The Bloomin' Onion Deserves Better Wine
West Wendover / West Greensboro · Greensboro · Casual American steakhouse with Australian-inspired theme · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 25, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at Outback reads like someone grabbed whatever was on sale at a mid-tier grocery store and called it a day. There's no real curation here — just a handful of nationally distributed brands that most people have seen on a gas station end-cap. It's functional, barely.
What you're getting is a greatest-hits reel of supermarket standbys: Alamos Malbec, Clos du Bois Sauvignon Blanc, and a predictable rotation of big commercial labels. There's no regional focus, no adventurous picks, and no evidence that anyone involved in buying for this list has thought hard about what actually goes with a bone-in ribeye. The list exists because a steakhouse legally needs one, not because anyone cares. If you're hoping for something from a small producer or even a step above the mainstream, you're in the wrong place.
By-the-glass specifics aren't published in a way that gives us hard counts or prices, which tells you most of what you need to know. What's available tracks closely with the bottle list — expect the same commercial names poured into generic stems. Rotation is essentially nonexistent; this is a set-it-and-forget-it program.
Alamos Malbec — Unknown
Of the options available, Alamos is at least a recognizable Mendoza producer making consistent, drinkable Malbec. It's the least embarrassing choice on the list and has enough fruit weight to stand up to a sirloin.
Alamos Malbec
Not hidden so much as underestimated — Alamos is a legitimate Catena estate label, not just generic plonk. Most people ordering wine here are grabbing whatever the server recommends; knowing this one actually has some backing makes it the smart default.
Clos du Bois Sauvignon Blanc
Clos du Bois is a California brand that's been riding its reputation for decades while the quality has coasted. At chain restaurant markup, you're paying a premium for a label, not a wine. There's nothing here that justifies the price over a beer.
Alamos Malbec + Outback Special Sirloin
Malbec and a grilled sirloin is about as plug-and-play as wine pairing gets — the dark fruit and soft tannins in the Alamos won't fight the char on the steak, and it's the one combination on this list that actually makes sense together.
❌ The Bottom Line
We wouldn't send a friend here for the wine — we'd tell them to order a beer or a cocktail and save their wine calories for somewhere that gives a damn. The food can be fine; the wine program is an afterthought.
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Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Varietal Specific
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Set & Forget
Proper
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
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