It is absolutely one of the best BBQ restaurants I've visited in California! We beat the crowd when we showed up, but it was still bustling with customers and cooks. We found a seat quickly and enjoyed an overflowing pulled pork sandwich and onion rings. This thing had enough meat for 2 sandwiches! It's definitely a must visit destination when you're in town!
Everyone loves Phil's BBQ! I hadn't been here in over 10 years. Came back for lunch with the family and had a great meal. Go for the beef ribs of course!
Very lively atmosphere.
The food was great. Ordered baby back ribs n chicken dinner w/ 2 small sides (beans n potato salad), and 2 beef ribs.
The chicken was ok.... if we come back to SD we'll just order something other than the chicken.
Very casual BBQ restaurant with very good food. My first time there came highly recommended by some friends.
Be prepared to get very saucy, the meat is very tender it falls right off the bone.
I don’t know about having that much sauce on BBQ it is up for a debates.
For me personally I prefer the Texas style BBQ.
The service was awesome, and they do have stations where you can wash your hands.
Plenty of parking outside.
I was very pleased with everything, if you happen to be in the area give it a try, I am sure you’ll like it.
Great food! We ordered six wings, which were fantastic, the four-rib meal with fries and potato salad, and a Broham (pulled pork) sandwich. The meats were tender and flavorful, and the sides were both high-quality. I didn’t personally love the sauce, but my wife sure did
We were seated very quickly. Good ambiance, decent service, reasonable price ($50 total), and huge portions. Next time I visit San Diego, I’ll go back to Phil’s!
Nicola Marteney Robert
+5
Tonight we sat in the bar area. It was a whole different experience than ordering at the counter. Our server, Roxy, was the best. A gentleman helped too but I didn't get his name. The food? Stop it. So delicious and consistently so. Their fries are #1 .. dipped in their BBQ sauce. Yum. I do have to be honest because what happened to your beans? No bueno. Used to be much better but we enjoyed ourselves and will be back soon. We've been coming here for decades.
We treat ourselves to Phil's every time we visit San Diego. It's so popular that it's always mobbed and there's a line outside so if that's a problem go for lunch or have an early dinner. All of the food is great but they're famous for their ribs and BBQ sauce. Both their pork and beef ribs are SO good. Their sauce is so good we always take a bottle home and whenever we visit my sister in Austria she insists we bring her some. The staff is always great. Convenient parking and location.
Solid play, all the way around. Service and food are equal in excellence. 1st time here. Leaving the marina I would always see the long lines..and thought , one day I'll go there. I'm glad I did. Beef ribs so soft you would think they were baby back. Recommend you go if you're within 50 miles or more.
First time at this restaurant, and i was overwhelmed by their menu. After going back and forth on options, settled with sandwiches. All were delicious, but the service was incredible. Dom made us feel welcome and made sure we had everything we needed. A must stop in San Diego.
Average price acceptable taste. What I liked the most:
1- Before the restaurant closing time the staff went around the tables offering free food 🥹
2- They provided take out boxes to allow you take your excess food with you.
3- Refillable beverage any time and anywhere.
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