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

Not worth waiting an hour for this food. It was ok. Service was ok. Regret waiting an hour for a $300.00 bill

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

Some of the best steaks I've had . Get there 30 min before they open or you will wait over an hour . We arrived at 3:30 to be in the door when they opened at 4, several people in line as well. I recommend the Little Mike steak , so delicious 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

The wait was longer this year, but it was ok. We weren't seated as quickly this time, but we didn't complain. We sat in the back area and drank a few drinks while we waiting, it was hot but not uncomfortable. We ordered and got our food not too long after. As always, no complaints from me, my salad was great, and my steak was perfectly cooked. It was noisy but not too loud. Can't wait to go back next year. read more

I'd wait another hour for the food & Christy again! We ordered the mozzarella wedges & steak tips for appetizers! The mozzarella wedges were DIVINE! The bread was so good, our 4 year old thought it was chocolate bread! It was hearty but with a good sweetness! The steaks were seasoned great and cooked beautifully! The baked potato loaded was phenomenal. Christy stole our hearts though! She was running and not one table with an empty glass! I was impressed with how attentive she was despite how busy they were! 10/10 will 100% be eating here every time we come to Orange Beach! read more

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

This was easily the best place we ate on our trip to Orange Beach. We had the filet and shrimp skewer. The filet was melt in your mouth tender and the blackened shrimp had great flavor. If you go, expect to wait a while to get a table. If it's just a couple people, the bar is the way to go. We walked up and were able to sit at the bar almost immediately. The bartender was great. We will definitely visit Big Mikes every time we're in Orange Beach! read more

Absolute 10/10!! Service was great and we got our food lickity split. I got the filet with a baked potato and a salad and I have to say it's the best steak I've had read more

Big Mike's Steakhouse - My wife tore up her baseball steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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 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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The filet's were delicious as was the cheesy potatoe Casserole. The side salad had limp wilted lettuce that was not cut up. The bar tender did not know how to make a dirty Martini, so we sent one back. If you're just looking for a good steak, it's ok. They sat us in a corner table with no windows, so atmosphere is not there. I have had a lot better steak dinners with "Atmosphere" for less. I rate it 2.5 out of 5 read more

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

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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It was just okay. Very expensive for just okay. We waited an hour mainly because the place is small. Got the crab dip and that was a pass. Tasted like thick Alfredo sauce and was cold. The cheese wedges with marinara was good. We ordered 2 steaks and to be honest, the taste was good but it was borderline chewy. My sides were just mid especially since they charge extra for every single side worth it (Ceasar salad extra charge and 90% parm cheese, asparagus extra charge and bland). To share a steak, they charge $8.50 on top of extra charges for the better sides. It was just a lot of charges and a big bill to leave with okay steaks and mid sides. Prices are also more than yelp menus. 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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Absolutely one of the best steaks in the area. The food is great. The service is phenomenal. However, its a bit disappointing when you give up $60 for a great steak and you get a dinner salad from a plastic bag. Brown bits of dry lettuce and chunks of lettuce parts I bet the kitchen staff wouldn't eat. read more

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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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

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

The best steakhouse ever!! Friendly staff. Worth the wait! Great service! Seafood is awesome too

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

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

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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Always great food especially steak and tuna. We live 5 hrs away and this is a must stop and eat every time!!!!

Very overrated staff was nice but food was underwhelming. Wait was not worth it! I don't get it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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