Bob Evans vs Outback Steakhouse: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Bob Evans is the cheaper of the two. Of the 3 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Bob Evans is cheaper on 3 of them, by an average of $2.17 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Bob Evans
- Breakfast is served all day, and the cheapest plates are breakfast ones: the Mini Sampler at about $5.99 and Sausage Gravy & Biscuits at about $6.99.
- Three hand-breaded chicken tenders with two sides are about $8.99, the lowest-priced dinner plate.
- The Rise & Shine Family Breakfast at about $35.99 feeds four to six — about $6 to $9 a person, against $10.79 for a single Rise & Shine in the restaurant.
Outback Steakhouse
- The 6 oz. Center-Cut Sirloin with two sides at about $17 is the cheapest complete steak dinner at any national steakhouse chain.
- Outback regularly runs an Aussie 3-Course deal — soup or salad, an entrée and a dessert — for around $20 to $25.
- Dine Rewards gives 50% off your fourth visit after three qualifying visits within six months.
Bob Evans vs Outback Steakhouse — FAQ
Is Bob Evans cheaper than Outback Steakhouse in 2026?
Bob Evans is cheaper on most matched items — 3 of 3. Across the whole menu Bob Evans is the lower-priced of the two, at $10.79 for a typical item against $15.99 at Outback Steakhouse.
What is the price difference between Bob Evans and Outback Steakhouse?
On matched items the average difference is $2.17, or about 32% overall. Bob Evans averages $11.60 across 58 priced items; Outback Steakhouse averages $17.05 across 38.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Bob Evans or Outback Steakhouse?
Bob Evans starts at $2.99 (Mashed Potatoes & Gravy) and Outback Steakhouse at $3.79 (Fountain Soda).
Are these prices the same at every location?
No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.