Viral Act of Kindness: Local Outback Steakhouse Manager and Server Treat Police Officers to Lunch

A heartwarming act of kindness at a Slidell, Louisiana Outback Steakhouse has captured the attention of social media users. The local police officers who dined at the restaurant were in for a surprise when they received their check with a thoughtful message and a total of $0.00. The generosity of the restaurant’s manager, Arline Wood, and server, Zoe Rao, went viral after the Slidell Police Department shared the heartwarming incident on Facebook.

A Grateful Gesture

During their lunch break, several police officers from the Slidell Police Department visited the Outback Steakhouse. The officers were taken aback when they received their check, which had a special note from Arline Wood and Zoe Rao expressing their gratitude for the officers’ service. The message read, “Be safe! Thank y’all for y’all’s service. Enjoy your meal on us!” The total on the check showed $0.00 as Wood and Rao decided to cover the $67 tab for the officers.

A Heartfelt Appreciation

Zoe Rao, the server who attended to the officers, expressed her admiration for the police force and their dedication to the community. She described the officers as “the sweetest guys” and conveyed her joy in serving them. Arline Wood, the restaurant’s manager, echoed Rao’s sentiments, emphasizing that the entire police force was admirable and caring.