Mangata Bistro & Bar

The restaurant was absolutely fantastic, and the staff were wonderful too. The atmosphere was great, and they have a really delicious mocktail called the Australian Native Iced Tea. I ordered the kangaroo kebab—it was my first time trying kangaroo meat, and I honestly didn’t expect to like it, but I ended up loving it. I also ordered a steak. The only issue was that I asked for medium, but part of the steak arrived a bit undercooked. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant.

Loved the food on the first night, second night I tried a different dish (with bush food) and my tummy did not agree with it. I have a sensitive tummy so could be a me thing. Third night I had the same dish as before and it was great. The staff were lovely and friendly. Great vibes and general atmosphere is quite good. Could be a dress up dinner or a casual dinner/lunch. Kids friendly too. Fairly priced considering the location and not too many options. Great place overall 👌🏽.

We're so lucky to have such a delicious restaurant in this desolate desert. The food is delicious! The staff are friendly and the environment is clean. We, the travelers from afar, feel very happy. Hope to see you next time!

We ate here once on our trip, the pork ribs were good and not too badly priced. We chose this restaurant as it was the only one that seemed not exorbitant priced. We lined up for maybe 10 minutes to get in and placed our order within another 10 minutes or so. The waitress was good and kept topping up the water. We did wait a long time for the food and we noticed another table of 2 across from us waited even longer than us.. and we ordered at the same time. You could skip dessert here as it wasn't anything great and overpriced for some sorbet. The man at the front counter was really friendly and welcoming.

Ate here a number of times on our visit in was not disappointed with the menu at all. We ate the pepperberry and coconut soup with wild mushrooms, the lamb shank, and the pasta; all which rated very well. The cocktails were lovely and the wine list was quite good. Prices are more expensive but this is to be expected as it is in the middle of nowhere, so obtaining Fresh produce can be tricky. Had no complaints about anything we had and the stuff were very attentive.

Busy restaurant at The Desert Gardens Resort. Pepperberry and Coconut Soup was a heavy, gluttonous mass of coconut cream with some slithers of red chilli and mushrooms, garnished with stringy bean shoots. It was thick and very fatty. The Humpty Doo Barramundi was nicely cooked but the combination of Romesco and Warm Tartare Sauces didn’t work. The Rosmesco best suited the fish and accompanying vegetables and the inclusion of Tartare didn’t enhance the dish. Food service was efficient although drinks a little slow.

Service was great! Polite and friendly! My steak was amazingly tender and juicy even though I like it well done! Could have used some more veggies on the plate for the price! $49 approx. Gravy was good though! Cocktail was amazing too! So tasty after being out bush working. Abit overpriced for what you get though! $27 too much for one drink! Dessert was tasty and warm! Can’t remember the name of it but it was like a chocolate lava cake. Very busy inside and quite noisy. There were no tables inside so we opted to sit outside. Very peaceful but cold! Could have used more heaters outside or closer to us! Would recommend this place for the service and food! Just abit overpriced!

Had such a lovely time at Mangata Bar & Bistro! The food was great, but Rynn’s friendly and caring service made it even better. She really made us feel welcome — thank you, Rynn!