The Australian Outback brings to mind a sprawling red desert, intense heat, and hopping kangaroos — not tender steaks, shrimp on the barbie, and boozy drinks with plastic koalas attached to the straw.

When you want a good steak in a casual atmosphere (or you just want to enjoy an American interpretation of Australian food), Outback Steakhouse is the place to be. It's the kind of restaurant likely ...