Beachwood Bbq

BBQ, the great divider, the true American cuisine, differing from region to region, appreciated by millions, is the gateway to endless dialogues about technique, authenticity and even meaning. Like our fellow debaters, we have an opinion, like it or not. The Beachwood Way is our interpretation, our vision, our take on BBQ tradition.

Downtown Seal Beach is lucky to have Beachwood BBQ among its many, occasionally bland eateries. Chef Gabe Gordon, who has cooked at some of Southern California's most prestigious restaurants, brings to the place a touch of fine dining sensibility. Once you grab a seat at this tiny, perpetually packed joint, perhaps at the 12-seat bar, order up one of 20-plus handcrafted beers from all over the...

Ever "popular", this "buzzing" Seal Beach BBQ joint features "melt-in-your-mouth" 'cue and sides with a "twist" washed down with a "fantastic array" of affordable craft beers; it's "almost always crowded", but service is "friendly" and knowledgeable", and "all good things are worth the wait, right?"

Downtown Seal Beach is lucky to have Beachwood BBQ among its many, sometimes bland eateries. Chef Gabe Gordon, who has cooked at some of Southern California's most prestigious restaurants, has brought his Euro sensibilities to Beachwood… Read More

This cozy, but lively seaside smokehouse, prides itself on the succulent flavors infused in the meats that are a result of the Memphis influenced barbecue techniques used by chef-owner Gabriel Gordon. All the meats are dry-rubbed and slow smoked, with no slathering of barbecue sauce, allowing the true smoked meat flavors to stand on their own.