The Strand Cafe & Bar - Townsville

I was extremely disappointed with the pizza I ordered at this restaurant. Half of the pizza had no filling and was hard as a rock. I couldn't understand why they would sell something so poorly prepared. The $20 price tag for a child-sized pizza with such a massive flaw was unacceptable. It tasted like stale bread that had been sitting around for a week. I regret not leaving the airport to find a Domino's or Pizza Hut for a decent pizza, even if it would have been cheaper.

After a disappointing experience, the avocado I ordered turned out to be overripe and the service was less than stellar. I had to ask what “loaded” meant, and the server seemed disinterested. The café only served on one side, with no table service. The music was barely audible, and I felt ignored by the staff. Despite being the only customer, I had to navigate the service counter myself. And to top it off, the avocado was brown and unappetizing, especially considering the high price of $23. I have never received such poor service and quality in all my years. I would not recommend this place, and for a better dining experience, I suggest waiting to eat at the airport lounge.

I initially considered ordering a meal, but after looking at the wine options, I decided to wait until my flight. I looked at the wine menu and chose a glass of Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc. When I asked if they only had Australian wines, they suggested a Shiraz, but it wasn't their favorite. I settled on a Pinot Gris for $11.20 a glass. While I understand that service may not be a priority in this area, if this is the norm, the only reason this restaurant is still in business is because there is no competition.

We arrived early for a long flight and decided to have something to lunch. the ads were tempting for the caffe. the staff was busy, but polite. I ordered the chicken burger with aioli sauce. friends came with me. they have accused the sauce! no mention of it when we ordered it. to cover it, the sauce was of poor quality. a little cheated. next time you plan to bring something from home

I didn’t know an avocado could even go that brown. And it was kind of Semi-hidden beneath the poor quality feta. I know it’s an airport not a 5 star restaurant, but if ur charging $18 get your customers some green avocados. The coffee was...actually quite nice, but the bad taste left in my mouth from the pure sight of the fossilised avocado tainted my experience greatly.