Longboard Bar & Grill
ProHighlights
- Captain's Table area for 17 to 25 guests facing Magnetic Island
- Food-based $600 minimum spend that doubles as the booking deposit
- Surf-themed bar and grill on the headland at the end of The Strand
About Longboard Bar & Grill
Longboard Bar & Grill sits on the headland at the end of The Strand, looking over Cleveland Bay to Magnetic Island. The restaurant seats 250 and has a beach, beer and surf theme, opening for lunch and dinner. Groups book one of three reserved areas rather than the whole restaurant. The longboard bench tables inside seat 9 to 16 for a sit-down lunch or dinner, and the Buffalo Corner, to the left of the entrance beside the main bar, suits 8 to 12 seated or standing. The roomiest option is the Captain's Table, which takes 17 to 25 guests and faces straight out to Magnetic Island. It has a high longboard table with bar stools plus a ledge lined with stools along the water, and two extra high tables are held for groups of this size. The Buffalo Corner has its own high table, a ledge looking down The Strand and a service window straight into the main bar. Seated groups larger than 16 can't be catered for, so bigger parties book a stand-up cocktail arrangement. The kitchen offers function food packages, and menu items are labelled for dietary needs. Guests who want something else can order from the main menu at normal prices. There are no drinks packages. Instead you can open a bar tab when you arrive, with spending limits, drink restrictions and wristbands available, or guests can buy their own.
Inclusions & amenities
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Pricing
The longboard bench tables and the Buffalo Corner have no published minimum spend. Items ordered outside a function package are charged at normal menu prices.
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Frequently asked questions
How many people can we bring for a group function?
The bench tables inside seat 9 to 16, the Buffalo Corner suits 8 to 12, and the Captain's Table takes 17 to 25. Seated groups larger than 16 aren't catered for, so bigger groups book a standing arrangement.
Is there a minimum spend or deposit?
The Captain's Table requires a minimum spend of $600, paid upfront as a deposit that covers your total food order. The booking stays tentative until that deposit is paid.
Do you offer drinks packages?
No. You can open a bar tab on the day by leaving a credit card and ID at the bar, with optional spending limits, drink restrictions and wristbands, or guests can pay for their own drinks.
Can we bring a birthday cake or decorations?
Yes, bring your cake and staff will keep it in the fridge until it's time. Balloons, confetti and large decorations aren't allowed because of wind on the headland and the ocean nearby, but a small table decoration is fine.
Can guests with dietary needs be catered for?
Yes. Menu items are labelled for dietary needs such as gluten free, and anyone who would rather skip the package can order from the main menu at the usual prices.
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Yvonne Roda
2 weeks ago
Tacos were really yum. View was nice. Good place for celebration. Waitstaff were awesome.
Srividya Srinivasan
2 months ago
Quite the spread I must say around the strand in Townsville. The ceviche and smoked briaket tacos were finger-licking good. The meat platter felt sumptuous. My friends and I had a good time with them. Great vibe and very…
Ashi Perera
3 months ago
The best baked bread I have ever had! This place has a really nice ambiance with a beautiful view and a lovely spot to enjoy the sunshine 🌞 bit on the pricier side for the food but the bread is definitely worthwhile!
Grant Davey
3 months ago
Great spot in Townsville. I had the fish tacos, a signature margarita, and a beer, and everything was excellent. The fish tacos were fresh, full of flavour, and cooked perfectly. The signature margarita was one of the be…
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