Vegan Guide to Outback Steakhouse: The Best Menu Options and Swaps

For some vegans, eating at Outback Steakhouse might feel as remote and inaccessible as the Australian Outback itself.

That's understandable. While Outback has a good assortment of options for vegetarians, the vegan menu is not so plentiful. Even fried menu items—which are often vegan in other restaurants—are not an option here, as they are made with animal fats.

And yet there is hope. Thanks to a few solid options and the restaurant's "No Rules. Just Right" policy, vegans won't go hungry at this meat-heavy restaurant.

Top Pick: The House Salad

Hold the cheese and croutons, and you’ll still have a variety of textures, colors, and flavors to work with. Outback's house salad can be customized by one of three vegan and gluten-free dressings: Tangy Tomato, Light Balsamic Vinaigrette, and Mustard Vinaigrette.

Vegan Starters and Salads

There isn't much available on the appetizer menu for vegans. However, you'll still be to pile on the veg and enjoy a light, refreshing house salad with one of three flavorful dressings.

• White Bread
• House Salad
• Oil & Vinegar Salad Dressing
• Tangy Tomato Dressing
• Mustard Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Vegan Sides

Creating a fully rounded meal is possible by mixing and matching sides. Note that the kitchen may even have extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and chives available to season your sides, depending on the location.

• Plain Baked Potato  
• Plain Baked Sweet Potato  
• Fresh Seasonal Mixed Vegetables (broccoli, squash, and carrots) without butter
• Steamed Broccoli from the “Joey” (kids’) Menu
• Grilled Asparagus, made with olive oil, salt, and pepper and cooked on Outback’s wood-fire grill.

Vegan Entrees

Outback Steakhouse does not have any vegan entrees on the menu at this time.

Vegan Dessert

While vegan diners may want to go for dessert elsewhere, keep in mind you do have a couple of options: fresh-cut mixed fruit from the “Joey” menu or a butter-free sweet potato topped with cinnamon and brown sugar.