Uncle Mike's BBQ
230 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt City, Wellington
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Uncle Mike's BBQ is New Zealand's only authentic American style BBQ restaurant. Our meats are seasoned with our special dry rub and slow-smoked for a one-of-a-kind experience.
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Uncle Mike's BBQ is steeped in the American tradition slow-smoking meat at a low temperature, using a combination of fire and smoke to coax the flavor and tenderness from a hunk of meat.
Our specialties are ribs, chickens, pork and beef though we also offer house smoked salmon and vegetarian dishes such as falafel and grilled portobello mushrooms. Meals are accompanied by BBQ baked beans, slaw, curried couscous, fresh cut fries or a green salad.
Our specialties are ribs, chickens, pork and beef though we also offer house smoked salmon and vegetarian dishes such as falafel and grilled portobello mushrooms. Meals are accompanied by BBQ baked beans, slaw, curried couscous, fresh cut fries or a green salad.
Products/Services
- BBQ Sauce
Business Hours
- Mon
- 11:30am – Late
- Tue
- 11:30am – Late
- Wed
- 11:30am – Late
- Thu
- 11:30am – Late
- Fri
- 11:30am – Late
- Sat
- 11:30am – Late
- Sun
- 11:30am – Late
Meal Price
Economical - $10 to $20
Size
5 - 49 Employees
Payment Options
Dress
Facilities
Venue Type
Restaurant/Cafe
Food Served
Entrance Fee
Cuisines
American , Family Restaurant
Established
2008
About the venue
- Children
- Allowed anytime
- Smoking
- No smoking
- Capacity
- 50
Outdoor Seating
Licensing
We offer
Amenities
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snoop481985
22nd July 2013
Had some awesome ribs last weekend, so well-cooked, I thought I was tailgating at Arrowhead, way to bring your Midwestern food over here Mike, delicious!
Had some awesome ribs last weekend, so well-cooked, I thought I was tailgating at Arrowhead, way to bring your Midwestern food over here Mike, delicious!
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Idaho
13th May 2013
I wish to state that as an American who knows what American food should taste like one bite of Uncle Mikes was like putting me back home. Just sitting in my folks back yard on a warm summer day eating BBQ fresh off the grill the sauce was perfect. The beef ribs where to die for. The only thing I could complain about was I wanted more but I was so full I couldn't eat another bite. the fries were great as was the coleslaw, but I think my husband would have licked the bowl clean on the beans. Mike was great and to talk to a fellow American was a real treat. My son said it felt like home. Thanks Mike
I wish to state that as an American who knows what American food should taste like one bite of Uncle Mikes was like putting me back home. Just sitting in my folks back yard on a warm summer day eating BBQ fresh off the grill the sauce was perfect. The beef ribs where to die for. The only thing I could complain about was I wanted more but I was so full I couldn't eat another bite. the fries were great as was the coleslaw, but I think my husband would have licked the bowl clean on the beans. Mike was great and to talk to a fellow American was a real treat. My son said it felt like home. Thanks Mike
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foodie79
14th May 2012
Tonight my family and i visited, as had been wanting to go for some authentic american BBQ. Nice place.. except for the howling winds Petone has tonight and the rain, which on asking to close the doors as wasnt expecting an out doors experience tonight,they had to open not 2 but all three doors as there was a fire alarm. My son whom turned 4 today who just wanted a coleslaw burger.. $10 bucks.. perhaps it was the fact he first got a burger with meat and lettuce on it.. but then he had it replaced for the actual burger he wished for. i know egs and cabbage are expensive but im pretty sure that was a good 94% GP on that dish... I had the smoked bbq ribs.. sauce was nice meat was well not authentic cooked as i have eaten in the USA, dry, tough and hard to pull the meat off the bones.. The fries handcut were great.. My wife enjoyed her burger, but we decided to go somewhere else to have dessert. The waiter on complaining offered to comp the drinks.. nice idea but there was nothing wrong with them.. All in all.. perhaps a great place to dine in the summer or on a night when the weather ios not so nasty.. or i recommend dressing up. I did ask for the managers number as it was conviently his night off.. But on calling the number is not an active one.. the mind boggles..
Tonight my family and i visited, as had been wanting to go for some authentic american BBQ. Nice place.. except for the howling winds Petone has tonight and the rain, which on asking to close the doors as wasnt expecting an out doors experience tonight,they had to open not 2 but all three doors as there was a fire alarm. My son whom turned 4 today who just wanted a coleslaw burger.. $10 bucks.. perhaps it was the fact he first got a burger with meat and lettuce on it.. but then he had it replaced for the actual burger he wished for. i know egs and cabbage are expensive but im pretty sure that was a good 94% GP on that dish... I had the smoked bbq ribs.. sauce was nice meat was well not authentic cooked as i have eaten in the USA, dry, tough and hard to pull the meat off the bones.. The fries handcut were great.. My wife enjoyed her burger, but we decided to go somewhere else to have dessert. The waiter on complaining offered to comp the drinks.. nice idea but there was nothing wrong with them.. All in all.. perhaps a great place to dine in the summer or on a night when the weather ios not so nasty.. or i recommend dressing up. I did ask for the managers number as it was conviently his night off.. But on calling the number is not an active one.. the mind boggles..
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mattywgtn
1st March 2012
Have been once, but am returning tonight to continue my love affair with Uncle Mikes Kansas City BBQ. Delicious in every way! Great atmosphere, superb food and fantastic beer! Would, and do, recommend to everyone! Very impressive smoker out the back in the kitchen also!
Have been once, but am returning tonight to continue my love affair with Uncle Mikes Kansas City BBQ. Delicious in every way! Great atmosphere, superb food and fantastic beer! Would, and do, recommend to everyone! Very impressive smoker out the back in the kitchen also!
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rrachael
2nd December 2011
7 of us dined at Uncle Mikes last night and it was fantastic! The food was truly delicious and the waiting staff extremely friendly. It was also good to see the owner mingling with his customers. I would highly recommend Uncle Mikes to anyone wanting to try something a little different. I will definitely be back. :-)
7 of us dined at Uncle Mikes last night and it was fantastic! The food was truly delicious and the waiting staff extremely friendly. It was also good to see the owner mingling with his customers. I would highly recommend Uncle Mikes to anyone wanting to try something a little different. I will definitely be back. :-)
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honorarykiwi
26th September 2011
Fast, friendly service and amazing food. I'm always on the lookout for authentic American food in Wellington - and these guys definitely fit the bill! $20 got me a half rack of ribs, baked beans, and fries -- all tasted amazing. And the portion sizes are HUGE! The $5 side salad could almost be a meal in itself (and the homemade ranch dressing was perfect). I was also excited to see some simple iced tea and lemonade on the menu - sometimes it's the little things that make a place authentic. It's just not BBQ without iced tea! We'll definitely be back.
Fast, friendly service and amazing food. I'm always on the lookout for authentic American food in Wellington - and these guys definitely fit the bill! $20 got me a half rack of ribs, baked beans, and fries -- all tasted amazing. And the portion sizes are HUGE! The $5 side salad could almost be a meal in itself (and the homemade ranch dressing was perfect). I was also excited to see some simple iced tea and lemonade on the menu - sometimes it's the little things that make a place authentic. It's just not BBQ without iced tea! We'll definitely be back.
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mcoats
6th May 2009
I was delighted to find a little bit of good old American BBQ right on a beautiful New Zealand Lake. Uncle Mike's was fun, food was great, service terrific, and the Americana decor a real treat. Especially enjoyed the ribs, the "Obama Burger" and the nice wine list. Excellent option for dining with children. Can't wait to visit New Zealand again for some fantastic American food!
I was delighted to find a little bit of good old American BBQ right on a beautiful New Zealand Lake. Uncle Mike's was fun, food was great, service terrific, and the Americana decor a real treat. Especially enjoyed the ribs, the "Obama Burger" and the nice wine list. Excellent option for dining with children. Can't wait to visit New Zealand again for some fantastic American food!
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BanditoNZ
4th May 2009
Didn't much like it actually. My burger bun was stale. Like tap it on the table stale. And what's with the medium raw thing with ground beef patties... it's not like it's a steak or something? Won't go back.
Didn't much like it actually. My burger bun was stale. Like tap it on the table stale. And what's with the medium raw thing with ground beef patties... it's not like it's a steak or something? Won't go back.
Uncle Mike's BBQ
3rd June 2009
At Uncle Mike's we cook our burgers to order. If you ordered yours well-done and the cook got it wrong, the answer is to send it back to be cooked a bit more or replaced - not to write nasty reviews. And - Hello! - burger is very much like steak. Mooo! Though it's not the norm in New Zealand, we find many people like the option of having their burger cooked medium or medium rare. Finally, I'm highly suspicious of someone calling themselves 'BanditoNZ' who decides to trash our restaurant on the very same day they write a glowing review on the Mexican restaurant two doors down from us. Very strange indeed...
At Uncle Mike's we cook our burgers to order. If you ordered yours well-done and the cook got it wrong, the answer is to send it back to be cooked a bit more or replaced - not to write nasty reviews. And - Hello! - burger is very much like steak. Mooo! Though it's not the norm in New Zealand, we find many people like the option of having their burger cooked medium or medium rare. Finally, I'm highly suspicious of someone calling themselves 'BanditoNZ' who decides to trash our restaurant on the very same day they write a glowing review on the Mexican restaurant two doors down from us. Very strange indeed...
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WanakaWeb
15th March 2009
I love the burgers there. Find better BBQ in NZ.
I love the burgers there. Find better BBQ in NZ.
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Had some awesome ribs last weekend, so well-cooked, I thought I was tailgating at Arrowhead, way to bring your Midwestern food over here Mike, delicious!