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7 Discontinued Outback Steakhouse Menu Items We Wish Would Make a Comeback

We're still dreaming of the Tim Tam Brownie Cake

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Updated June 5, 2025
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Taking advantage of seasonal deals, shopping at affordable stores, and buying in bulk can help you save money on groceries, freeing up funds for the occasional splurge. But there's nothing more depressing than saving up for a meal at your favorite steakhouse only to find that one or more of your favorite menu items have been discontinued.

Outback Steakhouse fans have said goodbye to these items over the years. See if your favorite has disappeared, and hope that one day, they'll make a comeback.

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Alice Springs Quesadilla

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Quesadillas are far from traditional Aussie flair, but Outback put its unique spin on the dish with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, portabella mushrooms, parsley, and garlic salt. Tender chicken breast brought the dish together, resulting in a flavorful, protein-packed entree.

While you can no longer order this item, Alice Springs Chicken is still available as a standard Outback menu item, and last night's leftovers can make for a tasty quesadilla addition the next day.

Walkabout Onion Soup

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You'll find a fine spread of soups on Outback's menu, but sadly for fans, the Walkabout Onion Soup is no longer one of them; with its creamy combination of sweet onions, Velveeta cheese, warm creole seasoning, and chicken stock base, the cozy soup made for the perfect start to your steak dinner.

If you whip up your own batch at home, top it with plenty of cheddar cheese and serve it alongside an order of the chain's sweet, hearty bread.

Tim Tam Brownie Cake

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Outback's one-of-a-kind brownie cake, made with Australian Tim Tam cookies, has recently left the menu for good. In a post about the dessert, Reddit user HEP311 lamented, "[T]hat dessert is what brought me back to Outback time and time again… the Tim Tim cake was something I couldn't find anywhere else."

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Shopping pro tip: This month's best deals

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June is here, and with it comes the start of summer, Father’s Day (June 15), and a fresh wave of markdowns. Keep an eye out for savings on:

  • Tools, grills, and outdoor gear

  • Swimwear and summer fashion
  • Patio furniture and garden decor
  • For grocery savings, stock up on seasonal produce like blueberries, corn, and zucchini

While you're soaking up the sun, retailers are already thinking ahead to back-to-school prep, making June a great time to save on summer essentials and snag fresh deals before the crowds catch on.

Jackaroo Pork Chops

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The grilled pork chops currently on Outback's menu come with creole marmalade and a side of homestyle mashed potatoes. It's a tasty entreé option, but the flavors are quite different from Outback's former Jackaroo pork chops, which were grilled with a tasty honey-mustard marmalade.

Plus, you can no longer order warm cinnamon apples as a side.

Cinnamon Apple Oblivion

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Like everything else on Outback's menu, its one-time apple-centric dessert was larger than life. The recipe called for warm apples topped with heaping scoops of pecan-coated ice cream dusted with cinnamon sugar, drizzled with caramel, and finished with homemade cinnamon-sugar croutons.

Though it's been removed from the main menu, there's still a chance this dessert could make an occasional appearance on a seasonal menu, so keep your fingers crossed.

Waffles

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Longtime Outback fans will remember when the chain once served waffles. Like Outback's foray into beignets and milkshakes, its waffle flirtation was short-lived.

Fortunately, the dessert menu is still packed with rich desserts that suit any palate, and most are a little more Aussie-inflected than one of America's favorite breakfast items.

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Thoughtful planning can help you maximize your travel experience without draining your wallet. Here are some tips on how to balance your adventure with a budget:

  • Visit restaurants during happy hour or lunch for lower prices
  • Use cashback dining apps like Seated or credit cards with travel/dining rewards
  • Use price comparison tools like Hopper or Google Flights to track airfare drops
  • Book accommodations with kitchens to prepare some meals yourself

You never know where your most memorable moments will come from. So consider both the emotional and financial value of an experience to find the things that are truly worth your money.

Sydney's Sinful Sundae

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Outback's now-retired sundae included everything you'd expect from a typical sundae—including whipped cream and chocolate sauce— with one key twist: the sundae's vanilla ice cream was rolled in toasted coconut, elevating the dessert from a tried-and-true classic to a truly inspired Outback original.

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Bottom line

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If you've been saving money so you can go out to eat more, only to be disappointed by the loss of your favorite Outback appetizer or steak dinner, don't lose hope. Chains from Taco Bell to Applebee's have been known to bring back customer favorites.

Consider leaving a comment after your next visit to let Outback know which classic dishes you'd love to see again.

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