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£8 - £23
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Australian, Bar, Pub
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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 1 February 2024

Went in here for a dinner with family and friends.it’s a nice set up with plenty of seating and tables. The food menu is varied and guests order from the counter. Drinks are ordered from the bar next to the counter. The food is delivered...to your table and the quality is quite good. I had a burger , which was very good. Overall, a nice place with a decent range of food.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 2 December 2023

Well it's pretty bad for the price but that's ok - won't be back until they serve edible food at a price that's not ridiculousMore

Date of visit: December 2023
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Jo Spiegelhauer, Other at Townsville Rsl, responded to this reviewResponded 3 December 2023

Hi Susan, we're sorry to hear you didn't have a great experience dining with us recently. We would like to know what you ordered and when you dined so we can ensure our team are always providing delicious food with great service. If you're open...More

Reviewed 4 November 2023

Terrible food. Home made lasagne was the worst we've ever been served. It was just soggy, cold and tasteless, and the salad was very poor - dry, withered and lacking any substance. I ordered a bowl of chips without the gravy and they were cold...and soggy. Drinks were overpriced.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Jo Spiegelhauer, Other at Townsville Rsl, responded to this reviewResponded 3 December 2023

Hi BluePossum80, we're disappointed to hear about the experience you have shared with us. We would very much appreciate you reaching out to us at enquiries@townsvillersl.com.au so we can learn when you dined with us so we can work with our team to improve the...More

Reviewed 1 November 2022

The chef here is doing a great job. A wonderful new menu and they are good at the larger functions as well.

Date of visit: October 2022
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TownsvilleRSL, Marketing at Townsville Rsl, responded to this reviewResponded 3 November 2022

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts Paul. We agree - the new Garrison's Bistro menu is fresh and delicious and our team loves catering for functions.

Reviewed 27 August 2022

I have enjoyed the quality of the food from the restaurant many times, but I was recently impressed at a business function, at the high quality of food produced at scale. Must have been over 200 attending with high-quality dishes coming out fresh and warm....So many function venues find this hard around town. Well done to the people running the kitchen that day.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Rodney S, Chef at Townsville Rsl, responded to this reviewResponded 12 September 2022

Hi Paul, Thank you for your review

Reviewed 22 October 2021 via mobile

Great service - from front reception through to restaurant staff. Food was timely and very enjoyable. Ample off street parking available. Travelling for work and very happy I dropped in.

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed 12 April 2021

I have been a regular of this and many other RSL and RSA clubs across Australia and New Zealand. I was recently at the Townsville RSL and the Steak sandwich was to come with onion rings and Chips and and Aioli. I was told that...they had run out of the onion rings so it would just have chips. When I asked about having a different type of dressing i was told that it would cost extra. I said that I just want to swap it not add to it. That does not matter, this is more work for the kitchen. I then went to order a drink, I asked for a can of Coke no sugar and a glass of ice, we only have tap coke. I asked if they had any other cans of no sugar and was told that it is exactly the same coke it just comes from a big container, As a long time chef and club manager, being told by staff that do not even look old enough to be in a club what I am getting when they have no idea is quite off putting. The Townsville RSL, its restaurant and café and all of it's staff used to be the best in Australia. Now it is no better than run down pub and the staff are an embarrassment to the RSL name.More

Date of visit: March 2021
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Reviewed 18 March 2021 via mobile

It’s been awhile since I last ventured here and boy what an exceptional experience. I arrived needing to renew my membership, ladies on front desk where very polite and professional. As I walked in they had escalators that lead upstairs to their new gaming lounge...which makes sense that they moved it upstairs, this venue has flooded out twice to my knowledge. Lavaracks is no more, a little disappointed although the friendly staff ensured me the restaurant downstairs has incorporated the menu for everyone’s budget. So after getting a nice frothy still cheaper than anywhere else (bonus). I headed downstairs first to the big screen area. I swear this is the biggest tv in any establishment in Townsville, just a shame this area looks still to be under construction. Toilets especially having to walk so far away. The venue looked to have a members draw on tonight $29.5k wowzers, and it went off! Amazing. Now to the restaurant, just my luck a new menu. Quick look through an the kids option was Tin Lids lol showing my age here, the great kids band before the wiggles shot to fame. How classic and original for a menu name. The menu looked basic but obviously due to covid still plentiful of options and the staff member was right it did incorporate prices to everyone’s budget, so I ordered the Yardstick eye fillet Mignon with chips and salad. Cooked to perfection the chips weren’t bad the salad fresh however the dressing may need looking at. The wait time was reasonable I walked in there during what appeared the busiest time but still got my meal within 30 mins. All in all a great experience, have to come back on Sunday for their Sunday draws, I want a meat tray.More

Date of visit: March 2021
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Reviewed 21 December 2020

One of the best restaurants that I have ever been to is no more. Management has seemingly decided that more gambling machines are more important than somewhere to socialise and have a fantastic meal. That’s a shame and we will not be renewing our membership.

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed 20 November 2020

We decided today to become members of the Townsville RSL to show support for this wonderful organisation. Nice to see this up and running again after such a disastrous event, well done. Firstly we would like to say all staff from reception to restaurant and...gaming area were extremely polite and helpful. We decided to have some lunch as it was around 12.30 and the restaurant was not busy, maybe 20 people, my partner and I weren’t particularly hungry so we ordered two steak sandwiches. It took nearly 40 minutes for these to arrive and when they did how dissatisfied we were. I am a former chef and restaurant owner, the steak was unbelievably overcooked the sourdough roll inedible and the salad consisted of a piece of cos lettuce un ripe tomatoes and some sliced plastic cheese, the steak did have some caramelised onions and aioli thank goodness. Overall this restaurant’s menu is very un inspiring and the ambience is dreadful, also the the air conditioning was way to cold even for this time of year. Would we come back yes maybe.More

Date of visit: November 2020
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Reviewed 11 September 2020 via mobile

Enjoyed dinner here with work colleagues, easy parking. Staff friendly & attentive. Food & drinks great. Great entertainment listening to a guy with a guitar. Good night had by all

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 27 October 2019

Great to see the RSL back up and running following February floods in Townsville - has a long way to go but with the support of the community it should get back to its former glory - still a great place for a beer and...a punt..another great lunch here had during the week,More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 23 January 2019 via mobile

Tuesday night allowed a quiet relaxed atmosphere for us and the staff. We shared light conversations with the Head Chef and Waiters when asked how was all. The complementary starter set the taste buds and mood especially when I was given a second one on...remarking about my crustacean allergy. Although limited in choice,I was able to eat gluten free, dairy free and even vegan if I chose. The Belly Pork, The Duck, The Vegetables and Flourless Chocolate Cake were wonderful - a special birthday date.More

Date of visit: January 2019
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Reviewed 7 January 2019 via mobile

The New Years French Buffet was spectacular. From the staff that greeted us upon arrival to the attentive,happy & polite service throughout the night. Now, getting back to the tantalising, mouth watering French cuisine we dined on...... WOW WOW WOW, what a fantastic way to...be able to taste so many different dishes. Antipasto’s, hot & cold dishes that tantalised our taste buds & deserts we still dream about. My partner is French & said he felt like he was home again. Our compliments to all the staff. We can’t wait to dine with you again.More

Date of visit: January 2019
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Reviewed 6 January 2019

Went for dinner at the Lavarack restaurant for new year eve. The French buffet on offer was brilliant. Choices were great from the hot food to the dessert selection. Everyone on our table commented how tasty the food was. Staff were great and all dressed...up for the occasion.Table service for drinks would have been nice as we had to go to the bar to purchase our drinks.More

Date of visit: December 2018
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