Called a “superstar barbecue joint” by Eater SF, Breakwater Barbecue is a must-visit Coastside destination for authentic Texas-style smoked meats and bold, unforgettable flavor.

Featured by Texas Monthly as one of the best Texas-style barbecue destinations outside Texas, Breakwater Barbecue serves slow-smoked meats and standout brisket burgers that capture authentic pit-smoked flavor on California’s Coastside.

Celebrated by the Michelin Guide as one of California’s best burgers, Breakwater Barbecue’s signature Breakwater Burger combines house-ground brisket, caramelized onions, cheese, and pickles for a truly unforgettable bite.

Recognized by the Michelin Guide as a standout barbecue restaurant, Breakwater Barbecue serves slow-smoked brisket, ribs, spicy sausage, and more in a relaxed coastal setting in El Granada.

Named a “superstar barbecue joint” by Eater SF, Breakwater Barbecue’s Texas-style smoked meats and inventive dishes make the scenic Highway 1 drive to Half Moon Bay a tasty adventure worth taking.

Breakwater Barbecue has officially opened its new Highway 1 location near Half Moon Bay, bringing Michelin-recognized Texas-style barbecue, coastal flavors, and a laid-back seaside experience to the Coastside.

Breakwater Barbecue in El Granada, California, is featured in the Michelin Guide 2024 for its standout Texas-style barbecue and inviting coastal atmosphere. Known for slow-smoked brisket, ribs, and handcrafted sausage, the restaurant’s skillful execution and laid-back charm earned praise from Michelin inspectors.

Breakwater Barbecue has been recognized beyond Texas barbecue circles, appearing in Texas Monthly’s “Top BBQ Outside of Texas” roundup, a list celebrating exceptional barbecue destinations across the United States that carry on the spirit and quality of Texas-style smoked meats.

Just ten minutes north of Half Moon Bay, Breakwater Barbecue brings all-American barbecue to the seaside town of El Granada from inside a restored historic railroad station. The restaurant’s “coastal cowboy” aesthetic and relaxed atmosphere set the tone for a menu built around standout smoked meats and comfort-driven sides.

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Wyatt Fields is the owner and pitmaster of Breakwater BBQ in El Granada, California .

After five jam packed years of full-service, catering for weddings, and some of the biggest tech companies in the Bay Area and everything in between, Wyatt decided to take the next step in his journey and open a small store front in the coastal town of El Granada, California right before the start of the global pandemic of 2020. Located right where the Princeton Harbor Jetty meets the Coast Highway, hence the name Breakwater.  It’s a special location to Wyatt  where he went to elementary school , formed lifelong friendships, and stood up on his first wave. Wyatt brings his own craft of traditional style of Texas and Carolina smoked barbecue to his hometown, which has always been his goal. I really enjoyed catching up with Wyatt on location and enjoyed talking to him about his origins and all things barbecue!

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Wyatt Fields, a barbecue enthusiast from El Granada, California, brings years of hands-on experience and craft techniques to Breakwater Barbecue. Known for slow-smoked brisket, ribs, and handcrafted sausages, every dish is made from scratch using Texas-style rubs, South Carolina sauces, and coastal oak smoking. Open Thursday to Sunday, the restaurant offers a laid-back, community-focused space for enjoying authentic, artisanal barbecue.

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Wyatt sat down with business coach Brandon White on his podcast, Build a Business Success Secrets, to chat about Wyatt’s journey to finding his passion in craft smoked meats and opening Breakwater Barbecue.

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Featured in the August 2020 issue of Half Moon Bay Review’s On the Coastside magazine.

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On Wyatt Fields’ El Granada menu: Brisket, ribs, heritage-breed pork, plus pecan-packed Texas Sheet Cake. Click to check out The Mercury News article.

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