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Gimme Summer Smoke
Delicious Meat That I Love
And Many Cold Beers

For truly great steak, I agree you have to cook it yourself, in a marinade suited to your own tastes.

But when you're in the mood for a dependable meal, I gotta say Outback deserves some praise - it's not often a chain restaurant can produce such quality food at very affordable prices.

Best Meal: Start with a mug of Sam Adams and a slice of the pumpernickel bread. Move on to a caesar salad, then order a glass of Yellow Tail Shiraz. For your entree, order the Outback Special (10oz center cut), medium well, with garlic mashed potatoes. Pure heaven, and will be less than $25!