Turbarlence Tavern - Mackay

This is an excellent bar and restaurant located just a few meters from the Mackay airport terminal. The drinks are affordably priced, and the food is fantastic. read more This is an excellent bar and restaurant located just a few meters from the Mackay airport terminal. The drinks are affordably priced, and the food is fantastic.

Just a short hop, skip, and jump from the airport terminal, this restaurant is conveniently located. They have screens that display boarding and arrival informa... read more Just a short hop, skip, and jump from the airport terminal, this restaurant is conveniently located. They have screens that display boarding and arrival information, which is a nice touch. The food is not only delicious but also beautifully presented. The staff is courteous and polite, making for a pleasant dining experience. Prices are quite reasonable, too. A nice bonus: if you park in the Turbulence Tavern parking lot and show your receipt at reception, your parking is free.

We were eager to try somewhere new and were pleasantly surprised by our amazing experience at Turbarlence! Our server was absolutely delightful and made everyth... read more We were eager to try somewhere new and were pleasantly surprised by our amazing experience at Turbarlence! Our server was absolutely delightful and made everything feel effortless. Since it was a special occasion for us, we celebrated in style with some gorgeous cocktails! I can honestly say that this was the best Espresso Martini I have ever tasted. It's my favorite drink, so I've had many, but this one was perfection—a fantastic start to our evening. The meals were top-notch and bursting with flavor. The quality of the ingredients was impressive, and the portion sizes were quite satisfying. We ordered our meals by scanning a QR code, which made the payment process very convenient. Of course, you can also go to the front counter to place your order if you prefer. The drive to Mackay Airport to visit this beautiful restaurant is definitely worth it. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

Located on the ground floor of the Ibis hotel. Offering a bar with food available, or a seperate dining area with more of a bistro/club atmosphere. The menu is... read more Located on the ground floor of the Ibis hotel. Offering a bar with food available, or a seperate dining area with more of a bistro/club atmosphere. The menu is small but adequate with the usual pub food plus a few items that are a bit more restaurant style. Order at the bar with the meal served at the table. Staff are a little under trained but are trying hard. Also open for breakfast and lunch. Meals are good value given the hotel/airport location and are professionally presented.

I stayed at the Ibis and decided to have dinner at the hotel restaurant. The temperature in the restaurant was very cold, even with our jackets on we were still... read more I stayed at the Ibis and decided to have dinner at the hotel restaurant. The temperature in the restaurant was very cold, even with our jackets on we were still freezing. We ordered buffalo wings for an appetizer, which were supposed to be made with Franks Hot Sauce. However, the sauce was brown and sticky, not the red and spicy sauce we were expecting. My partner ordered the garden salad, which was supposed to have mixed greens, tomatoes, peppers, Spanish onions, and pine nuts. Instead, the salad only had greens, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumber (which she is allergic to). It seemed more like a side salad for a steak. After pointing this out, the restaurant did replace it with the correct ingredients. My steak was supposed to come with broccolini, carrots, and snap peas, but it was missing the snap peas. The vegetables I did receive were undercooked and cold. Despite these issues, the steak was still enjoyable as was the wine.