Gorilla Barbeque

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]

Gorilla Barbeque
Image of Gorilla BBQ caboose, 2014
Restaurant information
Established2006 (2006)
Owner(s)Rich Bacchi
Jeff Greathouse
Food typeBarbecue
Street address2145 Coast Highway 1
CityPacifica
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37°36′48″N 122°29′15″W
Websitewww.gorillabbq.com

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

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