Have I ever told y’all that I love me some cheese fries?
Well, I do. I love me some cheese fries.
And I especially love the cheese fries from Outback. Because they are some potato-y, bacon-y, cheese-y, dipped in Ranch dressing-y deliciousness.
And since I am a fan of irony, I like to order them with a side salad and a diet Coke.
Plus, I always split the cheese fries with my husband, so hello? PORTION CONTROL.
Well, as it turns out, Outback is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, and because of that, they have made a very special gift available for you, the internets.
So if you’d like to win a $25 gift card to Outback, leave a comment and tell me your favorite thing to order when you eat there. And if you need an Outback menu refresher course, click here to check it out.
I’ll leave this giveaway open until Monday, March 31 - at which point I’ll use random.org to select our lucky (PROVIDENTIAL!) winner.
G’day, y’all!
(Sorry. I couldn’t help it. The whole “G’day” thing was way too tempting. I do apologize.)
This giveaway is now closed.
Vicki says:
Cheese fries! Oh Lordy, I love cheese fries!!! Must be our Mississippi roots!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:06 am
Dori says:
Well, of course, the BLOOMIN’ ONION, YA’LL!!
Dori
March 27th, 2008 at 7:08 am
Sister Honey Bunch says:
The big, bad BLOOMIN’ onion is my favorite.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:09 am
Jackie Sue says:
I love the chesse fries for the very reason you mentioned. I also love their walkabout soup. My husband enjoys the outback special, but honestly, like you, I go for the cheese fries!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:09 am
kelly says:
Oh heavens, Outback….the glory of Outback.
I love their baked potatoes,and I love their bloomin onions.
Kelly S. Michigan
March 27th, 2008 at 7:09 am
Sarah N. says:
Yes, the cheese fries are a staple at any outback visit. If we are with the right crowd - a bloomin’ onion. Hubby doesn’t like the onion - so I need others to help, lest I eat the whole thing myself!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:09 am
Randall says:
I do love their cheese fries but especially enjoy the bloomin’ onion with the spicy ranch dipping sauce. Yum!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:10 am
Shannon says:
CHEESECAKE! It is the best! EVER!
Although, those cheese fries sound mighty fine too!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:10 am
Julia Mayhew says:
Alice Springs Chicken is the favorite dish - cheesy fries the best appetizer… chocolate thunder from down under the best dessert… i LOVE their salads… and of course, drink it all with water so you dont gain too much weight from that ONE meal:)
March 27th, 2008 at 7:12 am
Andrea says:
The bloomin’ onion yummy, when I was pregnant I would reward myself at the end of the work week with one of these baby’s.
by the way I found your blog a few weeks back during yuor trip and have never left.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:12 am
Amy says:
I love their steak, The Victoria’s Filet to be exact and their salad with that creamy, chunky bleu cheese is divine! YUMMM!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:13 am
chrissy says:
Bloomin’ Onion. I made the mistake of reading the nutrition information once, and it was a sad, sad day.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:13 am
Erin says:
Hands down, a Bloomin’ Onion. They have great salads too, though.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:13 am
Grace says:
Mmmmmmm, I LOVE the bloomin’ onion!!!!! You’re making me hungry for a fried onion at 8:15 in the morning!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:14 am
rebecca says:
When we go with my parents we get what my dad calls “poo poos”. Basically, everything off the appetizer menu- CHEESE FRIES! BLOOMIN ONION! DIPS!
It’s awesome and figure friendly, because I am only eating a little bit…of everything…
March 27th, 2008 at 7:14 am
Tara says:
I like their bloomin’ onions, baked sweet potatoes, and some pasta thing with chicken and mushrooms (sorry, can’t remember what it’s called and it’s been so darn long since we’ve been there that they probably don’t even have it anymore!) Therefore, I must win because darn it, I need me a date with my hubby!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:14 am
Jennie says:
The Queensland salad with tangy tomato dressing!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:15 am
Donna says:
I guess I can’ say the entire menu can I? my favs are Cheese Fries & Buffalo Chicken Tenders!! for dessert - THE THUNDER DOWN UNDER!!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:15 am
Happy Mommy says:
oh my gosh it has to be the bloom’n onion! And I like to order really fattening things with Diet Coke too!
G’Day you crack me up!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:16 am
Jill says:
Ya, the Victoria Filet is my favorite, but I also just love their side salad with ranch, so crisp and so perfect!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:17 am
Tina says:
Love the bloomin’ onion. And a good steak. Which is why we don’t go too often. :-)
March 27th, 2008 at 7:17 am
Cheri says:
The bloomin onion. Haven’t been there in awhile, but I love that place.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:17 am
Mary M. says:
Baby Back Ribs Are To Die For!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:18 am
Susie says:
Their coconut shrimp is my fav! The bloomin’ onion is a close second, but that’s only because I haven’t tried their cheese fries. Oooh, I hope I win!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:19 am
Emily says:
Outback has great pork chops! And salmon! And a baked potato, please!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:19 am
Moriah (Please Pass the Salt) says:
You were laughing writing that rhyme scheme, now weren’t ya?!
Bloomin’ Onion. But there is a close first, a close second, a close third…
And, the “PROVIDENTIAL!” thing cracked me up. Agreed.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:20 am
Fuzzytop says:
I LOVE Outback creamy onion soup!! Yum
March 27th, 2008 at 7:20 am
Heather says:
During my pregnancies my favorite thing to do is cheese fries and wings! Oh maybe that’s why I gained 50 pounds during each pregnancy!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:21 am
Shelley says:
Oh, the onion. Absolutely the onion. And the sauce. So delicious.
And now that you brought up Outback, I’m thinking of that commercial I hear on the radio…”Let’s go Outback tonight”…and I’m going to be singing it in my head all day. Thank you. Thank you very much.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:21 am
beckyray says:
I don’t need a menu - I’ll have Alice Springs Chicken!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:21 am
Mrs. Who says:
We love their grilled mahi-mahi.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:22 am
Cami says:
I always laugh when the waiter asks, “So, have you ever been to Outback before?”
Muah ah ha ha!
Yes! Hello?
My dear friends cheese fries, grilled shrimp, and aside of green beans.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:22 am
chaotic joy says:
Oh Outback. My husband has trouble imaging Heaven as anything but one perpetual all-you-can-eat-for-free-Outback. We like the Grilled Shimp on the Barbee and I love the Bloomin Onion. And the Salmon.
Oh pick me, pick me, random # thingy. It would make my hubby’s day.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:22 am
Lynne says:
Steak and salad with blue cheese dressing, all the way!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:23 am
Melanie says:
Would you believe I’ve never been to Outback? I once had some of their chili fries that someone brought to me, though. I don’t even know if they still have that on the menu!
But please enter me anyway. Pretty please?!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:23 am
Melene says:
My 3 best girlfriends and I have had two of our birthday celebrations at Outback and Cheese Fries are M A N D A T O R Y. One of those girlfriends has moved and one will be moving in June. I sure I hope win this so the two of us left can drown our sorrows in the cheese fries.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:23 am
The Bargain Shopper Lady says:
I know this is going to sound “diety” but they have the best salads in the whole world. My grandma agrees!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:24 am
Lone Butterfly says:
I have to have a salad (lettuce, extra bacon bits, extra croutons w/lemons for dressing) and Chicken on the Barbie, with fries and extra BBQ sauce.
The kids eat the Mac-a-Roo and Cheese - with Spotted Dog Sundaes.
Now I’m going to have to drag my co-workers to Outback for lunch…
March 27th, 2008 at 7:24 am
Molly says:
Defintely the Macaroo!! Some of the best macaroni and cheese ever!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:25 am
Rachel says:
oh my, Outback…yum-o! My favorite is a toss-up between the Wallaby Darned and a regular old sirloin steak. I know - the Wallaby Darned is a drink. I don’t chose to have one or the other…but both of them are so delicious, they could each be chosen as my fave. Great contest, thank you!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:25 am
Greta says:
Mmmmm - I love the Bloomin’ Onion AND Alice Springs Chicken. In fact, I could eat either right now, thanks for making me think about greasy, cheesy food so early in the morning! :)
March 27th, 2008 at 7:25 am
melissa says:
Any kind of steak will do it for me! Plus you have to have dessert, so I will take the Chocolate Thunder from Down Under…that looks sinful!!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:26 am
Priscilla says:
I love the cheese fries!!! Oh they are good!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:27 am
Charlotte says:
Chicken on the Barbie… however, that Alice Springs Chicken is sounding quite yummy…. with a salad and Diet Coke also, please.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:28 am
Jessie says:
I love the bread. Is that pathetic?
March 27th, 2008 at 7:28 am
Karen says:
A Bloomin’ Onion and a ribeye. Mmmmm, Mmmmm!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:28 am
Heather says:
My husband and I always share the Outback Special - we each get our own salad and side, but we share the steak so we have room for dessert….which is always the Chocolate Thunder from Down Under!! Sin in a bowl! They make their whipped cream….homemade!!! It’s heavenly! We take my mom every year to Outback for her birthday…which is next week….so….pick me, pick me!!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:29 am
Meg says:
It’s a toss up between the spinach/artichoke dip and the Sydney Sundae!! Oh, both are scrumptious!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:31 am
Judy says:
Outback is our favorite! Love the fried shrimp but my all-time favorite is their steamed vegetables…..no kidding!
And, Jessie, We LOVE those little loaves of bread too!!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:32 am
Jacqui says:
Oh my goodness, so many choices! Alice Springs Chicken and Atlantic Salmon have to be my faves… with the mashed sweet potatoes. Fabulous!!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:33 am
Ally P says:
The Bloomin’ Onion is my favorite, because there is nothing greater than an onion dipped in batter and deep fried to perfection with their awesome dipping sauce.
Thanks for entering me into the contest!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:33 am
Butterbean says:
I LOVE the steak/chicken griller, the house salad, and the filet! Yum, yum! Pick me, mate!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:34 am
Jacqueline says:
Ah, the cheese fries! Pick me! :)
Have you ever tried the bloomin onion sauce with the fries? Best of both worlds…
March 27th, 2008 at 7:34 am
Jamie Baker says:
Chocolate Thunder from Down Under!! YUM!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:36 am
Cristy says:
Cheese fries!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:36 am
kjh says:
LOVE the coconut shrimp!! You do NOT even want to know the calories and fat in even 1/2 an order of the cheese fries! Really—You don’t!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:37 am
Jenn C says:
No need to look at a menu… Alice Springs chicken without the mushrooms!! YUMMYYYYY!!!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:38 am
Nicole says:
Oh boy…it’s a toss up between the Alice Springs Chicken, Gold Coast Shrimp, and Chocolate Thunder from Down Under.
I think I just gained 10 pounds.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:38 am
Lora Lynn says:
Oh, I’m with you on the fries. Outback and I have a history that goes way back. With my last pregnancy, I craved those cheese fries, but then paid dearly for it afterwards. My husband has refused to buy them for me ever since. But if I won a gift card…. He could hardly refuse me, right? I mean, if I want to make myself sick FOR FREE, who is he to argue?
March 27th, 2008 at 7:38 am
amy says:
Bloomin’ Onion I do love.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:38 am
Ali says:
I love the Chicken on the Barbie.
A few weeks ago my assistant’s five year old daughter informed him very loudly and often that she wanted the “chocolate bread” they had at Outback the night before.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:40 am
Erin K. says:
Mmmmmm - Bloomin’ Onion for sure!! And some grilled chicken. Or steak. Or shrimp.
Is it lunch time yet????
March 27th, 2008 at 7:41 am
Amy E says:
Well, like everyone else…love the Bloomin’ Onion but my favorite main meal is the Alice Springs Chicken. Fattening, but oh so good!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:41 am
Jes says:
hmm I have to pick just one thing?! Cheese fries? no bloomin’ onion? no STEAK. I especially love the bread they serve to everyone!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:42 am
Jennifer says:
I haven’t been to Outback in a long time because it is a little pricey and we don’t have one in town, but looking in the menu the Tilapia with the crab sauce on top looks divine.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:43 am
Erica (A Yankee In Jawja) says:
Ooh, I’d need to start with the seared Ahi Tuna, then Alice Springs Chicken and end it all with a Sydney’s sundae. *drool*
March 27th, 2008 at 7:44 am
Staci at Writing and Living says:
The Bloomin’ Onion is my favorite, hands down.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:44 am
Susan says:
the cheese fries and the steak salad :)
March 27th, 2008 at 7:46 am
Lanisa Fitzgerald says:
I LOVE the Alice Springs Chicken!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:49 am
Whitney Ford says:
Kookaburra Wings! Ooooooh it’s too delicious.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:49 am
Mary says:
bloomin onion and filet!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:49 am
Lindsay says:
I love the Queensland salad and the blooming onion yummy!!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:49 am
Dona says:
Love the Alice Springs Chicken! My 10yr old granddaughter is the steak eater!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:50 am
Karen says:
I’m with you on the cheese fries. However, I recently read a list of the most unhealthy restaurant foods–#1 on the list was Ouback’s cheese fries! Oh well!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:51 am
Donna says:
I love the bloomin onion.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:52 am
Katrina (Callapidder Days) says:
I am always completely stuffed when I leave Outback because I eat it all: the bloomin’ onion, the salad, the steak with cheese fries. Yum! Good thing I don’t get there too often or I would be too big to fit through the door. Please enter me — I think it’s time for me to visit Outback again!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:53 am
Emily C says:
Chocolate Thunder from Down Under is my favorite — not exactly a main dish, but a necessary one for sure.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:53 am
Diane Meyer says:
I can’t say no to the Bloomin’ Onion ever. Even for breakfast.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:54 am
stephanie says:
Hands down - the queensland salad. If I could recreate that at home, I would be one happy camper. Yum!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:54 am
Cricket says:
The bloomin’ onion was afavorite until I saw the nutrition info on TV! ACK! Their soups are great, especially the clam chowder. I also love the Alice Springs Chicken and grilled salmon.
YUM!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:55 am
escapades unlimited says:
Pick my number, pretty please. I’ll have the filet with steamed veggies, please. And thank you.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:56 am
Tammy H says:
Sadly, I did not need to look at the menu for a “refresher”. I’ll take a bloomin onion followed by Alice Spring Chicken - Aussie my fries please and………. make that thousand island on my salad.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:56 am
Kelly Anne says:
They have the BEST Ceasar Salad ever!! It’s peppery and yummy and I luv it! I order it every time we go, along with a steak and loaded baked potato just to round things (me) out!
March 27th, 2008 at 7:58 am
Steph VG says:
We don’t have an Outback near us, so I don’t need to be in the contest, but the cheese fries (yum!) thing reminded me - have you seen “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” on the Food network? Oh, Miss BooMama, you will LOVE it.
March 27th, 2008 at 7:58 am
Lacey says:
I love me some cheese fries too! :)
March 27th, 2008 at 7:59 am
Jai says:
Shrimp on the barbie, several servings .. and Toowoomba Pasta
With ice cold water, please …
March 27th, 2008 at 7:59 am
Donna says:
We’d start with some ‘Shrooms then go for the Victoria’s Filet with a sweet potato and side salad with blue cheese dressing!!! Mmmm…I think I just came up with our dinner plans for tonight.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:00 am
Natalie says:
My perfect outback meal:
1 diet coke (well, more than 1, but you know what I mean)
A little bit from each of these appetizers: Bloomin’ Onion and Cheese Fries
THEN the Alice Springs Chicken with a side salad with TONS of ranch.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:00 am
Robin says:
There’s nothing like a Bloomin’ Onion before a tasty plate of Alice Springs Chicken, mmmm…
March 27th, 2008 at 8:05 am
marlise says:
Without a doubt, my favorite is the blooming onion.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:06 am
chocolatechic says:
Sadly, I have never had the opportunity to eat at an Outback Steakhouse. Not because there isn’t one close, but just haven’t had the opportunity.
I would love to try the cheese fries, and oh…if they have steak, I want one of them too.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:07 am
Jennie says:
My favorite is just their regular ol’ sirloin steak. YUM. I love everything from the salad to the baked potato to the steak. I don’t always order cheese fries, but I will definitely sneak some if anyone has them at my table! I don’t like to dip them in ranch, though. I know; that probably just got me disqualified!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:07 am
Eugene says:
Steak Steak Steak oh and did i mention STEAAAAKKKKK!! YUM!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:07 am
Piseco says:
I love the blue cheese chop salad! Thanks for the contest.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:08 am
beth says:
alice springs chicken, but of course you HAVE to begin with the bloomin’ onion.
it would be unamerican.
especially at an australian restaurant!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:09 am
Lena says:
OOOO, those cheesy fries are TO. DIE. FOR. And you just can’t forget about that bloomin’ onion! Pick me! Pick me!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:09 am
Bronie says:
ok, the outback special cooked to a perfect medium with a loaded baked potato and caesar side salad…or toowoomba pasta? oh.my.goodness. yumm-o! did i mention i love, LOVE their bread? well, i do.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:11 am
stephaniesmommybrain says:
bloomin’ onion or cheese fries!! I am CRAVING a nice big steak these days, too!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:11 am
sue.g says:
My fav is the grilled salmon with steamed veggies. Eating healthy makes me feel better after I polish off the Chocolate Thunder from Down Under (ice cream rolled in coconut, of course!)
March 27th, 2008 at 8:11 am
erin says:
I’ve never been to Outback, so I should win so I can go try something there to have a favorite!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:12 am
Bev says:
I love the Alice Springs Chicken — love it, love it, love it.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Kim says:
Definately start with a bloomin onion and finish up with their filet. Yum!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:14 am
Jenny Swan says:
I too am madly in love with the cheese fried, but I never thought about ordering them with a salad! :) That’s a GREAT idea! :)
You’re so smart! :)
March 27th, 2008 at 8:14 am
Wendymom says:
I’m still trying to imagine the way it sounds when a southern belle says “G’Day y’all”. Those two accents couldn’t be further apart- yet I know you would make it sound good, and sassy too!
The Awesome Blossom is my favorite- or steak or any kind!
Thanks!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:15 am
pinkmommy says:
I could eat a bloomin’ onion all by myself. If my bloomin’ family would quit trying to eat it!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:17 am
Shannon says:
AWESOME BLOSSOM all the way friends! I will have to try to cheese fries next, the sound delish!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:17 am
Melinda says:
Cheese fries…yummy!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:18 am
Tara says:
Alice Springs Chicken all the way!!! WooHoo!! and also Coconut Shrimp!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:19 am
Casey says:
Oh BooMama, I am with you. The cheese fries need no entree to follow them. They are a meal all to themselves and no one does cheese fries like Outback.
Thanks for the generous giveaway! Yum, I could go for some Outback right about now! :)
March 27th, 2008 at 8:20 am
SL says:
I do love their potato soup and great steaks:)
March 27th, 2008 at 8:20 am
Maria says:
OK, I’ve been to Outback a total of 1 time and that was at least 14 years ago!! But– judging from the comments I’ll have to try the bloomin’ onion and the Alice Springs Chicken.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:20 am
Cindy Beall says:
Okay, so you know how on THE OFFICE how Michael (Steve Carell) goes to Chili’s and says, “We’ll have the Awesome Blossom, extra awesome!” Well, the hubby and I laugh our heads off.
The last time we went to Outback we ordered their equivalent but it’s called “Bloomin’ Onion.” We tried to say, “We’ll have the Bloomin’ Onion, extra bloomin’” but it just didn’t sound as good.
That’s all I got.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:21 am
missy says:
I’ve never eaten there! If I had, I’m sure it’d be that bloomin onion thing. Yummy.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:23 am
Terri S. says:
The Bloomin’ Onion and Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie. Add a salad and we’re good to go. Thanks!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:24 am
zehrhaus says:
Outback special with a blue cheese chopped salad! I have never made it to dessert :0)
March 27th, 2008 at 8:24 am
gina says:
Alice Springs Chicken for sure.
Did someone say they had never eaten there?!?!?!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:25 am
Lindsey says:
I love the bloomin’ onion, any steak, wings, and the alice springs chicken. It just depends on my mood:)
March 27th, 2008 at 8:27 am
Jenni says:
Every time we go, I get an Outback special with baked potato covered in butter, cheese, and bacon. It’s like heaven on a plate!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:28 am
Coralie says:
Oh, the lamb. It’s so hard to find good lamb anywhere, so we always order it when we got to outback. Yummy.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:28 am
Tabitha says:
The Bloomin’ Onion is my favorite thing to order! Other fried onion things don’t come close to Outback’s Onion!! Pick me, pick me…We could use a date night:)
March 27th, 2008 at 8:28 am
Jeannie says:
I love their chopped salad with blue cheese! Yummy! Their prime rib Outback style (seasoned and seared) is also a big fave!
Love your blog, too!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:30 am
shelley says:
Um, HELLO, is their anything better than the CHEESY FRIES???
March 27th, 2008 at 8:30 am
Jennifer says:
Gotta start with a Bloomin’ Onion and then Alice Springs chicken for the entree!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:31 am
Ruthie says:
Outback is our favorite place, too. I always order the Alice Springs chicken. Their vegetables? Oh my word. But I’m also quite partial to the cheese fries and bloomin’ onion. Yay for Providentialness!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:31 am
Phyllis @ Aimless Conversation says:
Hubby and i enjoy the Bloomin’ Onion…and of course a good steak. =)
March 27th, 2008 at 8:32 am
Robin M. says:
Mmmmm… it has to be the cheese fries. The last time my husband and I ate at Outback, we ordered the cheese fries while waiting for our table… by the time we were finished with the appetizer, we were full, so we just paid for it and left… cheap date!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:32 am
Laura says:
Alice Springs Chicken with no mushrooms! Outback is our favorite place to eat without the kiddos.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:32 am
Darlene says:
I, too, have ordered the yummy cheese fries with the side salad and Diet coke!
I also love the bloomin’ onion and my hubby always likes a good steak.
On the cruise tht we went on in February, he ate one EVERY night ALONG with his meal.
How’s that for portion control? :)
March 27th, 2008 at 8:32 am
shawna says:
I LOVE the Victoria’s filet, side salad with ranch and salted-jacket baked potato. mmmm…mmmm…
March 27th, 2008 at 8:32 am
Lindsey says:
Bloomin onion, no contest!!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:33 am
Sweet Bee says:
Definitely the Bloomin’ Onion, but I LOVE the Alice Springs Chicken too!
Mmm, Mmm, good eats!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:33 am
Rebecca says:
I love the Outback special steak! It is the only place I ever order steak!!!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:33 am
annie says:
I love chicken shrimp on the barbie!
I’m also doing a little giveaway, spring is in the air!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Stacey @ Happy Are We says:
I just had those cheese fries for the first time last month. I’ve been dreaming about them ever since. Is that a bad thing?
March 27th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Elizabeth says:
I love the Alice Springs Chicken WITH the Cheese Fries. I’m all about portion control too! LOL I make sure there’s enough left for lunch the next day. Outback is where DH and I had our first date. There’s lots of history at Outback for us. Yeah baby!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:35 am
Michelle- This One's for the Girls says:
The bloomin’ onion and a prime rib. With a diet coke of course. :)
March 27th, 2008 at 8:36 am
Barbara H. says:
Oooh, I love Outback!!
My husband and I usually split an order of shrimp on the barbie for an appetizer, and then I almost always order the Drovers Platter that has ribs and chicken. And I usually have some to take home for lunch the next day!! Love their bread and baked potatoes, too,
March 27th, 2008 at 8:36 am
Kristen M. says:
A big juicy steak. (I’m not very good making them at home.)
March 27th, 2008 at 8:39 am
laura miller says:
I love EVERYTHING from the Outback– brown bread and butter, salad with HUGE croutons, Outback special (steak), baked potato with skin that I will actually eat!!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:39 am
Brenda Yonker says:
Wow! I feel so out of place. I have not been to an outback yet because with 5 kids it is just to much money for us. However I am drooling over the wonderful things I have seen mentioned in the comments section. Mmmmm…. Those cheesy fries sound awesome!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:42 am
Kathy says:
I know Outback is a steak house but I love the grilled pork chops! Yummy!!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:43 am
LeeAnn (AKA Frazzmom) says:
Without a second thought- it is definitely the Alice Springs Chicken! Mushrooms, cheese, yummy sauce- what’s not to love? And of course you HAVE to get it with the jacket potato (with everything!) and a side salad with bleu cheese dressing!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:44 am
Deborah says:
Oh, I LOVE Outback! I almost always get the same thing: the bloomin’onion, the special with a baked potato, caesar salad, and hopefully, the chocolate thunder from down under. It’s a special treat to go there.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:44 am
Dnksmommy/ Lorrie says:
I. ADORE. OUTBACK. and NOTHING beats the Bloomin’ onion. But gotta have a side of Ranch dressing along with the sauce they provide. Gotta. It’s the law.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:45 am
Andrea Nerren Bell says:
The chopped bleu cheese salad is my absolute favorite. I have tried & tried to duplicate it at home, with no success. Really, everything there is great!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:46 am
Melanie says:
Ditto on the cheese fries, my husband and I love them! However, the Cyclone Pasta is my absolute favorite! The ham and sun-dried tomatoes really make the dish. You gotta try it at least once even if you would never consider ordering pasta at a steakhouse:)
March 27th, 2008 at 8:46 am
melzie says:
I am sadly deprived and I have never got to go there so pick me m’kay?! I like cheese fries too :D We only get to go to buffets or kids places LOL. xoxo melzie
March 27th, 2008 at 8:46 am
Carrie says:
Oh, BooMama - I love me some Outback too!! The Alice Springs Chicken is my favorite thing to get there by far! I just adore that chicken with bacon and cheese melted all over it with a side of honey mustard for dipping! YUMMY!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:47 am
Amanda says:
Woo hoo! They have a mean chicken fried chicken that I order every time. I am also a fan of their side salad. Great ranch and croutons. Stomach is now growling.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:48 am
Kami says:
I love the victoria cut steak. At least I think that’s what it’s called. It has been a long time since I’ve been but I promise if I get picked I’ll make a special effort to go without the kiddies. They make the BEST steaks!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:49 am
Jessica says:
I’m in LOVE with the Bloomin’ Onion…all fried and greasy! YUM!!
March 27th, 2008 at 8:49 am
Melissa S. says:
I love me some bloomin’ onion. And a big ol margarita.
My dh loves that Alice Springs Chicken. Uh, why do we order chicken at steakhouses?
Melissa S.
March 27th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Karly says:
I LOVE the Bloomin’ Onion, but my husband doesn’t eat onions, so I usually get the cheese fries. So…maybe with a $25 gift card we could splurge and get both? LOL, no portion control here!
March 27th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Becca says:
It’s impossible not to love the bloomin’ onion . . . but I like to continue my healthy meal with the Alice Springs Chicken . . . so good! :-)
March 27th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Cindy says:
I love the Cyclone Pasta, my husband loves their pork chops, my best friend loves the Alice Springs Chicken, her husband gets the steak and we all love the cheese fries and bloomin onion!!
March 27th, 2008 at 9:48 am
seaside says:
Alice springs chicken with fries - so i can dip them in the honey mustard…YUM
March 27th, 2008 at 9:48 am
Brian Seay says:
I’m a fan of the Alice Springs Chicken. You see, it’s grilled chicken so technically it’s healthy(ier) BUT you top it with lots of melted cheese and some bacon. Oh, the bacon!
March 27th, 2008 at 9:48 am
Maggie says:
Not having to clear the table or do the dishes. I’m pretty easy to please!
March 27th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Johna says:
Alice Springs Chicken and Cheese Fries - period. Yummy!
March 27th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Chris says:
Gotta have the salmon. Grilled salmon, grilled veggies, grilled pineapple, and HEY! I WANT ME SOME-A-DAT REMOULADE SAUCE TO GO WITH IT!!!
Is it lunchtime yet?
March 27th, 2008 at 9:50 am
Jennifer says:
I love any of their steaks, but I guess Victoria’s Filet is the best. And their ranch dressing is SO delish!!
March 27th, 2008 at 9:50 am
Monica says:
I LOVE the Bloomin Onion! My husband would say the Cheese Fries and my son would say the “Chocolate” bread. and of course steaks for me and the husband and joey sirloin for my son.
March 27th, 2008 at 9:50 am
JennaG says:
I don’t know if I’ve ever been to Outback without ordering a bloomin’ onion–gotta have it!
March 27th, 2008 at 9:51 am
Cinde James says:
The Bloomin’ Onion followed by a filet (rare)!
March 27th, 2008 at 9:51 am
Stephanie says:
Gimme a good center cut filet or New York Strip any day. All the appetizers, potatoes, salads and desserts are just the icing on the cake. With a big old side of sweet tea. Mmmmmmmm.
March 27th, 2008 at 9:54 am
Sheila says:
Bloomin’ Onion and the Outback Special. Rare.
Although that slow-roasted sirloin special that’s on their website looks very tasty and might even tempt me to break away from my usual.
March 27th, 2008 at 9:55 am
Julie says:
Victoria’s filet, salad-oh, how I love those cucumbers and croutons, a baked potato, with the salty skin! LOVE IT!!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 9:55 am
Amy says:
The grillers in beef w/ pineapple–yum!
March 27th, 2008 at 9:58 am
Nichole says:
WOW…I haven’t been to Outback in ages! I would have to go with the old standby of a Bloomin’ Onion! YUM!
March 27th, 2008 at 9:58 am
Paige says:
That fudge cake is to die for! And I love the steak.
March 27th, 2008 at 10:03 am
Llama Momma says:
The blooming onion, hands down. Mmmmm!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:06 am
Krista says:
Oh, the Tuscan Ribeye looks divine! Although I think the cheese fries look pretty good… just not as a main dish! And I might actually have to try that Bloomin’ Onion considering I have discovered that onions aren’t nearly as bad when they’re fried beyond all recognizable taste!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:07 am
Muddy says:
I’ve only been once. I am a big fan of steak, steak and steak.Period.
Enter me, thanks!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:09 am
Tempelle says:
I love Outback! My guy and I used to go before we had 3 needy little ones! Now I hardly ever get those oh-so-tasty cheese fries. Totally my fave! Pick me! Pick me!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:10 am
Lindsay says:
TWO WORDS:
BLOOMIN’ ONION
March 27th, 2008 at 10:11 am
Starr says:
Gotta go with Bloomin’ Onion! The name is just so darn catchy.
March 27th, 2008 at 10:12 am
Sara says:
Of course, the awesome Blossom - fried extra crispy, but truly, I LOVE LOVE LOVE their salads with honey mustard dressing. Now that’s some healthy goodness. :)
March 27th, 2008 at 10:13 am
Jen says:
Cheese fries, please.
Thanks!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:17 am
mandy says:
I went to Outback one time. I had just had gall bladder surgery and didn’t find anything on the menu that I thought would settle well. Everyone else’s plate looked fab! The above mentioned cheese fries sound amazingly sinful…
March 27th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Ann says:
Bloomin’ Onion and a big, juicy ribeye!
Yum!
Ann
March 27th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Cindy says:
My favorite restaurant!!! I love their coconut shrimp & Alice Springs chicken..yum yum. Even their house salad is delish!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Paige says:
I love the cheese fries and the Outback Special!
:)
March 27th, 2008 at 10:19 am
Deidre says:
The Bloomin’ Onion and a filet! Great dinner!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:19 am
Mary B says:
I have not been to an Outback in over 12 years. Would love to try it again :) and I do love me a good steak!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:19 am
Shalee says:
Oh, pick me! I love me a good steak (and bloomin’ onion and cheese fries and… Well, you get the picture.)
March 27th, 2008 at 10:20 am
MaryBeth says:
Minus the diet coke, I order the same thing as you… cheese fries and a side salad. Yum!!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:20 am
Liz says:
Bloomin’ Onion and Baby Back Ribs, baby! And all this time I did not know there was an Outback so close to my house, I thought it was further. hmmmm….
March 27th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Leslie Brooke says:
I love me some Victoria Filet and green beans! Making me want to go there now!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:23 am
Kelly says:
I just wrote about how we have eaten at outback three times in the last two weeks.
My new favorite is the Hearts of Gold chicken and the steamed vegetables.
And if I wasn’t on a diet - the cheese fries rock me!!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:25 am
3m's Mama says:
My favorite all depends on the mood I’m in. The cheese fries are good for just about anything and I’ll take any dessert they’ve got that has their chocolate fudge on top. You can’t go wrong with hot fudge!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Holly Smith says:
Alice Springs Chicken–oooh pick me, oh please :)
Love and prayers,
holly
March 27th, 2008 at 10:27 am
andrea_jennine says:
The Victoria filet with blue cheese crust sounds mighty tasty!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:28 am
AndiK (sadly blogless) says:
Mmmmmmmmmmm…Alice Springs Chicken! And cheese fries! Oh, the cheesy goodness!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Wendy says:
Okay, gotta be the Bloomin’ Onion…and the cheese fries…and their steaks are pretty good, too. Yummy!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Lesley says:
Hmmm, I’m dreaming of the bloomin’ onion.
You would be my husband’s most very favorite person ever if I win!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:30 am
Lauren@Baseballs&Bows says:
Alice Springs Chicken with fries. Their fries are the best!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:31 am
mombo says:
I’ll take a rib eye any day!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Renna says:
What to order would be a no-brainer for me. I’d get a big, juicy steak! We’re on a limited fixed income. We do treat ourselves by eating out once a week or so, but I never order a steak. It’s simply not in the budget. It sould be cool to throw caution to the wind and say “medium rare, please!”. Of course, I’d give hubby a bite or two of it, small bites of course. ;-)
March 27th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Rebecca says:
I love Alice Springs Chicken. It’s delicious!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Teri says:
No contest……the pork chops, garlic smashed potatoes, cinnamon apples with a large glass of water with lemon.
March 27th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Amberly says:
I love the Outback Special, which comes with their oh-so-fresh salad. And I love the free bread!!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:33 am
bee says:
Cheese fries & Kookaburra wings! Mmmm mmmm!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:33 am
Sharon says:
boomerang shrimp!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:33 am
Michaellynn says:
We love the Chocolate Thunder from Down Under! We are all about the desserts!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:34 am
Alicia says:
The Outback Grillers are my favorite!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:34 am
Nancy says:
You must have read my mind…the hubs & I were just talking about Outback the other day! It’s been waaay too long since we’ve been there. I can’t recall anything I don’t like! Hope we win so our tastebuds can get reacquainted!
Thanks for the contest and your oh-so-entertaining blog!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:35 am
Auburn Gal Always says:
um, here’s a dream for $25 in Chocolate Thunder From Down Under
all mine.
pardon me while I dry the drool off my keyboard…
March 27th, 2008 at 10:35 am
The Pumkin Patch says:
Oh how I’d love to have me a Bloomin’ onion with some Cyclone Pasta!!! YUMMMMY!!!
PICK ME! PICK ME!! PLEASE????????
March 27th, 2008 at 10:36 am
Erin says:
Bloomin Onion for sure!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:36 am
Veronica Mitchell says:
Margueritas.
I’m a simple creature. Just give me liquor.
March 27th, 2008 at 10:37 am
oh amanda says:
I haven’t been in forever but I KNOW I like the Bloomin’ Onion!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:39 am
Carol says:
Mum’s chopped steak–yum!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:42 am
Sarah says:
Cool! The Bloomin’ Onion is my favorite but the Cheese Fries come in at a close second.
March 27th, 2008 at 10:43 am
Laura says:
Bloomin’ Onion all the way!!!!! Though I will have to try the cheese fries if I am lucky/blessed enough to win!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:44 am
We are THAT family says:
Wow. People must really like cheese and I thought I was the only one.
March 27th, 2008 at 10:48 am
Kristin says:
To start, the cheese fries. Main course, the Grilled Pork Chops with cinnamon apples and garlic mashed potatoes!!
Oh my, I think I’m gonna swoon!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:51 am
Penny G says:
Yum - Outback! My favorite is Chicken on the Barbie. Of course, it has to begin with a Bloomin’ Onion!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:53 am
Laurel says:
Oh the beautiful Blooming Onion!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:54 am
Chrissy says:
Oh it’s GOT to be the bloomin’ onion!!!! Mmmmm!
Chris in Canada
March 27th, 2008 at 10:57 am
Tamera says:
A Bloomin’ Oninon always tickles my Yankee fancy.
March 27th, 2008 at 10:57 am
Allison says:
I have 2 favorites! The bloomin’ onion, and the filet! Yummy
March 27th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Kim Hoyt says:
No hesitation here! Baby back ribs. Mmmm good!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:59 am
Allison says:
Love the chicken griller!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:03 am
Brea says:
I’ve only been to Outback once and it was in Grand Cayman — how incredibly wrong is that? However, I have never had the cheese fries. I should probably try them, huh?
March 27th, 2008 at 11:08 am
Vickie says:
They don’t have a bad thing on their menu that I’ve tried so far, everything’s been yummy but I gotta go with the Bloomin Onion.
March 27th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Stephanie says:
I’ve only been to Outback once. It was memorable though. My husband convinced me that the baby back ribs were from baby piglets, and really grossed me out. He even got me to ask the waiter if it were true - got some eye rolls from him. Guess I am little gullible LOL I think I will go for the cheese fries next time =)
March 27th, 2008 at 11:11 am
Amy Beth says:
Please don’t make fun of me, but the bread. I love the bread. And that is what’d order.
Seriously.
March 27th, 2008 at 11:11 am
Megan says:
Oh yes, those cheesy cheese fries, and the bloomin onion!!!!!!! Both doused with ranch dressing, of course! Mmmm….
March 27th, 2008 at 11:12 am
jen says:
I love the Alice Springs chicken!! And the bloomin’ onion!! Yummmmmm!!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:14 am
Karen Firstbrook says:
Puh - leease . . . it’s all about the Bloomin’ Onion. Seriously.
March 27th, 2008 at 11:15 am
Need A Nap2 says:
I’d have to say bloomin’ onion. I’m a little nutso on my cheese choices (white mild melted cheese please)! :)
March 27th, 2008 at 11:15 am
Holly says:
Mmmmm… what a fun giveaway! My vote is for the Chocolate Thunder From Down Under. The name is ALMOST as good as the dessert!!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:16 am
Jabber Jaws says:
My children each ask for their own loaf of bread and butter. I always want the mashed potatos. Yummy. Well, and the waitstaff and dishwasher. How I love to eat anywhere when I don’t have to clean up. Now, if only they would cut up the kids food…..
March 27th, 2008 at 11:16 am
Robin says:
The cheese fries are the best! I haven’t found any that compare.
March 27th, 2008 at 11:18 am
lisa says:
the steakhouse salad is very very good! he and my hubby had it on our anniversary
March 27th, 2008 at 11:18 am
lace says:
the bloomin’ onion is my favorite of all things on the menu. I have went and just had the onion.
March 27th, 2008 at 11:18 am
Erica says:
Yum…I love it all…but I’ve got to vote for a good old loaded baked potato. Sounds good right now.
March 27th, 2008 at 11:18 am
Terry says:
Can’t go wrong with the Bloomin’ Onion….thanks for good reading
March 27th, 2008 at 11:19 am
Jen M says:
Of course! I can never NEVER leave there without my bloomin’ onion.
March 27th, 2008 at 11:22 am
Regina B says:
Those bloomin’ onions!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:22 am
Julie says:
Yum! Chicken on the Barbie with a Bloomin’ Onion on the side!
Julie
3cookieday[at]gmail[dot]com
March 27th, 2008 at 11:22 am
Teresa says:
I am all about the Bloomin’ Onion!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:22 am
Heather* says:
I love their lamb. YUM!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Jenny says:
I could go crazy just with their appetizers! How about sharing a bloomin’ onion, cheese fries, and gold coast coconut shrimp with friends followed by some chocolate thunder from down under? Yummy stuff! I’m feelin’ a little hungry all of a sudden.
March 27th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Sara says:
The outback special (sirloin steak) with double broccoli! Yum!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:28 am
Alicia says:
Get this every time: Salmon & baked potato with butter, bacon, and cheese. Yummy!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:30 am
Missy says:
Ok, this is going to sound lame-O but my favorite thing to eat at Outback is their side salad with ranch dressing. Their ranch dressing is to die for. And then I’ll finish up with a steak and baked potato and have really bad heartburn but it will be so worth it!!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Lauren says:
Victoria’s filet with steamed veggies and about 4 of those rye bread loaves!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Cindy says:
Gotta be Victoria’s Filet. Love their salad too - the Ranch dressing is fabulous!!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Smoochiefrog says:
Alice Springs Chicken, hands down! Yummy!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Shannon says:
This may sound crazy but I just dearly love their chopped bleu cheese salad. I don’t know what there is about it but when I think of Outback that is my first thought and I always get it when I go. Everything else is just extra!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:34 am
Jessica hekman says:
mmmmm… I like the tilapia with crab meat on top, yum yum.
March 27th, 2008 at 11:34 am
JC says:
I sound like a nerd, but I LOVE the steamed veggies at Outback!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:36 am
Alison says:
I love to order the Victoria’s Filet and Sweet Potato!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Mandy says:
I love everyhting there!!! The cheese fries are definitely my favorite. And I like their side salads, they are always so fresh.
March 27th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Martha Jane says:
I love the Alice Springs Chicken, the Cheese Fries, the Bread, and ALL the desserts!!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:45 am
Laurie says:
For me/us, it would have to be the Bloomin’ Onion with the fabulous dipping sauce that goes with it! And their steaks!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:46 am
Sydney says:
If it’s just for me I like the Victoria Filet, but if my husband wants some of mine, I’ll get the ribeye. I combine it with a caeser salad and a baked potato for a delicious meal. Oh, and I love the bread!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:49 am
Sarah says:
I love their bloomin’ onion and the Outback Special. Yummy!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:52 am
Billie says:
Hell-ooo…the 5 loaves of bread I eat before the meal, which is always coconut shrimp…
March 27th, 2008 at 11:52 am
diXymiss says:
I see I’m in good company with my faves (can’t pick just one): bloomin onion and Victoria filet. Yum!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:52 am
Missy says:
I’m with you on the cheese fries!!
March 27th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Courtney W says:
I love it all, but bloomin’ onion and cheesie fries are delicious!!! And of course, my husband loves their special steak.
March 27th, 2008 at 11:56 am
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