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Australia: The Best Reasonably Priced Restaurants

  • Phillip's Foote (Sydney, NSW; tel. 02/9241 1485): In the heart of the historic neighborhood known as The Rocks, this barbecue restaurant serves fish, meat, and poultry. Pick your own protein and throw it on the "barbie" in the courtyard behind a historic pub.

  • Green Papaya (East Brisbane, QLD; tel. 07/3217 3599): Flavorful North Vietnamese cuisine in a cheerful setting -- a simple formula that draws enthusiastic crowds. If you need advice as you contemplate the menu, the helpful staff will offer as much guidance as you need. New owners promise the same standard of service regulars are used to -- and have retained the same chef.

  • Salsa Bar & Grill (Port Douglas, QLD; tel. 07/4099 4922): The animated atmosphere and attractive surroundings set the scene for an excellent dining experience. Appetizers and main courses run the gamut from simple fare to sophisticated tropical creations; desserts are fantastic.

  • Zouȷ Alto (Townsville, QLD; tel. 07/4721 4700): The reasonable prices belie the quality of the Modern Australian food at this 14th-floor establishment. The husband-and-wife team of Mark and Eleni Edwards (he's the chef) presides over one of the best restaurants in the country.

  • Season (Sunshine Coast, QLD; tel. 07/5447 3747): A great location right on the beach, a chef who made a name for himself in Sydney, and flavorful Modern Australian cuisine combine to make Season one of the area's most popular restaurants.

  • Red Ochre Grill (Alice Springs, NT; tel. 08/8952 9614: "Gourmet bush tucker" might sound like a contradiction, but this restaurant (part of an upscale chain) pulls it off. The kitchen combines native ingredients and international techniques to exceptionally good effect.

  • Hansons (Henley Brook, WA; tel. 08/9296 3366): In the wine country just outside Perth, Hansons serves Modern Australian dishes indoors and outdoors. The elegant restaurant is part of Hansons Swan Valley, a sleek, contemporary B&B.

  • Bamboo House (Melbourne, VIC; tel. 03/9662 1565): A favorite with both local businesspeople and the Chinese community, Bamboo House offers superb service as well as excellent Cantonese and northern Chinese cuisine. Top choices on the extensive menu include duck in plum sauce, chicken with shallot sauce, and the signature Szechuan smoked duck.

  • Mures Upper Deck (Hobart, TAS; tel. 03/6231 2121): Views of the water make a perfect backdrop for ultrafresh seafood and scrumptious desserts. The menu relies heavily on the catch that comes in on the restaurant's own fishing boat. Lower Deck, in the same complex, is a reasonably priced self-service family restaurant.

  • Spirit House (Sunshine Coast, QLD; tel. 07/5446 8994): Winding jungle paths lead to tables set around a lagoon, illuminated at night by torches and discreet lighting. The flavors from the kitchen are mainly Thai but with other Asian influences, and there's nowhere else quite like this in Queensland for atmosphere and terrific food.

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