Monday, August 31, 2026

The Best Barbecue in Half Moon Bay, by the Record

Half Moon Bay has sent exactly one place into the record so far: Breakwater Barbecue, honored by Michelin Guide.

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  1. A BBQ shop inside a historic railroad station in El Granada, ten minutes up the coast from Half Moon Bay. The room leans into a coastal cowboy aesthetic, which sounds like a contradiction until you're sitting in it. Slow-smoked brisket, pork ribs, and spicy sausage links are the reason to come, and the chili braised in smoked pork stock is the reason to stay a little longer than you planned.


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