Rare Bar and Grill

4.6

18 Reviews

$41 to $100

Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 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 18 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

4.8Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tropical North Queensland
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rare Bar and Grill in Mackay impresses with "sensational food and wine," delivering "fantastic service" and a "great atmosphere." Known for "outstanding" dining experiences, it rivals top Melbourne or Sydney eateries. While some note minor service delays or dessert shortcomings, the overall experience is "perfect" and "memorable."

18 Reviews

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Jeff
Tropical QLD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed the Wagyu experience for our visit to Rare. We were seated fairly quickly but not offered a drink or even water. We sat there for a good 15 minutes before I got sick of waiting for someone to offer a drink. I walked up to the bar where there were 3 wait staff standing and asked if we could get a drink. The waitress told me it was table service, so I replied "I know!! There just isn't any at our table" After this clunky start things got much better with our drinks arriving and order taken promptly. The wagyu skewers were tough as hell but the steak was as nice as I've ever eaten. All in all a nice experience and we'll return, but plenty of room for improvement, especially with the price point being charged.
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Taylah
Tropical QLD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
food was good, but very expensive for the portion you get. Carbonara was very salty, so much so, it made me feel quite sickly. The steak was beautiful though. Will be back again still.
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Tamara
Gold Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Everything was perfect except for the wait time, it took over an hour for two lunch steak specials which seems extremely excessive.
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Troy
Tropical QLD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down, Absolutely the best steak we have eaten. The steak just melts in your mouth. And the Diane sauce… OMG amazing. We love Rare.
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Matt
Tropical QLD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was fantastic, our drinks and meals were on time. Our starters were great our mains were presented very well but unfortunately the steak I ordered wasn’t very good and the saddest part is I probably could’ve bought a steak from woollies and cooked it on the bbq and it would’ve been better. Our desert we had also was great.
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Helene
Tropical QLD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great. Service was fantastic. Very friendly and we were all looked after really well.
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Chris
Tropical QLD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was truly amazing and the wait staff on the night were fantastic will definitely be back
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Racheal
Tropical QLD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2025
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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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 18 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 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 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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