| Gorilla Barbeque | |
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 Gorilla Barbecue caboose, 2014 | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 2006 |
| Owner(s) | Rich Bacchi Jeff Greathouse |
| Food type | Barbecue |
| Street address | 2145 Coast Highway 1 |
| City | Pacifica |
| State | California |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 37°36′48″N 122°29′15″W / 37.61333°N 122.48750°W |
| Website |
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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
References
- ^ Noack, Mark. "Historic caboose could become dining car". Half Moon Bay Review. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ Erickson, Mandy. "Gorilla Barbeque, Pacifica: Good 'cue, great sauce". SFGATE. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ Ferreira, Mandy. "Highway 1 Road Trip: San Francisco to Santa Cruz". AAA. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ Cianci, Jeff. "Bay Area Bites Guide to 5 Popular Barbecue Restaurants South of San Francisco". KQED. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ Newlands, Dave. "Gorilla Barbeque: Southern Barbeque A Highway Away". The Skyline View. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ Tuder, Stefanie. "Barbecue Chefs' Favorite Bay Area Barbecue". Eater San Francisco. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ Macias, Karina. "Restaurants In The Bay Area Featured On Diners, Drive-Ins, And Dives!". Wild 94.9. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ McPhate, Mike. "The Bay Area's Best Sandwich and Other Tips (Courtesy of Warriors Fans)". The New York Times. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ Murray, Taylor. "The 40 Top Restaurants Along The Pacific Coast Highway". Tasting Table. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
External links
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Media related to
Gorilla BBQ at Wikimedia Commons
