Outwest Steakhouse

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Since 1996, Outwest Steakhouse has been a fixture in Kernersville, North Carolina, built around a straightforward promise: premium beef, fresh seafood, and a scratch-made dining experience that brings people together. The atmosphere draws from the Old West — warm, unhurried, and suited to evenings worth remembering with family, friends, or colleagues.

The Beef

Every steak at Outwest is USDA Choice grade or higher, sourced from mid-western grain-fed cattle, hand-cut in-house, and aged to the restaurant's own specifications. That level of care at the sourcing and butchering stage is what separates a good steakhouse from a great one — and it shows on the plate.

Beyond the Steak

The menu extends well beyond beef. A diverse range of fresh seafood, poultry, and pork dishes rounds out the American dining experience, and dedicated gluten-free selections mean most guests can find something that works for them. A kids' menu makes Outwest a genuinely family-friendly destination, while daily drink specials, cocktails, margaritas, and an extensive wine and beer list give the bar its own reason to visit.

Recognized for the Wine List

Wine Spectator has presented Outwest with its Award of Excellence every year since 2010 — a consistent recognition that reflects real depth and curation behind the bar, not just a token bottle list. For a steakhouse in a mid-size North Carolina town, that kind of sustained acknowledgment is notable.

What to Expect

Outwest operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations, so arriving early on weekends is wise. Proper attire is required. The result is a room that feels intentional — a place that takes its American steakhouse identity seriously without taking itself too seriously.