Mike's Kitchen
Mike's Kitchen is a steakhouse in Merrimac on the Gold Coast that specializes in grilled Australian meat dishes. The restaurant features simple timber tables, casual decor with jungle animal themes, and serves generous portions of ribs, steaks, chicken, and seafood.
The restaurant first opened in 1996 at Robina Town Centre as the only Australian location of the South African franchise. After the shopping centre was renovated in 2007, it relocated to a larger space in the former Tudor Rose building.
Mike's Kitchen serves as a gathering place where people come together to share hearty meals and celebrate with friends and family. The restaurant's casual approach to dining encourages diners to eat with their hands, chat openly, and enjoy the meal as a social event rather than a formal experience.
The restaurant opens in late morning for lunch and closes in the evening, offering flexible timing for your visit. Reservations are recommended, especially for the larger rib portions, as the place fills up quickly due to its popularity.
The restaurant offers a famous eating challenge called the Fifteen Challenge, where daring diners attempt to finish 15 ribs alone. The ribs are prepared using a special cooking method refined over years that combines boiling, basting, and grilling.
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