We hate to disappoint, but everybody's favorite Australian appetizer isn't actually from the Land Down Under after all: The Bloomin' Onion was actually invented in New Orleans. The association originated because of Outback Steakhouse's Aussie theme and stuck around because of the popularity of its signature appetizer.
Now, if you're a fan, you can score this favorite app for free to kick off football season — but that's not the only great deal that will leave you craving the Outback. Check out a few more great deals to help you eat at the Outback for less money and ultimately stretch your budget so you can afford to go out to eat more often.
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The Active Cash Card puts cash back into your wallet. Cardholders can earn unlimited 2% cash rewards on purchases — easy! That's one of the best cash rewards options available.
This card also offers an intro APR of 0% for 12 months from account opening on purchases and qualifying balance transfers (then 19.74%, 24.74%, or 29.74% Variable). Which is great for someone who wants a break from high interest rates, while still earning rewards.
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Free Bloomin' Onion
Starting today and lasting through Sunday (Aug. 25), you can get a free Bloomin' Onion with the purchase of any adult entrée. Feel like staying at home to watch the game? Just use the code "BLOOM" to get the same deal online. That's what we call a win!
Aussie 3-Course Meal
Price: $14.99
Get a starter, a steak, and a cake with this new dine-in-only deal from Outback Steakhouse. Choose from a couple of different entrées, including steak, shrimp, ribs, and more. The prices may vary by location, but this is a great deal for a top-quality meal for less than $20.
Bloomin' Bundles
A bundle meal can feed between four and six of your best mates while you watch the game. The meal options include steak, chicken, and shrimp, all of which come with a family-size salad, sides, and bread. The price may vary by entrée choice (and location) but starts as low as $12.50 per person.
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Bottom line
Going out to eat shouldn't be a luxury, but the rising cost of groceries has many families cutting their restaurant budgets and treating dining out as a special occasion.
Tackling high grocery costs doesn't have to prevent you from enjoying meals at restaurants, and the Outback is bringing some amazingly low prices that mean you can enjoy steak and other fine dining options for about the same price as fast food — who can resist that?
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Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card
Current Offer
$200 cash rewards bonus after spending $500 in purchases in the first 3 months
Annual Fee
$0
Rewards Rate
Earn unlimited 2% cash rewards on purchases
Benefits
- Low spend threshold for its welcome offer — $200 cash rewards bonus after spending $500 in purchases in the first 3 months
- Cell phone protection benefit (subject to a $25 deductible)
- Can redeem rewards at an ATM for literal cash
Drawbacks
- Foreign transaction fee of 3%
- No bonus categories
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- Earn a $200 cash rewards bonus after spending $500 in purchases in the first 3 months.
- Earn unlimited 2% cash rewards on purchases.
- 0% intro APR for 12 months from account opening on purchases and qualifying balance transfers. 19.74%, 24.74%, or 29.74% Variable APR thereafter; balance transfers made within 120 days qualify for the intro rate and fee of 3% then a BT fee of up to 5%, min: $5.
- $0 annual fee.
- No categories to track or remember and cash rewards don’t expire as long as your account remains open.
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