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!
… moreCameron 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!!
… moreStefan 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
… moreVanessa 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.
… moreNatalia 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.
… moreRoseanne 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!
… moreBayley 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.
… moremikayla 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!
… moreDiane 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!
… moreAriel 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!
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