Outback Steakhouse Welcomes 'Mates' In Orem with Newly Designed Restaurant

New Location Supports SCERA with Grand Opening Give Back Event

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Feb 26, 2015, 10:03 ET

OREM, Utah, Feb. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Outback Steakhouse^® is debuting its newest restaurant in Orem, Utah opening its doors at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4. To show its support of the local community, a portion of the restaurant's opening day sales will benefit SCERA, a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and advancement of arts and culture, and wholesome and affordable family entertainment. The new restaurant will be the first in the area to feature a new "Modern Australia" design both inside and out.

"We love being a part of the Orem community and are excited to open a new restaurant with a totally new design for our guests to enjoy," said Jeff Weissgerber, Proprietor, Outback Steakhouse. "We're looking forward to seeing our friends and neighbors on grand opening day and to give back to a great organization."

To mark the official grand opening, the Orem Outback restaurant is inviting local area residents to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4.

The new restaurant will feature a "Modern Australia" design with decor that mirrors the indigenous flora and fauna, adventure, geography and leisure of modern day Australia. Guests will also enjoy an outdoor dining patio as well as a spacious bar area with customized seating and furnishings.

In addition to Outback's signature bold steak dinner entrees, customers will be able to enjoy a wide variety of fast and affordable lunch options including lunch combos for just $7.99, such as the Classic Outback Burger or Chicken Artichoke Flatbread, or the new Aussie Fish, Steak or Chicken Tacos. Plus, beginning March 4, guests can enjoy Outback's Steak & Lobster special, back by popular demand. The limited time offer features Outback's Special Sirloin with a lobster tail prepared one of three ways, including a new Coconut Lobster Tail – all starting at just $14.99.

The Orem Outback Steakhouse is located at 372 East University Parkway and is open from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Friday - Saturday and 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Sunday. Call-ahead seating is available by calling the restaurant at (801) 764-0552, or get seated faster by adding your name to the wait list that same day through Click Thru Seating at Outback.com/Seating. Upon arrival, you'll be seated as quickly as possible.

For more information about Outback Steakhouse, please visit www.outback.com, www.facebook.com/outback or follow us on Twitter @Outback.

About Outback Steakhouse

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.

About SCERA

Founded in 1933, SCERA is a non-profit charitable arts organization dedicated to the development and advancement of arts and culture, arts education, and wholesome and affordable family entertainment. The goal of SCERA is to "enrich the mind, touch the soul and unify the family." For more information, please visit www.scera.org.

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