Food is excellent! Pulled pork better than in NC. Cornbread, cole slaw all yummy! Now for summer street corn and corn on the cob Outside seating with gentle music with great ambiance! read more

To make matters worse, they've advertised themselves twice on doordash under different names. One is "Beach Pit BBQ" and the other is "BBQ's". How cheesy that they would do such a thing. Their food is lazy trash. Their sausage is gray like it was microwaved, their ribs have no seasoning our smoke flavor, their brisket just tastes like roasted unseasoned meat. Their mac'n cheese tastes of wet noodles and their beans... their beans are actually not terrible. The cornbread... standard, surprisingly. And once again their spicy BBQ sauce literally tastes like tabasco. Gross. Terrible establishment. Unethical tik tok restaurant trying to make a buck off internet trends. Fake BBQ to the max. I fart in their general direction and I hope they get pink eye. read more

I've been spending about $50 a week here for the past year. When I was denied my request for two extra tiny sides of BBQ sauce that was extremely disappointing. I was more than happy to pay for it.....anyway last 2 times have been disappointing too . Guess on to a new BBQ spot. read more

I ordered to go but still had to wait about 10 min after the expected pick up time. There is a nice outdoor patio with interesting decor so the wait wasn't bad. I ordered the turkey plate which came with two sides and I chose green beans and Mac n cheese. The turkey was pleasantly moist and tender with a slight smokiness that wasn't overbearing. The green beans were not overcooked and the mac n cheese was spot on, not overly cheesy. The corn bread has blue berries so I was expecting it to be sweet but it wasn't at all and was very moist. The whole meal just came really well together and I like that they provided a pat of butter for the bread. The complaint I have would be the proportions. The turkey provided was only a few slices while the corn bread was massive in comparison. I would have preferred more of the main entree rather than the bread. I also got an additional side of Texas chilli which was full of flavor and amazing but I was surprised that it came in a shallow container that was smaller than the other 2 sides yet was $10. It was enjoyable though and I had it with some tortilla chips. Given that, I might still return when I'm in the area and feel like treating myself to some BBQ. read more

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Very cool BBQ spot tucked away like a little oasis. Looks like it was a house at one time that's been converted into a restaurant. Huge comfy patio plus some inside seating. Parking is limited and you can get trapped if someone pulls in behind you so make sure to look before pulling in too far. I wasn't lucky enough to snag a spot but there was plenty of street parking. The burnt ends appetizer was 5 stars BBQ perfection. Melt in your mouth tender, saturated with smokiness, and had a delicious dry rub. Unfortunately nothing else compared. My brisket salad was truly sad and uninspired for the price. Zero creativity in this boring salad. The brisket was horrible. Zero flavor and so chewy I thought I was eating a sirloin steak at Denny's. I can't believe this was slow cooked like the burnt ends. Total waste of money. Even the honey mustard was an odd choice and did not work. My wife's two item combo was no better. Same chewy flavorless brisket along with completely flavorless sausage. She had to drown everything in BBQ sauce which was very good. We also had Fried okra which as good. You get your own drinks but they do bring out your food and clean up your table so the up front tip is warranted. Service was extremely friendly. Maybe it was a bad day but my wife and I both agreed we wouldn't return. read more

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My wife and I went to this place for the first time on the 4th of July. We are not foodies but thought we would give this place a try. The food was absolutely delicious! Everything on our 2 combo platter tasted great! The servers were hospitable and very helpful. We did not have to wait long to get our food. We ate outside but the the inside was welcoming and clean. Overall, we give the restaurant an A+ and we will be eating there again soon! read more

Beach Pit BBQ - Half rack of BBQ ribs, sausage, brisket, baked beans, sweet potato fries, and cornbread. - Barbeque Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Amazing food! All homemade food with the best flavor! Friendly service and cute little place! You order at the counter, then sit and they bring it out! Highly recommend! Everything was delicious!! And to top it off they have country music playing! Yay! The best! We will definitely be back! read more

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Good BBQ in a cool little hidden driveway. Picked this place randomly and was not disappointed. Good flavor food nice size portions and the service and ambiance were great. read more

Beach Pit BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Another great dinner at Beach Pit! The vinegar-based coleslaw was perfectly tangy, the collard greens were flavorful, and the corn muffin hit the spot. The pulled pork was especially impressive--tender and lean with no excess fat. Always a solid choice! read more

Beach Pit BBQ - Pulled pork (0 fat:), vinegar based coleslaw, collard greens & corn bread. - Barbeque Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I am not sure if I want to share this cause if it truly is found there will be wait times. Marvin the chef knows what he is doing. We ordered the sampler so we could try all their barbecued meats; ribs, chicken, pulled pork, turkey with a side of coleslaw and Mac and cheese. The meat will melt in your mouth and the barbecue sauce is perfect. The coleslaw is a vin egret which is a nice change from chain restaurants. The service here is exceptional. Thank you Alex, Christian, chef and everyone else who made our experience so special. Ambience is nice plenty of tables outside and inside. Heat lamps with music playing They have been around for 20 years! Hidden gem for sure. Yum! read more

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Must try restaurant in the OC! Blown away by their service and the quality of their food! I'm not really a BBQ fan but this wasn't too heavy! The staff were so nice and courteous! The brisket and pulled park was well worth it! Best part- pricing very fair. Thank you for a pleasant time with friends on a Friday night! read more

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We just had a delicious dinner - south of the boarder burrito and the stacked sandwich - and we were lucky and smart enough to order the banana pudding! 5-Stars all the way!! read more

Mostly love the place. Have been there with groups of visitors and family 6-8 times in the last 2 years. The food was/is always excellent. Last time, however, it was a disappointing experience since both brisket and ribs were dry, not the usual juicy. read more

This review is for the online ordering. Ordered for pick up at 3:15. Received an email confirming my food would be ready at 3:15. Called to let them know I had arrived in the parking lot at 3:20, and the employee told me she would bring out the food when it was ready. It is now 3:40 and I am still waiting in my car. What is the point of having a set pick up time when you don't have the food ready within a reasonable time of the scheduled pick up? I could understand a delay of 10 minutes or less, but 25 minutes plus is outrageous. The food itself is good, just be prepared to wait even if you order online with a specific pick up time. read more

Beach Pit BBQ - The BBQ Meat Sampler (pork ribs, pulled chicken, brisket, sausage, turkey, pulled pork) comes with 3 sides ($28ish) - Barbeque Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I ordered take out from this place bc I was hankering for some non-chain southern barbecue. I ordered the full rack of ribs and the flavor and soft fall off the bone tenderness transported me to hog heaven. Truly so good! It comes with a cornbread and I picked the Mac n cheese and collard greens. Bothered pretty rustic which is how I like it. I also ordered the appetizer side of fried okra which was me and I wouldn't order it again. If I had to do it again I might get the bbq sampler or two 2- meat plates. Also the BBQ sauce had a vinegary base which was awesome. Spicy is not spicy but was still good. Parking is very sparse so beware read more

The best banana pudding. This is just like my grandmother used to make when I was a child. Best local bbq place.

First time visitors, and we are so glad to have found this place! Food was incredible, portions were great, and the people there were so friendly! Will definitely be coming back to bring my bbq fanatic grandparents :-) Also the outdoor seating was so cozy and welcoming. read more

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Great food! Had the pulled pork sandwich with french fries. French fries were perfectly crispy, tender meat. Spicy sauce wasn't very spicy, but big fan of the mild sauce, nice subtle sweetness that goes a long way. Not a crumb left, beer was a little pricey but joins the 8 club at a solid 8.3 for Beach Pit BBQ! read more

Beach Pit BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Great food, attentive service, nice outdoor relaxed bbq vibe but a bit upscale. Love their brisket- it's kept me coming back for decades! read more

Beach Pit BBQ - Brisket, corn, potato salad, blueberry cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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We haven't been here in years, our mistake! The food was delicious! The prices, especially for BBQ were very reasonable! Portions excellent! Nice outdoor seating! The best part of the experience - the hospitality of Alex! He was the most welcoming, friendly, kind team member that I have encountered in a restaurant in a long time! He is an amazing! In addition, Christian was also wonderful! By the way these two guys interacted with the guest and seemed to enjoy their jobs it must be a great place to work! We will be back very soon! Thank goodness we can walk here for dinner! read more

We've been consistent customers of Beach Pit Barbecue for a couple of years now and they are truly one of the most reliable and consistent places in the area. I personally love the ribs. They are perfectly seasoned, not overdone, and you can enjoy them without sauce if that is your preference, which it is for me. The texture is spot on, tender enough to bite into without falling off the bone, and never chewy. The meats are always cooked just right, moist, flavorful, and consistently excellent. The staff at Beach Pit are fantastic as well. If you have the chance to dine in, the sit-down area is beautiful and a really enjoyable space to visit. I also appreciate their sides. They are made the classic way with no modern twists, which I love for that authentic barbecue experience. For quality, consistency, and true barbecue flavor, Beach Pit Barbecue is my number one pick in the area above all else. read more

Beach Pit BBQ - Chopped brisket, burnt ends, ribs, macaroni & cheese, coleslaw, cornbread, and pulled pork! All the staples. - Barbeque Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

For our micro-wedding we had Beach Pit BBQ ... hands down, the juiciest, tenderest, flavorful, finger licking mmm mmm MMM!! Delicious bbq yet! Highly recommend! We ordered 2 of the Party Pack which feeds up to 40 people we only had some left overs cause or party had 30-35 people. We had pulled pork, sausage, and brisket! (Not a big fan of chicken) The gentleman who came to drop off the food was very sweet, let us borrow some (very high end) utensils since they ran out of the plastic ones when he came back to pick them up I forgot to catch his name but big shout out to him! read more

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I dined here with 3 friends today for lunch. It's been since last summer from our last visit. The cashier was great and following up with us to make sure we were happy and had everything we needed. Christian was one of the servers. I didn't catch the name of the other server. They are both professional and on the ball. The ribs, brisket, and sausage were all tender and tasty. I hinted at working here and the owner seemed receptive, but maybe thought I was joking around. I am open to working here, if you are. read more

My expectations have been exceeded. It was my first time here today, and the gentleman at the cash, Alex, was extremely helpful. He recommended my boyfriend and I start with the sampler so we could try everything. When we got the food, it was incredible. Cristhian, another one of the employees, came to check in on us and was so kind and hospitable. The service here is incredible and the food was amazing. He even brought us out a dessert from the chef, Martin. 15/10 experience, we will definitely be back!! read more

Beach Pit BBQ - BBQ Meat Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Second time coming in to eat here, and it unfortunately wasn't as great this time around as it was my first time coming in. The place is super cute, The servers are nice, + everything came out quickly but The meat was lukewarm, and not very hot. The ribs were good, the had a nice smoke ring and fell off the bone, the pulled pork was a bit dry and cold , and Brisket was slightly chewy ,and the sausage wasn't great it was cold and had a weird texture. The baked beans were my fav side dish loved the addition of kidney beans and it was a nice sweetness, savory balance ! However, The Mac n cheese had little to no flavor and was watery, the coleslaw was pungently vinegary , it was way too overpowered. Corn bread was super dry and the blueberry one tasted slightly undercooked / floury . Overall don't think I'll be returning read more

Beach Pit BBQ - BBQ Meat Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Got the BBQ meat sampler. The ribs are literally fall off the bone. Delicious sausage! Plenty of food to take home too. Great service and pleasant atmosphere. read more

Got this to-go platter last week and it was very good. Expected the brisket to be strips of meat instead of chopped bites. Need to head back to get the vibe of the inside of the restaurant! read more

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The smoked turkey plate was delicious. And it comes with two sides. Staff was friendly and fast service also.

Amazing service with very personable and friendly staff. Lots of menu options and strong portions that aren't too overwhelming. Outside ambience and vibe were perfect for an elevated casual weekend dinner. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Beach Pit BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Food hit home for me! We ordered the BBQ meat sampler (good for 2 people), and the portions were marinated and smoked to the point the ribs were falling off the bone. Meal was perfect. For dessert we ordered the key lime pie, and it was heaven! Was neither too sweet nor too tangy..just right. Service is five stars...friendly staff, and attentive. Overall a good experience. read more

First time there, and many more to come! Fantastic friendly staff, really help you order if you're interested in trying their signature food. Great atmosphere outside, and fantastic and quick service! We got our food within 15 minutes of ordering, and they turned on the heater when I asked! We split this between a couple and we definitely had some leftovers to go! Great addition to the area. read more

Beach Pit BBQ - St. Louis Style Ribs (full rack), with a side of Sweet Potato Fried and Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The food was excellent and the service was friendly, fast and accommodating. It was a little cold outside that day so they positioned a heater next to us. Highly recommended! read more

Wow, this place was awesome! We got the BBQ sampler and it didn't disappoint. All the food was delicious and service was excellent. If you're looking for fire BBQ this place is it! Also the ambiance was so nice with the outside seating read more

My daughter and I were visiting the area for the day and bbq sounded like it would hit the spot for lunch, so we found Beach Pit BBQ and we're so happy we did. When we walked in we were greeted and were helped when we were ordering. We got the bbq sampler with all of the meat. The turkey and ribs were our favorite but everything was good. It came with a side of beans, coleslaw and blueberry cornbread which was so light and delicious. The coleslaw had just the right amount of tang and the celery seeds in it were so good too! They serve wine and beer which is nice to have those to choose from besides tea or soft drinks. The staff checked in on us a couple of times and were helpful, friendly and gracious. Parking was adequate and there was seating inside and on the patio outside. The patio was nice and it looks like it would be even prettier at night with the lights they have strung up around the patio and trees. Both looked comfortable. We can't wait to come back! read more

Beach Pit BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Great service - shout out to the crew - Josh, Israel& Christian for great customer service ! Marvin is the one cooking up all the great food. They even catered to my dog while we were on the patio .... Love this place ! read more

Overall, a disappointing 3 stars. Compared to all the BBQ restaurants I've visited over the past year, this one ranks at the bottom. I was really looking forward to some good smoked bbq brisket, but I was very disappointed. What legitimate bbq restaurant serves their smoked brisket chopped into small chunks? That was my first question when I received my order. EVERY bbq restaurant I've ordered from serves their brisket sliced. I could not detect any smokiness from my brisket. I also did NOT see any evidence of the characteristic of a brisket smoked for 8+ hours. The "bbq" pork ribs seem to be no different from the brisket. The pork ribs did NOT have the characteristic of ribs that have been in the smoker. I didn't see the "bark" along with the reddish edge that develops after a long, slow smoking. There was no smokiness flavor either. One of the tests I use to rate a bbq smokehouse restaurant is their potato salad. I'll give their potato salad 4 stars. It tasted like it was house made. Their cole slaw was different. It didn't have the typical creamy slaw dressing. Theirs was a sweet vinegar dressing, which made it more unique and refreshing. I'll give their cole slaw about 4.5 stars. Beach Pit BBQ has a cozy outdoor patio. I'll give that outdoor patio setup 5 stars. But, why were there virtually no patrons? For a restaurant with 4 stars on Yelp, I was expecting to see more diners. The answer: read my review above. Finally, I have noticed that all the highly-rated smokehouse bbq restaurants I've visited thus far have one thing in common. You step up to a glass-covered counter where you choose your meat. The server then turns around to pull your butcher paper-wrapped meat from a warmer rack. They then proceed to slice your meat, in my case bbq brisket, in front of you and place it onto your plate. You then order your sides and pay. Beach Pit BBQ did not have this set up. Instead, they prepare your order behind a closed-off kitchen. I think a smokehouse bbq restaurant that is confident and proud of their product will go out-of-their-way to showcase it in front of you. read more

The burnt ends is a must order here, it's so tender, so juicy and very well prepared. Pork ribs are so tender the meat fell off the bones, but I didn't enjoy them as much as the burnt ends. Brisket felt dry, but it's ok. Service was excellent, we were greeted and all our questions about the menu were explained patiently. There are a few tables indoor and some more outdoor. Very nice interior and we enjoyed our meal there. read more

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The food and the service is absolutely top shelf. The food's delicious and plentiful. Christian and the crew are so friendly. The meats are tender and smoky and the sauce is excellent. Don't even get me started on the sides. Creamed corn is a must try as is the Mac and cheese. When you're asked if you want blueberry or jalapeño cornbread. Just pull to e trigger and say "both". You won't regret it. read more

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Highly recommend this sweet little hidden gem. I had family in town and we went for our 1st time, everything was fantastic. I had the last of the burnt ends and my sister & husband had the sampler platter. We Loved it all and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. At the end a chef brought out a complimentary banana pudding dessert. What a nice ending to an amazing meal. read more

Beach Pit BBQ - Burnt ends and blueberry cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Finally decided to give them a try. The place is cool, the guy behind the counter was really helpful and had a great attitude. The experience was great. The food is just not there though. Here's what we had: Brisket-It was cut in cubes, first time I've had it like that. It was just OK, not much flavor. Pulled Pork- Looked and tasted like shredded slow cooker pork, no bark to speak of. Kinda bland. Ribs-They come dry(how I like), but very little seasoning. Meat falls off the bone like they were boiled. I'm not accusing them of boiling them, but any good BBQ ribs is going to have some "pull" to the meat. Pretty bad for me. Potato salad- Pretty "mayonaisey", zero zip so also kind of bland. Baked beans-Not bad is all I can say Jalapeno Cornbread- Dry, and had literally one spec of jalapeno in it. Texas Chili-Pretty good, but a pretty small cup for the price. This was the only thing that wasn't in line with the price. Everything else was priced well. The sauces were heavy on the vinegar, so not for me at all. My wife liked the sauces as she's more a vinegar lover. First and last trip for me unfortunately. read more