Outback Steakhouse Menu Study Guide

1. What is a Bloomin' Onion?

A nickname for a cheerful person who loves onions.

A type of flower arrangement made with onions.

Abbreviation: Bloom

Description: A colossal Onion breaded and deep fried. Served with a mayonnaise horseradish sauce.

A popular gardening tool for planting onions.

A Bloomin' Onion is a specific dish that involves a large onion breaded and deep fried, typically served with a mayonnaise horseradish sauce.

Explanation

A Bloomin' Onion is a specific dish that involves a large onion breaded and deep fried, typically served with a mayonnaise horseradish sauce.

2. What ingredients are in Alice Springs Chicken Quesadillas?

Abbrev.: Que Alice/1/2 Que Alice

Description: Grilled chicken breast, bacon, honey mustard sauce, sauteed mushrooms, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla, grilled to a crispy perfection. Served with a honey mustard for dipping

Fried chicken, BBQ sauce, jalapenos, cheddar cheese in a corn tortilla

Spicy chicken, salsa, queso fresco, guacamole in a spinach tortilla

Vegetarian chicken, ranch dressing, avocado, Swiss cheese in a wheat tortilla

Alice Springs Chicken Quesadillas are made with grilled chicken breast, bacon, honey mustard sauce, sauteed mushrooms, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla, grilled to a crispy perfection, and served with honey mustard for dipping.

Explanation

Alice Springs Chicken Quesadillas are made with grilled chicken breast, bacon, honey mustard sauce, sauteed mushrooms, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla, grilled to a crispy perfection, and served with honey mustard for dipping.

3. What is Crab Stuffed Shrimp?

Shrimp coated with crab shell crumbs.

Abbrev.: Stuffed Shrimp

Description: 4 Gulf Shrimp lightly fried and stuffed with succulent crab meat. (serves 1-2.)

Crab legs dipped in shrimp sauce.

Crab meat wrapped in bacon strips.

Crab Stuffed Shrimp refers to 4 Gulf Shrimp lightly fried and stuffed with succulent crab meat, not to crab legs dipped in shrimp sauce, shrimp coated with crab shell crumbs, or crab meat wrapped in bacon strips.

Explanation

Crab Stuffed Shrimp refers to 4 Gulf Shrimp lightly fried and stuffed with succulent crab meat, not to crab legs dipped in shrimp sauce, shrimp coated with crab shell crumbs, or crab meat wrapped in bacon strips.

4. What is included in the dish Kooaburra Wings?

1 lbs of fresh boneless chicken wings baked & served with honey mustard dipping sauce.

1 lbs of fresh chicken wings sautéed & served with ranch dressing.

Abbreviation: Wings/Mild, Wings/Med, Wings/Hot

Description: 1 lbs of fresh chicken wings breaded & deep-fried, served with celery & homemade blue cheese dressing.

1 lbs of fresh chicken wings grilled & served with barbecue sauce.

The correct answer describes Kooaburra Wings as breaded, deep-fried chicken wings served with celery & homemade blue cheese dressing.

Explanation

The correct answer describes Kooaburra Wings as breaded, deep-fried chicken wings served with celery & homemade blue cheese dressing.

5. What is included in Aussie Cheese Fries?

French fries with ketchup

Cheese fries with a side of guacamole

Chips with melted mozzarella cheese

Abbrev.: Cheese/ 1/2 Cheese

Description: Homemade seasoned French-Fries, made fresh daily with Idaho potatoes, topped with Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese & bacon. Served with spicy ranch dressing.
(Oscar Mayor bacon used)

Aussie Cheese Fries are specifically made with Idaho potatoes, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, bacon, and spicy ranch dressing

Explanation

Aussie Cheese Fries are specifically made with Idaho potatoes, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, bacon, and spicy ranch dressing

6. What is Seared Ahi Tuna?

Baked Cod with Tartar Sauce

Abbrev.: Ahi App/ 1/2 Ahi App

Description: Sashimi-style Yellow fFin Tuna, spice rubbed and seared. Served with sides of soy dressing and wasabi vinaigrette. (Served cold)

Fried Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce

Grilled Salmon with Lemon Sauce

Seared Ahi Tuna is a dish made from yellow Fin Tuna that is spice rubbed and seared, served cold with soy dressing and wasabi vinaigrette. It is not grilled salmon, baked cod, or fried shrimp with different sauces.

Explanation

Seared Ahi Tuna is a dish made from yellow Fin Tuna that is spice rubbed and seared, served cold with soy dressing and wasabi vinaigrette. It is not grilled salmon, baked cod, or fried shrimp with different sauces.

7. What is Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp?

Grilled salmon with lemon butter sauce.

Breaded calamari rings served with marinara sauce.

Fried chicken tenders with honey mustard dipping sauce.

Abbrev.: Coco

Description: 6 large prawns dipped in beer batter and coconut then fried. Served with a Creole-marmalade sauce.

Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp refers to 6 large prawns dipped in beer batter and coconut then fried, served with a Creole-marmalade sauce.

Explanation

Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp refers to 6 large prawns dipped in beer batter and coconut then fried, served with a Creole-marmalade sauce.

8. Which salad option features 5 seasoned & grilled shrimp atop a bed of traditional Caesar Salad?

Abbrev: Shrimp C-Sal/ Chx Sal 8 oz

Description: (SHRIMP C-SAL) 5 seasoned & grilled shrimp atop a bed of traditional Caesar Salad
(CHX SAL 8 OZ) 8 oz. grilled chicken breast served on top of a generous portion of our traditional Caesar Salad.
(uses real Anchovies)

Abbrev: Beef C-Sal

Abbrev: Chicken C-Sal

Abbrev: Tofu C-Sal

The correct answer mentions 5 seasoned & grilled shrimp atop a bed of traditional Caesar Salad.

Explanation

The correct answer mentions 5 seasoned & grilled shrimp atop a bed of traditional Caesar Salad.

9. Classic Filet Tenderloin Wedge Salad

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Vegetarian Cobb Salad

Crispy Shrimp Taco Bowl

Abbrev.: Roast Wedge

Description: A cool, crisp wedge of fresh iceberg lettuce, 4-oz. sliced roasted filet tenderloin. Blue Cheese dressing, grape tomatoes, red onions, bacon, and blue cheese crumbles, topped with a sweet balsamic glaze.

10. What is included in the Queensland Salad?

A mix of fruits and nuts served on a bed of lettuce with a side of ranch dressing.

Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing.

Abbrev.: Q Sal

Description: A generous scoop of homemade chicken salad, made from fresh chicken breast, with toasted almonds, served on a bed of mixed greens, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, diced egg, bacon, tomatoes, homemade crutons. Served with a choice of homemade dressing.

Grilled shrimp and avocado served on a bed of spinach with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

The Queensland Salad consists of homemade chicken salad with toasted almonds served on mixed greens with various toppings, whereas the other options describe different salad variations.

Explanation

The Queensland Salad consists of homemade chicken salad with toasted almonds served on mixed greens with various toppings, whereas the other options describe different salad variations.

11. Walkabout Soup of the Day- Aussie Cheese

Abbrev.: Bowl/Onion or Cup/Onion

Description: Homemade creamy onion/cheese soup topped with Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheese.

Abbrev.: Bowl/Chicken Noodle or Cup/Chicken Noodle Description: Homemade chicken noodle soup topped with parmesan cheese.

Abbrev.: Bowl/Tomato or Cup/Tomato Description: Homemade tomato soup topped with mozzarella cheese.

Abbrev.: Bowl/Clam Chowder or Cup/Clam Chowder Description: Homemade clam chowder soup topped with Swiss cheese.

The correct answer describes the Walkabout Soup of the Day as being a creamy onion/cheese soup topped with Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheese, while the incorrect answers provide descriptions of different types of soup with various cheese toppings.

Explanation

The correct answer describes the Walkabout Soup of the Day as being a creamy onion/cheese soup topped with Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheese, while the incorrect answers provide descriptions of different types of soup with various cheese toppings.

12. What is the description of Baked Potato Soup in this restaurant?

C. Bland baked potato soup with no additional toppings.

B. Spicy baked potato soup with jalapenos and pepper jack cheese.

Abbrev.: Cup/Pot or Bowl/Pot

Description: Homemade creamy baked potato soup with bacon, chives, Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheese.

A. Homemade creamy baked potato soup with sour cream and scallions.

The correct answer describes the Baked Potato Soup in the restaurant with specific ingredients and toppings included.

Explanation

The correct answer describes the Baked Potato Soup in the restaurant with specific ingredients and toppings included.

13. 1. The Bloomin' Onion is a signature aboriginal Aussie-tizer. How would you in your own words describe it to your table?

A raw onion sliced and marinated in vinegar. Served with a spicy ketchup dip.

A small onion sautéed in garlic butter. Served with a side of ranch dressing.

A colossal onion breaded and deep fried. Served with a mayo horseradish sauce for dipping.

An onion stuffed with cheese and bacon, then baked. Served with a sweet chili sauce for dipping.

The correct answer describes the Bloomin' Onion as a colossal onion that is breaded and deep-fried, served with a mayo horseradish sauce for dipping. The incorrect answers provide inaccurate descriptions of the dish.

Explanation

The correct answer describes the Bloomin' Onion as a colossal onion that is breaded and deep-fried, served with a mayo horseradish sauce for dipping. The incorrect answers provide inaccurate descriptions of the dish.

14. Name the Aussie-tizers that are available in full and half portions.

Sydney 'Shrooms

Kookaburra Wings

Bloomin' Onion

Seared Ahi Tuna, and Alice Springs Chicken Quesadilla

The correct answer includes Seared Ahi Tuna and Alice Springs Chicken Quesadilla, while the incorrect answers provided do not come in full and half portions.

Explanation

The correct answer includes Seared Ahi Tuna and Alice Springs Chicken Quesadilla, while the incorrect answers provided do not come in full and half portions.

15. If a customer orders our Kookaburra Wings, what question do we need to ask them?

How would you like your wings prepared hot, medium, or mild?

Would you prefer boneless or traditional wings?

Do you want a side of fries with your wings?

What drink would you like with your wings?

When a customer orders Kookaburra Wings, the priority should be on how they would like the wings prepared in terms of spiciness level, hence the correct question is about the preferred heat level.

Explanation

When a customer orders Kookaburra Wings, the priority should be on how they would like the wings prepared in terms of spiciness level, hence the correct question is about the preferred heat level.

16. What makes our salad dressings and soups special?

They are sourced from a local supplier.

They are homemade from scratch every day

They are made using pre-packaged mixes.

They are imported from overseas.

They are made with artificial flavorings.

The correct answer emphasizes the freshness and quality of our salad dressings and soups, highlighting our commitment to homemade, daily preparation.

Explanation

The correct answer emphasizes the freshness and quality of our salad dressings and soups, highlighting our commitment to homemade, daily preparation.

17. Our Queensland Salad is topped with homemade what? If a customer doesn't want chicken salad what would you suggest?

Beef salad

Homemade chicken salad. you can suggest a piece of grilled chicken breast

Tofu salad

Shrimp salad

The correct answer is 'Homemade chicken salad'. Alternatively, you can suggest a piece of grilled chicken breast as a substitute.

Explanation

The correct answer is 'Homemade chicken salad'. Alternatively, you can suggest a piece of grilled chicken breast as a substitute.

18. Of the three Fresh, Bountiful Salads listed above, which salads come with the dressing already on the salad? Can the customer get the dressing on the side if they prefer?

The Summer Berry Spinach Salad comes with the dressing already on it. No.

The Veggie Power Bowl Salad comes with the dressing already on it. Yes.

The Greek Mediterranean Salad comes with the dressing already on it. No.

The chicken and shrimp Caesar Salad and the Classic Filet Wedge Salad both have dressing already on them.
Yes.

19. What is included in the Baby Back Ribs dish?

Fish and Chips

Abbrev.:: Ribs/ 1/2 Ribs

Description: A full or half rack of baby back pork ribs seasoned, smoked and brushed with BBQ sauce. Served with a side of Aussie Fries.

Vegetable Stir-Fry

Chicken Caesar Salad

The Baby Back Ribs dish specifically consists of a full or half rack of baby back pork ribs seasoned, smoked and brushed with BBQ sauce, served with Aussie Fries. The incorrect options provided do not match the description of the Baby Back Ribs dish.

Explanation

The Baby Back Ribs dish specifically consists of a full or half rack of baby back pork ribs seasoned, smoked and brushed with BBQ sauce, served with Aussie Fries. The incorrect options provided do not match the description of the Baby Back Ribs dish.

20. What is included in the dish 'Grilled Chicken on the Barbie'?

A 10 oz. fried chicken leg with spicy buffalo sauce.

Abbrev.: Chicken

Description: 8 oz. flame broiled chicken breast served with a side of BBQ sauce and fresh seasonal veggies.

Vegetarian dish with tofu and steamed broccoli.

6 oz. grilled salmon with a garlic butter sauce.

The correct answer describes an 8 oz. flame broiled chicken breast served with BBQ sauce and fresh seasonal veggies. The incorrect answers do not match the description provided.

Explanation

The correct answer describes an 8 oz. flame broiled chicken breast served with BBQ sauce and fresh seasonal veggies. The incorrect answers do not match the description provided.

21. What is included in the No Rules Parmesan Pasta dish?

Spaghetti Carbonara with bacon and peas

NR Pasta- Beef, Lobster, Calamari

Fettuccine Alfredo with a tomato sauce

Abbrev: NR Pasta- Chicken, Scallops, Shrimp (and combos)

Description: Fettuccine Alfredo with a Parmesan cream sauce. May be served with 2 of the following: (5 oz. grilled chicken breast, 5 grilled shrimp, 4 grilled scallops)

The correct answer specifies that the No Rules Parmesan Pasta dish includes fettuccine Alfredo with a Parmesan cream sauce, along with options for grilled chicken breast, grilled shrimp, and grilled scallops. The incorrect answers do not accurately describe the components of this dish.

Explanation

The correct answer specifies that the No Rules Parmesan Pasta dish includes fettuccine Alfredo with a Parmesan cream sauce, along with options for grilled chicken breast, grilled shrimp, and grilled scallops. The incorrect answers do not accurately describe the components of this dish.

22. What is the description of Sweet Glazed Roasted Pork Tenderloin?

Pan-Seared Salmon with a dill cream sauce.

Abbrev.: Porkloin

Description: Sliced 6 oz., slow-roasted pork tenderloin drizzled with a sweet and spicy apricot-chili glaze and topped with a crunchy crumb. (cornflakes & sugar) Served with mashed potatoes and fresh green beans. (Served Med. to Med.-Well)

Roasted Pork Belly with a tangy BBQ sauce.

Grilled Chicken Breast with a lemon-herb marinade.

23. What is the description of a Rack of Lamb dish?

Rack of Lamb is a dessert made with layers of sponge cake and whipped cream.

Rack of Lamb is a type of seafood dish cooked in butter sauce.

Rack of Lamb is a vegetarian dish made with roasted vegetables and tofu.

Abbrev.: Rack 12oz.

Description: 12-oz. of rack of lamb served with Cabernet sauce, imported from New Zealand, seasoned and on the grill. (Chops on request). Served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and fresh seasonal veggies. Mint Jelly served upon request.

24. What is the dish comprised of Roasted Filet with Port Wine Sauce?

Abbrev.: Roast Filet Port

Description: Sliced 6-oz. Filet Tenderloin seasoned, seared, and slow-roasted for tenderness then sliced and drizzled with a delicious port wine mushroom sauce. Served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and fresh seasonal veggies.

BBQ Ribs with Coleslaw

Spaghetti with Meatballs

Sushi Roll with Soy Sauce

25. What is the description of Savory Pepper Mill Steak?

Abbrev.: Filet Mignon 6 oz. Description: Tender 6 oz. Filet Mignon wrapped in bacon and served with asparagus.

Abbrev.: Pepper Strip 8 oz.

Description: Flavorful sliced 8 oz. New York Strip Steak encrusted with cracked black pepper and topped with brandy cream sauce. (Corbel Brandy used). Served with golden potato wedges.

Abbrev.: Ribeye 10 oz. Description: Juicy 10 oz. Ribeye Steak seasoned with garlic butter and served with mashed potatoes.

Abbrev.: T-Bone 12 oz. Description: Hearty 12 oz. T-Bone Steak seasoned with Montreal steak spice and served with garlic bread.

26. What question do you always ask a customer after they order one of the Outback Favorites?

Are you dining alone today?

What is your favorite dish on the menu?

Would you like to add a cup of soup or a salad today?

Do you want dessert with your meal?

The correct question is a common upselling technique used in the restaurant industry to offer additional items such as soup or salad to increase the total sale.

Explanation

The correct question is a common upselling technique used in the restaurant industry to offer additional items such as soup or salad to increase the total sale.

27. What if a customer does not want the side that is listed on the menu?

The customer must stick to the side listed on the menu.

The customer will not be served if they don't want the side listed on the menu.

Customers have to pay extra if they want a different side.

We have a NO Rules approach, so they can choose any other side or a soup/salad in place of the side listed on the menu.

At our establishment, customers have the flexibility to choose any other side or a soup/salad in place of the side listed on the menu, without any restrictions or extra charges.

Explanation

At our establishment, customers have the flexibility to choose any other side or a soup/salad in place of the side listed on the menu, without any restrictions or extra charges.

28. Which of the Outback Favorites do you need to ask the customer for a temperature on?

Bloomin' Onion, Alice Springs Chicken, Kookaburra Wings

Rack of Lamb, Peper Mill Steak, Prime Rib

The Outback Favorites mentioned in the correct answer are dishes that are typically cooked to different levels of doneness based on customer preference, hence requiring the server to ask for a temperature. On the other hand, the incorrect answers are menu items that are usually prepared in a specific way without the need for temperature customization.

Explanation

The Outback Favorites mentioned in the correct answer are dishes that are typically cooked to different levels of doneness based on customer preference, hence requiring the server to ask for a temperature. On the other hand, the incorrect answers are menu items that are usually prepared in a specific way without the need for temperature customization.