to cut with knife and to chew my god is like chewing gum and the flavor sucks. Only good thing was sweet tea and cheese cake.
I’m not sure what happened to this place but it was EMPTY. The food was quite a bit more expensive than their competitor down the road, and the steak tasted “liver”ish? The blooming onion was decent. We definitely will not return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Dan Jackson
Ordered curbside. Didn't go in the restraunt.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Outback Center-Cut Sirloin
marci hembree
YUMMY AS ALWAYS
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
javier trevino
Our waitress forgot about us never came back after we got our meal, food was nothing to write home about very very disappointed will never back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Aseret Garza
Arrived to restaurant at 9pm Restaurant was literally EMPTY when we arrived and still had to wait about 45 minutes for our food. Ordered the chimichurri filet and when it was served it didn’t have any chimichurri sauce. Server said it had already been thrown out since they were closing. Server said she attempted to make but was “too hard to make”. Very disappointed was definitely not worth it. Update: Husband and I both got sick with stomach aches and diarrhea. I’ve seen other post about a family ordering the blooming onion and all also got sick…. Definitely avoiding this place!
Stopped by Outback Steakhouse in Midland and had a solid experience overall. The steaks were cooked just how we asked, flavorful and tender, and the Bloomin’ Onion never disappoints. Portions were generous, and the menu had plenty of options for everyone at the table.
Service was friendly and attentive, even during a busy time, though things moved a little slower than expected at points. The atmosphere was casual and comfortable—great for a relaxed dinner without any fuss.
Not quite a perfect visit, but definitely a dependable spot when you’re craving a good steak and classic Outback favorites. I’d come back again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bloomin' Onion, Steak, Lobster, Steakhouse Mac \u0026 Cheese
We go to Outback almost every weekend, and it’s usually a great experience with good food and friendly service. Last weekend the fryer was broken, but they got it fixed and we returned again last night (Sunday around 7–8 pm) for dinner.
Our waitress, Sophia, was professional the entire time. We ordered two steaks: one medium rare and one medium well. Unfortunately, when the food came out, they were cooked backwards. The medium rare was medium well, and the medium well was medium rare. We politely asked Sophia if they could be remade, and she apologized and handled it without any issue.
Sophia later brought us a receipt and mentioned that the manager had overridden a discount for us. After reviewing the receipt there was no discount applied.
It showed our stakes added TWICE and deducted once each. When the manager finally brought our steaks back we asked her why the steaks were added twice and what the discount was? She seemed very frustrated. She rudely said the steaks were added twice because we had to ring them up again so we can recook them. We asked why did she need to ring them up again if they’re the ones who made the mistake. She said well you’re not paying for it because I took it off. We said yes after you added them twice. Then we asked her how was this a discount? She said I didn’t realize I was supposed to give you one. And we informed her that Sophia said it was on the receipt.
Sophia returned shortly after with an updated receipt where one steak was removed. While the bill was corrected, the interaction with management was uncomfortable and unnecessary, especially for long-time customers who come here every week.
Outback has always been well-run in the past, and this is the first time we’ve experienced something like this. The restaurant felt smoother under the previous manager, and it’s disappointing to see some of the best servers—like Captain and Alicia—no longer there. We truly hope this was just a rough night and that management improves moving forward, because this location has always been one of our favorites. The manager on duty and that is new at this location is Ashley.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great customer service! Treated me with the utmost respect and enthusiasm. Big appreciation shout out to Layla and Torrence! cant wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and service! The service was top notch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our server was quick and attentive and the meal was overall good but the sirloin steak was rubbery and not cooked to medium rare as requested. We probably wont be back again, especially not for steak.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
The service felt a bit unorganized, we had several different people bringing items to the table and then disappearing. The atmosphere is more of a bar scene, not very family oriented, with a lot of people chatting at the bar. Unfortunately, the onion soup arrived cold and the presentation wasn’t very appealing also flavor was disappointing. The steak was also disappointing, one of the least enjoyable I’ve had in Texas. I really don’t like leaving negative reviews, but I want to be honest so others know what to expect. If you’re looking for a great steakhouse experience, this might not be the right place.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Bloomin' Onion, Steak, Soup
Blooming onion was great, steak was not so great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Terrible experience, the manager was worse
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
My husband and I got there a little late and was still treated with respect from the employees. They were even politely interactive, with my four month old baby. We had gone on our first date in over eight months and it was worth it if I am to be honest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bloomin' Onion, Queensland Chicken \u0026 Shrimp Pasta
Food needs attention like really attention steak is hard to cut with knife and to chew my god is like chewing gum and the flavor sucks. Only good thing was sweet tea and cheese cake.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
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I’m not sure what happened to this place but it was EMPTY. The food was quite a bit more expensive than their competitor down the road, and the steak tasted “liver”ish? The blooming onion was decent. We definitely will not return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Ordered curbside. Didn't go in the restraunt.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Outback Center-Cut Sirloin
YUMMY AS ALWAYS
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our waitress forgot about us never came back after we got our meal, food was nothing to write home about very very disappointed will never back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Arrived to restaurant at 9pm Restaurant was literally EMPTY when we arrived and still had to wait about 45 minutes for our food. Ordered the chimichurri filet and when it was served it didn’t have any chimichurri sauce. Server said it had already been thrown out since they were closing. Server said she attempted to make but was “too hard to make”. Very disappointed was definitely not worth it.
Update: Husband and I both got sick with stomach aches and diarrhea. I’ve seen other post about a family ordering the blooming onion and all also got sick…. Definitely avoiding this place!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
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