Phil's BBQ

Always have loved this place. From the service to the food it is top notch. There is a good reason for the line. Our meal for the 3 of us was about 50$ and well worth every penny. All the food is high quality, with great portion sizes and delicious. The sauce on the link+drink has a very mild kick. Pulled pork sandwich is extremely filling. Somehow I finished it. I recommend the ribs over anything else here. Do not come here and not order ribs. Just add some ribs to whatever else you want to order. The service here is incredible and hats off to their whole staff. Really incredible helpful and professional people

I ordered a half rack of baby back ribs, 1 beef rib, the potato salad and coleslaw. The beef rib was the best item I ordered. Although I have had better, the baby back ribs were tender and juicy and worth the try. I ordered all the ribs sauce on the side, and dipped a little but ended up eating a majority of the ribs without the sauce. The potato salad is one of the better ones I’ve had with large chunks of red potatoes in it. The coleslaw was nice and creamy with large chunks of cabbage and carrots, and I believe I could taste a little bit of sugar in the mix. Being my first time there, the person who took my order was patient and very helpful. The staff handling the dining room were very attentive and friendly as well. The only down side I saw while there was that as a large crowd came in, there was a scramble for seats as it is first come first seated. Oh and also if I wanted to have an additional beer, I would have had to get back in line to get to the counter since all orders are taken there, and food is picked up from there. I will be back if I have the opportunity.

Solid BBQ spot. Keep in mind this place is more focused on ribs. If you’re looking for things like brisket, this isn’t the place! The menu was great and all of the items we ordered were made to order and delicious! Their bbq sauce is amazing. We had to wait in a line for a bit, but that is always expected for places like this. The service was great and prompt. Loved the atmosphere as well!

We had the Brisket sandwich,pulled pork sandwich,large fries, and onion rings. A+ on everything. I could not believe how large and delicious everything was. The service was impeccable, and the quality of the food and flavors blew our mind. We did come on a Friday. When they opened so it wasn't crowded. Keep up the good work.

We tried beef ribs, which was very well-barbecued and tasty. I also added the sausage which you won’t regret ordering it! There was a long line ahead on weekday but moving very fast, thanks to efficient order taking cashiers. There are also hygienic sinks for handwashing since you should eat this food with your hand to enjoy it most.

The service here is exceptional and the workers are all very friendly! Got the full rack of ribs and one beef rib; the baby backs were delicious, but the beef rib was a little dry. It's still delicious, nonetheless, and definitely a spot to try!

A little too delicious! Had the baby back ribs w fries and coleslaw, and my partner had the beef rib dinner. The portions are huge, the meals incredibly delicious and the service is spot on! Highly recommend this place for a great meal and a fun atmosphere.

Phil’s is a must every time I’m in San Diego! Great bbq spot mostly focused on ribs and chicken. I always add the “link and a drink” to get the sausage, it’s delicious. The servings are generous, we always have some to take home. The line can be a little long at times but that’s just a testament to how good it is.

Always have loved this place. From the service to the food it is top notch. There is a good reason for the line. Our meal for the 3 of us was about 50$ and well worth every penny. All the food is high quality, with great portion sizes and delicious. The sauce on the link+drink has a very mild kick. Pulled pork sandwich is extremely filling. Somehow I finished it. I recommend the ribs over anything else here. Do not come here and not order ribs. Just add some ribs to whatever else you want to order. The service here is incredible and hats off to their whole staff. Really incredible helpful and professional people

I ordered a half rack of baby back ribs, 1 beef rib, the potato salad and coleslaw. The beef rib was the best item I ordered. Although I have had better, the baby back ribs were tender and juicy and worth the try. I ordered all the ribs sauce on the side, and dipped a little but ended up eating a majority of the ribs without the sauce. The potato salad is one of the better ones I’ve had with large chunks of red potatoes in it. The coleslaw was nice and creamy with large chunks of cabbage and carrots, and I believe I could taste a little bit of sugar in the mix. Being my first time there, the person who took my order was patient and very helpful. The staff handling the dining room were very attentive and friendly as well. The only down side I saw while there was that as a large crowd came in, there was a scramble for seats as it is first come first seated. Oh and also if I wanted to have an additional beer, I would have had to get back in line to get to the counter since all orders are taken there, and food is picked up from there. I will be back if I have the opportunity.

Solid BBQ spot. Keep in mind this place is more focused on ribs. If you’re looking for things like brisket, this isn’t the place! The menu was great and all of the items we ordered were made to order and delicious! Their bbq sauce is amazing. We had to wait in a line for a bit, but that is always expected for places like this. The service was great and prompt. Loved the atmosphere as well!

We had the Brisket sandwich,pulled pork sandwich,large fries, and onion rings. A+ on everything. I could not believe how large and delicious everything was. The service was impeccable, and the quality of the food and flavors blew our mind. We did come on a Friday. When they opened so it wasn't crowded. Keep up the good work.

We tried beef ribs, which was very well-barbecued and tasty. I also added the sausage which you won’t regret ordering it! There was a long line ahead on weekday but moving very fast, thanks to efficient order taking cashiers. There are also hygienic sinks for handwashing since you should eat this food with your hand to enjoy it most.

The service here is exceptional and the workers are all very friendly! Got the full rack of ribs and one beef rib; the baby backs were delicious, but the beef rib was a little dry. It's still delicious, nonetheless, and definitely a spot to try!

A little too delicious! Had the baby back ribs w fries and coleslaw, and my partner had the beef rib dinner. The portions are huge, the meals incredibly delicious and the service is spot on! Highly recommend this place for a great meal and a fun atmosphere.

Phil’s is a must every time I’m in San Diego! Great bbq spot mostly focused on ribs and chicken. I always add the “link and a drink” to get the sausage, it’s delicious. The servings are generous, we always have some to take home. The line can be a little long at times but that’s just a testament to how good it is.

If you haven't been to Phil's BBQ, you're missing out! This place is a barbecue lover's dream. The portions are huge, and the food is absolutely incredible. The beef ribs are my go-to. There is almost always a line, but it moves fairly quickly and it is well-worth the wait! Phil's delivers amazing BBQ every time, and it's always a must-visit when I'm in San Diego!

The to go place for BBQ if you're in San Diego. This is my second time at this location. Portions are huge and you should expect to get your hands dirty. There is almost always a line so be prepared to wait at least 10 minutes. You order at the counter and bring your food to the table yourself. Usually it's self seating but when they get busy, staff will assign and direct you to your table. Price is fair for what you get and flavors are very American BBQ, which means, rich, flavorful, tangy sweet, and excessive. Not a place to go if you're trying to diet or being mindful. Meats are amidst exactly how you would imagine it, though the tri tip was a bit more disappointing compared to the ribs. I recommend getting the beef ribs. Onion rings are great and I also like their corn bread. It comes with a fluffy sweet butter? spread which is quite nice. They also have a draft beer of the day which are priced at $5. Standard pint and cold. Staff is mainly there to clean up your table and clear dishes, most of what you do is self served. I have no issue with that and I can minimize waste You can get more BBQ sauce at the front, there's a paper towel roll and other condiments at your table, a shared sink outside of the restrooms for washing your hands, and a counter for utensils and to go boxes. Interior isn't anything special or nice but the layout is good and the primary focus is the food. Overall, great BBQ place. If the interior or wait bothers you, the to-go line is much shorter

This used to be our go to spot when our son was attending UCSD. It's been about 5 years since we've been here and peeps say it ain't the same...but we had to come for old times sake. Whelp, they be right. The onion rings weren't as large or as sweet, but the beef ribs were just as good as they were back in the day. The Sports Arena location is always a fun place for the vibe and the energy. You stand in line to order and find your own table and when your pager goes off, go get your grub. We had the 3 beef rib dinner (they used to offer 5!) added a link and drink and an order of onion rings. We were happily messy eating! Not as great as before but still a good time. We'll be back. Oh and wow! So upscale! Now you get real paper towels instead of the brown craft paper!

When my cousin mentioned coming here for dinner the Best Bbq while in San Diego, he wasn't joking. We were attending annual Lao Boat Racing festival since a.m. We arrived to Phil's Bbq around 6:15 pm and omg the line was ridiculous long. It was moving at a good speed but it was also well worth that hour wait til we made our order. With lots of seatings indoor & a covered patio w numerous of tables and chairs to accommodate a huge party. Luckily there were more than a handful of benches to sit while waiting in line for the kids, elders and those that wanted to sit and didn't want to stand. We were not the only crazy ones to wait an hour for these finger licking bbq ribs. Once we enter the restaurant and waited in line to place the order. Afterwards We went and found a table to sit while waiting for our buzzers to go off and we can go grab our Feasting dinner at the counter. What we ordered ~ Cornbread is so delicious and served warm. It's not sweet and used actual corn which makes it much yummier along w brown butter, It comes in a round foil pan, ordered an extra one to take home to enjoy, also. ~ Ribs were so tender and juicy, literally fell off the bones. Marinated and smoked to perfection. ~ tbe oinon rings was battered perfectly, fried to crispy brown perfection. ~ Sweet Tea from the fountain drink station was perfectly sweeten. Quench your thirst and was the perfect parring for your meals. ~ Double Chocolate Chip cookies for dessert was good. $ 3.49 for a pack of 3. Can't beat the price. They were soft and good. Not too sweet. The bbq sauce was good and can be better. Some items you can enjoy without the bbq sauce. The bbq was mesquite and cooked to pure perfection. Customer service was great and the wait for your food wasn't too long of a wait at all. They offer bibs for you, so you don't get the juiciness goodness on your clothes. It's a huge and known bbq restaurant. They have other locations but only in San Diego county. Lots of Parking available in the lot. I want to return w my hubby and kids so they can enjoy the bbq fresh at the restaurant. Definitely a must place to visit to DINE AT when visiting San Diego. Don't let the crazy minds scare you. It's worth the Wait!

We love Phil's. There is always a long line but the BBQ Is really good. My boyfriend doesn't eat pork and there is beef options which is nice. The staff is extremely nice, seating is self seating but you have a person who makes sure tables are clean as well as someone to get you if needed. There is a sink to wash your hands by the soda fountain so you don't have to go to the restroom which is really convenient !

I haven't been here in years. I'm so glad I went back when I visited San Diego. We got the family combo which came with a lot! It fed a family of 5 and we even had extra left overs. The star for me was: THE CORN BREAD! Literally the BEST cornbread I've had! It is super moist and pairs great with their apple butter. Definitely worth getting the family combo if you have a decent size party and want to have a bang for your buck. The service is very kind and professional! Definitely need to visit this restaurant if you are visiting San Diego

Trying to make this a regular stop on our San Diego trips now. Waiting in line on a Sunday night, Andrea asked if we would like to try the bar area. It's full service and, while louder, we had a great experience due to Roxy being an amazing server. She did such a great job giving us suggestions and bringing us drinks and even warm sauces as we were further along in our meal. She is such a positive personality and we will definitely look for her next time. I'm sorry we weren't able to make it back to see her a second time before heading home. Food was amazing as usual. Baby back and beef ribs absolutely satisfying. Already craving the next time as I'm typing this. The new item we tried this time was the cornbread which was on sale and I don't think I've ever had such moist cornbread. The butter that came with was also very soft and whipped. Definitely recommend trying this.

I brought my out of state friend here because the BBQ here is famous! We got a full rack ribs - which came with two sides. It was around $30. For the sides, we got fries and macaroni salad. It surprised me how large the fries were!!! The ribs were literally so good and it was definitely worth my thirty minute drive. The sauce here is really good and if you like cornbread, their cornbread is also really amazing!! We couldn't finish it and ended up taking it home and eating it the next day. It was so worth it and would recommend if you like BBQ :)

After driving from LA to San Diego, our first thought was where to grab dinner. With our hotel just 10 minutes from Phil's we were eager for BBQ! At 6:30P on a Friday, the line of customers poured out the door as people waited to be seated. At over 16,000 reviews and counting, this isn't named the second most Yelped restaurant in the US for nothing! To bypass the wait, we decided to just order takeout. The restaurant was pretty chaotic with every table in the main dining room and bar area full. Waiters were constantly bringing out orders, and even the managers were helping out. Even with the never-ending line, the staff was very kind and remained in good spirits. I selected one of their most popular plates, the BABY BACK RIBS & CHICKEN DINNER ($23.99), which included four ribs, quarter chicken and either two small sides or one large side. Keep in mind that the parts of the chicken vary with each order; I got a breast and wing in mine, whereas my dad received a drumstick and thigh. Unfortunately, my chicken breast was on the dry side, but it was lightly seasoned and had a good grill flavor. The ribs were pretty tender with just a couple dry spots, but nothing that the extra BBQ sauce couldn't fix. The sauce was sweet with a mild underlying heat, complementing the boldly spiced rub that coated the meat. For my sides, I selected the potato salad and coleslaw. For the most part, I enjoyed both of them, but just found them overly saucy. The potato salad was quite flavorful with strong notes of what tasted like celery salt. Phil's offers both "rib-less" and "chick-less" options for those who prefer their ribs and chicken, respectively, without the bones. My mom ordered the RIB-LESS & CHICK-LESS DINNER ($16.99). She enjoyed the ribs, but the chunks of chicken were super dry, even after pouring on the sauce. For a BBQ spot that cooks so much chicken, you would think they'd have a method of ensuring even the white meat remains somewhat tender. This said, I would completely stick with ordering the ribs. 3.25 stars.

Coming back to update my review, since today it was really good! The ribs were just gliding right off the bones and their chicken wings are perfect. We killed our entire meal (2 rack of ribs, sausage, chicken wings, baked beans, and Mac salad) probably didn't even talk while we ate, that's how you know your food is good. The restaurant has such an appealing welcoming vibe to it, everyone's there to enjoy some BBQ. There was a wait, but it goes by pretty quickly.

Just a little update. Place remains awesome! Glad Andrea is still here but the highlight this trip was the amazing service from Roxy. I never though full table service in the bar was going to be this amazing. My wife and I not only crave coming back already but we crave the sweetness and welcoming warmness Roxy made us feel. It's so hard to find great service (although Phil's has been great all around) where we had the pleasure of meeting Roxy where she sets a benchmark in service excellency where many strive for but few exceed expectations and are extremely critical for a successful business, where not only is the food amazing but the service exceeds to make a dominating business package in such a highly contested sector. Our latest visit the food was amazing, the service was great. They recognized the portion of the smaller ribs they added an extra bone to make up for it. The sauce here is so good and this time we tried the corn bread and the full order of onion wings both amazing with the corn bread being moist with super smooth and sweetened butter. Highly recommend them both. Will be back again soon! And thank you Andrea and Roxy!

I had the bbq beef tickler, sm Ceasar salad, and corn on the cob. My husband has the full baby back rack with corn bread. The beef tickler was delicious, a little fatty but overall very well seasoned. The Cesar dressing is probably the best I've ever had. My husband devoted his ribs. He didn't like the cornbread. He said it tasted too mushy. The baked beans were just average. I loved the corn and the cole slaw. I usually bypass coke slaw at BBQ spots because it's usually dry or just horrible. Phil's got it just right. The food was good we stopped by a 2nd time to get an order for the rode. Of course I ordered the Cesar salad with 2 dressings on the side.

Extra large, exuberant bbq place! Many options on the menu. Bbq ribs, chicken, sausage. Fried, onion rings, macaroni salad, coleslaw, salad, etc. all the favorites are here. They also offer burgers and sandwiches. Good selection of draft beer, wine and full bar. Service is outstanding! We opted to avoid waiting in line and dined at the (sports) bar. Special thanks to Evan and Kyleigh and Nicole! And a shout out to the Guinness guy = Michael! We thoroughly enjoyed the Guinness foam art. (See photo). If you're in San Diego, you'll probably want to visit Phil's.

It's been a number of years since I have been to Phil's BBQ. I do not live in San Diego County is one reason and the other is that there is usually a long waiting line, especially at this restaurant, which is the original location. Well, the wait is over! Last week, I met up with friend, Emmett, and we had lunch at Phil's. What a great idea, during the week, the line was very short. He ordered a Rib meal with cole slaw, fries and onion rings. I had the popular El Toro sandwich (Tri Tip) and dill red-potato salad. My husband ordered the Broham sandwich (Pulled Pork topped with cole slaw) and dill red-potato salad. Oink Oink is what I can say because our portions were so huge, we each took home leftovers that was enough for a second meal. Phil's is rather famous and has been featured in many news articles and on TV "Foodie" Shows. All have given marvelous reviews, which originally peaked my interest. The menu offers family meals that serve 4 to 6 people: mesquite grilled chicken, sausage, beef or pork ribs (proteins); and sides (cole slaw, potato salad, baked beans, fries, onion rings, macaroni salad, garden salad, or cornbread) - $105 to $120. At the entrance will be the menu and service counter, place your order, pay and they will bring the food to your table. It's a casual environment with a western themed decor and interesting photos and news articles posted on the walls. It was delicious, worth every calorie, and reasonably priced. Bookmark this location and plan your visit, bring your appetite and a bib!! Don't forget to tell'em that Rosemary sent ya!!

Food was okay, we have fun time with the family the line wasn't that long , table for 11 and the food was delicious

When we arrived at 5, we were pleasantly surprised by the $5 happy hour cocktails. The spiced apple margarita tasted mostly of juice but that's okay; it was $5. We ordered the ribs, wings, cole slaw, macaroni salad, and onion rings. I will say that the sauces / marinades are great here. While the wings were dry and nothing special, the sauce it came with was tangy and spicy and so addicting. I've had better ribs in Austin (Terry Blacks) that were more tender and had more meat to the bone. The sides were very good.

The long lines but goes by really fast! If you're a big party obviously you're waiting longer. It was just a date night for me so we decided to sit at the bar area which was full service. I got the beef ribs soooooo good and huge portion!! The corn bread fire!!! We also got the Tri tip sammich - I personally could do without the BBQ sauce. But decent. The bbq sauce is on the ketchupy side not really sure how to describe it. Overall would come again!!!

Phil's is always a solid and tasty place! My go to is the beef rib. We came at 12 pm on a Saturday and surprisingly just walked straight in with barely a line! Plenty of parking and seating. For our party of 4, we ordered the beef rib dinner with fries and mac salad and the beef rib tickler. The beef rib is so tender and flavorful and pairs well with the mac salad and coleslaw. And I love their onion rings! The portions are huge for a good price. Staff is always friendly and nice.

Always a classic in SD! There was a lot of parking available and very short line to order on a Saturday at noon. Service is always great and plentiful seating. The beef rib is always my go-to. We got the beef rib dinner with fries and macaroni salad and the beef rib tickler, and it was a good portion for lunch for the 4 of us. Came to a reasonable price of $50 as well

Great place! Get here early if you can or expect a long wait. We got here at 10:30 on a Saturday - the open at 11 - and we were not first in line. I usually get the tri tip sandwich. Keep in mind that a large side is huge so either share it with someone or plan on taking it home.

Ordered best of both 2beef ribs and 1/4 chicken. Delicious . Ordered a beer strong and friendly staff.

Can't come to SD without trying Phil's at one point in time. Line gets pretty long but goes by fairly quickly. You order first before sitting down. However, PRO TIP, if you are simply looking to place a to-go order (much faster option) then there's a separate line (to the left of the regular line) that's dedicated to to-go orders only. My go-to order is the beef ribs meal. You get three bones and can add an extra bone for $5. It also comes with two small sides or one large side. I opted for the two small fries and got coleslaw and mac salad. Food takes about 15/20 minutes to be prepared. There's plenty of parking in the parking lot.

I feel weird giving a Californian bbq place five stars--they don't do brisket or the normal bbq staples in the south. Ribs are for sure the specialty here, and the sauce is sort of a cross between Carolina, Texas and some other miscellaneous take on bbq. Definitely expect a wait, we came at 3:30 and still waited around half an hour to order. We got a full rack of ribs to share, potato salad, coleslaw, fries, baked beans and a Caesar salad. While waiting for our food, the waiters were so kind in checking in on everyone, asking how many were in your party and then grabbing plates and utensils for you to save you a trip! All the sides were great, especially the potato salad. I'm weird and like my potatoes "al dente", as in still slightly firm and this salad nailed it. The baked beans were good, fries portion was HUGE, and the ribs were good too (although the ends were pretty burnt, so we couldn't eat those which was the only down side). Highly recommend anyone in SD to check out!

When we visit San Diego, we crave Phil's all the way from Los Angeles county. The service is always busy. The food was tasty, yummy, and delicious. The beef ribs are amazing and mouth watering. The chicken is moist and just perfect. The restaurant is busy busy busy. The ambiance is alive. I like that they have sinks just to wash your hands rather than going to the restroom. Great idea! See you soon. .

Craving mesquite grilled BBQ? Since 1997, owner Phil Pace has been serving mesquite grilled baby back ribs, beef ribs, chicken and sandwiches in a casual and fun restaurant. There are a number of Phil's restaurants throughout San Diego, but I've only been to the located in Point Loma/Mid City area. Phil's is among the highest reviewed on Yelp and after a numbers visits, I'm a fan. The restaurant is hugh and is on a lot with free parking, but beware that parking can be a challenge during peak dining times. Lines of people waiting to dine inside wrap around the restaurant is a usual sight, as diners will stand in line and wait. To avoid long lines, either preorder online or by phone and pick up togo. Going to the restaurant before or after peak hours is what I do, because I want to dine in the restaurant, and experience the fun atmosphere of multiple TV screens and classic rock music playing, so Fun. Note worthy is Phil's Happy Hour specials served M-F starting at 3pm!! Seating indoor and outdoor covered patio is available for solo diners and as well as for large groups, for the later, call and make reservations to accommodate your large party. Full bar and specialty drinks served. When at Phil's get the Full experience and order what you want even if it's too much, you can always pack the rest for later. The mesquite grilled bbq beef ribs and the chicken wings are my favs. Sides are a must: onion rings, Cole slaw, baked beans, and french fries are perfect pairings. The garden salad is simply romaine lettuce and tomatoes with your choice of dressing, I suggest the blue cheese, which will transform that simple boring salad to wow. On every visit the restaurant has always been clean, with tabletops sanitized. My pup Fendi is always with Me, and the staff at Phil's has always welcomed my pup with no problem. Most of the times I've dined here is with my dining pal, who prefers restaurants with access for people with disabilities. This restaurant's layout does NOT have steps at entry and can be accessible for the disabled but due to the crowd, it is tight and a challenge maneuver inside. Service by staff has always been great, nice, accommodating and friendly. Whether it is 4th of July weekend or any occasion, for mesquite grilled BBQ, go to Phil's!! Recommend

Solid bbq spot that was bustling when we got here. There was an hr wait to eat inside so we took it to go! Would definitely recommend take-out. The ribs were fall-off the bone tender (order these!) but the bbq sauce was slightly overpowering. The sides (mac salad and potato salad were also decent).

Phil's BBQ is always a must-stop for us before heading back to Sacramento. After living in San Diego for 10 years, it's become a staple in our family. We absolutely love the baby back ribs - always worth the wait! Mom Tip: If the kids start getting restless, order your food to-go. They have a quick to-go pick-up line, making it super convenient!

Phil's BBQ is a must when in SD! I've been here so many times and it never disappoints. They offer all your BBQ cravings ranging from baby back ribs and beef ribs to pulled pork and tri tip sandwiches. I really like ordering their dinner combos since it comes with 2 small sides or 1 large side. But I do love getting the tickler since you get a little bit of everything and it's the perfect size! My favorite sides are their mac salad, fries, and onion rings! Their sauce is on the tangy side and it goes so well with everything. This location has plenty of seating. You wait in line to put in your order and they usually help you find a table or it's free seating. They give you a pager which will buzz when your order is ready to pick up. They have waiters helping out as well if you need extra sauce, plates, utensils, etc. You have to stop by Phil's if you're in SD! Food and service is always top quality!

Craving BBQ and cookies while at SeaWorld? Skip the risk and drive 3 minutes to Phil's. In 20 years, I've never found a "bonus ingredient" in their food. SeaWorld? One cookie, one bite, one broken tooth--and $5,300 in dental bills. Phil's won't cost you your teeth.

A must visit restaurant in San Diego!! This place is a must visit! I'm from Los Angeles and I tell everyone to visit this place! Best ribs ever! Usually there's a long line but I came here dinner time on Tuesday and there was no line, I went straight to the cashier and was able to sit down instantly. I told them I was new since last time I came here was 10 years ago. They gave me a sticker which lets the employees know I'm new. I ordered the full rib dinner ($30.99) which includes two sides of your choice. I got the cole slaw and potato salad. Getting full ribs is worth it than the half rib since it's $5 difference for double the meat. I also ordered a drink ($2.95). Drinks are self serve. I picked up my food shortly after ordering and it's delicious! Glad they have a roll of paper towel at every tables. And they also have large sink near the restroom to wash your hands. There was so much food, we grabbed a to-go box that's sitting out in the open which was nice. I highly recommend here if you're visiting San Diego!

What a cool place! We got in line around 5:45pm or so and it wasn't too bad, for a place this popular - maybe a dozen people or so ahead of us. It gave us time to decide what we wanted to order with the menus strategically placed along the way. I appreciate the theme-park-like efficiency of the Phil's staff -- making sure we had a table to land at, move the line along for to-go and dine-in, and make sure we were well informed on the menu. And the price was shockingly reasonable for a party of 7! For a party of 7, we split a few full rib dinners and a bunch of sides, some unexpected items of note as follows: Cornbread!! 6 out of 5 stars! I was kind of skeptical since it came in pre-packaged tins but oh my gosh this cornbread was the best I've ever had, with real corn bits and a sweet flavor and delicious maple butter. Mac salad! We ordered two small sides with our full rib meals and we should have just gotten one large Mac salad instead of a small Mac salad and a coleslaw. The coleslaw was great but the Mac salad was the standout. It's just such a good contrast to the meat. Giant pickle. Worth the $3. Nuff said. (PS. We loved both the cornbread and mac salad so much we ordered extra at the end of our meal, which our server kindly rung up for us on a side register so we didn't have to go back in that insane line) We also tried the loaded pulled pork fries - but the fries were a little overdone. The ribs were generously portioned but a little bit darker and tougher than I expected. I'll definitely be back but I might try the chicken next round. Restaurant-wise, it's set up well for BBQ - paper towel rolls at every table, and a handwashing station, and plenty of servers ready to assist. Very happy with this visit and looking forward to trying other menu items next time.

Packed as usual! Wait was about 2hrs on a Saturday evening for dinner around 5pm, but I was doing to go which had no wait (2 separate lines: 1 dine in and 1 to go). Parking was also much easier with the to go dedicated spot. Food took about 15min to make. 8/10 Ribless Dinner $17 - Corn was average. Rib meat was tender and sauce was good. Sweet and tangy. Could use some spice. Not worth the wait, but decent for take out.

This place has the best BBQ sauce and service! Javier waited on us at the bar and we ordered an old fashioned and a pumpkin beer-Delicious and good priced drinks. We got the chicken wings and the rib ticklers pork ribs and fries. A+. If there is a line head to the b

Solid barbecue. Baby back ribs were pretty tender and the barbecue sauce wasn't super overbearing. Fries were ok, definitely need a little more seasoning and the mac salad wasn't super mayoey which was good. Corn bread was also superb. Super large portions and quick service, just a bit of a wait with the line.

I'm back here again with another review. Always a must when in town. This time I wanted to shout out to my staff Roxy going above and beyond. She gave my partner recommendations, made sure our drinks were always filled up, & gave us extra condiments. She was attentive and made sure we we're happy. We opted for the happy hour wings and onion rings. Must get! The wings are moist and the onion rings are crispy. Can never go wrong with beef ribs. So juicy. Their bbq sauce is packing with flavors. We went around 3pm on a Monday. Wasn't packed and lots of seating. I recommend going if you never been before

Ordered: Beefy Rib Tickler (~$14): 1 beef rib, 2 onion rings, coleslaw, and fresh cut fries Beef Bone Add-On (~$10) 5 Grilled BBQ Wings (~$7): Mesquite grilled BBQ chicken wings with ranch Fountain Drink (~$3) Aya's take: First stop back in San Diego and it had to be at Phil's BBQ! It's been years since I last had it and it absolutely did not disappoint. The Beefy Rib is a must-try here. It's so tender, juicy, and massive. I didn't even need to get the second one as an add-on which I ended up taking as leftovers. Also, highly recommend getting the BBQ sauce on the side because the beef rib is super seasoned on its own. The portion of the Tickler is spot-on. For ~$14, you will leave feeling full, satisfied, and maybe even a slight food coma. The Wings were a good try; I liked that they were grilled making them extra juicy.

Ahhhh. Not that great today. I had the BBQ Broham. The portion was large and service good in full service bar area. But, the pork was dry and not tender.

I love the sausage links, corn bread, baby back ribs, onion rings, and mac salad (in that order). I think the chicken is too dry. Got the family rib dinner but they forgot the cookies :// Cashiers were nice. Typical place for bbq where people would drink, hang out, and watch sports games.

Haven't been here since years ago but decided to stop by when I was in the area. The wait seems long, but it actually goes by pretty fast. There are people who go to you in the line and asks you for your party size but honestly, it doesn't really matter if you're a small party. I shared the half ribs, onion rings, potato salad, and coleslaw with another person and it was super filling! Seating is kind of hard to find since it's kind of a free for all unless you're a large party, then they'll reserve a table for you. Kind of wish they had spicy/more bbq sauce on the table in case you wanted to add more. I felt like this time around, the ribs weren't as fall off the bones as they used to be. Also could've done with more sauce on the ribs. Overall, not bad but prices are getting up there.

[ Food ] The baby back ribs are okay imo, I did like the french fries and onion rings though! [ Service ] Customer service is good, there was a girl that walked around and asked if we're still doing okay every so often. [ Parking ] They have their own parking lot so we didn't have any issues finding parking. [ Restroom ] There are restrooms and a hand washing station, super convenient!

Called me fat after waiting an hour in line to eat there food, idk who that yn thinks he is.

In 2022, Phil's BBQ was ranked #2 in the top 50 most reviewed restaurants and eateries on Yelp. Number one is Bottega Louie in Los Angeles. And just saying that makes this so soo sooo hard for me to write. We came at the insistence of our San Diego friend, and I hope she doesn't see this review, haha! Perhaps I was still full from lunch, but my skirt wasn't flipping for grilled meats. We shared a pulled pork sandwich, an add-on of tri tip, and an add-on of a sausage link. Maybe we just ordered the wrong items, but I wasn't impressed. The tri tip and pulled pork were dry, but I will say everything tasted very smoky. One thing that threw me off was that they didn't have brisket. I don't think you would be disappointed in Phil's BBQ, but I have to advise, Phoenix has some local BBQ spots that are better.

Great bbq! I'm a hard critic when it comes to bbq, but those beef ribs were everything!

My husband and I stopped by Phil's BBQ for lunch on a Thursday mid-morning, as soon as it opened around 11:00 A.M. Phil's BBQ is located in San Diego, a few miles out from La Jolla. There is ample amount of parking spots available. Phil's BBQ menu offers a wide range of BBQ items such as pulled pork, baby back ribs, chicken, sausage, chicken wings and much more! Some of the additional items include the following Baby Back Rib Dinners (Full Rib Dinner, Half Rib Dinner, Quarter Rib Dinner) which includes 2 sides or 1 large side Mesquite Grilled Chicken (BBQ Chicken Dinners) Beefy Rib Dinner Salads (Caesar, Garden) Best of Both (Combination of options include Baby Back Rib and Chicken Dinner, Beefy Rib and chicken dinner) Sandwich options: BBQ Chicken Breast, BBQ Turkey Burger, BBQ Garden Veggie Burger, BBQ Cheese Burger and so much more! Small Side options: Fresh Cut Fries, Sweet Baked Beans, Fresh Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad Large Sides: Baked Potato, Corn-On-The-Cob, Steamed Veggies, Fresh Cut Fries, Sweet Baked Beans, Fresh Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad. Add Meat to Any Meal: Sausage Link, Tri-Tip, Pulled Pork, Beef Bone etc.. When you're ready to order, you can go up to the register and place your order. There are plenty of registers to take multiple orders. There are two different lines, one for a to-go order and the other to eat inside the restaurant. We opted to eat inside Phil's BBQ. The team member had asked if it was our first time at the restaurant. When we told the team member it was, she provided us with Phil's BBQ stickers! We had ordered the following Baby Back Rib Dinner (Full Rib Dinner 10 to 12 Bones) with the two small sides of Potato Salad and Macaroni Salad. Giant Pretzel, served with cheese and ranch sauce. Colossal Onion Rings (7) After we placed the order, the team member provided us with a puck. You can choose your own table to sit at. There are certain booths reserved for a minimum party size of 6. There are a few self-service soda fountain machines inside Phil's BBQ. After we selected our seat, we filled up our drinks and waited for our order. A team member provided us with two plates for the meal. After waiting about 20 minutes, the buzzer went off. We went up to the register and picked up our order! I was so excited to eat the baby back ribs. It's been awhile since I've had baby back ribs! When I took the first bite, I could taste the pepper on the meat and the sweet BBQ sauce, however, the food was cold! I was surprised that all of the baby back ribs were cold. I'm not sure if the food was waiting for the Pretzel and the Onion rings to finish cooking and was on the plate. The Onion rings were amazing! The beer batter was scrumptious! This was the best dish at Phil's BBQ. The onions stayed inside the Fried batter after you took each bite! I would not order the Pretzel again. It lacked salt. The Pretzel was also bland and slightly overcooked. The price wasn't too expensive for all of the food, less than $60.00. If I stopped by Phil's BBQ again, I would try out one of their sandwiches or their BBQ chicken.

One of our family favorites in the SD area! Love their cornbread, ribs, beef ribs and chicken. Honestly you can't go wrong snd their beer prices are super!

Phil's BBQ is a regular stop for me when I am going fishing out of mission bay. Most of the time when I arrive to go fishing I have enough time to go to Phil's BBQ and have some dinner and a drink or 2. My favorite item is the brougham fries a large plate of French fries topped with Barbecued pulled pork and cheese. Delicious isn't a strong enough way to describe it. Try the Phil's Hawaiian to drink. A delicious Mai Tai type of rum based drink. There's always a long line to order food at Phil's but their Barbecue is well worth the wait. Service is good, especially considering the number of people they run through in a day.

My husband and I were in San Diego for our baby moon and being that I'm originally from California, I had to take him to Phil's for their amazing BBQ! We went to the Point Loma location and there was a wait outside the restaurant but it wasn't too long before we ordered and we found a seat at a booth pretty quickly. Service was awesome, the servers were great and I always appreciate good service. I'm not a big carnivore myself but Phil's is the one place that I'll go whenever I want BBQ! I wasn't too hungry so my husband and I split the full rib dinner with cole slaw and sweet baked beans as well as a side of pulled pork. He also ordered cookies for dessert :) And of course, as expected, we were not disappointed after our meal! My husband was impressed and enjoyed the BBQ more than I thought he would and I, obvi, loved it! Whenever I'm in San Diego, I make sure to make Phil's a part of our food itinerary so I'm happy that he loved it and we'll definitely be back whenever we're back in town!

My gf waited in line for almost an hour! Well we came during dinner rush so it was expected But as soon as we ordered we got seats at once The food came out so fast we just sat down and our ringer ringed! lol We love beef ribs so that's what we ordered it came with 3 huge meaty ribs! I only ate one and I was stiff so moist and juice and tender and not overly sauces and so meaty! I also for potato salad was very good and Mac salad was my fave . We also ordered corn bread! That's was also so yum Parking was ample lotsa parking Overall experience is 5stars

This is the "Best BBQ" place we have ever eaten. Great food, great ambiance, and simply a great place to eat and hang out. We stumbled on Phil's by accident driving around looking for a place to eat and we are stoked to have found this place. We will be back our next trip to San Diego for sure