This place is absolutely delicious. If you're looking for a great moist fall of the bone ribs this is your place.. the ribs are smokey, moist, tasty soft and just perfect! The ambiance is cozy and homie plus comfy. There's indoor seating as well as an outdoor patio which is my favorite! Service is top notch from the back of the kitchen as well as the front. I was greeted with a warm hello by Christian which helped me out with the menu recommendations. Hats off to the chef for the amazing food. Highly recommend this place! read more

Fed four people with 2 meat plates and this review is just on the food alone: Sides were terrible Both kinds of cornbread were flavorless and dry Pickles were neon green... Definitely out of the yard not very good Mac & cheese was watery If the sweet potato fries were fresh, then I would be shocked... They taste like they came out of a bag and had freezer burn. Coleslaw was just cabbage and vinegar. The meat was OK... But just OK. Brisket came out chopped...?? that's like saying "we can't get a decent slice of brisket that you'd like". It wasn't bad brisket... But it was mostly ground up like it was just ready for a sandwich. Pulled pork, turkey, chicken were all "OK" and nothing special. My recommendation: look elsewhere read more

Attended this restaurant yesterday, one word you...Terrible. Food was cold and tasteless, and super expensive for what you get. We had one gentleman help us, take our dishes and was attentive to us, he was nice. There was a dude managing the cash wrap and he was a hot sweaty mess. It was big turn off. Parking lot is super small and only only way, someone was coming in as we were going out...the couple in the car asked of if the place was worth it due to the parking issue and we said NO find a better place to eat. So do yourself a favor and find another bbq spot in area. This place is gross. read more

Ordered for DoorDash delivery. Ordered the three sliders with pulled pork and baked beans. And added a side of blueberry cornbread. I'm saving the blueberry cornbread for tomorrow, but it looks really good. The sliders are on your typical Hawaiian rolls. I really like that. They left the three rolls together and then inserted the meat. They left the barbecue sauce on the side. So upon arrival, I just had to open the top lid of the bread and pour barbecue sauce on top and close it down and then pull apart each little sandwich as I went. Really good. Very flavorful meat, barbecue sauce, roll and baked beans. Good quality meat. read more

I went here with my 2 boys after a practice at AOJ. We had a variety of dishes and everything was amazing

It's a cute place and was recommended to me by a Costa Mesa local. I ordered the plate combo (one entree + two sides + cornbread). 1. The best that the beach pit has to offer is in the protein entrees. Best pulled pork I've had in a long time. My boyfriend ordered the brisket and this is the first restaurant he requested to go back to (he's been here before). 2. Mac and cheese is good. There wasn't too much that was significant about the flavor to me (the best Mac and cheese I've ever had was from Costco) but good Mac and cheese is usually hard to make at home and tend to be very specific to individual taste. Some like more cheese, some like different cheese. 3. Potato salad is actually potato salad. I've been to places where it's actually mashed potatoes. I didn't like the potato salad and I feel like it could have used some more seasoning. 4. Fries basket was deliciously crispy but not hard to eat. Better and more enjoyable than the two previous sides above. 5. Add their homemade barbecue sauces at your convenience. I liked that it wasn't already smothered when I ordered. read more

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My husband and I went out for date night. It was our first time there and decided to share three meat plate. The waiter suggested the BBQ Sampler that had five meats. We weren't that hungry but we thought we could take home leftovers for our son. To our disappointment the meal was horrible. The brisket was super greasy and fatty! The chicken was all dark meat and fatty! The turkey was very dry. The ribs were also greasy and fatty. I tried to pull some of the meat off but there was too much fat. The sausage was ok. The mac and cheese was runny and unflavored and barely cooked all the way. The french fries were good. When the waiter came by to our table we informed him how horrible the food was. He offer to box up our food but couldn't pack it up. We didn't want to eat the food or bring it home to our son. We are never going back. read more

Beach Pit BBQ - All the food we left behind - Barbeque Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I love the food here. Everyone is so nice and welcoming, I would definitely come here again

Beach Pit BBQ is delicious! The BBQ pork was tender and smoky, and the Mac N Cheese was super creamy and cheesy -- perfect combo. Great portions and friendly vibe. I'll be back!" read more

Best BBQ in Costa Mesa! The brisket is delicious! Cornbread is soft and moist! The Pitt salad was soooo good! If you love bbq you'll love Beach Pitt bbq. read more

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Came here for the first time around 3p on a Sunday. Pros - plenty of seating and parking Cons - food wasn't too warm when served; seems it just might be sitting leftover from the lunch crowd? Service - 3.5 stars Food - 4 stars Ambiance - nice casual atmosphere and great outdoor seating The sausage was so-so, ribs were good, literally fell off bone, pulled chicken was my favorite, pulled pork was ok. Pour a lot of their bbq sauce over everything. It's adds a lot of flavor. The spicy bbq was my favorite. The sweet potato fries were excellent. The bbq salad is something I would reorder. Very good portion of the pulled chicken. read more

Beach Pit BBQ - Pulled BBQ Chicken Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

So yummy....but then I got the worst food poisoning of my life here :( very unfortunate

It was amazing but the Mac and cheese was not dirty enough.. so we would like to nominate Christian to be the new manager. #dirtymac4life j read more

Si not bad, not great. The restaurant itself is nice, clean and has a nice ambiance. You can smell something delicious as you walk up to the restaurant so it definitely entices and excites you. The service is nice and friendly which's is always a good sign. So the food....I felt our food was warm, more towards the colder side. We didn't wait to dig in but the food just wasn't hot. It didn't take long to get our food either so not sure why the food wasn't hot. We sat inside also. We ordered pulled pork and brisket and even though it tasted fine, it was dry. The sauces/ BBQ sauces really helped but I want everything to taste good on its own and have the sauces elevate, the sauces were really just saving the food. Mac and cheese was bland, corn bread was fine and the French fries were good. Overall I can't expect to come back, my hunt for great BBQ continues. read more

Best BBQ in CALI! We love it. We have tried it all and demolish everything they bring out. Meat sampler, Mac n cheese, slaw-- so good! The meat is all smoked to perfection. Everyone needs to try this spot! Tucked away but super conveniently located. Christian and Brian took great care! Very quick service and fun outdoor seating. read more

I was truly blown away by what I ordered from here as it was my first time . For 2 people it was a ton of food which was awesome. Ordered the Bbq Sampler plate - this was SO GOOOD! The meat was cooked so wonderfully, not overdone super tender, great bbq flavor.. huge portion! I highly recommend this. Every side was delicious also! We got the blueberry cornbread (insanely good) Sweet potato fries, mac and cheese, bbq baked beans, coleslaw.. all incredible on their own, very good! I do dare to say this was much better than my usual Lucille's Smokehouse bbq I never have leftovers because my room mate is a hungry male but we split this and still had food the day after. I can't wait to go back here, honestly better than I anticipated. read more

Beach Pit BBQ - Bbq sample platter - Barbeque Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Dry. Bland. Cold. Expensive. Not recommended at all, embarrassing food. Steer clear. Much better BBQ at Newport rib or hole smokes

This was my second time eating at Beach Pit and it was just as disappointing as my last. The brisket was chewy, tasteless, dry and only warm. The bbq sauce made it a bit better but still disappointing. The sides were very lack-luster as the potato salad tasted like it had been sitting for a couple days. The service was average, nothing special. The restaurant has outdoor seating that I have only seen empty. Not sure how they stay in business. Definitely will not try it again. Newport Rib Company is worth the extra 10 minute drive. read more

Literally the yummiest brisket and burnt ends ever! The flavor is unreal! Great service and a lovely outdoor backyard experience read more

Beach Pit BBQ - These are the burnt ends - Barbeque Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We ordered a large order of beef brisket and mac and cheese. Not only did they arrive on time, they arrived early with the complete order, including BBQ sauce! The food was fresh and delicious! We kept it in chafing dishes for about an hour and a half before the lunch was actually served and it held up beautifully! It exceeded our expectations and we will be ordering again for a large group event for a nonprofit group! read more

First off, I just have to say--Beach Pit was incredible! Not only was the food absolutely delicious, but the portion sizes were generous for the price. I just finished devouring the BBQ sampler, and I can honestly say I'll be back! Every type of meat was juicy and flavorful, with a hefty serving of each. The ribs were my favorite--they fell right off the bone and were the first to disappear. Haha! Beyond the food, I have to give a special shoutout to Bryan, one of the employees. I got my meal to go, but during the few minutes we chatted, his warm and genuinely happy demeanor made a lasting impression. These days, it's rare to meet someone in hospitality with such great energy and an instant smile--it was so refreshing! Thank you, Bryan! I'll definitely be returning, next time with my mom, ready to enjoy another delicious meal on their charming outdoor patio. read more

Dissapointing. Wife had a crav¹11qing for ribs, and Beach Put is hyper loc1¹1¹¹+1al but we had never tried it. Got1 a 1/2q rack rib plate for her and a 2 meat plate for myself. (Ordered to go) The ribs were good and that was the highlight of the meals. My 2 meat plate -- not so much. I chose Brisket and Turkey for my 2 smoked meats. Now what's the first thing you think of when you order (or even think about) brisket?? Most likely, it's long, moist slices with a nice red smoke ring just under a dark, crunchy and salty bark and maybe a thin layer of juicy flavourful fat. The brisket here is served CUT INTO TINY LITTLE CUBES , showed no inkling of a smoke ring, fat layer or a bark. i honestly had to wonder if they were serving up a regular old beef rump or shoulder roast under the guise of a "cut into pieces" brisket. It was on the DRY side as well, not much moisture present in the "cubes". Very Disappointing. Similar to the brisket -- i was expecting a nice HUNK of turkey whether it be part of a breast cut, or maybe a leg or thigh. What i got what a little pile of SLICED TURKEY, almost like sandwich meat. Again , very disappointing. The turkey meat was at least full of moisture and not dried out like the "brisket cubes" For the sides we choose mac & cheese ave potato salad. The potato salad was decent, not too over-filled with mayo and was a nice even keeled flavor. The mac and cheese though, was not so good. Very "loose", near flavorlees "cheese sauce" is what i would call its main component, and the macaroni was dense and hard , beyond "al dente" composure. I almost suspect its made with VELVEETA or "kraft singles" which we all know IS NOT REAL CHEESE , it's classified as "cheese food substance" ... after my initial taste and evaluation, i resurrected it myself in a pan with some milk, a little powdered dry mustard , a bay leaf and anout a 1/2 bag of Trader Joe's shredded 3 CHEESE blend. (That brought it back to life with real cheese flavor and texture and while simmering and blending, cooked the macaroni to a more palatable softness) Lastly the cornbread , included with each plate. You choose between jalepeno cornbread and blueberry corn bread. We choose jalapeño. It was just DRY DRY DRY and nearly microscopic pieces of jalapeño brought nothing to the table. Had to LOAD the sides of it with softened butter to be able to chew and swallow it down. Needless to say, the next time my wife has a craving for ribs, we will not be ordering from Beach Pit BBQ again. read more

My go-to American bbq spot! There's plenty of parking in the back which makes it super easy to get to and lots of outdoor seating available! Indoor seating is pretty limited though. I usually like their brisket, pulled pork is just not my thing but my friends and family really like the pulled pork here! The workers are super sweet and friendly, food always comes out pretty quick. Overall vibe is like a nice BBQ picnic the decor matches it too. Personally I really like the sides the most especially their cornbread! The Mac n cheese here is also great. For apps I'm a sucker for the corn fritters I can never go without them. read more

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The food is ok, but I will never be back. I have ordered burnt ends at least two dozen times. No matter what time I order them they tell me they just ran out. Even if I order in the early afternoon. Why have it on the menu if. You don't really have it. It is like something out of a Monty Pythons skit. read more

Love this place! Consistently great food, attentive staff who provide excellent service with indoor and outdoor seating options with a relaxed atmosphere. read more

Awesome, authentic barbecue!!! I ordered a 2 meat combo plus 1/2 rack of ribs. Very tender fall off the bone ribs and juicy, properly smoked brisket and pulled pork. Two kinds of sauce and both were great. Their fries are crispy and slightly seasoned, I really enjoyed them. Great, friendly service that aims to please. I will definitely be back - it is a far drive but well worth it!! read more

Been almost 2 years I believe, now I live out here so naturally had to return for dinner. Got pulled pork again with sweet potato fries, corn on the cob, and the complimentary cornbread. The place was crazy busy between large pick ups and a lot of dine in folks like myself. Still didnt wait long for my food and everything was delicious. I ate at like 5:15ish and doubt I'll eat anything until tomorrow. I am so full read more

Always an amazing experience and great food here! Shout out to Marvin the chef, and Emma and Christian in front of house. My wife and I love the vibe and will keep coming back! Thank you all! read more

Terrific food, service and vibe. The brisket sliders are the best and can't wait try the barbecue Nachos read more

The waiter Christian and chef Martin are the most down to earth people I've ever meant. Great people and really hard workers. Food was insane. Best place in Newport. Would recommend. read more

Beach Pit BBQ - Great night with the boys at beach pit - Barbeque Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Round 2 . This place is dialed in. Tasty damn good FOOD. The unicorn of California BBQ right here at BEACH PIT BBQ. Don't sleep on this place people it's legit. Please dont change anything, BPBBQ greatness just the way it is. read more

Dinner for two was a pleasure. Although the restaurant was busy and ran out of a few items due to the Father's Day rush and it was late in the day, we were very well tended by Cristian and never lacked for anything. The food was delicious thanks to Chef Marvin and staff. Overall a great experience and one we will definitely repeat soon. read more

This place is great!! We came on Father's Day before closing and they were amazing! Alex, Christian, Bryan, Israel, and Josh were the best! Especially Chef Marvin! Great food great customer service read more

The food was absolutely amazing! We got a 3 meat plater and an extra side to share between two and it was perfect! The ribs fell of the bone and every side was phenomenal. The service was AMAZING too! Christian and Bryan are amazing super friendly gave amazing recommendations. We are definitely coming back soon new favorite place! read more

Beach Pit BBQ - 3 Three Meat Plate and extra side - Barbeque Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Food was delicious and smoked perfectly. The customer service was excellent and the ambiance of the place is great. Will be back again.

Cute little bbq spot that has plenty of outdoor seating. The prices are not bad at all. I got the pulled pork, jalapeno corn bread, cream corn and mac & cheese. All were delicious and the jalapeno was a nice add to the corn bread. My husband and son both got the brisket, they were equally unhappy it was chopped up to small pcs. They usually expect it to be served as a whole slice and thought it was kind of dry. So the brisket was a no go for them. My husband also got the sausage which he loved. Overall it was a nice lunch and service was good. read more

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Christian and team are outstanding and the food is always good. They are always professional and family oriented.

A MUST TRY!! The food and the staff are AMAZING, and the restaurant itself is so cute. I've never had such tender turkey or juicy ribs in my life, and the banana pudding is to die for! Christian is the absolute most personable, fun waiter and Chef Marvin is so kind and fantastic at his job!! We will be coming back again 100000%. Love you Beach Pit BBQ! read more

What a little gem! Small but so cute and well cared for. Staff is friendly and very efficient. The bbq sauce is unique. Spicy/tangy, not sweet. Delicious with the tender meat. Beer battered fries are perfect. Coleslaw isn't a sweet mayo concoction. It is fresh with a tangy sweet vinaigrette. Absolutely delicious! Will definitely be back. Only wish they had baby back ribs! read more

I cannot say enough about this place! Tucked back away from the street, unless you weren't looking for it you would never stumble upon it. I believe that's part of the charm, a fabulous outdoor patio with a huge stunning ivy wall and a covered patio, indoor seating as well. Theee BEST BBQ!!! I'm also a huge fan of baked beans and mac & cheese, and they certainly did not disappoint. And they make a delectable, blueberry cornbread! The manager, Brian is awesome and eager to please. I am going back very soon and I promise to take pictures! read more