Australia comes to America. The latest restaurant chain to pop up in the shopping malls and plazas is "Outback" and offers an interesting choice of meals at competitive prices. Surf and turf but with a twist - nice sides, good sauces, slick service and an atmosphere that is heightened by the bizarre wall-carvings and decorations and the very subdued lighting.We enjoyed a quick early evening meal at this one. The steaks were a good size and well cooked and the shrimp was mouth-watering. Instead of the usual fries we plumped for some jacket potatoes which were excellently baked and accompanied by a fine sauce based on Dijon mustard, lovely cherry tomatoes and some dressing - (yes, the good old US can provide a healthy eating experience).
Ok, we lost the plot a bit with the dessert - Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Pie but we shared one between the three of us. Very, very morish!
Oh, and glasses of beer that were referred to as "Australian Blokes Beer", ie you get a pint in a well-chilled glass and still only $2.50 a pint..! They do "take-outs too", just order on the phone, pull up in the car park and they will deliver to your car!
