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Gorilla Barbeque

Coordinates: 37°36′48″N 122°29′15″W / 37.61333°N 122.48750°W / 37.61333; -122.48750
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Gorilla Barbeque
Gorilla Barbecue caboose, 2014
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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 / 37.61333°N 122.48750°W / 37.61333; -122.48750
Websitewww.gorillabbq.com

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]

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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

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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

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References

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  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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