Celiac safety profile
Outback Steakhouse
Steak House · American Restaurant · Australian Restaurant · Bar
4015 S Loop 289, Lubbock, TX 79423
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Steaks and other proteins prepared under GF guidelines (various cuts of steak listed on gluten-free guidance).
- Chicken options such as Grilled Chicken on the Barbie and Alice Springs Chicken.
- Seafood choices like salmon and other fish dishes.
- Sides and accompaniments typically listed as GF when ordered without croutons or gluten-containing dressings (for example, baked potato, mashed potatoes, steamed or plain veggies, house or Caesar salads sans croutons).
- Gluten-free dessert: Thunder from Down Under brownie (gluten-free version).
- A gluten-free menu (separate or clearly labeled items) is commonly available, and servers may note items as GF to help the kitchen prepare safely.
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The restaurant does not operate a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, so cross-contact is possible in routine operations.
- Fryers and certain cooking surfaces may be shared; some reports note that fries or other fried items are not guaranteed gluten-free at all locations.
- Even with a gluten-free menu, non-GF components (seasonings, sauces, or dressings) can introduce gluten if not specifically labeled GF.
- Success stories depend heavily on staff training, kitchen practices, and explicit allergy communications. When staff are proactive, the risk is reduced; when they aren’t, cross-contact can occur.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.