Good vibes at the way station. I dig the casual bench seating, beer garden and open dining. I ordered a beer, mug of pickles, a pulled pork sandwich and two ribs. Ribs are well seasoned. Nice smoke ring. Tender and fell off the bone easy enough. Bbq sauce is not too sweet. Has a mild kick. Would order again. Pickles - healthy jar of pickle spears. No complaints. Pretty average. Would order again Pulled pork sandwich - good portion on a baguette. I wish it had been toasted some. Sando comes with slaw, bread n butter pickles. Pork itself is disappointing. It's tender but flavor lacks a kick. Would not order again. I'll come back but try the brisket. read more

Way Station - Pulled Pork Sandwich, 2 Ribs, Mug o' Pickles, Beer - Beer Gardens Near Me - Fairfax, California

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it was a total disaster. This vegan burger was beyond awful--the patty was some kind of mushy, grayish mess that smelled rotten, like it had been sitting out for days. One bite, and I nearly threw up; it tasted sour and rancid, not even edible for something pretending to be food. The texture was slimy, the bun was a soggy wreck, and the toppings--wilted lettuce and a sad smear of sauce--looked like they'd been scraped off someone else's plate. I don't care if it's vegan or not; no one should be served spoiled trash like that.I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE AT ALL. I wish 0 star but they don't let me submit my feedback read more

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Great bbq plates. The brisket and ribs were both great. I preferred the brisket...juicy and tender. Ribs were tender and soft...but I wouldn't say juicy nor dry. Btw, great bbq sauce here! I wasn't keen on the sides. Mac n cheese and elote. I'll skip these next time. read more

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What's not to love? A beautiful patio, amazing craft beer selection, and delicious smoked meat. I had the brisket, wings, and ribs - so good! read more

Solid barbecue joint! This was a great meal to close out a long hike. The sandwich and house barbecue sauces were yummy! The batter on the fried pickles was flavorful but be warned that the pickle itself will be like lava for the first 10 minutes. The sides could use more seasoning but were still enjoyable. There's a lot of outdoor seating which is really nice if the weather allows! read more

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Nice and uneventful. Good service with acceptable BBQ. Great place for a fuel stop when you are on your bike.

First time visiting Fairfax and found this gem of a restaurant. The friendly vibe and staff were great. They offer a variety of to choose from. I enjoyed the patio seating option. Great place to hang out, have a beer and support the local band who happens to be playing a set when we got there. Food wise- it was over priced and the taste was mediocre. read more

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Way Station catered my son's 2nd birthday party last weekend. Our party of 40 adults and 15 kids loved everything! We had delicious ribs, smoked wings with celery, mac and cheese, coleslaw, pickles, corn bread, along with beef brisket sliders! The set up and clean up were easy and everyone was overly satisfied with our variety of food options. It was all so perfect for an afternoon in the park. We had both mild and spicy bbq sauces (plus blue cheese sauce, YUM) for palate diversity too. Would definitely order this WAY* again from Way Station for a large group! Thank you!!! read more

The Ribs are so tender and fall off the bone, I really mean fall off the bone. Nothing was too sweet, and tater tots with their spicy bbq sauce....how have I not been here in all the time I hike up in Fairfax. Absolutely recommend.....is a little.pricey...our ensemble with the beers was north of $50 read more

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Customer service was on point. Kind, attentive, helpful. However, wouldn't recommend and probably won't return. Food and drinks were way off. Brisket and pulled chicken was incredibly dry and could not be saved with bbq sauce. Loaded tots were drowned in a cheese sauce that was just ok. The baked beans were good. Beer was flat. Owner kindly attempted a trick to fix it stating that this happens when a keg is almost out, but it didn't take and fell flat in 5 minutes. Bummer. read more

Nice guy. Pork buns too! Solid reasonably priced pot pie that I like to keep in the freezer

Every single time that I'm here,the menu gets better and better.... If you are trying to eat healthy, you can do that too.You can eat healthy and also bring your kids here read more

Way Station - Owner let a very professional DJ take over one of the weekends during the Fairfax festival. Such a good choice. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Fairfax, California

Our party enjoyed the ribs, beans and pulled pork sliders. Everything else we ordered was pretty average. Decent beer/wine selection, friendly service. We probably would try one of the other amazing restaurants in Fairfax next time as this place was just average for Marin County. read more

Way Station - Sancerre on the empty patio late night - Beer Gardens Near Me - Fairfax, California

Way Station has food and super friendly staff. The outdoor seating is perfect on a nice day.

Very Rushed Taste... We ordered a few dishes, and everything tasted quite unbalanced. The baby back ribs, for example, were quite poorly executed. They were over boiled to the point where the meat was sliding off the bone. Additionally, since the meat was boiled for such a long time, the ribs lacked a proper juicey, melt in your mouth texture and had a rather bland flavor. The pork was so soft that the smokey flavor was so strong it overpowered the bland , overbooked pork, which left a bitter flavor at the front of your palate that lingered for far too long. Moreover, the salt was not balanced, which left a strong salty taste, which also lingered at the front of your palate. The BBq sauce was slightly too acid forward and was a tad thin. The sauce did not seem to be cooked down long enough for the flavors to balance out and to thicken up properly. Service was mediocre. Nobody asked if we enjoyed the food and seemed content to offer run-of-the-mill fare. I would not recommend this place. Poorly executed food. read more

Fairfax has no shortage of delicious eateries- Way Station holds its own and anchors the smokehouse ribs and bevies on tap category amply! Local owned of course, Way Station's smoky goodness and fantastic house sauces pair well with their meats and sides- special mention for the sweet cornbread! Replete with generous bike parking, outdoor tables, live music on weekends and nights, dog friendly, gas heaters and firepits... what more are you waiting for! Thank you to the team here for speedy delivery of delicious foods, everytime. Obviously we are regulars! ;) read more

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Stumbled across this place after a long day of hiking. They had a really great standard brewery menu and beer list. Ordered: Mac n Cheese -4.5/5 if you like super cheesy! Pulled pork sandwich - 5/5 - amazing bread and topped with coleslaw Brisket plate- 4/5- meat was amazing but the plate itself didn't have much to bring it life and was a little cold Covid safe / friendly: The staff was constantly cleaning down the surfaces and taking to keep guests safe which was great to see! The outdoor seating was great and lots of space between the guests. If you're tired of eating your own food and need to get out of the house for a meal this is definitely a great spot! P.S. bring a uno card deck and play a game outside while you wait for food! read more

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The outdoor ambience is intimate and fun. The indoor ambience is minimal. The food was unfortunately very subpar. We ordered the tri-tip and half rack of ribs. Both meats were extremely dry, both their regular bbq sauce and jalepeno bbq sauce had a funky "chemical" taste. The bbq beans had no flavor and my boyfriend said it reminded him of middle school beans mediocrely warmed up. The garlic broccoli was decent, though! We really tried hard to like it but we ended up leaving and not finishing it because it was just that subpar. read more

Beers, BBQ, and live music. What else do you need? Stopped by after a mountain bike trip to Tamarancho and realized this is a "biker bar." Tons of bikes set up to listen to music. The Hot Mess sandwich is a delicious choice for when you can't make up your mind between brisket or pork. A nice spicy zing, but not overpowering. A side of tots goes perfectly and are a good size to share with two people. Excellent service as well. So excited to have found this place. read more

Stopd into the way station last night to watch the warriors game and some bbq n brews. The food is always very consistant and good. And the beers and ciders on tap are always changing giving a nice selection to choose from. Last night much to our surprise they have added an open mic night with live music and the place was way more packd than we are used too, with music going outside on the patio area and the basketball game going on inside. It was a nice added bonus to the game. The only downside to the added event is the place realy wasnt ready to serve that many people, the lines just to order a drink were ridiculous, and will probly detour me from going back on another open night mic. I just wanted a drink and to watch the game but it made it very dificult since most of my time was wasted in lines. Otherwise its a cool lil spot with great bbq options. read more

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With restaurants slowly opening up, we were excited to find this place with outdoor seating that would allow us to remain socially distanced from other groups. Safety: - they marked the pathway leading up to the entrance with places to stand to stay distanced - the gentleman running the register kindly let us know the rules to stay safe. This included keeping our masks on at anytime we were not at our tables, bussing our own tables after completing our meals, etc. - there was hand sanitizer on every table Food: We got a little excited considering this was our first time dining out in months. We ordered the following: - Totchos: tater tots covered in a cheese sauce, pico de gallo, and a chipotle crema. I got these with bbq chicken as well. These were delicious and quite filling (large enough to share with others or to be almost your whole meal). - Cider: they have one kind of cider (Golden State), which is always delicious and crisp - Cesar salad: I got a half salad, which was quite filling with the addition of the totchos - Baked beans: your standard baked beans - BBQ Chicken Sandwich: cut into two halves, this sandwich is a good size for a meal - Cornbread: this was enough for three of us to try a slice (it's about the size of 2.5 Emergen-c packets next to each other) - Beef brisket: comes with coleslaw and pickles. A little more on the fatty side. - Beer flight: they offer flights and have 6 options for beers, so you can get one of each or double up on some. Service: The service was great and the staff was very friendly. Location: This restaurant is also just a short walk away from other restaurants, shops, etc. read more

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Pretty good. The jumbo slider is more of not a mini slider idk... Idk what I was thinking when I ordered its $8 you prob need 2 at least. I got the collards... and I cant really think of anything else since then. Is it garlic, soysauce perhaps??? what made these taste so good? If the owner sees this please let us know! read more

Great food great beer great service. One of my favorites is the western burger. Don't forget to grab a hazy ipa or if it's cold a stout!

We were coming back from the beach on the 4th of July and our intended destination was closed. This was open so we stopped. Much of their food is BBQ in flavor. I had the BBQed half chicken. I thought I had ordered the chicken sandwich but this was a nice change of pace for me. The chicken was barbecued with a very flavorful and slightly spicy hot sauce - not really sweet. If you need more sauce, they have squeeze bottles filled with this sauce or a hotter sauce. Each entree item also comes with a small portion of coleslaw. I liked it but my daughter said it needed more flavor. My daughter ordered the pulled pork sandwich. She loved it and ate the whole thing (unusual). She allowed me to have a bite. I would order it. We sat at the bar and talked with the owner for several minutes, which enhanced our visit. There was also some live music, which I enjoyed. The food was a bit slow getting to us, but overall a very good first experience. They have a small selection of not-your-usual beers on tap, plus two wine taps and a hard kombucha tap and some cherry cider. We thought that they needed more beers but that's because they didn't have a double IPA. I will be back to try some other items on the menu and some of those unusual beers. read more

Friendly counter service with a solid local craft beer list and great BBQ fare. The pretzel and brisket sando were 5/5. Fries came out a little cold but other than that, perfect dining experience! Would definitely recommend. read more

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Yes yes yes !!! Perfect spot to have an afternoon Snack and refreshing drink look at the pictures and see what I'm talking about I was so blown away by the service in the wonderful taste that I would come back here in a heartbeat!! read more

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Cold Beer and delicious Bar-B-Que! Was looking for an early afternoon meal after driving around the area and stumbled upon this great joint. Biergarten and BBQ! Sounds perfect. Extensive Beer Menu, so we had the Pilsner, and it was so good, have to have another. Self service water was also appreciated. Ordered our food and drinks at the bar counter and took a seat by the unlit fire pit (was a wonderful Marin Day). Regular and spicy BBQ sauce weee provided for the wings and sandwich. Sandwich was the Hot Mess, which I naively assumed was a description of combining the pulled pork and the Brisket into the single sandwich. Whoops! It has HOT in the title and it's a BBQ place. How could I miss that! Well, regardless, it was delicious, although I had to water the strength down a bit with the regular sauce. The Bun was firm enough to hold everything together and went along perfectly. The onion rings came out perfectly cooked, with no carry over flavors you sometimes get from the oil on these things. They were golden brown and flaky, but not too thick on the breading. Great accompaniment to the meal. Partner had the wings, and they come pretty dry so you can flavor them with your preferred sauce. Pretty tasty, but not my favorite compared to the sandwich and rings. Environment was way chill, although the sun seems to slide on down the far side pretty early. There were heaters, but no need this afternoon: All in all, a winner in Fairfax! read more

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We love us some bbq so I've been wanting to try this place. I took the fam to enjoy the outdoor dining on July 4th. Great patio plus indoor/outdoor flow. I see live music is offered here on select nights which adds to the ambiance. Folks order at the counter, grab a table, and staff brings out the food. All friendly, great service. Food: Half rack of ribs, brisket sandwich, baked beans, and cotija corn. Flavors were very underwhelming. I couldn't taste any smoke or see any visible smoke rings in the protein. The brisket sandwich came with a small side of coleslaw and two slices of pickles; slaw had no seasoning or flavor but pickles were tasty, just wish there were more than 2 small slices. Ribs were really 'wet' which negated any rub or seasoning they had during the smoking process. Meh. Disappointing because I really wanted to like this places food. It was a one and done visit for my family. I'll hit up other bbq spots in Marin or elsewhere, but check it out for the ambiance. read more

I'd call it NO way Station! Why? Food was really mediocre. We ordered 'smoked chicken ' . There was nothing smoked about that chicken .. It tasted like first it was boiled then baked then was left sitting in a frig for a good time then taken out soaked in boring sause and nuked in a mic. Sude dishes were few 'pickles and the most boring coleslaw ..Something my mother-in-law would've served us! . Over all Overpriced mediocre For a place u line up to order then sit in uncomfortable picnic benches to eat your overpriced food. Sorry hate to leave bad reviews like this but i feel it's only fair to others to know and for management to take heed! read more

Love this place! Been here a few time times with my coworkers after work and consistently had fun! Great indoor and outdoor space for groups to watch the game, sit by the bonfire, etc. The beers, food and service is consistently good! The best part is being able to pay separately when you arrive in a group. read more

Completely mediocre BBQ, extremely unfriendly to families and kids - actually hostile towards children behaving as...children which is strange given they have an outside area and are in a heavily family-oriented part of Marin. I can think of many, many other places I'd rather spend my money. I used to tolerate it for the live music and good Sancerre that they carry but after our last very unpleasant experience, I'd be hard-pressed to return. read more

When way station first opened up, we were living across the street but didn't indulge much as we felt as if the quality of the food doesn't add up to the price. The ambiance outside is nice and cozy- I will say that! We tried after a couple years to see if anything changed- even though it was still expensive we thought that it was still worth it. The last couple times we got takeout, things were a bit off. The first time my order was completely wrong after waiting 20 minutes after my online order was expected to be ready. So I waited another 5 while they got me the correct items. The last time we went, my pulled pork sliders were nothing but pork fat. I know this is Marin but I personally don't have the budget to waste money on potentially inedible food and will make pulled pork at home when I get the craving. read more

The quality of food here sucks. I've been here several times and it's inconsistent. They need a cook who care about the quality coming out of the kitchen. The actual restaurant is a wonderful place to hang out with a bunch of outdoor seating. The front of the house staff are nice. But the food sucks. I ordered a medium done burger and it came out 20min later burnt to a crisp half missing. We have order fries on numerous occasions and they are either over done or raw. Get a better cook and this place will flourish. read more

Went here because Iron Springs Pub & Brewery was closed as it was just a few minutes away and also dog-friendly. There is a private parking lot and quite a few benches and heaters for outdoor seating. The beer selection was nice, with the Hazy IPA from Laughing Monk quite delicious. Growlers are also available. And the food was quite good. Both the french fries and the sweet potato fries were tasty, though the sweet potato fries were cut a bit thicker and tasted a bit better. The brisket burger was good and tasted even better with their sauce. The chicken burger has a bit of a kick and was good, too. Super friendly staff. We noticed they cleaned down the tables after each use, and there were hand sanitizers throughout. read more

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Place is Just too expensive. My burger was $17 and was just a standard burger, similar to what you might get at Gotts for half the price. And they are too cheap to include fries. Beer also costs more than other spots in town. Place is almost empty every time I've been there. read more

Stuff a BBQ truck into a Converted service station and viola Way Station. Overall solid BBQ, with a really good spicy sauce. They are known for ribs which are juicy and meaty. Love the beer garden! Worth checking out. read more

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The day before Memorial Day happens to be National Burger Day. I stopped in a few years ago and enjoyed a burger and a beer. Spacious piece of property at the upper end of Fairfax. When the weather is comfortable, they open up the front of the building, exposing an outdoor area to enjoy. They are great. Stop in and enjoy!!! read more

We are big fans of The Way Station. So happy that it opened in our neighborhood. Killer BBQ. Great beers. Go. read more

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Great, Great, Great. Food is fantastic and homemade ribs and pork with beans. Max's cooking it's custom. Worth checking out. I'm coming back. Kmac read more

Way Station - Beer Gardens Near Me - Fairfax, California

Pulled pork and Brisket that costs 35$. We were expecting an appetizing meal. That was not worth it. Service was good so far. But the waiting time is unacceptable. Waited for 1 hour. read more

Way Station - Brisket and pulled pork - Beer Gardens Near Me - Fairfax, California