Paolo B.
10/20/2025
This past weekend, I decided to give Breakwater BBQ a try in their new location, and all I have to say, THIS IS SOME OF THE BEST BBQ I'VE EVER HAD! I came in the early afternoon and they still...
Breakwater Barbecue
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El Granada, CA 94018
Breakwater Barbecue is a renowned American craft barbecue restaurant located in Half Moon Bay, California. Established in 2020, they specialize in time-honored, all wood smoked dishes, offering a menu that showcases the best of traditional barbecue flavors.
Situated just a short walk from Surfers Beach, Breakwater Barbecue is conveniently located north of Half Moon Bay and 20 miles south of San Francisco. With their commitment to quality and inclusion in the prestigious MICHELIN Guide 2023, Breakwater Barbecue has become a must-visit destination for barbecue enthusiasts.
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Kit W.
11/22/2025
The Bay Area tends to be a wasteland of bbq. What should be reasonably priced accessible food is either not done well or stratospherically expensive. Breakwater is definitely not cheap but it...
Erik A.
11/3/2025
This place smells like heaven the second you walk up, and there's a LOOOOONG line to get your appetite worked up. Good food, chaotic experience. When I went, it was shoulder-to-shoulder inside...
Fred T.
10/30/2025
It was the okayest of times it was the worst of times...... Dickens aside, that sums up our experience here. Backwater has been on our to visit list for a while now and since we were at the...
Angela C.
11/16/2025
To my surprise Half Moon Bay has a BBQ gem!! Breakwater is the real deal!! Tender Smokey bbq and fantastic portions!! Brisket is the absolute best! Ribs are delicious and they have giant beef ribs...
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