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Uncle Mike's Kansas City BBQ

230 Jackson Street | Petone, Lower Hutt 9382, New Zealand
04-589-7441
Ranked #1 of 11 restaurants in Lower Hutt
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Price range: 12 AUD - 30 AUD
Cuisines: American
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW via mobile

This place was awesome, great food and great service. Nice clean and tidy establishment. We all had different things and they were all good. 5 of us went for a friends birthday. Highly reccommended would definitely go there again. Monday night is rib night also so it's cheaper and you get more, check it out. Loved it.

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117 reviews 117 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

"It's barbecue, James, but not as we know it". Nice friendly clean family restaurant, but lacking the 'feel' of the real Kansas City barbecue. Food was only average, meat a bit chewy, sauce a little bland. sides ordinary. there was an American fella in the building.....but he couldn't quite get us there (Kansas City) on THIS particular culinary journey....maybe next... More

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Ireland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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We recently dined here, after our daughter Gemma raved about her mates reviews of the restaurant. What a lovely surprise!! The ribs were delicious and unbelievable! They covered the whole plate. To tell you the truth, I really thought that we weren't going to be full when it was first suggested we try this place but it really was a... More

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lower hutt
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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A well set out establishment, very busy on the night we went which was a Wed. Only had 1 barperson and 1 waitress on so service was a bit slow but they managed well. The food was excellent and well priced along with the drinks.The staff were friendly and gave a a guided tour of the kitchen and smoker. Would... More

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Lower Hutt, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Absolutely lip smacking good. The ribs were perfect, juicy and tasty. I couldn't eat it all though, I ordered the Monday special full rack and I'm a female, but that's okay because they nicely packaged my leftovers for me to take home. Excellent service, great waiters and waitresses, all very friendly. A must visit.

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Maleny
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Pork spare ribs and the Smoked duck salad are great with the Buffalo wings. This restaurant was a delight to find besides the usual indian, chinese, thai that seems to dominate the food industry these days in most towns of New Zealand.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

The staff was great, the food was very good. Before you order ask for the size of the meal. They are over size!! They do give you a doggy back home if you cannot finish your meal. We will go there again and again and again!!! Well done to all the staff and management!

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Atlanta
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

This is the only restaurant with reasonable prices in the entire Wellington area. AND, it has the best food. Great BBQ ribs, fabulous baked beans and the only place that knows how to cook french fries crispy.

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Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

We have been to Uncle Mikes 3 times already this year, we just cant get enough.. A must is the Ribs & the beans.. Also dont leave without buying some bbq sauce!!

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

We went just for a quick meal before a movie. Service was great and fod is the genuine authentic American BBQ. Ribs were not as tender as they could be but still delicious. We will definitely return.

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