Rare Bar and Grill

Name: Rare Bar and Grill
Address: 65 Victoria St, Mackay, AU-QLD, Australia, 4740
Telephone: (07) 4957 4320
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.2

4.2

33 Reviews

$41 to $100

Steakhouse

65 Victoria St, Mackay, AU-QLD 4740

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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.

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 Fri, 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 33 people are saying

Rare Bar and Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tropical North Queensland
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Good for business meals
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Innovative
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Great for creative cocktails
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Hot spot
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Good for special occasions
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Lively
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Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rare Bar and Grill in Mackay is celebrated for its "absolutely the best steak," with dishes that "melt in your mouth." Diners rave about "amazing service" and "sensational food." While some note slow service and wait times, the overall "wonderful dining experience" and "exceptional food" make it a standout choice.

33 Reviews

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Danielle
Tropical QLD1 review
3.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food & venue is great! However service is very slow. Ordered a steak and round of drinks, and the steak arrived before the round of drinks..
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mark
Tropical QLD1 review
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful dining experience, the BEST steak we have eaten in Mackay. My wife loved the corn ribs with miso butter. The only negative was the restaurant was a tad warm inside. We will be back again.
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Claire
Tropical QLD1 review
2.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Service from the waitress was very professional and apologised in regards to the wait for food.
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Kerry
Tropical QLD1 review
3.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service wasn't what I expected..food was outsanding
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Steve
Brisbane1 review
1.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We had a terrible experience. No alcoholic wine available even though on the list The first two main meals took over an hour to come out, then took another ten minutes for the next (fish that was overcooked and cold and obviously had been sitting there for a while) then almost another ten minutes for the next My son is allergic to dairy and despite asking 3 times a burger came out full of cheese after an hour and 20min wait- they then said they cannot make the burger dairy free (seriously!??) so we left early and got him fast food No one was there to make a decision Terrible experience and never going back
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Beck
Orange County2 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food here is nice, but the service is very slow and food takes a long time to come out - well over an hour for a fairly empty restaurant.
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Dominic
Tropical QLD2 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
A very noisy restaurant. 1 hr wait for food The food does not get a rave at all.
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Trinity
Tropical QLD1 review
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was unbelievable and such lovely ladies
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Matilda
Tropical QLD2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing, timing was great, cocktails delicious, and friendly service
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Sue
Tropical QLD2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
The only real problem with our dinner at Rare last night was that their air conditioning wasn't working. It was obvious as soon as we entered the restaurant as the air was very hot and humid. It was cooler outside. It is something that was probably out of the operators control, however, if we had known prior, we may have decided not to dine there. Patrons at most tables were fanning themselves with the menus. Being uncomfortable whilst dining out is not optimal. We would have stayed longer had it been cooler. We caught an Uber as it was my husband's birthday and we planned to have a few drinks. We didn't finish the bottle of wine and left when we had finished eating. Despite the humidity, our steaks were superb and the service was very good. We have always enjoyed our evenings at Rare and will return. I'm sure the aircon will be fixed by then.
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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 4.2 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

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 Fri, 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

About this restaurant

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 33 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

Dining areas

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