Outback Steakhouse gives military members, veterans, police officers, firefighters, first responders, nurses, doctors, and other medical staff 10% off their entire check, every day. It’s a standing policy, not a one-day promotion, and it applies at every Outback location nationwide.
Outback Steakhouse is the Australian-themed steakhouse chain known for the Bloomin’ Onion, bone-in ribeyes, and a casual dining room built around steak and seafood. It’s owned by Bloomin’ Brands, which also owns Carrabba’s Italian Grill and Bonefish Grill, both of which run a version of the same discount under the same Bloomin’ Brands umbrella.
How To Get The Outback Steakhouse First Responder Discount
The discount isn’t available through online ordering. Call your local Outback ahead of time, let them know you’re ordering with the discount, and bring valid ID to show when you pick up or pay. Accepted ID includes a U.S. Uniformed Services Identification Card, a Uniform Services Retired ID Card, a current Leave and Earnings Statement, a Veterans Organization card (American Legion or VFW), a DD214, a Veteran Identification Card, or a photo of yourself in uniform.
The 10% comes off the whole check, but not alcohol or tax. It can’t be combined with Dine Rewards points, the AARP discount, or a catering order, and Outback caps it at one discount per table.
Who Qualifies for the Outback Steakhouse Discount?
Outback’s own program page names military veterans and servicemembers, police officers, firefighters, first responders, nurses, doctors, and medical staff, plus the immediate family of military personnel who present qualifying ID. That’s a wider list than most restaurant chains publish, and it’s worth reading closely if you’re a nurse or EMT who’s used to being left out of “military discount” language.
Q&A
Q: Does the Outback discount work for online or delivery orders?
A: No. Outback’s own terms say it isn’t available through online ordering. You need to call ahead, tell them you’re using the discount, and show ID when you pay.
Q: Can I use the discount along with a Dine Rewards reward or a coupon?
A: No. Outback’s terms exclude combining the 10% off with Dine Rewards redemptions, the AARP discount, or catering orders.
Q: Does the discount cover alcohol?
A: No. It applies to the rest of the check, but alcohol and tax are excluded.
Q: Do retired and reserve members qualify, not just active duty?
A: Yes. Outback’s accepted ID list includes a Uniform Services Retired ID Card, a DD214, and Veterans Organization cards, so retirees, veterans, and reservists all qualify with the right documentation.
Q: Can my spouse or kids get the discount too if I’m not there?
A: The discount is tied to the qualifying person presenting ID at the table. Outback’s terms extend it to the immediate family of military personnel dining together, but the qualifying ID still needs to be shown, so it’s not something a family member can claim on their own without you.
More Information:
The same 10% program runs at sister chains Carrabba’s Italian Grill and Bonefish Grill under Bloomin’ Brands, though the fine print differs slightly by brand. If Outback isn’t nearby, or you’d rather stack savings a different way, check the site’s Food + Drink discounts for other restaurant chains that verify first responders directly.
