A Popular Steakhouse Chain Has Quietly Shuttered Several US Locations. Here's Why - Tasting Table

"While some casual restaurants are seeing an increase in traffic and sales, others seem to be shuttering locations due to a decrease in demand. Among the unlucky companies? Outback Steakhouse. It turns out that not even the absolute best of Outback's popular menu is enough to keep some restaurants from closing. After shutting down several locations last year, the restaurant chain is rounding out 2025 by closing down a few more."

"As of October 30, 2025, there have been no official announcements made by Outback Steakhouse regarding which locations have been closed. However, according to a report by USA Today, restaurants in Birmingham, Alabama; Jacksonville Beach and Naples, Florida; Madison, Wisconsin; Silver Spring, Maryland; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Merrick, New York, are among the shuttered locations. So far, eight restaurants have been reported closed."

"In a statement to the news outlet, the spokesperson for Bloomin' Brands - the parent company for Outback Steakhouse - notes that the restaurant shutdowns are "part of our ongoing turnaround plan," which was determined based on factors such as traffic, sales, and possible investments. Along with the shutdown of several Outback Steakhouse restaurants, a single Bonefish Grill location in Madison, Wisconsin, also under the Bloomin' Brands banner, has shut down as well."

"Outback Steakhouse saw a dip in sales during 2024, and the steak chain has been unable to recover - so far. In the first quarter of 2025, the company experienced a 4.1% decrease in traffic and a 1.3% drop in sales, according to FSR Magazine. As part of its turnaround plan, the company has honed in on giving Outback Steakhouse diners more affordable options."

Several Outback Steakhouse restaurants closed in late 2025, including locations in Birmingham, Jacksonville Beach, Naples, Madison, Silver Spring, Baton Rouge, and Merrick. Eight Outback restaurants and one Bonefish Grill in Madison have been reported closed. Bloomin' Brands described the shutdowns as part of an ongoing turnaround plan driven by traffic, sales, and investment considerations. Outback saw a sales decline in 2024 and experienced a 4.1% decrease in traffic and a 1.3% drop in sales in Q1 2025. The company has focused on simplifying operations and offering more affordable dining options to improve performance.

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