Restaurant
Mike's Kitchen
2 Gooding Dr, Merrimac QLD 4226, Australia
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2 Gooding Dr, Merrimac QLD 4226, Australia
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Mike’s Kitchen delivers South African steakhouse comfort with massive char-grilled rib racks and zero pretension. Forget delicate small plates—tables here fill fast with sizzling snails, thick steaks, and shareable mixed grill platters stacked high with fries. Regulars know to come hungry, wrangle a crowd for milestone birthdays, and save room for traditional cinnamon-dusted milk tart.
- South African Rib Racks: Huge racks arrive char-glazed and tender, easily feeding groups or sending leftovers home.
- Steakhouse Heritage Classics: Traditional milk tart with smooth custard and sizzling starter snails anchor the heritage menu.
- Crowd-Friendly Feasts: Generous platters and accommodating table staff handle bustling milestone gatherings with ease.
What's On at Mike's Kitchen
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Diners Choose Mike's Kitchen
Why Gold Coast diners and families choose Mike's Kitchen for hearty comfort feasts and milestone gatherings.
Tender Char-Grilled Rib Racks
Rib racks are smoked and char-grilled tender with signature sweet and savoury basting, served in generous full sizes that easily feed multiple diners.
These ribs were perfectly tender and perfectly slipped right off the bone as it was smothered in a delicous sweet and savoury bbq sauce.
Austin Walker Steakhouse Grilling Done Right
Steaks and cuts are seasoned and grilled to exact requested temperatures without fine-dining fuss or pretension.
Easily some of the best steak on the Gold Coast, but not pretentious either.
Emilee J Reliable Group and Birthday Dinners
Accommodating table service and sizable shareable platters handle birthday parties and large group seatings smoothly.
A great place for groups and birthdays.
Malachi Tereva Welcoming Multi-Generational Gatherings
Spacious seating and family-friendly hospitality make multi-generational reunions and table gatherings effortless and festive.
Thanks for a good family night enjoyed by the nine of us
Bali Villa 4U Authentic Sizzling Snails
The menu showcases South African steakhouse classics including traditional sizzling snails served hot and seasoned.
and the sizzling snails are so good too!
jannah punzal Traditional South African Milk Tart
Guests craving South African desserts can order genuine milk tart with silky custard baked over a sweet biscuit crust.
The milk tart had a. silky smooth milk custard and was on a perfectly delicous biscuit base.
Austin Walker
Most popular items
Generous steakhouse favorites and hearty sharing plates
Ribs
Easily the best ribs I’ve ever had!
jannah punzal Steak
The steaks were cooked to perfection juicy, perfectly seasoned, and exactly how I ordered them.
Michael Mixed Grill
shared four mixed grills plus a 500 g rump everything was cooked beautifully
Eli Williams Aussie Burger
The Aussie burger is jam packed with toppings a delicous beef pattary and comes with a serving of Chips.
Austin Walker
Other favorites
Traditional starters, sides, and sweet desserts
Milk Tart
the milk tart is our personal favourite and hit the spot perfectly
Austin Walker Sizzling Snails
the sizzling snails are so good too!
jannah punzal Cheese Bread
the cheese bread was the perfect addition!
Robina Laundromat Sticky Date Pudding
We also had the sticky date pudding, and wow — it’s just as awesome.
MARIAN JOY ESPARAGOZA
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to make a reservation in advance?
Yes, booking ahead is strongly recommended. Mike's Kitchen is frequently packed, and while walk-ins might occasionally get seated at entry tables, reservations fill up quickly. Bookings can be made online.
How large are the rib portions?
Portions are very large. A full rack of ribs is enormous and can easily feed three to four people or leave leftovers. Unless you have a huge appetite or plan to share, sticking with a half rack is recommended.
What style of barbecue and food does Mike's Kitchen serve?
Unlike typical US Southern barbecue, the ribs are prepared in a South African steakhouse style, featuring a tender, flavourful char with sweet and savoury barbecue sauce. The menu also includes South African staples like sizzling snails and milk tart.
Is there on-site parking available?
Yes, parking is available on site, though guests note the venue has an unpaved parking lot. Supplementary details confirm free parking lot spaces are provided.
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