Select Outback Steakhouse Restaurants: Kids' 5-Oz Joey Sirloin Steak Meal

tanman99

May 17, 2024 1:37 AM

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Quote from long_time_lurke

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speaking of surcharges, we went to OG, and they wanted to charge me an extra $4 because I wanted an extra plate for the salad.

Went to the Sugar Factory for Mother's Day because the first plan fell through. A pasta dish was $30 burgers were $24. Waitress didn't do much. Then the kicker was a 3% surcharge on the meal??!! Forget that. The lowest option for tip was 18% which is what I usually tip at least that much. I changed that to 15% because of that 3% surcharge. Surcharge for what???!!!

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LavenderStove8516

May 17, 2024 2:07 AM

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If they feel they're so underpaid they can always find another job. I don't subsidize people's poor life choices.

Is there a more boomer, out-of-touch, no clue response than this.

Last edited by LavenderStove8516 May 16, 2024 at 07:14 PM.

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BraveMice4170

May 17, 2024 2:23 AM

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Yeesh…really? References? That's terrible if they went that cheap to import beef into the US. Who does that?

Most of the "American" steakhouse chains are doing it now. It's fraud if you ask me!

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Ihateec

May 17, 2024 2:24 AM

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It's only available well done because it's intended and marketed as a kid's meal. Kids are more susceptible to foodborne illness because they have not built up their immune systems yet, and it is discouraged to offer them raw or undercooked food on a children's menu. Source: FDA food code, and am restaurant inspector.

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dnyPlaya

May 17, 2024 3:16 AM

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Cooking option for the steak is well done only... No thanks

You have to tell them to just char the outside, otherwise give it to me raw Smilie

Pigeon

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Quote from Ihateec

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It's only available well done because it's intended and marketed as a kid's meal. Kids are more susceptible to foodborne illness because they have not built up their immune systems yet, and it is discouraged to offer them raw or undercooked food on a children's menu. Source: FDA food code, and am restaurant inspector.

No child of mine will ever eat a well done steak. Gotta build that immune system somehow

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bloodshot2k6

May 17, 2024 3:56 AM

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bloodshot2k6May 17, 2024 3:56 AM

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Why tip on a to-go?
This tipping culture is so foolish.

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BlueHerring6244

May 17, 2024 4:11 AM

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Quote from tanman99

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Went to the Sugar Factory for Mother's Day because the first plan fell through. A pasta dish was $30 burgers were $24. Waitress didn't do much. Then the kicker was a 3% surcharge on the meal??!! Forget that. The lowest option for tip was 18% which is what I usually tip at least that much. I changed that to 15% because of that 3% surcharge. Surcharge for what???!!!

Saw that couple of other places,the surcharge was for using a credit card as a payment,no surcharge for paying cash.Apparently the credit card fees are up

tanman99

May 17, 2024 4:13 AM

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Quote from BlueHerring6244

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Saw that couple of other places,the surcharge was for using a credit card as a payment,no surcharge for paying cash.Apparently the credit card fees are up

That's the cost of doing business. It didn't even say what the charge was for. But thanks for the info.

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ktlewis02

May 17, 2024 4:14 AM

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ktlewis02May 17, 2024 4:14 AM

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Again, enough with the meme posts

FrozENFyRe

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Quote from RichardStabone

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I carry monopoly money for those situations... see, I use my hand to stuff a mostly-concealed monopoly bill in the tip jar as I'm being handed my bag of food... everybody happy.

And for those who might find offense at this tactic, the bible verse reference i write at the top of the bill is worth far more than an actual buck, if taken to heart and used wisely.

If I caught you doing this, I'd throw the tip jar at your face.

Not because you don't tip, but somehow you think that YOUR opinion regarding Bible verses is actual fact.

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CleverManatee710

May 17, 2024 4:35 AM

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Quote from ThatOneDood

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They used to have this, nearly identical, deal at Longhorn. Looks like August 2023 was the last time I got it. We'd do one adult steak meal and three kids meals.

Looked at my last carryout email from there.

Kid's Sirloin $9.99
• Kid's Steak Temps: Medium Well
• Side Choice: Sweet Potato
• Butter
• Cinnamon/Sugar
• Kid Beverage: Cranberry Juice

I take full credit for causing them to remove it from their menu. Sorry everyone.

I just checked the location near me and and they still have it. 6oz sirloin there, and you can choose how it's cooked. Thanks for the tip, I'll probably do this next time we go.

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DataJager

May 17, 2024 4:49 AM

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DataJagerMay 17, 2024 4:49 AM

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Yes, you can order kids meals to go and get a good value because Kids meals are designed to feed off the cost of adult dining. This is not a new hack, people have known this since the 80's
Also, Well Done steak only? WTF?

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KishaG

May 17, 2024 4:57 AM

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Quote from ThatOneDood

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They used to have this, nearly identical, deal at Longhorn. Looks like August 2023 was the last time I got it. We'd do one adult steak meal and three kids meals.

Looked at my last carryout email from there.

Kid's Sirloin $9.99
• Kid's Steak Temps: Medium Well
• Side Choice: Sweet Potato
• Butter
• Cinnamon/Sugar
• Kid Beverage: Cranberry Juice

I take full credit for causing them to remove it from their menu. Sorry everyone.

Our location still has it. I order this frequently, only with a regular potato. It works out to be just about as cheap as Wendy's and it withstands the drive home better. Now I'm worried that they'll eventually remove it!

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FullPriceisforFools

May 17, 2024 5:06 AM

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Quote from tanman99

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Went to the Sugar Factory for Mother's Day because the first plan fell through. A pasta dish was $30 burgers were $24. Waitress didn't do much. Then the kicker was a 3% surcharge on the meal??!! Forget that. The lowest option for tip was 18% which is what I usually tip at least that much. I changed that to 15% because of that 3% surcharge. Surcharge for what???!!!

I've been seeing that 18% is now being shown as the minimum tip nowadays. Am I the only one that still sticks to 15%? 18% minimum is just kind of ridiculous as a baseline, things are expensive enough as it is. (I do tip 20%+ if the service is fantastic though)

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