“ Unfortunately our recent order made me drop a star. Usually both the ribs and chicken are 1000% amazing but only the chicken was worth raving about. The ribs were very dry and tough, maybe the kitchen was just having an off day. We ordered well before closing time so I don't think the ribs had the chance to sit all day and coagulate. I guess even the best places sometimes miss. We'll give them a pass since their chicken has been consistently good. Try it before it quickly sells out. I guarantee you'll fall in love. Lastly, a whole chicken will feed you for a few days so if you're not a fan of leftovers, choose the halfsie :) ”

“ Used to come here all the time back in the day, then switched jobs and went years without visiting Gorilla BBQ....that is until earlier this month when I was in the area for a hair appointment. A lot has changed - they're only open Friday-Sunday now, and gone are the combo plates where you'd get cornbread and sides with your meats. I was a little taken aback that I had to order their mac&cheese separately, and that they had run out of brisket that Friday I went (even though they just opened). They did tell me no brisket is a rare occurrence for them, so I'm rounding up my 3.5 stars to 4 because while I miss the combo plates, Gorilla's been in the BBQ game for a minute and the food still doesn't miss a beat. ”

“ I've been wanting to try this place for years. But the long line has always been a little off putting. But today the stars were aligned and there was no line at 1:30PM. I finally went inside and was pleasantly surprised how nice, clean, and well organized they were. I didn't expect it since the outside is so simple. The young woman behind the counter was very helpful and super friendly. Answering my stupid questions like does the sandwich come with lettuce and tomatoes with a pleasant smile that implied you don't know how good this sandwich is going to be without it. Of course she was fully correct. I don't eat beef or pork, but was looking forward to the chicken. After considering my options I got the chicken sandwich with peppers added. See pictures. The sandwiches come with one side. I picked the coleslaw. The sandwich is served on a soft French style roll with simply the chicken meat and very limited toppings. It doesn't need any toppings because the meat is so well cooked and so delicious on its own. Yet I still got the peppers. It was perfect and very satisfying. There is no seating at the restaurant. It's all to-go. The menu is limited, but what they do they do very well. Looking forward to the next time I go and trying different sides. Maybe next time I'll try the half chicken. :) ”

“ The first time I tried Gorilla BBQ I had a combo meal with brisket, sausage and pulled pork and though it was okay. This time, I wanted a 2 meat combo of chicken and ribs was talked into ordering a whole chicken with the half rack of ribs and thought the meat was excellent. The ribs and chicken were full of smoky flavor and you could see smoke ring. The meat was juicy and pull apart tender. The combo comes with a choice of 2 sides, beans and rice, a corn muffin and BBQ sauce. I thought the bbq sauce was well balanced. Their mac n cheese is okay, as is their potato salad. The corn muffin was pretty good. The portions are very generous and my most recent meal was eaten over multiple days and still tasted delicious! Some times the line can be pretty long but on this most recent visit I waited 2 minutes to order and 5 minutes for the food. Parking is available in their lot, which can be a bit crazy given that there are no painted lines. There is no seating so be prepared to eat in your car or on your car or take your food elsewhere. The staff is friendly and it's clear there's a lot of locals that stop by. It's a simple operation that runs smoothly to get folks in and out. ”

“ My family and I have been making the trek to Gorilla BBQ for several years. They have been very consistent. The wait isn't too bad, but be prepared to wait around ~20+ minutes. Make sure to go early so they don't sell out of what you want. WORTH ORDERING: - Ribs: dry style, nice tender meet. Does need the BBQ sauce - Chicken: great flavor! - Mac & Cheese: good flavor, quality cheese and noodles I'D PASS ON: - Rice and Beans, was very watery - Corn Bread, not worth the price Overall, great local joint for BBQ in the Bay! Always fun to take for to go and eat on the beach. ”