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Mike's Kitchen

2 Gooding Dr, Merrimac QLD 4226, Australia

Recommended by 31 people

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2 Gooding Dr, Merrimac QLD 4226, Australia

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+61 7 5530 5236
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM Friday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Mike's Kitchen

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.
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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

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

Before you head over

Practical dining advice on bookings, portion sizing, and house specialties

  • Book Ahead

    Tables fill quickly for celebrations and group dinners, so secure a reservation well in advance to avoid missing out.

  • Pace Your Rib Orders

    Full racks and grill platters are enormous and can easily feed three to four diners, so consider sharing or choosing a half rack unless you have a massive appetite.

  • Know the Flavor Profile

    Expect a distinct South African steakhouse basting and char rather than standard sweet US barbecue, alongside regional staples like snails and milk tart.

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