What an amazing experience, start to finish! We (5 + a high chair) arrived around 5 PM and were seated immediately. Our 18 month grandson decided to throw a fit immediately upon sitting down. Kristy B, without being asked, immediately brought a small plate of french fries and shredded cheese. The "beast" was tamed! Kristy was SO attentive and proactive throughout the meal, which was exceptional all around. 2 filets, crab cakes, ahi tuna and kids burger, were all delicious. The sides were spot- on read more

Wife and I had supper there first week of February. Went soon after opening, so we're immediately seated. Steak I ordered tasted good, but both my wife's and my steak had a lot more fat than expected. Cut of steak was not what we expected for that price point. Service was good, but were seated near kitchen, wife was annoyed by constant flow of traffic around our table. This was our second time to eat at this Big Mike's location, and most likely our last. I think there are better values to be found in the area. read more

This was my third time coming here, and I'd give this place five stars every single time. Absolutely the best steak I've ever had -- always juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The staff is consistently friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. I do wish the bathroom setup was a bit and a bigger bathroom and that reservations could be made ahead of time, but aside from those small things, I'll definitely keep coming back to this location. read more

Big Mike's Steakhouse - Ribeye, garlic butter with shrimp and loaded sweet potato - Steakhouses Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

They need to clean the place up. Dust everywhere. The fans and AC vents were crusted with dirt. The steaks are very expensive but good if cooked the way you order them. They need to invest in some butter knives. It would be nice to have a knife to cut your salad before the food comes out with a steak knife. read more

Have not been in quite a while and I had dinner as a single tonight. I ordered a baseball cut top sirloin with a baked potato. Also came with a side salad with Italian dressing. I usually have ordered a ribeye in the past and have not been satisfied as they were too fatty. I started with a La Crema Pinot Noir which hit the spot. The salad was tasty as well. The star of the show though was the steak which was cooked perfectly and tender, more than I expected. The potato was hot and plentiful. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole meal. Only nit is that it seems they narrowed the menu a bit and eliminated the smaller filet mignon and dramatically raised the price on the big ribeye for two. Service from Aubrey was top notch too. I was thinking about coming back tomorrow. Great meal! read more

Food was excellent! My husband and I both ordered steak and it was cooked and flavored perfectly.

Best steak anywhere. Nice casual style restaurant. It's worth the wait for a table. We will visit again

Food was outstanding, service was outstanding, atmosphere was outstanding. Nice place to go enjoy a meal. I was kind of surprised that the sound level in the building was so good being that there was tin ceilings. I could carry on a conversation my wife with no problem hearing her even with the restaurant being crowded, that really stood out to me. Erica did a fantastic job. read more

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We arrived at 4:30. The wait for our party of six was an hour. It took about 40 minutes. Our server was warm. We had chopped stake, Tuna Jonathan, a fillet, a kid's shrimp, and a ribeye that my husband and I shared. The tuna dip was good, the Carmel cake and cheese cake were both great, and the bread was yummy. The seats are not the most comfortable. read more

We decided to spend the last night of my birthday vacation at Big Mike's Steakhouse on the recommendation of my dad. We got there around 6:45 and it was PACKED and we were told that for our party of four, there would be a two hour wait. We anticipated this so we put our name in and went back to our condo only to return within about an hour to find that we were next on the list to be sat. The hostesses were awesome! We get to our table and our server Erica greeted us promptly and took our drink and apps orders. We tried the Fried Onion Strings and the Fried Mozzarella Wedges. The onion strings came out piping hot and were paired with this sort of kick-ass comeback sauce. Absolutely delicious. The wedges were kind of cold in the middle and sadly, no cheese pull at all. Still good mozzarella though. Next up was probably the best side salad I've ever had. Simply done, but well executed; and that blue cheese dressing was on point. Then came the best steak I've had in a long time. Perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked to a superb medium rare. Melt in your mouth ribeye perfection. Well marbled. Absolutely excellent. And the loaded baked potato was a stand out, too. Then Erica, who served us so well and kept our drinks full the entire time, brought out a fried bread pudding for my birthday dessert, and when I tell you we couldn't have ended the meal any better, I mean it. 5 stars all around from top to bottom. Will most definitely be back next time I'm in Orange Beach. You MUST try Big Mike's!!! read more

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Food was cold. Staff was rude when pointed this out. Manager was the worst. Save your time and money.

WHY DOES THE BUTTER NOT MELT? Steak was great! Perfectly cooked and seasoned. My biggest question is why would my butter not melt in my baked potato? read more

If you want local atmosphere at it's finest- you can't miss Big Mike's - moved from the sands of ORANGE BEACH originally known as the infamous " Tiki" - it has evolved into a notable Steak house with the best beef on the ISLAND hands down!! read more

Wow! Drove by this on our way in for the week and the place was PACKED- put it on the list to try. Expect longer wait times, but it's worth it! (Our wait was 1 hour/1.5 hours on Monday night at 7pm... and Line halfway out the parking lot at 5pm on a Tuesday when driving past again). Food options for everyone- steaks, seafood, combos, salads, chicken, etc. They start you out with warm bread and the best butter to top- think homemade butter with honey, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Yum! I got the filet, with sweet potatoes and asparagus. I got the added topper of smothered- which was herb butter with caramelized onions and mushrooms. The rest of the group did the ribeye and did the "split" option, to have their own sides. They have other toppers they tried that was lump crap in a creamy sauce. They homemake their ranch and thousand island for the salad dressings. The steaks were so flavorful and grilled to perfection. The filet melted in your mouth. Sweet potato was topped with butter and brown sugar. Asparagus was buttered and cooked perfect! Sad I didn't snap more pictures but I didn't have a chance! Wanted to dive in! read more

Big Mike's Steakhouse - Filet, sweet potato, smothered topper for the steak, and asparagus - Steakhouses Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Good food ,service and rustic steakhouse ambiance.. tried seared tuna and a filet m.. both cooked nicely and tasty. Tried the fried filet bites app: too salty and bready. Overall $50 for filet and 30 for other mains.. 2 sides with entree so next time I would skip the appetizer. They also bring out a hot loaf of pumpernickel bread with cinnamon butter gratis-which was delicious. read more

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Every time we are in town we come. This is the second time we have been here. Food is always great and service is great. This time we had to wait for a table but it was not long at all and the staff were very nice and friendly. read more

This is an old-school steakhouse - not a ton of frills and they put their effort into doing a few things the right way rather than 1000 things mediocre. The steaks were very well cooked and tender, I would prefer just a bit more salt/seasoning, but keeping it simple as good also. for sides you get either a baked potato or french fries and a house salad, very traditional. They do have some other sides you can choose from. We got the char grill oysters, which were also very delicious. For dessert, we got the bread, pudding, and I highly recommend getting the ice cream as the waiter suggested. It was very good and enough to feed the 3 of us. They don't take reservations so the wait can be a while, we got there about 30 minutes after they opened and only had a 10 minute wait. If you are looking for a good authentic steakhouse, this is a great choice. read more

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Listen the wait is crazy! Even in the rain the wait was an hour but it wad well worth it. Massive steaks cook to perfection. Don't let the wait deter you just sit in your car and wait. We will definitely eat there again on our next vacation. read more

Big Mike's Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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So let's start this one off the night I went it was remotely busy, but my expectation of restaurants is they're prepared when they see you if they're shortstaffed you may have to wait a little longer for a table that should be an indication that they're not ready. With that said the food was excellent. The onion rings were awesome. The bread was good. The steak was amazing. The service was not good. The drink was OK. Those last two really had a strong impact on my visit based on the food itself this would've been a four possibly even a five star review, but with the service it brings them down to a two. read more

Big Mike's Steakhouse - Sirloin with baked potato and onion thingies - Steakhouses Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Judge for yourself, this was our experience... We arrived at 8:50pm. We were seated around 9:15. The server did not come to our table until 9:35 to check in with us. 20 minutes looking at a one sided menu. We went ahead and ordered our food with the servers first visit to the table to try and expedite the process and we did not receive the food at our table until after closing time. So before we got the food, they were preparing tables to close up for the night making us feel a little rushed. The steaks were just ok. Depending on how much seasoning you'd like...if you don't like seasoning then you will love the steaks. They're were cooked to perfection though. Overall it was just a bad experience for us visiting this place and I doubt we will be back unfortunately. read more

Big Mike's Steakhouse - Parking lot - Steakhouses Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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Big Mike's is the Chicfila of Steakhouses. They do it right from start to finish. No reservations but this is where they thrive. When arriving you check in with the host stand who takes down your number to alert you when your table is ready. They'll provide you with an estimated wait time but not to worry if its long, there is a whole waiting deck that has a miniature bar with some tasty signature cocktails. The best part; they also take appetizer orders! This really keeps the tables turning as many customers have already had a bite to eat and a drink or two before sitting down to actually dine. Our waitress was very kind, attentive and quick. We had a nice evening. Food was delicious. They really have a plan when their doors open and do it well. It's worth a visit for a night out with a hungry family. You will leave stuffed! read more

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Great & friendly service. Everything was delicious. My steak was cooked to perfection. Four of us had dinner & nothing disappointed us! I like that they refurnished an old building it added character & history. read more

This was our second time eating here and Big Mike didn't disappoint us. Steak nachos were yummy. Steaks and chicken were amazing. Server was great! read more

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Best Steak of My Life -- and I'm a Steak Connoisseur I don't say this lightly: the steak I had at Big Mike's Steakhouse in Orange Beach was hands down the best steak I've ever had in my life -- and that's coming from someone who makes it a mission to try a steak in every city I visit. The flavor, the tenderness, the cook -- it was absolute perfection. The service was just as impressive. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The atmosphere had that perfect balance of laid-back coastal charm with steakhouse sophistication. And let me just say -- the air-conditioning? On point. Comfortable, cool, and exactly what you want after a hot Alabama day. Every single bite of food I put in my mouth was 100% amazing. Not a single miss. If you're anywhere near Orange Beach and love a good steak, this place is a must. read more

Arrived around 8pm, quoted 45-60 min wait; however, was seated within 30mins. Food was very good. Pineapple margarita good,but very strong. Nice meal, nice staff. My family and I had a nice dinner. Definitely, plan to return. read more

Let me say, this place was AWESOME! Parking was horrible but well worth the wait to grab a place to park. Service, couldn't have been better. Food was even better. read more

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Fantastic steaks, good service. The extra side option is wonderful for couples with smaller appetites. read more

Food: Daughter's steak kabob was burnt. And my espresso martini sucked. Service: Espresso martini was still charged unbeknownst to us that it would be, I would have tried to doctor it myself. Server told me ok no problem would you like something else instead and so I ordered a Chardonnay. I was charged for both. Server never said I would be charged til I got the bill and then manager said well we had to make it. Umm yea but it wasn't good. Instead of owning that they didn't make it right they made it a me problem instead of a them problem. So poor customer service in our book. (Party of 7) As a former/current waiter and bartender that would have never been handled this way. read more

My wife & I always get the biggest steak they have & split it with enough left over for a lunch the next day. Best steak in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach. Services has always been great & the drinks are on spot! Love this place!!! read more

Delicious steaks! Well worth the wait! Go hungry!! We go at least once every trip to Orange Beach. read more

Big Mike's Steakhouse - Bacon wrapped filet smothered. - Steakhouses Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

This was my 2nd trip to Big Mike's. The service was great and the food was TOP NOTCH!!! I'm not from the area but I knew that I had to eat at Big Mike's at least one day while I was here for a work conference. There were 3 of us in our party. One had the teriyaki chicken and she allowed me to try her chicken. It was excellent!!! I want to go back again before I leave but I know people in my group would probably like to try somewhere else. But Big Mike's is always a win!!! read more

Big Mike's Steakhouse - Ribeye, baked potato with butter and sour cream - Steakhouses Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Always a great visit when I get to Orange beach. A must stop for us on the way back from the golf courses every year we're there. The Big Mike is my go to, butter only! Ate too many appetizers and finished off the Big Mike's for breakfast, lol! read more

Big Mike's Steakhouse - Big Mike's Ribeye!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Having a condo in Orange Beach we frequent many resturants in the area, this place definitely is one of our favorites. I will admit we TRY to avoid the worst of the crowds by going during the week and a little later. But if you cant avoid the rush, have a drink and the wait is worth it. The steaks are great, and despite being a steak place, the oysters and shrimp are the best you'll find. read more

Always the best steak in OBA! Gotta be there at opening for low wait time but once in just get a steak and a full stomach read more

Big Mike's Steakhouse - Ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Incredible burgers, fork tender NY Strip, delicious bread, and great shrimp appetizer! All Angus steaks cooked over charcoal after a quick dip in Dale's. If you're tired of fish, Mike's will hit the spot! read more

Big busy place. The experience was just okay, with a place that big it's going to be a bit noisy. My steak was good, maybe a little over cooked. But after the short wait to get it, I enjoyed it. The service was good, not great because of the people there. Definitely a place more locals and family dine at. read more

We arrived before 5PM but there was a 20 minute wait for a table even though I didn't notice anyone else waiting. We decided to sit at bar instead. Bartender was very friendly and greeted us immediately. We ordered the crab/shrimp hot dip with chips which was very good. The brown bread with cinnamon butter was also very good. We ordered the Big Mike ribeye to share so we both got a dinner salad and baked potato. The 1000 island dressing was very good. But they brought us the wrong steak. The bartender offered to take it back but we had already waited too long so we ate the smaller ribeye. It was good but our baked potatoes were not hot. The bartender did offer a free dessert for the steak mixup so we took a piece of carrot cake which was good. read more

It is a funny feeling as someone from the California coast to go into a steakhouse surrounded by forest and made out of wood. Don't let the looks deceive you, the steak tasted fantastic. I am always a fan of the filet and adding a bacon wrap elevated the flavor, I would go back for that again. The quiet champion was the appetizer of the deep fried filet bites. Never had a deep fried steak before but the meat was tender and delicious. They tried to serve it with marinara but I would hold that back, add ranch or blue cheese instead. I'm ready to try again in the future. read more

Food was awesome. I had the Dick and Karen that was shrimp a d steak. Service was very nice a d always had a smile.

Great food, excellent ambience. Service outstanding! Great place for a wife date night!