<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I received several replies to my post on my recent experience at Outback steakhouse. Most of the replies said they had had a good experience at that chain. But a few said they had had experiences very much like mine. The following quote is typical and explanatory so I'm sending it along. If you are going to an Outback branch for the first time, it might pay to be vigilant. -vance >>>I wrote a reply about my experience with the wonderful Outback Steakhouse here to a list mate privately and should have put it on the list. I've learned, living in the midwest, to call ahead to restaurants and just stay out of those who are rude on the phone. (That is almost all restaurants in this area! lol). When I called our "Outback" here I talked to the manager of the grill. I explained celiac and he frostily replied that ALL "Outback" steaks have the "spices" you talk of and that it is put on the grill, end of story and one CANNOT get a steak without it! I asked why a steak couldn't just be done on a "cleaned off" spot on the grill and he told me that the steaks come with this preparation on them already!<<<