Gorilla Barbeque operates from a tiny yellow shack in a parking lot on Highway 1 in Pacifica, with the Pacific Ocean visible in the distance and a smoker that has been running since 2003. The setup is as minimal as BBQ gets: a shack, a smoker, picnic tables, and some of the best ribs on the Northern California coast. It appeared in Season 5, Episode 10 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “BBQ and More,” which aired February 9, 2009. Guy Fieri found baby back ribs, pulled pork, and brisket being smoked low and slow with a dedication that justifies the line that forms daily in the parking lot. Gorilla Barbeque became a Bay Area destination on the strength of the DDD appearance and the ribs that warranted it.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Gorilla Barbeque
City: Pacifica, California
Cuisine: BBQ
DDD Season: 5
DDD Episode: 10
Episode Title: BBQ and More
Original Air Date: February 9, 2009
Address: 2145 Coast Hwy. 1, Pacifica, CA 94044
Phone: 650-359-7427
Website: https://gorillabbq.com
Status: Open
What to Eat at Gorilla Barbeque
The Baby Back Ribs are the signature and the item that put the shack on the BBQ map. The Pulled Pork and Brisket are the other pit standbys. The BBQ Beans and Coleslaw are the sides most regulars add automatically. Everything is eaten at the outdoor picnic tables with the coastal fog for atmosphere. Find a Pacifica or South San Francisco hotel on Booking.com.
Plan Your Visit
Gorilla Barbeque sells out regularly — arriving early is strongly recommended, especially on weekends. Check the website for current hours.
Address: 2145 Coast Hwy. 1, Pacifica, CA 94044
Phone: 650-359-7427
Website: https://gorillabbq.com
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the BBQ and More episode on Amazon and bring the coastal BBQ energy home with Guy Fieri’s Carolina BBQ Sauce and Guy’s Flavortown Dry Rub Variety Pack.
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Gorilla Barbeque appeared in Season 5, Episode 10 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “BBQ and More,” originally aired February 9, 2009.