Smokehouse, Grill & Drinks

At Kerlinka, the kitchen leads with smoke and fire. This is contemporary Gold Coast dining built around slow-cooked meats, a hot grill and dishes designed to be shared. Below is a taste of how we cook, what we pour, and the sort of evening you can expect.

Our Smokehouse Approach

We cook low and slow to build deep, savoury flavour, then finish over the grill for that unmistakable char. The aim is simple: honest ingredients, patient cooking and plates that feel generous.

Our Curated Menu

The menu shifts with the seasons, so ask your server what’s on tonight.

Starters & Small Plates

Small plates to open the night — smoky, punchy and made to whet the appetite before the grill gets going.

Smoked Beef Croquettes

A$16

Crisp, smoky and served with herb sauce.

Charred Corn Ribs

A$14

Grilled corn, chilli-lime butter, fresh coriander.

Shared Plates

Boards and skillets built for the middle of the table. Order a few, pass them around and let the meal find its own rhythm.

Kerlinka Smokehouse Board

A$42

Smoked brisket, pork, grilled chicken, slaw, corn and house sauces to share.

Grilled Prawn & Chorizo Skillet

A$28

Smoky, garlicky and made for the middle of the table.

Smoked Meats

The heart of the menu. Slow-smoked beef, tender pork and smoked chicken, cooked with care and served without pretence.

Slow-Smoked Beef Brisket

A$34

Served with pickles, slaw and smokehouse sauce.

Smoked Pork Ribs-Style Plate

A$32

Sticky, tender and generous barbecue portions.

Chicken, Pork & Fish

We keep the grill varied. Smoked half-chicken, pork ribs-style plates and grilled barramundi give the table plenty of choice beyond beef.

Grilled Barramundi

A$36

Fresh locally sourced barramundi, charred lemon, seasonal greens.

Smoked Half Chicken

A$29

Smoky, juicy and paired with house slaw.

Steaks

Grass-fed beef, grilled to your liking. From an everyday sirloin to a proper scotch fillet, our steaks are the centrepiece.

Grass-Fed Sirloin (300g)

A$44

Grilled to order, with your choice of house-made sauce.

Scotch Fillet (350g)

A$54

A rich, marbled cut for a proper steak night experience.

Vegetarian & Desserts

Vegetarians are not an afterthought here. Charred cauliflower, grilled seasonal vegetables, and robust sweets get the same attention.

Charred Cauliflower Steak

A$26

Grilled greens, herb sauce, toasted seeds.

Dark Chocolate & Salted Caramel Tart

A$15

A rich, sweet finish worth saving room for.

Drinks

Our list is built to sit beside the food.

Australian wine — red, white and sparkling
Cold beer on tap and by the bottle
Classic and house cocktails
Whisky-inspired pours where they suit the moment
Non-alcoholic cocktails and soft drinks
Sparkling water, coffee and tea

House cocktails lean into smoked citrus, ginger, apple, berry, spice and fresh herbs — balanced, not overworked.

Everything here comes back to the same idea: cook it slow, finish it over fire, and let the flavour do the talking. Deep, savoury and made to share — that's the Kerlinka way.

We’re happy to help you eat well. Please ask our team about: Vegetarian options / Allergens and ingredients / Specific dietary requirements / Any questions about how a dish is prepared. Our staff will do their best to guide you, though we can’t guarantee an allergen-free environment given the nature of a busy smokehouse kitchen.