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: 4.5

4.5

26 Reviews

$41 to $100

Steakhouse

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2 people

2 Apr 2025

8:00 pm

Booked 13 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.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 05:30–21:00 Sun 17:30–20:30 Lunch Thu–Sat 11:00–14:00
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
Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, 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 & Truffle$13.00
Pesto emulsion & torched taleggio [2]
Char Grilled Sourdough$16.00
Green olive tapenade, lemon & rosemary
Salt & Pepper Calamari$28.00
Lime aioli, crispy kale
RARE Signature Steak Sandwich$28.00
150g beef pattie, American cheese, dill pickle, onion, Dijon, ketchup and chips
Spaghetti Bolognese$30.00
Wagyu beef, red wine base Napoli sauce, Parmesan, basil oil
Mediterranean Chicken Paillard$37.00
BBQ Breast, fragrant couscous, labneh, dukkah, herb salad

Rare Grill

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

Desserts

Trio of Sorbet$15.00
Seasonal berries, mint
Basque Cheesecake$15.00
Berry compote
Callebaut Chocolate Brownie$15.00
Chocolate crumble, strawberry coulis

What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tropical North Queensland
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Ambience
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Great for creative cocktails
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Healthy
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Hot spot
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Good for special occasions
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rare Bar and Grill offers a dining experience marked by "hands down, absolutely the best steak," with food described as "truly amazing" and service as "fantastic." Despite minor setbacks like wait times and air conditioning issues, guests appreciate the "exceptional service" and "sensational food and wine." Patrons are eager to return.

26 Reviews

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Trinity
Tropical QLD1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
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 3 days ago
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 4 days ago
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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Tash
Tropical QLD1 review
4.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was very nice but a little expensive. The noise level made it very hard to relax but overall a nice time had.
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James VIP
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal with exceptional service. The food was great but the service made ourevening. .
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Jason
Tropical QLD3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wine - delicious. Panko Ribs - underseasoned but delicious. Quail - perfect. Duck - lovely.
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Bevan
Sydney20 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely night. Wagyu rib was good as was bruschetta with a twist. Will be back soon.
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Jodie
Tropical QLD2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was really good and cooked to perfection. Would highly recommend waygu for 2 experience and choose the waygu fat potatoes for the side they were amazing!
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Jeff
Tropical QLD1 review
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
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 QLD1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
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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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 4.5 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

2 Apr 2025

8:00 pm

Booked 13 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
Area
Mackay Harbour
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 05:30–21:00 Sun 17:30–20:30 Lunch Thu–Sat 11:00–14:00
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, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Rare Bar and Grill

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Experiences

STEAK & WINE $49 | Wednesdays

Menu

Rare Eats

Wild Mushroom & Truffle$13.00

Char Grilled Sourdough$16.00

Salt & Pepper Calamari$28.00

RARE Signature Steak Sandwich$28.00

Spaghetti Bolognese$30.00

Mediterranean Chicken Paillard$37.00

Rare Grill

Southern Rangers$58.00

Premium Striploin 300g$58.00

Darling Downs F1 Wagyu$155.00

Ranger Valley$80.00

Desserts

Trio of Sorbet$15.00

Basque Cheesecake$15.00

Callebaut Chocolate Brownie$15.00

What 26 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 bookings?

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