Alice Vietnamese Restaurant - CONNELLAN

In the US, we have the Outback Steakhouse chain which is supposed to be a representation of an Australian Steakhouse.

We were greeted by a dead-eyed sociopath with the customer service skills of Nurse Ratchet on a bad day.

Staying in Alice Springs for a few weeks Happened by Overlanders by chance and what a delight I ordered the beef ribs which were outstanding.

First time to this restaurant and we were not disappointed. The setting is very "Territory", the service helpful and obliging, and the food was fresh and of quality.We started with spring rolls - well up to our expectations and followed these with fried rice, special fried Barramundi, Soft Roast Duck, King Prawns with Chilli Sauce and Combination Seafood. All this was washed down with excellent Lychee and Coconut Juice and house Sauvignon Blanc.Will be back when next in "the Alice".

Came here for the second time and wasn't disappointed. I had the salt and pepper squid which was slightly different from last time but still delicious. My colleague had the chicken curry served in a clay pot which is unlike any other chicken curry you will try; fragrant and delicious. Another colleague had the steamed whole baby barramundi and that will be what I have on my next visit. Although there were only three groups there, and we arrived last, we were served first and within 20 minutes. The food is always plentiful and delicious and I highly recommend this beautiful setting in the country with pretty gardens. Now is the perfect time to visit; no bugs and its not too hot. Try the banquet if you come here as a group. You will not leave hungry (unlike Hanomans) and starting at $37pp its very reasonable. Our bill came to $175 for drinks and 5 mains.