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Exquisite dégustation dining experiences. Australian native ingredients from Indigenous owned businesses. Natural, organic & award-winning Australian wines. No alcohol pairing menu

About The Flackyard

Unique degustation dining experiences with an Australian bush tucker twist await at The Flackyard on Mackay Eungella Road in Pinnacle. This intimate, small venue is a retreat with respect for space and light; the earthy tones that dress the table, ever-evolving and engaging artwork and the room all combine to make you feel at home at your table. Lean back and breathe in the heritage building, with windows providing glimpses of the lush landscape and kitchen garden outside and peruse degustation and four-course menus showcasing local, seasonal, native food and beverages. Expect plates such as coral trout, pickled pear, carrot, sea purslane, finger lime and wild-harvested lemongrass velouté; or free-range pork, bunya nut, muntries and seafern, enjoyed with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Location & Map

4343 Mackay Eungella Road, Pinnacle 4741 QLD - See Map

Features & Facilities

Payments Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eftpos

Seats: 16   Chef: Nik Flack  

Opening Hours

Mon  Closed
Tue  Closed
Wed  Closed
Thu  Closed
Fri  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Fri  6:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Sat  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sat  6:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Sun  11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Groups & Functions

  • Up to 50 Guests
  • Birthday Party
  • Christmas Party
  • Dinner Party
  • Engagement Party
  • Wedding
  • Canapes
  • Finger Food
  • Set Menu

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Member Reviews (40)

lauranardo

Bush Tucker done right
I would have missed this restaurant if I wasn’t with a local & been poorer for it. Bush tucker done right. Each course was tastier than the the last. Do yourself a favour and go for the 10 course degustation as I don’t think there’s a dish that I would have wanted to miss!

Tarra

Utter perfection and nothing like I have ever experience when it comes to dining

Lisausa

HannahWilliams

Outstanding
We had an amazing dinner with our beautiful friends and the service from the moment we stepped in to the moment we stepped out was INCREDIBLE. The service and knowledge of the staff is one of a kind perfect. We will definitely be heading back and hope it is an icon of Mackay for years to come.

kat34455

Great restaurant beautiful location ??

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donna44515

Outstanding food, service and knowledge of bush foods.

leonie71874

Thanks Nik and his team for the most exquisite dinning experience we’ve ever had. Do yourself a favour and make a booking.

bridget20007

Chefs Nik and Mark are outstanding. Service is exceptional.

trudy75077

Food amazing service is out of this world , passion unsurpassed

maggi91923

Amazing food, awesome service

kat89793

Amazing fine dining food.

Janeandmitch6

Amazing
One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had

ken85033

A jewel in North Queensland
One of the best restaurants I’ve been to in a very long time. The judicious use of local native ingredient is on point. Service and ambiance is to die for. If it was in a capital city you’d pay double and be happy; the fact it’s in Pinnacle makes it better for us locals

scott49737

Amazing
Nic and all the staff at Flakyard do such an amazing job.

Tsw_2

What an experience!!
Real wow moments of flavours, such attention to detail- food, beverages and service -my favourite place to treat myself ??

mez55962

This is city quality fine dinning.
Truely a first class fine dinning experience. Flavours that will make your pallet sing with every mouthful. Every element on the plate individually selected and prepared for A very unique menu honouring our amazing Bush tucker. The staff make an experience next level by explaining each ingredient and process of preparing the dish.
A must visit restaurant!

lauren89165

Next level greatness
This place is just a fabulous experience.
The knowledge of staff, exquisiteness of each tasty little morsel beautifully presented on the native boards and the beverages that complement every bite is next level. I just can’t believe how good this place is and can’t wait to go back.

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mez55962

Do not go past this restaurant!
Nik and the team are The Flack yard are so passionate about not only food but Australian food. They share their knowledge with you with each course. The flavour combinations play on your tongue and leave you wanting more after every bite. I’m so glad we are so lucky to have such a wonderful dinning experience with in our region using so much local Produce to show case our region. This is an experience not a just meal!

roz51377

Hidden Gem!
Nik and the team have created a one of a kind experience in the Mackay region. Showcasing local produce and an innovative wine list that takes your on a delicious journey which you can only walk away with a huge smile and a contented belly. Five stars from start to finish.

debbie29822

Just experienced the best taste bud experience for a long time!

becc70611

Exceptional
An amazing experience. Food was delicious and loved hearing the story behind every dish. Highly recommend

blek

An absolutely amazing experience

kerri39100

Fine dining finally comes to Mackay
I have lived in Mackay for 8 years and the one thing the area lacks, until at least Townsville, is fine dining and great service. Well not anymore! Nick and Mark have bought their dream to life and called it The Flackyard. This incredible restaurant offers 3 to 10 course meals, with the option to pair drinks with each course (the home made cider is a must). The only thing that matches the food is the service. Chef Mark, not only prepares all courses with love and care, but hand delivers them to your table and describes them in detail with passion. By the time you finish the 10 course degustation you will feel like a part of the family. Can hardly wait for our next experience!

hollan42863

Best dining experience we have ever experienced. Will be recommending to everyone. Great team and great food

hollan42863

Best dining experience we have ever experienced. Will be recommending to everyone. Great team and great food

sarah86273

An experience everyone needs to have

deanna97911

Love, love , love
Spent my birthday here with family, fabulous food, service, simply the best night, Nik and his staff excel

daniel57886

You must dine here
The Flackyard is a surprise packet hidden away in the beautiful Pioneer Valley. Chef Nik and his team will delight your taste buds with their creative bush tucker inspired fine dining. If that wasn’t enough the presentation and theatre of this dining experience will leave you feeling so good. Paired with some fantastic Australian wines, do yourself a favour and dine at the Flackyard

lynda54078

Ohh la la
Fantastic food and great staff.

tracey17165

Amazing everything- food and service
I could listen to nick talk about his food all day- such passion and such commitment to using local produce- and the food is divine! An experience everyone should have!! The drinks are FINE too :)

emily43252

Dining experience
A fantastic dining experience were so lucky to have in the Mackay region.

kylie66992

Sensational

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rebecca85941

Amazing! Fantastic!
The Flackyard is more then just an amazing mindblowing restuarant it is an incredible dining and artistic EXPERIENCE!

nikita81345

Mind-blowing flavours, best restaurant experience
Chef Nik is clearly passionate about his craft. It shows when he delivers each dish and speaks about sourcing the produce locally. Each dish is an experience, a very very delicious experience. Best degustation we've tried! Amazing.

EvaB

A Culinary Journey
The degustation experience focuses on local and native ingredients treated with respect and resulting in deliciousness! This is destination fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Definitely worth the drive!

daniel57886

Fresh, Local, Fantastic
A dinner at Flackyard is a full culinary experience.
Chef Nik incorporates local indigenous ingredients into dishes in ways that will leave your taste buds wanting more. This is fine dining brought to the regions and its fantastic. Well worth the trip to Pinnacle for an one of a kind experience.

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