Rare Bar and Grill

4.6

11 Reviews

$41 to $100

Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for creative cocktails

At Rare Bar & Grill, we’re all about creating unforgettable dining experiences in the heart of Mackay.

Focusing on premium Australian beef, seafood, and locally sourced produce, our menu offers an array of succulent steaks cooked to perfection, complemented by fresh seafood and seasonal sides.
Whether you're savouring one of our signature cocktails or indulging in an extravagant glass of bubbles, our bar adds a sophisticated touch to every meal.

Join us for lunch or dinner, and soak in the elegant atmosphere, whether you're seated roadside or in our stylish indoor dining space.
We offer a mix of casual fine-dining options, from hearty steaks to seafood and pasta, making us the perfect spot for any special occasion or a night out with friends.

Book a table for an extraordinary dining experience or inquire about our Upper Deck for private events.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(07) 4957 4320
Website
http://www.rarebarandgrill.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Luke Bauer

Location
65 Victoria St, Mackay, AU-QLD 4740
Neighborhood
Mackay Harbour
Cross street
Located CNR Sydney & Victoria Street. Free Parking 7days
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

STEAK & WINE $49 | Wednesdays
Multiple dates available
Every Wednesday, we offer a $49 Steak & Wine Deal. > Full a la carte menu is also available.

Wild Mushroom & TruffleA$13.00
Pesto emulsion & torched taleggio [2]
Char Grilled SourdoughA$16.00
Green olive tapenade, lemon & rosemary
Salt & Pepper CalamariA$28.00
Lime aioli, crispy kale
RARE Signature Steak SandwichA$28.00
150g beef pattie, American cheese, dill pickle, onion, Dijon, ketchup and chips
Spaghetti BologneseA$30.00
Wagyu beef, red wine base Napoli sauce, Parmesan, basil oil
Mediterranean Chicken PaillardA$37.00
BBQ Breast, fragrant couscous, labneh, dukkah, herb salad

Rare Grill

Southern RangersA$58.00
Steaks served with chips, salad, and one sauce of your choice. All steaks are [GF/Halal]
- Premium Rib Fillet 300gA$69.00
- Premium Rib Fillet 400gA$72.00
Premium Striploin 300gA$58.00
Steaks served with chips, salad, and one sauce of your choice. All steaks are [GF/Halal]
Darling Downs F1 WagyuA$155.00
Steaks served with chips, salad, and one sauce of your choice. All steaks are [GF/Halal]
- A1 DD Wagyu Striploin MB 5+ 300gA$155.00
- A1 DD Wagyu Striploin MB 7+ 300gA$165.00
Ranger ValleyA$80.00
Wagyu MB 7+ Rump
- 250gA$80.00
- 350gA$88.00

Desserts

Trio of SorbetA$15.00
Seasonal berries, mint
Basque CheesecakeA$15.00
Berry compote
Callebaut Chocolate BrownieA$15.00
Chocolate crumble, strawberry coulis

What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

11 Reviews

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Racheal
Tropical QLD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Entrees & mains delicious! Dessert was disappointing in contracts to the other meals, but didn’t dampen the overall experience.
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Sue
Tropical QLD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best dining experiences in a very long time. Everything was perfect right from the moment we walked in the door. Amazing service, great atmosphere and absolutely sensational food and wine! We will definitely return.
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James
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding. Clearly one of Mackay’s best restaurants. The food is terrific and the kitchen, menu and food-quality is on par with some of Melbourne or Sydney’s best. The cocktail menu too is sublime. Our only critique was for a five-star dining experience we would recommend better table napkins. We would have expected a laundered linen napkin, not a paper napkin that you can get at KFC. But a minor criticism for an outstanding restaurant.
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Steven
Tropical QLD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was great, our service was very good and we had a really good experience. Will be back
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Kevin
Tropical QLD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I have only moved to Mackay just recently and we have failed to find a fine dining experience in Mackay until now. The food was exceptional and the service was just as impressive. We look forward to being regulars at this venue.
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Veronica
Tropical QLD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was outstanding as usual but limited if you have dietary allergies compared to the previous menu. We had to keep trying to find our waiter for drinks which was disappointing.
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Richard
Tropical QLD
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience overall , a little expensive but would not put me off going again
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Keith
Tropical QLD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good quality food. Well prepared. Served with enthusiastic staff. And even more memorable evening with a gift at the end. Thank you, management and owners,, You did it again. Perfect
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Chris
Las Vegas
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great meal from what has become the best evening meal venue in Mackay.
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Emily
Tropical QLD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful food, excellent service would definitely recommend.
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FAQs

Rare Bar and Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (07) 4957 4320.

Rare Bar and Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

65 Victoria St, Mackay, AU-QLD 4740

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Located CNR Sydney & Victoria Street. Free Parking 7days
Neighborhood
Mackay Harbour
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Luke Bauer
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rarebarandgrill.com.au/
Phone number
(07) 4957 4320

Rare Bar and Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

STEAK & WINE $49 | Wednesdays

Menu

Rare Eats

Wild Mushroom & TruffleA$13.00

Char Grilled SourdoughA$16.00

Salt & Pepper CalamariA$28.00

RARE Signature Steak SandwichA$28.00

Spaghetti BologneseA$30.00

Mediterranean Chicken PaillardA$37.00

Rare Grill

Southern RangersA$58.00

Premium Striploin 300gA$58.00

Darling Downs F1 WagyuA$155.00

Ranger ValleyA$80.00

Desserts

Trio of SorbetA$15.00

Basque CheesecakeA$15.00

Callebaut Chocolate BrownieA$15.00

What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Rare Bar and Grill offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Rare Bar and Grill restaurant rated?

Is Rare Bar and Grill currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information