SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            WASHINGTON, D. C.  20549



                                    FORM 8-K


                                 CURRENT REPORT

     PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934



     Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 26, 2001
                                                       ------------------



                            OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE, INC.(R)
                            ---------------------------
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



       Delaware                       1-15935             59-3061413
       --------                       -------             ----------
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
    of incorporation)                                      Identification No.)


          2202 North Westshore Boulevard,5th Floor
                      Tampa, Florida                     33607
       ---------------------------------------------    --------
           (Address of principal executive offices)    (Zip Code)



  Registrant's telephone number, including area code:    (813) 282-1225
                                                         --------------


                                Not applicable.
                                ---------------
         (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)


ITEM 7.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

    (c)   EXHIBIT
          NUMBER  DESCRIPTION

          99.1      Press release dated September 26, 2001  (filed herewith).


ITEM 9.   REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

     On  September 26, 2001, a coalition in which the  Registrant
     is  participating issued a news release entitled "Restaurant
     Coalition  Hosts 'Dine Out for America' Fund  Raising  Event
     October 11 - Proceeds to benefit the American Red Cross  and
     its 'Liberty Disaster Relief Fund'," and a copy is being filed
     herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

     The Company intends to contribute 100% of its sales proceeds
     from Thursday, October 11, 2001 from all of its restaurants.
     Typically,  Company sales for that day  of  the  week  total
     approximately $5.0 to $6.5 million.  The actual contribution
     may  be  more  than  this amount and  is  dependent  on  the
     consumers' response to the "Dine Out for America" event.

     The  Company  will  record  the contribution  of  the  sales
     proceeds  in its financial results for the three months  and
     nine months ended September 30, 2001. If the Company's sales
     are  typical for a Thursday, the Company estimates that  the
     contribution's impact on net income for the three months and
     nine  months  ended September 30, 2001 will be approximately
     $3.2  to  $4.3 million, or approximately $0.04 to $0.05  per
     share (diluted).

     SIGNATURE

   Pursuant  to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of  1934,  the
registrant  has  duly  caused this report to be signed  on  its  behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                              OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE, INC.(R)



DATED: September 26, 2001.    By:/s/ Robert S. Merritt
                                 -----------------------------------------
                                 Robert S. Merritt, Senior Vice President,
                                 Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer


                           EXHIBIT INDEX


          EXHIBIT
          NUMBER  DESCRIPTION

          99.1      Press release dated September 26, 2001.



                                                     EXHIBIT 99.1


               Press Release dated September 26, 2001


          FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:  Stephanie Amberg
          813/282-1225


                   Restaurant Coalition Hosts
                     "Dine Out for America"
                  Fund Raising Event October 11
       Proceeds to benefit the American Red Cross and its
                 "Liberty Disaster Relief Fund"

     Tampa, FL  -- A nationwide coalition of restaurants,
including some of the country's largest casual chains, has
designated Thursday, October 11, 2001 as an industry-wide fund-
raising event, Dine Out for America, to raise monies to aid
victims and their families affected by the attacks in New York
City, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania.

     This unprecedented initiative involves over 5,000
restaurants that have committed their resources in designating
anywhere from a percentage of proceeds to 100% of daily sales for
that day, which comes one month after the tragedy occurred. The
fund-raising effort will directly benefit the American Red Cross
and its Liberty Disaster Relief Fund.

     Dine Out for America participants include a variety of
America's favorite restuarants including Outback Steakhouse, Inc.
(Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Roy's, Fleming's
Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Lee Roy Selmon's), Brinker
International (Chili's Grill & Bar, On the Border Mexican Grill &
Cantina, Romano's Macaroni Grill), Carlson Restaurants Worldwide
(T.G.I.Friday's, Pick Up Stix, Samba Room and other CRW brands),
Darden (Red Lobster, The Oliver Garden), Lone Star Steakhouse &
Saloon, Inc. (Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Sullivan's
Steakhouse, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House), Restaurants
Unlimited (Kincaid's, Palomino), Claim Jumper Restaurants and
Friendly Ice Cream Corp.

     The Dine Out for America idea was initially generated by
several employees of Restaurants Unlimited. "People are truly
interested in helping in whatever way possible," said CEO Steve
Stoddard. "As the momentum continues to build within the
restaurant industry, we will unite to show our support and
solidarity during this difficult period and ultimately, raise
millions of dollars."

     According to Chris Sullivan, CEO of Outback Steakhouse,
Inc., the company will contribute 100% of sales for all five of
its concepts on October 11. This includes Outback Steakhouse,
Carrabba's Italian Grill, Roy's, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse &
Wine Bar and Lee Roy Selmon's.

     "It is wonderful to see all of our key restaurant groups
coming together to help in the aftermath of September 11 to make
a significant contribution to victims and their families," says
Sullivan. "Our restaurants have collectively been perceived as
gathering places for family and friends, and our dining patrons
will now have an opportunity to take an active role in reaching
out to those in need during this tragic moment in world history."

     Endorsed by the National Restaurant Association, the Dine
Out for America coalition is encouraging all restaurant owners,
operators, employees and patrons to get involved as well as
foodservice suppliers, by donating time, effort and products.
Restaurant employees can participate by volunteering to work on
October 11 or donating a portion of their tips.

For more information or a list of all participating restaurants,
        visit the Web site at www.dineoutforamerica.com.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            WASHINGTON, D. C.  20549

                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT

     PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

     Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 26, 2001
                                                       ------------------

                            OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE, INC.(R)
                            ---------------------------
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

       Delaware                       1-15935             59-3061413
       --------                       -------             ----------
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
    of incorporation)                                      Identification No.)

          2202 North Westshore Boulevard,5th Floor
                      Tampa, Florida                     33607
       ---------------------------------------------    --------
           (Address of principal executive offices)    (Zip Code)

  Registrant's telephone number, including area code:    (813) 282-1225
                                                         --------------

                                Not applicable.
                                ---------------
         (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

ITEM 7.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

    (c)   EXHIBIT
          NUMBER  DESCRIPTION

          99.1      Press release dated September 26, 2001  (filed herewith).

ITEM 9.   REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

     On  September 26, 2001, a coalition in which the  Registrant
     is  participating issued a news release entitled "Restaurant
     Coalition  Hosts 'Dine Out for America' Fund  Raising  Event
     October 11 - Proceeds to benefit the American Red Cross  and
     its 'Liberty Disaster Relief Fund'," and a copy is being filed
     herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

     The Company intends to contribute 100% of its sales proceeds
     from Thursday, October 11, 2001 from all of its restaurants.
     Typically,  Company sales for that day  of  the  week  total
     approximately $5.0 to $6.5 million.  The actual contribution
     may  be  more  than  this amount and  is  dependent  on  the
     consumers' response to the "Dine Out for America" event.

     The  Company  will  record  the contribution  of  the  sales
     proceeds  in its financial results for the three months  and
     nine months ended September 30, 2001. If the Company's sales
     are  typical for a Thursday, the Company estimates that  the
     contribution's impact on net income for the three months and
     nine  months  ended September 30, 2001 will be approximately
     $3.2  to  $4.3 million, or approximately $0.04 to $0.05  per
     share (diluted).

     SIGNATURE

   Pursuant  to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of  1934,  the
registrant  has  duly  caused this report to be signed  on  its  behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                              OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE, INC.(R)

DATED: September 26, 2001.    By:/s/ Robert S. Merritt
                                 -----------------------------------------
                                 Robert S. Merritt, Senior Vice President,
                                 Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

                           EXHIBIT INDEX

          EXHIBIT
          NUMBER  DESCRIPTION

          99.1      Press release dated September 26, 2001.

                                                     EXHIBIT 99.1

               Press Release dated September 26, 2001

          FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:  Stephanie Amberg
          813/282-1225

                   Restaurant Coalition Hosts
                     "Dine Out for America"
                  Fund Raising Event October 11
       Proceeds to benefit the American Red Cross and its
                 "Liberty Disaster Relief Fund"

     Tampa, FL  -- A nationwide coalition of restaurants,
including some of the country's largest casual chains, has
designated Thursday, October 11, 2001 as an industry-wide fund-
raising event, Dine Out for America, to raise monies to aid
victims and their families affected by the attacks in New York
City, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania.

     This unprecedented initiative involves over 5,000
restaurants that have committed their resources in designating
anywhere from a percentage of proceeds to 100% of daily sales for
that day, which comes one month after the tragedy occurred. The
fund-raising effort will directly benefit the American Red Cross
and its Liberty Disaster Relief Fund.

     Dine Out for America participants include a variety of
America's favorite restuarants including Outback Steakhouse, Inc.
(Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Roy's, Fleming's
Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Lee Roy Selmon's), Brinker
International (Chili's Grill & Bar, On the Border Mexican Grill &
Cantina, Romano's Macaroni Grill), Carlson Restaurants Worldwide
(T.G.I.Friday's, Pick Up Stix, Samba Room and other CRW brands),
Darden (Red Lobster, The Oliver Garden), Lone Star Steakhouse &
Saloon, Inc. (Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Sullivan's
Steakhouse, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House), Restaurants
Unlimited (Kincaid's, Palomino), Claim Jumper Restaurants and
Friendly Ice Cream Corp.

     The Dine Out for America idea was initially generated by
several employees of Restaurants Unlimited. "People are truly
interested in helping in whatever way possible," said CEO Steve
Stoddard. "As the momentum continues to build within the
restaurant industry, we will unite to show our support and
solidarity during this difficult period and ultimately, raise
millions of dollars."

     According to Chris Sullivan, CEO of Outback Steakhouse,
Inc., the company will contribute 100% of sales for all five of
its concepts on October 11. This includes Outback Steakhouse,
Carrabba's Italian Grill, Roy's, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse &
Wine Bar and Lee Roy Selmon's.

     "It is wonderful to see all of our key restaurant groups
coming together to help in the aftermath of September 11 to make
a significant contribution to victims and their families," says
Sullivan. "Our restaurants have collectively been perceived as
gathering places for family and friends, and our dining patrons
will now have an opportunity to take an active role in reaching
out to those in need during this tragic moment in world history."

     Endorsed by the National Restaurant Association, the Dine
Out for America coalition is encouraging all restaurant owners,
operators, employees and patrons to get involved as well as
foodservice suppliers, by donating time, effort and products.
Restaurant employees can participate by volunteering to work on
October 11 or donating a portion of their tips.

For more information or a list of all participating restaurants,
        visit the Web site at www.dineoutforamerica.com.