Outback Steakhouse vs Red Robin: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Red Robin is the cheaper of the two. Of the 3 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Red Robin is cheaper on 3 of them, by an average of $0.67 per item.
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Deals Worth Knowing at Both
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.
Red Robin
- The Big Yummm Burger deal — a burger, a bottomless side and a drink — costs about $12, well below the menu price of the same meal.
- Bottomless sides, sodas and Freckled Lemonade mean one burger is often enough food for a full meal.
- Red Robin Royalty members get a free burger for their birthday and a reward after every ninth burger.
Outback Steakhouse vs Red Robin — FAQ
Is Outback Steakhouse cheaper than Red Robin in 2026?
Red Robin is cheaper on most matched items — 3 of 3. Across the whole menu Red Robin is the lower-priced of the two, at $13.49 for a typical item against $15.99 at Outback Steakhouse.
What is the price difference between Outback Steakhouse and Red Robin?
On matched items the average difference is $0.67, or about 33% overall. Outback Steakhouse averages $17.05 across 38 priced items; Red Robin averages $11.49 across 27.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Outback Steakhouse or Red Robin?
Outback Steakhouse starts at $3.79 (Fountain Soda) and Red Robin at $3.99 (Bottomless 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.