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'No Rules Day' at Outback Steakhouse Means Free Food on Jan. 31

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Outback Steakhouse “No Rules Day” is coming on Jan. 31, 2025 — a completely new made-up food holiday by the Aussie-themed restaurant chain that’s a nod to the restaurant chain’s well-known slogan — “No Rules, Just Right.” On Outback No Rules Day, they’re breaking all the rules by giving customers a free dessert or appetizer of their choice.

We’ll show you exactly how to get this deal but also point you toward ongoing ways to make your own rules to save money at Outback Steakhouse.

If you missed out on Outback No Rules Day this year, don’t worry. There are plenty of Outback Steakhouse specials and deals that you can take advantage of every day. Plus, there are plenty of food deals near you that you should know about.

Outback “No Rules Day” is an annual event when Outback customers get free dessert or appetizer with entree purchase.

When you visit your local Outback Steakhouse on Jan. 31, tell your server that it’s “No Rules Day” and you’ll get a free appetizer or dessert with purchase of an adult entree (which start at around $12). This will only work in person, and there’s no deal online.

KCL predicts the next Outback Steakhouse No Rules Day will take place on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.

Outback-No-Rules-Day

Outback hasn’t officially announced the next date for their No Rules Day, but based on year one of the event taking place on Jan. 31, we here at KCL predict that they’ll try to establish this food holiday as a recurring one, happening once again on Jan. 31.

A Bloomin' Onion is just the beginning of what you can get for free on No Rules Day.

A Blooming Onion served on a table next to an Outback Steakhouse menu

When you visit your local Outback Steakhouse on Jan. 31, tell your server that it’s “No Rules Day” and you’ll get a free appetizer or dessert with purchase of an adult entree (which start at about $12). This will only work in person, and there’s no deal online.

Here is every appetizer and dessert that you can choose from on No Rules Day:

Outback Appetizers

  • Bloomin’ Fried Shrimp: $15.49

  • Nashville Hot Wings: $15.49

  • Kookaburra Wings: $15.49

  • Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie: $14.49

  • Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp: $14.49

  • Aussie Cheese Fries: $12.49

  • Bloomin’ Onion: $10.49

  • Sydney Shrooms: $9.49

  • Steakhouse Mac & Cheese Bites: $8.99

Outback Desserts

  • Thunder & Lightning: $10.49

  • Chocolate Thunder From Down Under: $9.99

  • Triple Layer Carrot Cake: $9.49

  • New York-Style Cheesecake: $9.49

  • Salted Caramel Cookie Skillet: $7.99

  • Butter Cake: $7.49

NOTE: Not every location is participating, so make sure to check in with your local Outback Steakhouse to see if this deal is available near you. Offer not valid at restaurant locations in the states of MN, MS, TN & UT, plus all airport locations.

For the best value, order a free appetizer for your Outback No Rules Day freebie.

A family eating together at Outback Steakhouse

To get the most value out of your Outback No Rules Day freebie, you should order either the Bloomin’ Fried Onion, the Nashville Hot Wings, or the Kookaburra Wings. Each of these appetizers regularly costs $15.49, and they’ll get you the most value on No Rules Day.

Not everyone at your table will get their own free appetizer or dessert, though; there’s a one-discount-per-table rule.

Use a discounted gift card to stack Outback No Rules Day discounts.

A person's hand taking an Outback Steakhouse gift card from a display of gift cards at Walmart.

While you aren’t able to use any other deals with Outback Steakhouse’s No Rules Day freebies, you can get an additional discount when you use a discounted gift card from Raise.com. In the past, we’ve seen discounts on Outback Steakhouse gift cards go up to 10%.

If you aren’t able to get a discounted gift card from Raise.com, you can always use your Target RedCard to get a 5% discount on all your gift card purchases, including Outback Steakhouse gift cards.

Join the Outback Steakhouse Rewards to earn discounts on your next order.

A person's hand holding their phone displaying Outback Steakhouse's Dine Rewards Info in front of a plate of a Bloomin' Onion

With the Outback Steakhouse Rewards program, you’ll earn five points for every $1 you spend at Outback Steakhouse and other Bloomin’ Brand restaurants like Carrabba’s, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming’s Steakhouse. Once you hit 350 points, you’ll get a $5 coupon to spend at any Bloomin’ Brand restaurant. You’ll have 90 days to redeem your coupon once you’ve earned it.

They’ll also periodically send you coupons to your email, such as a free Bloomin’ Onion or discounts on your next meal. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to use these coupons when you get the Outback No Rules Day discount.