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Beach Pit BBQ

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BBQ chain offering a rustic roadhouse ambiance & barbecue staples from pulled pork to sauced ribs.

Beach Pit BBQ

American · Costa Mesa

Savor classic BBQ in a rustic Costa Mesa roadhouse

4.4 · 758 reviews Google

Beach Pit BBQ Opening Hours

Monday 12:00–23:00
Tuesday 12:00–23:00
Wednesday 12:00–23:00
Thursday 12:00–23:00
Friday 12:00–23:30
Saturday 12:00–23:30
Sunday 12:00–22:00
www.beachpitbbq.com
Yelp 4.0 (965) TripAdvisor 4.3 (46) Uber Eats 4.7 (1,500) Groupon 4.4 (10) Bringfido 5.0 (3)

About Beach Pit BBQ

BBQ chain offering a rustic roadhouse ambiance & barbecue staples from pulled pork to sauced ribs.

What Customers Say About Beach Pit BBQ

Beach Pit BBQ is highly praised for its delicious, fall-off-the-bone meats, especially the brisket and ribs. Customers rave about the friendly staff, particularly Christian and Brian, and the overall welcoming atmosphere. Some find the location hidden and some dishes underwhelming.

Popular Dishes

brisket (6) ribs (4) pulled pork blueberry cornbread banana pudding Red Neck Mac&Cheese sweet potato fries

Best For

Families Groups Casual Locals Tourists

Tip: Try the brisket and ribs, and don't miss the blueberry cornbread. The portions are generous, making it great for sharing.

What to see nearby

Pinkley Park
A 198m

Pinkley Park

parque

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Harper Park
A 330m

Harper Park

parque

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Heller Park
A 735m

Heller Park

parque

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Mariners Park
A 914m

Mariners Park

parque

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Explore the area around Beach Pit BBQ

Beach Pit BBQ is located in Costa Mesa, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Parks & Gardens

  • Pinkley Park (A 198m) — park in Orange County, California, United States of America
  • Harper Park (A 330m) — park in Orange County, California, United States of America; geonames ID = 5355499
  • Heller Park (A 735m) — park in Orange County, California, United States of America
  • Mariners Park (A 914m) — park in the United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about Beach Pit BBQ

Beach Pit BBQ is located at 1676 Tustin Ave, Costa Mesa.
Near Beach Pit BBQ you can find points of interest such as Pinkley Park, Harper Park, Heller Park, Mariners Park.
Beach Pit BBQ offers american cuisine.
Beach Pit BBQ has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
The most recommended dishes at Beach Pit BBQ based on customer reviews are: brisket, ribs, pulled pork, blueberry cornbread, banana pudding.
Beach Pit BBQ is ideal for families, groups, casual dining, locals, tourists.
Beach Pit BBQ is highly praised for its delicious, fall-off-the-bone meats, especially the brisket and ribs. Customers rave about the friendly staff, particularly Christian and Brian, and the overall welcoming atmosphere. Some find the location hidden and some dishes underwhelming.
Try the brisket and ribs, and don't miss the blueberry cornbread. The portions are generous, making it great for sharing.
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Lilly Arce

The burnt ends, chili, cornbread, dirty Mac-n-cheese…& especially the banana pudding! It’s just delicious!!! Israel, Josh & Marvin, The chef & Christian…excellent service! Definitely recommend for good BBQ… everything is scrumptious!!

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Diane Fraser

We're always looking for a little something more on 17th street. Your choice is either a fancy place or a sandwich shop. So to come to Beach Pit; a place where we've always ordered meats to go, was a pleasant surprise to order a delicious meal and sit outside in such a nice ambiance. So pleasant, delicious...with bespoke service! Who could ask for more!

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BeFamousVideo

Don't let the name mislead. This hidden gem makes superb BBQ. Indoor and outdoor covered seating. The meat sampler was delicious and proved to me they know what their doing.

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Gal Y

Ive been in alot of BBQ places...seriously..ALOT...this is the very best and my ranked #1 place for BBQ ever...they amaze me every time....quick and tasty...since I found this gem I finding myself here every single day...I really wanted to so you guys my appreciation...Beach Pit BBQ - 100/100❤️

C Smith
C Smith

Tried this place with a large take out order. Was packed perfectly and Israel helped us and team was great. Brisket was phenomenal

Cameron Voshell
Cameron Voshell

I wish I could give this six stars!! This place was amazing, the food the vibe and the service was the best I've seen in a long time. Marvin was the chef and made the best turkey I have ever had, it was juicy and tender and smokey, and all the other meats were the same. Christian greeted us as we were walking in and made us feel so welcomed and checked in all night making conversation that made the experience even better. We got the meat platter and it was a great price for such good smoked bbq. We finished with some amazing banana pudding for desert. I am definitely coming back here soon!!

mikayla wenzlik
mikayla wenzlik

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!

ermelinda Chavez
ermelinda Chavez

OMG! I just had the Beach Pit cater my husbands 70th birthday event and they were Amazing!! They were attentive to every detail, fulfilled every request, I had. The set up was to perfection and my guests just raved of how wonderful the food tasted. Thank you so much Gary and Brian for making my party a success!!!

Bayley Macintosh
Bayley Macintosh

The owner of this place is a gem! The portions are really generous for a really great price! I got the 3 meat platter with two sides. Hard to come by these days. I will remember this place the next time I want take-out! The slaw, BBQ sauce and corn bread are really yummy. The sweet potato fries are good, I just prefer them a little crispier. These are on the soggy/floppy side. But again, tasty.

TreeTopp
TreeTopp

We got our meal to go this time but in the past our dining experience was great. Nice seating and atmosphere the staff are always kind even with our togo order they are very outgoing above and beyond! Made me wish we could have stayed and ate there. Thank you Beach pit! We try to stop in every time we are close by.

Michael Higgins
Michael Higgins

We were in town this past weekend and after living in Northern California the last 27 years are moving back to HB. We found this place through some people we knew. WOW the entire experience was what I have been looking for with amazing BBQ. The owner was so Incredible and thank you again for bringing me out that Jalapeño Cornbread! When we move back next spring this place will be our once a week spot.

Vanesa Berrio
Vanesa Berrio

Excellent service and delicious food, all their sauces are authentic and delicious, the young people who serve are very friendly

Dienna Salajan
Dienna Salajan

Customer service, food and overall ambiance was great!! Christian and Brian made us feel so welcomed and we will totally come back!

Jess C
Jess C

Food was delicious! Fall off the bone ribs, melt in your mouth pulled pork. Highly recommend the Red Neck Mac&Cheese! And don't forget the banana pudding. ENJOY we sure did 😃

Natalia M
Natalia M

Nice and cozy place to have lunch. We ordered bbq meat sampler and it was big enough for two and a leftover (despite it does look small at the picture). We enjoyed every bite - the meat was smoky and fresh. Nice lady server and reasonable prices. I would come back.

Vanessa Scott
Vanessa Scott

The brisket is delicious melt in your mouth! We both got the BBQ plate combos and it’s so cool it comes with three total sides! I’d definitely come back just for this brisket. So tasty and juicy and soft. The sauces weren’t hot and we thought they were tasty 😍 I liked the jalapeño cornbread over the blueberry. The blueberry didn’t have much taste and was sweet. I like jalapeño bc it wasn’t hot and I could taste the cornbread more. Mac n cheese was yummy but not enough to write home about. Green beans were a bit crunchy but the server told us ahead of time so we expected it. Midday Monday lunch and it wasn’t crowded. Staff super friendly. There’s a small parking lot.

Jeff
Jeff

Delicious bbq spot in a great hidden location. Ample parking in front and back. It was our first time and we tried as many meats as we could and every single one was delicious!!! The fries are 💣. Service was great…the guy behind the counter explained the menu to us before ordering. Can’t wait to come back.

Ariel Lopez
Ariel Lopez

The food was delicious! It was our first time, and the cashier gave us an explanation of the menu and recommendations! I forgot to take a picture before digging in, but the brisket and pulled pork were delicious! Really loved the blueberry cornbread, too!

Wild Bill
Wild Bill

If you're in the mood for an incredible experience then you should check out Beach Pit BBQ. There's a reason it's been called the best bbq in all of Orange County, because it is. From the attentive and courtesy wait staff to the wide variety of selection of food, you will definitely find something on the menu for everyone. The atmosphere is cozy and fun, will work for all gatherings whether it's for family outing, girls night out or meeting just for drinks. There ample and safe parking easily within walking distance or across the street. Don't let a full parking lot immediately in front deter you from this bbq experience. You wi get served promptly too. I'd recommend the burnt ends as an appetizer, multiple meat plate, blueberry cornbread, and try out the dessert (key lime pie).

Janessa Stees
Janessa Stees

Atmosphere was so nice and relaxing. The food was so damn delicious and achieved the appetite of 5 different people who were all craving barbecue 😋 All the meat was just falling off the bone and took maybe an extra stab of the fork to get all the delicious meat! Staff was so kind and friendly in helping make sure we felt taking care of and were happy with everything 😊 Truly a fantastic experience at an unexpected hole in the wall, really don't miss that turn into their parking lot!!!

Joyful
Joyful

First Visit—easy to miss this hidden place—almost drove by as it’s set back off the street. Cute Patio. Helpful, friendly service. Appreciated Christian so much and his upbeat, positive, attentive care. Counter Order—they bring to your table. I ordered the Two Meat Plate (Pork, Brisket) with Two sides (Cole Slaw, Collards). The Collards were very tasty and not string vinegary! Cole Slaw has a nice vinegar based dressing and the Ranch dressing is yummy. Meats were decent—added the bbq sauce and that was good. They gave me some lettuce mix with tomatoes (as requested) in place of their corn bread since I’m on Keto right now. Sat on the patio—was a bit cool and Christian offered to bring a heater (without any prompting)! There were quite a few Take Out Orders being picked up while I was there—3:45-5:45 I’d recommend at least one visit!

Pearl Snead
Pearl Snead

Great food! The “redneck fries” were my favorite. Rated a 3 stars because the service wasn’t very good. They messed up our order twice and then told us if we wanted our original order we had to pay the $9 difference. I feel like normally at restaurants they would’ve comped it when it was their fault. So overall not pleased with the customer service but the food was good!

Stefan C
Stefan C

Very underwhelming experience in comparison to many other BBQ spots. Ordered a Combo 2 to try the Ribs, Brisket, and Sausage and all three barely had any flavor. The meats all lacked the smokiness that gives BBQ that added oomph. Even the blueberry cornbread lacked a spark. The food was edible and meat tender but for the price you will get better BBQ driving a little further to the likes of Heritage or Bad To The Bone

Roseanne Smith
Roseanne Smith

Everything was dry. They gave you sauce to put on once it's brought to the table. The coleslaw is made with a vinegrette, and the bbq beans tasted more like chili beans, no bbq to them! I was expecting a hint of bbq flavor to them, but nope. I got a tray with a little bit of everything, ribs, brisket, turkey, and chicken and sausage. Like i said, everything was dry, not juicy at all! I'm really disappointed. I expected more since it's in newport beach, your better off grilling at home than coming to this restaurant. The atmosphere had pig statues, and outdoor sitting not very big inside maybe 4 to 6 tables from when i walked in. Didn't offer too much beef, mainly pork!

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1676 Tustin Ave

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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Pinkley Park

park in Orange County, California, United States of America

A 198m
Harper Park

park in Orange County, California, United States of America; geonames ID = 5355499

A 330m
Heller Park

park in Orange County, California, United States of America

A 735m
Mariners Park

park in the United States of America

A 914m
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