When dining out in Mackay, the central dining and entertainment precinct is on Wood Street, located between Sydney Street and Gregory Street in the CBD, not far from Fifth Lane.
Other popular coffee shops and restaurants can be found on Victoria Street. For a world-class coffee and breakfast experience consider 9th Lane Grind, the Grazing Goat Cafe, or Woodman’s Axe Expresso.
Lunchtime favourites include Coco Cubano, the Dispensary, and Hog’s Breath Cafe.
For an upmarket evening, dress up and visit the Dispensary, Moss on Wood, Rare Bar and Grill, or Fusion 128. Other notable restaurants include Bar 94, Hot Wok, Ban-Na-Thai, and Sorbellos Italian Restuarant.
Casual Choices
Sometimes all you want is some Fish n’ Chips or a good Schnitty. We’ve got you covered with that too. Dining out in Mackay on a budget is easy.
Pubs, Hotels & Fast Food
The Seabreeze Hotel at Lamberts Beach is a local favourite for live music, wood fired pizzas, and classic pub fare.
The Shamrock Hotel offers members special like the $15 Parmy on Tuesday evenings.
Pick any of the dining venues along the Mackay Marina and you’ll never be disappointed. The fish and chips are legendary.
The Eimeo Pacific Hotel combines 3 essential ingredients for a good venue: views, great beer, and affordable food.
Every fast-food restaurant is in town, like KFC, McDonalds, Sushi, Zambreros, Hungry Jacks, and Guzman Y Gomez.
Unique Dining Experiences
Take a drive out to Pinnacle and order a home-made pie or giant schnitzel meal. Over 500 pies are sold here every weekend day.
Keep heading west and drive up the hill until you reach Eungella Chalet. The view from the old chalet is amazing with clouds at your fingertips.
The Kuttabul Hotel offers a unique pub experience with a range of meals for all tastes.
