Outback Steakhouse - El Cajon: Exceptional Steaks & Warm Hospitality in El Cajon, CA

My husband and I always like to have a little date night so we picked outback. Wasn’t too busy so we got sat right away. Our server Giselle was super sweet and had great recommendations for an app to start off with. Everything came out delicious. She was super attentive and had a bubbly personality. Would definitely be dining here again soon.

We had a fantastic experience at Outback Steakhouse, and a huge part of that was thanks to our server, Chalon. He was incredibly attentive without ever feeling intrusive—always right there when we needed something, and somehow still giving us plenty of space to enjoy our meal. His friendliness made the whole visit feel easy and welcoming, and he anticipated what we needed before we even asked. Truly exceptional service from start to finish. Outback is lucky to have him!

Ordered the Blooming shrimp as well as the Grilled shrimp via Doordash. Definitely more bang for your buck if you order the Blooming shrimp. Both were tasty. Obviously the presentation of the order is not to be expected to be beautiful like what you see on the reviews from those who actually ate at the restaurant. It was still delicious.

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the entire team at Outback Steakhouse for their outstanding service during my daughter’s Sweet 16 birthday dinner. A special note of appreciation goes to Ms. Shelby and Mr. Derrick, whose professionalism, attention to detail, and warm hospitality made the evening truly memorable. Their exceptional coordination and dedication ensured that every aspect of the event ran smoothly, from the beautifully arranged catering to the attentive service throughout the evening. I would also like to offer a special thank you to the two wonderful ladies who served our guests with such kindness, efficiency, and care. Their friendly demeanor and attentiveness added a personal touch that did not go unnoticed. Thanks to the entire team’s efforts, our celebration was both seamless and unforgettable.

I’ve come to Outback Steakhouse a handful of times and each time I’ve come, Blake has been my server. He has made each time I’ve come a memorable experience and is very knowledgeable of the menu. He’s a great server who knows how to give exceptional customer service!! I definitely recommend Blake.

My recent dining experience at Outback Steakhouse was made truly exceptional thanks to our server, David. Honestly, the food was great, but David elevated the entire evening from a nice dinner to am enjoyable experience. From the moment he greeted our table, David was warm, professional, and had an infectious positive attitude. He was incredibly attentive, anticipating our needs before we even had to ask—our drinks were always topped off, and dirty plates vanished seamlessly.David is not just a server; he's a true hospitality professional. He embodies what it means to provide outstanding service. David, you made our Thursday night feel like a Friday night! Keep doing what you're doing—you are definitely the highlight of the El Cajon team

David was incredibly helpful and attentive. He made sure we had everything we needed and brought a great personality to the experience. We will definitely be coming back!

Blake, our rockstar server, and Brandy, the insanely talented bartender, absolutely crushed it tonight! The drinks were on point, the service was flawless, and they made the whole experience unforgettable.