TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Outback Steakhouse is giving guests another reason to embrace the festive spirit this year. To help stretch their holiday dollars, Outback is rewarding gift givers with 20% more for their money. Anyone who purchases $100 worth of gift cards this holiday season at any Outback Steakhouse® location or online, will receive a free $20 Bonus Card* for gifting or to keep for themselves.

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"The holidays are about quality time with family and friends, and giving the gift of a great meal to share together is the perfect way to celebrate the season," said Outback Steakhouse Chief Marketing Officer, Mike Kappitt.  "Outback's additional $20 bonus card provides gift givers something to celebrate, too."

Outback keeps the holiday cheer in high gear with new topped steaks and festive cocktails, tailor-made for celebrating the season. The new holiday menu options at Outback Steakhouse are arriving just in time for guests in need of a break from shopping or just a great night out and include:

• Lobster and Shrimp Topped Victoria's Filet – Outback's classic seasoned and seared 6 oz. filet topped with seared shrimp in a garlic butter sauce and served alongside a grilled half-lobster tail. Served with a choice of salad and a side.
• Crab Topped Sirloin – Outback's 6 oz. sirloin topped with juicy jumbo lump crab meat and finished with Hollandaise sauce. Served with a choice of a freshly-made side, starting at $12.99**.
• Ginger Bread Cookie Martini – A scrumptious swirl of Monin® Gingerbread flavor handshaken with Absolut® Vodka, Kahlua® and Baileys® Irish Cream wrapped in graham cracker crumbs and topped with a gingerbread cookie.

To find a location near you or for more information about Outback Steakhouse, please visit www.Outback.com, facebook.com/outback or follow us on Twitter @Outback.

About Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse was once again voted #1 Best Steak in the 2012 Zagat Survey® of National Full-Service Restaurant Chains for the fourth consecutive year. Outback Steakhouse starts fresh every day to create the flavors that our mates crave. Best known for grilled steaks, chicken and seafood, Outback also offers a wide variety of crisp salads and freshly made soups and sides. New creations and grilled classics are made from scratch daily using only the highest quality ingredients sourced from around the world. For more information, please visit www.outback.com or http://www.facebook.com/outback.

*Some restrictions apply
**Prices and participation may vary

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