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Terrible experience. Waited well over an hour for very average food with a hungry children and elderly grandparents. No expectation of wait time given, no refund or compensation offered, just kept getting told our order was going to be the next one plated up. One portion of tempura fish and chips had a cross contamination of a chicken nugget, fish was badly coated and unappealing. Build your own platter portions were tiny and terrible value, mac and cheese was burned into the pot, brisket was a measly slice of tough meat, no plates given so had to eat off a large board which had to be shared with someone else across the table. Probably the most expensive meal we've had in the area, can recommend many other great places, with efficient service, good food and proper sized portions for a lot less money. Very disappointing end to a good holiday. Really urge the business to use better time management and if 2 cooks had actually called in sick as they claimed, maybe work out a better plan so that your in house clientele aren't all waiting as boxes and boxes of pizzas leave the take away. Had no choice but to wait it out as we had to pre-pay for our meal and no recourse either then. Nevermind the frustration of no physical menus and having to navigate an app on 1 phone between a group of 6 with no ability to modify any orders. Luckily overheard someone ordering at the bar so did that but no expectation of wait time was given. Would not recommend it to anyone and definitely won't be back.
Emma FentonEmma Fenton
20
Absolutely appalling. Waited over 1.5 hours to receive our meals. All because they served takeaway first before the customers that are dinning in and spending money at the bar. Bar tenders couldn't pour beers to save his life. He continued to comment how he wanted to be in the other side of the bar. At one stage the mug had more head in it than beer. They also got one of our mains wrong. Also charged us for sauce they didnt give us. We went to explain it to the team and we were told to not yell at the staff as she is young. We simply explained that they got our order wrong. She told us that we ordered incorrectly. Now my friends and family went with 1 less meal. Extremely upset as we have stayed here b4 and was alot better. Spent $300 here and was so disappointed. I know its only hawks nest but still disappointed. Just to finish the picture attached is apparently musroom sauce. And the pizza i wouldn't feed my dog.
nate bluffnate bluff
50
That’s what you receive after been walking around the restaurant and you decide to pop in to have a takeaway classic and easy kids fish and chips. The service at the counter/bar is just one of the most terrible in the area. I came from Sydney where the restaurants around the beach always have the best service. So you ask for a take away and you and they just put you in hold for 25 minutes waiting for what is on the picture. Note: Asking how long it should take the guy that works there, just rude as never says: “You’ve just got your order 9 minutes ago. What do you expect? Second note:this is a kid meal. I really didn’t take it home to give to a family member. Hopefully some more restaurants come to this place and show this guys how to do service.
Felipe De Freitas - BRFelipe De Freitas - BR
60
Read reviews and really hoped the pizza here would be better. Believe there are a two things that would improve them. Placed two pizzas for takeaway - large BBQ chicken & large Hawaiian. Place was empty so they came out very quick. Pizzas needed to be in the oven for a few minutes longer - not undercooked, but taste of crust underwhelming without the crip crunch of a bite. Perhaps also hit the broil to crisp the toppings and cheese as well. Toppings were generous, but perhaps try shredding your chicken or cutting up your bacon to distribute more evenly across the pizza. Would recommend this spot for beers and to sit with friends, but needed improvements with the pizzas here before suggesting you order one.
Drew KellyDrew Kelly
50
Nearby Attractions Of Benchmark on Booner
Hawks Nest Golf Club
Jimmys Beach
Bennetts Beach

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Address
Cnr Booner &, Bennett St, Hawks Nest NSW 2324, Australia
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benchmarkbar.com
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3.4
(266 reviews)
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attractions: Hawks Nest Golf Club, Jimmys Beach, Bennetts Beach, restaurants: Kelly's Famous Bakehouse, Nest Cafe, Moongarden Restaurant, Cafe Providence
