Breakwater Barbecue

Came here after checking out the tide pools. What caught my attention to this place was their super bright yellow building as I was driving towards the tide pools. Decided to come by afterwards for dinner. Arrived here at around 545pm. Small restaurant with a few small tables. Upon entering, I could just smell their smoked bbq. There was one table available so we sat down. Food: Mac n cheese, brisket chili, brisket, rib ends 10/10 would recommend. Meats were very tender and juicy and cooked to perfection! Mac n cheese was a bit too spicy for my daughter but I absolutely loved it. Brisket chili was also on point. Staff here were super nice and generous. They came by as we were eating to check in on us and see how well we were doing. Awesome staff/owners. Hands down one of the best smoked bbq meats I've ever had. Definitely recommend if you're here in Half Moon Bay.

One of the best barbecue burgers I've had! Well deserving of the hype and accolades around it so do not skip getting it!! The ribs were great, the fatty pieces of the brisket were delicious and the apple coleslaw was an amazing and refreshing pairing to cut the heaviness of the meats. They also have lots of pickles veggies with the meats as well. Theres 2 barbecue sauce options - one more vinegar/mustardy and the other a sweet more classic flavor. Both are good so it's not to have the variety! And to drink, they have lots of local draft beers on offer as well! There was no wait when I went on a Sunday afternoon and service was fast. There are only a few tables and counter seating inside but people clear out pretty fast so you can usually snag a seat once you get your food.

Why did we not get to visit this place sooner? It's a delightful place to get barbecue and the sides were quite delicious. We heard they can be so packed with long lines but on a Sunday afternoon on a three day weekend, we were lucky to get in and even get a table indoors.The brisket and ribs were tender, tasty, and perfectly smoked. On their menu, they describe their brisket as Creekstone Farms Certified Black Angus, dry rubbed and slow smoked for 12-14hrs. We had to have seconds of their delicious juicy brisket. It's served with Breakwater Pickles, and pickled sliced onion. The sides were generous portions good to share. Beans & Greens has Simms Swiss chard, black eyed peas, sliced garlic, and house smoked sausage. Merle's Potato Salad was classic. Apple Cilantro SlawCrisp has a hint of natural sweetness. Mac'n Cheese was creamy, and well seasoned. Cozy space, great food, accommodating staff, and good parking. Worth the drive when craving barbecue.

The space is a bit hidden - but if you find it - you're in for a treat. Delicious sandos and bbq staples like ribs and brisket are all top notch and are a good bet to satisfy any urgent BBQ craving. Nice seating outside in the back for when the weather cooperates. Can't wait to go back.

We went around 2 PM on a sunday and there was practically no line, although they still had a few people seated eating lunch. Owner(?) was super friendly and let us try some sides before we ordered.We went for the texas trinity with a 1/2 pound of brisket, 1/2 pound of ribs, 1 link, and 2 large sides (we chose mac and cheese and the beans and greens).Brisket: 4.5/5. Really solid brisket with great smokey flavor and great seasoning. Not dry at all (although i do wish it was a teeny bit juicier/melt in your mouth)Ribs: 6/5 Absolutely delicious, loved how tender the ribs were but still providing a chew.Link: 4/5 Solid sausage. Mac and cheese: 5/5 High quality mac and cheese Beans and greens: 5/5 Way better than it sounds like, they are made with chunks of pork and sausage and the whole thing has a ton of flavor.We ordered this for two and we were both pretty stuffed afterwards, pretty fair prices for texas BBQ. Would definitely come again

Delicious barbecue and a must try when driving along the coast in the Half Moon Bay Area. The staff is always friendly, and provide great service. If you're a bbq fan like me, I recommend indulging in the Gold Rush platter. The indoor dining area is a bit small with limited seating, and they routinely run out of their more popular meats, so going earlier in the day is your best bet to getting the full experience, especially on a weekend or beef rib Sundays.

I went and got the Texas platter and NOTHING disappointed. Absolutely amazing ordered the brisket fatty and it melted in my mouth. As a last min decision I ordered the banh mi and it was insanely good with the brisket burnt ends. Will be returning to try everything on the menu. Everyone there was super friendly. Limited seating but worth it.

This place gets soooo busy during lunch rush! The ribs are very tender and seasoned so well (but they aren't fall off the bone ribs). The Mac & cheese is really good but this time it was kind of the ends so a little dry...Corn bread is yummy but kind of small for $4.Inside is loud as there's a lot going on and the seating is a bit small! On nicer days it would be good to sit outside. $70 for the meal below!

Breakwater serves up some really good barbecue, and it's my favorite in the Bay Area as of now. The brisket is juicy and full of flavor. I tried the fatty parts and also the lean parts. You'll want to get there early, though, since they can run out of items later in the day. The burger is also a solid choice, and the ribs are well-cooked and satisfying. The portions are generous, and the quality of the food makes it worth a visit. I'd definitely come back for the brisket specifically

Barbecue but make it Asian. That's been my Breakwater motto these past two visits. Their Banh Mi ($15) filled with burnt ends is so good, I haven't been able to order anything else. I'm not a huge BBQ fan, but I'm surrounded by people who are, so I'm happy to have found a dish with an equal ratio of veggies to meat; the sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, cilantro, & spicy jalapeños complement the rich, flavorful brisket, & the soft roll slathered in mayo & BBQ sauce is a nice twist on the more-traditional Vietnamese banh mi I'm used to. For dessert, their Cowboy Cookie ($5) doesn't measure up to their Texas Sheet Cake ($5), sold by the square. I really enjoyed the moist chocolate cake & hardened glaze topped with pecans. Small spot with only a few four-top tables inside & one outside so be prepared to wait or take your order to-go. Perfect meal after a day on the coast!