Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen vs Outback Steakhouse: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is the cheaper of the two. Of the 6 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is cheaper on 6 of them, by an average of $3.87 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
- The weekday lunch menu is the cheapest way in: a cheeseburger, a chicken sandwich or a Veggie Philly is about $8.59, against $9.49 to $10.99 for the regular versions.
- The Vegetable Plate — any four sides for about $10.49 — is the lowest-priced full plate on the dinner menu.
- Family bundles feed about four: the Chicken Tender Bundle at about $31.49 works out under $8 a person, and a gallon of iced tea is about $5.79.
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.
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen vs Outback Steakhouse — FAQ
Is Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen cheaper than Outback Steakhouse in 2026?
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is cheaper on most matched items — 6 of 6. Across the whole menu Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is the lower-priced of the two, at $10.99 for a typical item against $15.99 at Outback Steakhouse.
What is the price difference between Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen and Outback Steakhouse?
On matched items the average difference is $3.87, or about 28% overall. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen averages $12.29 across 89 priced items; Outback Steakhouse averages $17.05 across 38.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen or Outback Steakhouse?
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen starts at $1.99 (Honey Butter Croissants) 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.