Australian tchotchkes and brews give this quintessentially American restaurant a distinctive Down Under flavor.

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In Short
Boomerangs, Aussie flags, kangaroo portraits and faux aboriginal art honor the homeland's wilderness, but Outback delivers a polished version of rusticity with varnished blond-wood booths with matching wainscoting and casually uniformed waitstaff. Besides more than a half-dozen cuts of steak, diners can pick from large-portioned entrees like ribs, chops and shrimp or chicken "on the barbie." The Bloomin' Onion, a large onion dipped in batter and deep-fried, is an appetizer with a following.

12/06/02

the best

by MARITZAS

i love this place it is number one on my list. not all outbacks are the same. the food at the skokie location is always great, you cant go wrong with anything on the menu.

• Pros: food is delicious
• Cons: wait time