Over the years, I’ve continued returning to this place, as the food and the atmosphere never disappoints. The menu is a definite crowd pleaser. Book a table to avoid disappointment.
(no booking, but good looking)
Very westernized middle eastern food, but damn good. Highly recommend the pides/ pizza. Kebabs are good, however I find the portions a bit small. Very surprised that they don’t have lamb mince kebab!!! Good drink menu, and nice ambience (however I do prefer the Brisbane location)
Had a lovely meal here. Dips platter & lamb kofta for entree & then lamb and chicken for main with a side of tabbouleh. All was extremely tasty & well presented. Staff professional & friendly. Would definitely recommend!
This place was a treat! We ordered the lamb and chicken Turkish pizza. Definitely worth the ride out to Broadbeach. We asked the kitchen to cut our pides in half and they were more than happy to oblige us. Even though we were the last customers there that night, the employees did not try to rush us out.
Seriously the food here is amazing. Fresh and flavours are spot on. Customer service was excellent the lady serving us was friendly and helpful with menu. NOTE TO OWNERS: pleaseeee reopen in Melbourne, we were there at least once a month and miss the food!
Fabulous evening, booked a table for 4. Service was exceptional from beginning to end. I was well done to the Brazilian waiter. Now onto the meal, and mixed grill served with spicy rice, and then perfectly cooked. Two of us tried the pizza, and one lamb and the other braised beef. I lovely thin crust, but full of flavour perhaps a touch dry, but overall a satisfying evening and we will definitely return. friendly a drink efficient staff all around
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Having never tried Middle Eastern food made by someone else I've been eager to try Mecca Bah for weeks now and finally I have. First of all, THE SWEET POTATO FALAFELS! They were the best I've ever tried, putting all those I've had in the past to shame especially when paired with the Tahini sauce. The Harrisa marinated olives were tasty but like most dishes were slightly overpriced. We then also ordered the Moroccan Spiced Calamari w/ Turkish Bean Salad, which was so delicious, the Calamari was cooked to perfection, this dish was filled with flavour. The slow cook lamb pizza, was delicious, the base was crispy yet soft, the meat was cooked perfectly and we loved the shape of the pizza! We also ordered the Seven Roasted Vegetable Moroccan Tagine with couscous which was very good but surprisingly lacked flavour though all the veggies were soft and tender. Overall, it was a great night, the food wasn't disappoint at all and we really enjoyed it, the staff were super friendly and helpful and service was good!
Amazing layout and food! Meat platter for 2 has so much flavour! But no Shisha..
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Somewhat traditional middle eastern menu and a small, but quality, wine list available. Delicious looking choices from calamari to tagines and typical salads available. We opted for a 7 vegetable tagine as well as lamb shanks with couscous. Our choices were rewarded with the complexity of flavours and spices that the cuisine promised. Knowledgeable and friendly staff advised and unobtrusively served the fare. The tagine was not spicy but dominant tomato flavours were apparent. A bed of small pearl couscous soaked up the juices. Lamb shank was a highlight with meltingly tender meat. The salsa, finely chopped parsley topping added to the senses and taste. A good experience overall.
Do you want the good news or the bad news? The bad news is the trio of dips for $15. Now I know I probably eat more than I should and I don't have the greatest grip of portion control but this is definitely not a generous serve and certainly not shareable between any more than 1.5 persons. That aside I found the menu selection extremely delicious sounding and it was quite a difficult task to settle on one. It was a toss up between Moroccan calamari, garlic chicken kebab and Tunisian salmon and the calamari won. It was really beautiful to experience something so delightfully different and I was really impressed with the variety and execution of the menu. We went for lunch during the week so it wasn't too busy but there was still great atmosphere. A very unique option for a meal on the Gold Coast
Went there for dinner late last Friday night and the staff were very accommodating. Staff were informative and tried the chat grilled calamari and was cooked to perfection with a light char and tasty bean salad.
The garlic chicken skewer also beautifully charred with a delicious and generous rice bed...
Recommended
I was staying at the Sofitel around the corner and looking for some takeaway. Found the Meccah Bah and surprised they were willing to do take away for me even though they had a huge private function on. I had the Chicken Bastilla and Lamb and Eggplant on rice. Very filling and delicious. But on receiving the meal, I realised the food didn't come with cutlery and I was staying in a hotel. The lady serving me was so lovely, she went around the corner to another restaurant and asked them to give me a plastic knife and fork! Now that is excellent customer service!
If you are in Gold Coast area and you'd like to taste delicious middle eastern / Arabic or North African foods this is certainly the place to visit.
Just be careful the kitchen closes 9ish or even 8:30ish. So be quick and preferably book earlier (Actually that is the only down point)
Food was very yummy and reasonably priced, nice atmosphere and friendly service!
Only Negative thing was it was a bit chilly and they had the air conditioner on a bit too high, other than that, it was excellent
Very good food. Service is excellent. Loved the kiwi waitress. She was very knowledgable with the meals and honest. Good range for the kids too. We had the mixed grill for two for me and my husband. My 11 year old daughter had the chicken and rice and she loved it.
Highly recommended mixed kebab grill on skewers - lamb & chicken and the deep fried mussels ( entree). In fact we ordered the deep fried mussels the second round!
Mecca bah is always jam packed especially in a Friday/Saturday but has never ceased to impress me! No matter how busy service is always spot on, staff are friendly, helpful and attentive.
The food on the other hand is delicious even if "spicy" food isn't your thing there are plenty of options available. Decent wine list too, would highly recommend.
Although the restaurant was busy with large groups, service was impeccable. Waitresses were attentive, courteous and hugely helpful. Food was delicious. Tagines and mixed grill are good picks.
Awesome location in the newer part of Broady. Friendliest staff we've come across and the food was to die for! We had the potato cakes (yum!), calamari and meatballs with cous cous + the dips. All delicious!! Highly recommend!
I have been to this place a few times but never disappoints!
Sword fish grill is my absolute favorite!
I was never a fan of Middle eastern cuisine until I tried the food here.
All herbs and spices have put me off the cuisine but when I tried it, actually not bad at all!
Amazing service, food and atmosphere! Staff are very friendly and caring. Came here on a Sunday and they had live band playing which added a nice touch. Definitely recommend it!
Lovely place! We tried the shish for two people. it's delicious and very special experience. Btw the Turkish bread was so crispy and had a very good flavor. Love it! The price is not very expensive. It's suitable for someone who wants to try something different and unique.
Great service, food is delicious (Shish for two was a good and unique experience, could've used a wknd-blocking device to ensure maximum smoke on Shish) and the live act was perfect (late 90s R&B).
I had read a few reviews about the service being bad but they were SO wrong!! The service is brilliant! The food is even better! We had the pumpkin falafel (OMG!!), baked haloumi and beetroot salad. As my husband and I are vegetarian, the lovely waitress told another staff member who is vegetarian to suggest menu items, which was a great help! Will definitely recommend this place! Ambience: 4
Food: 4.5
Service: 4.5
Speed: 4
All time fave. Come here all the time for the food. Inconsistent with the service they provide but the food is always awesome. Reasonably priced and massive variety. Food allergy menu is a MASSIVELY help! Thank you to whoever did this.
In our opinion, the best place to eat in Broadbeach! Great drinks, food and service - can't fault anything. The night we were there seemed as if the owner was training a young waitress, both herself and the owner served us and were very friendly and professional. As for the food.... YUM! We tried the Moroccan tagine, some lamb pastries, baked haloumi and Turkish bread, all were cooked perfectly and full of flavour. Although we were so full we couldn't pass up dessert and they absolutely nailed it with the Turkish delight chocolate brownie. If we ever find ourselves up this way again, we'll definitely be back!!!
Came here with a friend and can't recommend it enough! Tried a few different dishes and all were absolutely delicious. We were so stuffed after dinner but couldn't help ourselves and had to get dessert ... Turkish delight chocolate brownie with halva ice cream!!! Solid 10/10, and the staff were all really lovely and efficient. Wish I lived here so I could go back again :)
Super meal last night, great food, great service & very busy. Lovely meal here on Saturday evening. Lovely wait staff, who served us very quickly & returned with our order in no time at all & kept a check on our table throughout our stay despite being extremely busy, tasty generous servings so excellent share servings & desert of cheese cake beautifully presented with cinnanom & honey ice cream which is more than enough for 3 people - well done chefs! Forgot to mention a great atmosphere to top it off.
Yum. Enjoyed my dinner here. Read reviews of bland food but, I didn't find this to be the case. Tasty refreshing food. Quail was yum. Service was efficient. Look forward to dinner here again next time I'm in town.
Very pleasant meal - good service and tasty meals - gotta try the tajines!
Fantastic! Food, service and ambience faultless.
Had the vine leaf barramundi, fatoush salad, sweet potato falafels, labna, goats cheese potato cakes and sticky date pudding and all were sensational. Service was good, definetly recommend!
My favourite when coming to QLD. I am so upset that we don't have a Mecca Bah in Melbourne anymore as this place is seriously delicious!!
We came in as were on holidays and loved the restaurant. The outdoor dining was beautiful with the sun shining in for the evening and the service was amazing,
We had the chicken bastillas which were delicious serves of lots of chicken in a pastry with icing sugar and then the chicken Turkish pizza... all so fresh and delicious.
Teamed with a few wines and a couple of spirits it was a fantastic night out. It wasn't too busy.. actually the whole area wasn't overly busy so that made for a relaxing night.
Fantastic food and great customer service. The smoked beef shish was a highlight. The orange and almond flour less cake was also delicious. We'll certainly be coming back next time we are in Broadbeach.
Very busy restaurant - always a good sign absurdly delicious food attentive and helpful staff could not have had a better meal very well priced too! Thank you Mecca Bah I will definitely be returning to try more of your menu!
This place is amazing, the food is made fresh, the spices are awesome
IMO much better food and ambience than their Fortitude Valley restaurant. Great service and vine wrapped fish was OUTSTANDING.
Diana. We found the service to be ultra friendly & helpfull, especially our particular waiter who went out of his way to ensure we were happy. So they have obviously been working on that aspect looking at the previous reviews on here. The food was a little bland for my taste so I had to order the harisa spice bowl on the side, which added some depth of flavour to my vegetarian tagine. My partners swordfish came with couscous & although the fish was tasty, he said he would have liked some other additions served with the couscous. The entire dish came over lacking flavours again.
Always reliable. Third time my hubby and I have dined at Mecca Bah, and the thing that stands out to me is the attentive service we always receive. The food is so tasty and the atmosphere is warm and inviting.
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Tasty and buzzing. I went to Mecca Bah for the first time with some friends on a weekend. It was a very busy Saturday night and we had a hen's do happening behind us. The bridal shower extended to the road with a loud and boozy fire engine honking as it drove past, typical Gold Coast. So it was loud, but I found the service very attentive and helpful. Our waitress made recommendations for the mains and suggested sharing the Turkish pizzas so we were not bursting at the seams when we finished. The special coleslaw (it was delish) was on the pricey side but we split it 4 ways and it complimented the pizzas well. The pizzas are not greasy and the pumpkin, feta and pomegranate combo was a standout. The prices of the mains are a bit expensive at Mecca Bah if you have one to yourself, but dining here can be very reasonable if you're sharing. The plates are huge anyway, so I am guessing that is the idea! Keep in mind if you dine on a weekend evening, it is loud if it is fully seated/busy. Great for groups, if you're after an intimate/couple place, try somewhere else or go on a quiet week night.
Great meal. Really like this middle eastern delight on the Gold Coast. Had a fabulous meal with friends on business from Melbourne and they suggested I try Moroccan as I had not had it before. So glad they did! We shared a selection of dips and turkish bread, some pastries filled with middle eastern cheeses (yummy), chicken & tomato tagine, lamb kebab and tabbouleh - all sensational. The restaurant is well fitted out, staff are friendly, vibe was great, all in all, a fabulous night out. Highly recommended.
Tasty, fresh flavours are central to this buzzy Mid Eastern/Moroccan place. Efficient and friendly service make this restaurant a great find in Broadbeach. Char grilled vine leaf wrapped fish is delicious. Lamb tagine flavours are delicious. Save room for the yummy ice creams- especially the date and the halva!
Yummy. I will preface this with the fact that I admittedly know VERY little about Moroccan food. I cannot say whether it was authentic Moroccan or what not but I can say that the food was quite delicious. I've been twice and both times all parties involved were very pleased with their dishes. The wait staff was extremely friendly and attentive as well.
Nice and spicy. Had the mussel tagine was very nice spicy, hot and filling, Serve was great thanks Rob. Brownie with Turkish delight and baked apple ice cream YUM. A place to go back.
Choose wisely!. Despite some of the reviews on here Mecca Bah is very popular so make sure you book or you won't get a table especially on friday and saturday nights. We had a great waiter who was really friendly and helpful. When reading the menu I suggest reading it thoroughly before making your final selection particuarly with the tagines. I found that the tagines are a bit sloppy and lack any distinct flavours. The pizzas however are great, they are basic but the flavours are nice particuarly the roast lamb and the chicken with eggplant. The cocktail list has some nice combinations on offer (my pick is the lychee zing) but are a little over priced at $17. I would recommend Mecca Bah for a relaxed dinner or for a larger group of people because you can get a decent sized meal, have a few drinks and can have a chat and a laugh without disrupting other diners.
Best place on the Gold Coast. Stan and Anthony always make sure everyone is taken care of. I go there often, and no matter how busy they are - you will always be seated and have the best service possible. The food is perfect! I couldn't say one bad word about Mecca if i tried.
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Well worth a visit. This restaurant is a little more refined than some Gold Coast restaurants that equate class with glitz. They have branches in Brisbane, Canberra and Noosa and would fit right in in Sydney.
The space is quite large with a narrow strip of seating along the outside wall of the building on the pavement, indoor seating and a covered outdoor area that is sheltered by plastic bistro blinds. Still, it's usually busy so if you don't book, especially on a Friday or Saturday night, you risk not getting a table as has happened to us. Having said that, the staff are accommodating and we were offered the option of waiting for half an hour.
Our first time there we shared the dips with bread and sweet potato falafels with tahini dressing; all very tasty. My main was the chermoula roasted vegetable tagine with couscous. The flavour was good, but I found the dish a little on the light side. My partner very much enjoyed his Middle Eastern spiced swordfish, which also came with couscous.
Next visit we shared two pizzas: the roast pumpkin, chilli, pomegranate jam and fetta and the roasted zucchini, Middle Eastern cheeses, lemon and mint. Both were exceptionally tasty and while the pizzas were very large the pastry was light and crispy so the meal was not at all heavy. And at around $40 for the two, we thought it very reasonable.
We shared a chocolate Turkish delight brownie with chocolate sauce and vanilla bean ice cream that was spectacularly good. The highlight of our meal, in fact.
Wine is kind of pricy. Both times we've had Innocent Bystander which from memory (though don't quote me), was around $42. A very nice drop though.
Great Service, Tasty Food!. We arrived without a booking on a busy Saturday night and the staff did all they could to find us a table. The service during the night was excellent, very attentive and friendly. The food was also excellent, plenty on the menu and the service sizes are great. Try the sweet potato falafel! We'll be back!
Great food and reasonable prices. Drinks were a but pricey but the Lamb Pizza is a sensation.
Enjoyable. Lovely decor and ambience - went on a windy spring evening and the flickering flames were very cosy. Enjoyed a few different flavours - the roast pumpkin pizza was really, really good, and I loved the lamb meatballs in the tomato sauce with the perfectly poached eggs. Also tried some morsels to start and a salad (we are still debating if it was tinned beetroot!). It was reasonable for the price - not outstanding value but I didn't feel ripped off (except for the cocktail, but the words lychee and martini suck me in every time - I did enjoy it, but not sensational). Would happily return to try a few more things, especially the turkish pizzas.
From the outside it looks very stereotypical but once you engage with their staffs it was pretty warm place to spend your dinner time with your friends or family.
Food is good but honestly if we would say this place is great restaurant rather than claiming it ad one of GC’s best place as the Middle Eastern restaurant.
We love the vibe, the staffs, the food, but we want more authentic foods!
Really lovely place for a quick bite, drink or a full meal. What I enjoyed most about Mecca Bah was the friendliness of the staff, coupled with the atmosphere it made it very warm and inviting. The food and drinks were lovely and I would dine here again.
Friday night dating.
Calamari is good.
Lamb and chicken kebab are good but 2 for 42 dollars!!😥
A little expensive.
Food is good but just think it is not worth it.
Beautiful food, every single dish we had was delicious.
Although we had to wait quite some time to get a table, the service is really fast and the staff are friendly & welcoming.
My Husband and I are here two weeks ago while we were on holidays and it was a great experience. Our entrees were excellent and a good portion, our mains were great and quick to come out. The food was also delicious with flavour! We went on a really packed night so the staff were really busy but that is at every restaurant you go to. Next time we visit we're definitely going again :)
AMAZING FOOD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND SHARING MANY DISHES
The food was so tasty and flavourful. Because there are so many delicious dishes, it’s definitely best to order many smaller plates to share between people. Staff were lovely and attentive and there was a large range of both food and drinks on the menu.
only small issues were:
1. kitchen closed at 9 - we did have a late booking though
2. not heaps of bread with dips (that’s nitpicking though and you are able to order more)
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