Ocean-To-Table: Outback Steakhouse® Dives Into Summer With Great Barrier Eats

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Jul 11, 2013, 04:13 ET

TAMPA, Fla., July 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Surf's up! Outback Steakhouse® is adding "surf" to its "turf" this summer with Great Barrier Eats, a special menu featuring under-the-sea fan favorites like crab, tuna, shrimp and salmon. For a limited time only, guests nationwide can enjoy tasty combos like Outback's award-winning steak paired with succulent Snow Crab, starting at just $13.99*. The featured Steak & Snow Crab combo is served with a choice of one Outback side or salad and Snow Crab lovers can upgrade to a full pound for just $6 more!

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New Great Barrier Eats menu items include:

Great Barrier Trio appetizer: sashimi-style Ahi Tuna with a drizzle of soy dressing, crispy coconut shrimp and a mini version of the tasty Crab & Avocado Stack.
Pacific Rim Salmon and Shrimp entree: honey balsamic glazed salmon and shrimp cooked on the wood-fire grill and finished with ginger-soy citrus butter.
Seafood Mixed Grill entree: half portion of wood-fire grilled Mahi (about 4 oz.) with golden-seared shrimp and scallops.

Great Barrier Eats back by popular demand:

Steak & Snow Crab combo: Outback's signature sirloin or signature filet paired with succulent Snow Crab with a choice of one Outback side or salad.

"Nothing beats the combination of snow crab and award winning steak," said Paul Fabre, Executive Chef for Outback Steakhouse. "Buttery sweet crab meat with Outback's bold steaks is the perfect way to dive into summer."

To help beat the heat, Outback is also adding fruity drinks and cool desserts to the menu. Watermelon cocktails, such as the popular Watermelon 'Rita and new Watermelon Smash, featuring Tito's® Handmade Vodka with fresh muddled watermelon, basil and lime juice are on the seasonal drinks menu. Plus, new Mini Milkshakes are made to order with hand scooped Blue Bell® Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream, topped with house made whipped cream in Strawberry, Vanilla, OREO®, Chocolate or summer's seasonal flavor, Banana Pudding.

In Australia, there's a fresh take on life. At Outback, that fresh spirit inspires every dish. Outback's commitment to freshness means food is made to order with the highest quality ingredients. In fact, Outback Steakhouse was recently voted No. 1 Best Steak in the 2012 Zagat Survey of National Full-Service Restaurant Chains for the fourth consecutive year. Outback Signature steaks can be savored two ways: seasoned and seared with a secret blend of 17 spices, or wood-fire grilled to perfection. At down-under prices, it's easier to enjoy a meal at Outback more often.

To find a location near you or for more information about Outback Steakhouse, please visit www.Outback.com, facebook.com/outback or follow us on Twitter @Outback.

*Prices and participation may vary

About Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse was voted #1 Best Steak in the 2012 Zagat Survey® of National Full-Service Restaurant Chains for the third consecutive year. Outback Steakhouse starts fresh every day to create the flavors that our mates crave. Best known for grilled steaks, chicken and seafood, Outback also offers a wide variety of crisp salads and freshly made soups and sides. New creations and grilled classics are made from scratch daily using only the highest quality ingredients sourced from around the world. For more information, please visit www.outback.com or http://www.facebook.com/outback.

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