Gorilla Barbeque Explained

Gorilla Barbeque
Current-Owner:Rich Bacchi
Jeff Greathouse
Food-Type:Barbecue
Street-Address:2145 Coast Highway 1
City:Pacifica
State:California
Country:United States
Coordinates:37.6133°N -122.4875°W

Gorilla Barbeque is a barbecue restaurant in Pacifica, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. The restaurant opened in 2006 and is believed to be the first boxcar business in San Mateo County.[1] The restaurant is located on California State Route 1 and only serves take-out style.[2] The boxcar Gorilla Barbeque uses was once part of the Ocean Shore Railroad.[3]

Menu

The restaurant serves slow-smoked meats including, beef brisket, ribs, chicken, pulled pork and hot links, as well as southern-style sides.[4] [5] David Lawrence, the owner of Black Bark BBQ in San Francisco, stated to Eater, "The dried rub smoked meat is the standard bearer in the Bay Area."[6]

Media appearances

In 2009, Guy Fieri visited Gorilla Barbeque for the fifth season of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.[7] On a Reddit post in 2016, Gorilla was included on a list of places recommended for Kevin Durant to visit after his move to the Golden State Warriors from Oklahoma City.[8] Tasting Table included Gorilla on a list of Top 40 restaurants along California Highway 1 in 2022.[9]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Noack . Mark . Historic caboose could become dining car . Half Moon Bay Review . 17 July 2023.
  2. Web site: Erickson . Mandy . Gorilla Barbeque, Pacifica: Good 'cue, great sauce . SFGATE . 17 July 2023.
  3. Web site: Ferreira . Mandy . Highway 1 Road Trip: San Francisco to Santa Cruz . AAA . 1 August 2023.
  4. Web site: Cianci . Jeff . Bay Area Bites Guide to 5 Popular Barbecue Restaurants South of San Francisco . KQED . 17 July 2023.
  5. Web site: Newlands . Dave . Gorilla Barbeque: Southern Barbeque A Highway Away . The Skyline View . 17 July 2023.
  6. Web site: Tuder . Stefanie . Barbecue Chefs' Favorite Bay Area Barbecue . Eater San Francisco . 17 July 2023.
  7. Web site: Macias . Karina . Restaurants In The Bay Area Featured On Diners, Drive-Ins, And Dives! . Wild 94.9 . 17 July 2023.
  8. Web site: McPhate . Mike . The Bay Area’s Best Sandwich and Other Tips (Courtesy of Warriors Fans) . The New York Times . 17 July 2023.
  9. Web site: Murray . Taylor . The 40 Top Restaurants Along The Pacific Coast Highway . Tasting Table . 17 July 2023.

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