Outback Steakhouse Closures: How to Check Your Location as of November 5, 2026

Verified November 5, 2026, at 5:04 p.m. UTC (UTC+00:00).

Out West Restaurant Group, an independent franchisee operating 61 Outback Steakhouse restaurants in the western United States, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on November 2. Bloomin’ Brands, the chain’s parent company, says the filing has no immediate impact on guests or day-to-day operations at Out West or company-owned Outback restaurants. The filing does not mean all 61 restaurants are closing.

For diners, the practical question is whether a particular address is open when they plan to visit. Check Outback’s official locator, call the restaurant and confirm any existing order or reservation before traveling. A listing or an unanswered call alone does not establish that a restaurant has permanently closed.

Destaques

• Out West’s Chapter 11 filing concerns an independent franchisee, not a bankruptcy filing by the entire Outback chain.
• Bloomin’ Brands says the filing has no immediate effect on restaurant operations; future decisions are not guaranteed.
• Search by city, state or ZIP code, then call the specific restaurant to confirm its status and hours.
• If your location has closed, check existing orders and gift card terms before choosing another restaurant.

Is Outback Steakhouse closing all of its locations?

No nationwide shutdown was announced in the Bloomin’ Brands filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company identifies Out West, also known by its legal name Cerca Trova Restaurant Group Holdings, as an independently owned franchisee. Out West intends to continue day-to-day operations during the Chapter 11 process, according to that filing.

That statement describes the immediate effect of the filing; it is not a promise that every individual restaurant will remain open indefinitely. Restaurants can close, relocate or change hours for reasons unrelated to the bankruptcy, too. Check the exact address rather than assuming that news about one operator applies to every Outback.

How can I check whether my Outback Steakhouse is affected?

1. Search the official directory. Enter your city, state or ZIP code in the Outback restaurant locator. Compare the street address with the one you intend to visit, especially if there are several nearby locations.
2. Review the individual location page. Look for its current hours, phone number and any notice about service. A page can change, and posted hours may not reflect a last-minute disruption.
3. Call before leaving. Ask whether the dining room is open on your intended date, whether takeout is available and whether any closure is temporary or permanent. For a long trip or a special occasion, confirm again close to the visit.
4. Escalate an unclear result. If the restaurant is missing from the locator, the phone goes unanswered or sources conflict, use Outback’s contact page and provide the full address. Ask for the location’s current status and a nearby alternative.

A missing listing is a reason to investigate, not conclusive proof of a permanent closure. Likewise, a restaurant shown online may temporarily suspend service because of a holiday, maintenance or another local issue. If you cannot get confirmation, have a backup destination before setting out.

Is there an official list of affected Outback locations?

The SEC filing identifies the franchisee and its 61 operating restaurants but does not provide a location-by-location closure list. It therefore cannot tell you whether a particular street address has closed or will close. The official locator and a direct confirmation are more useful for an immediate dining decision; neither should be treated as a guarantee of future operations.

When comparing a list shared online with your restaurant, check its publication date, the exact address and whether it distinguishes a past closure from a proposed action. Similar city names, relocated restaurants and old reports can make a list misleading.

Why are Outback locations closing?

There is no single verified explanation that applies to every Outback restaurant. The current Chapter 11 case concerns Out West’s business, while other restaurants may be owned or operated separately. In its filing, Bloomin’ Brands says Out West intends to continue operating while pursuing a court-supervised process that could include an asset sale. A proposed sale is not a completed sale, and the filing does not establish a future closure schedule for individual restaurants.

For context, Bloomin’ Brands reported 659 U.S. Outback restaurants as of June 28, 2026: 544 company-owned and 115 franchised. Its second-quarter table recorded four U.S. Outback closures and one opening. Those historical totals are not a current address list and should not be added to the 61 operating restaurants as if they described the same event.

What should I do about an order, reservation or gift card?

If you have an upcoming reservation or a prepaid pickup order, contact the restaurant or the service through which you booked or paid. Ask whether it will be honored, moved or canceled, and how any refund will be handled. Keep the confirmation and receipt until the issue is resolved. For a third-party delivery order, contact that delivery service as well.

A local closure does not, by itself, mean a Bloomin’ Brands gift card has lost its value. The company’s gift card terms say its cards can be used at listed Bloomin’ Brands restaurants in the United States and at eligible brand websites, with exceptions including airport restaurants and food trucks. Check the terms on your card and confirm acceptance at the alternative location. Outback’s contact page also provides a balance-check link and phone number.

What happens next for Out West restaurants?

The bankruptcy process and any proposed transaction may develop further, subject to court proceedings and other conditions. A future sale or operating change could affect individual restaurants, but the filing alone does not establish which locations, if any, will close next. For plans made weeks ahead, recheck the exact restaurant closer to your visit.

Frequently asked questions

Did Outback Steakhouse file for bankruptcy?

The November 2 Chapter 11 filing was made by Out West Restaurant Group and related entities, an independent Outback franchisee. Bloomin’ Brands reported the filing in its SEC disclosure.

Does an unanswered phone mean my Outback is closed?

No. Try again during posted hours and use Outback’s contact page if you cannot confirm the restaurant’s status.

Can I use an Outback gift card at another restaurant?

Bloomin’ Brands says its gift cards are redeemable at its listed U.S. restaurant brands, subject to stated exceptions. Check your card’s terms and confirm with the restaurant before visiting.