Phil's BBQ

Phil's BBQ is a bbq joint Midway District San Diego located in United States.

9 / 10
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  • Phone

    (619) 226-6333

  • Website

    philsbbq.net

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  • Type

    BBQ Joint

Address

3740 Sports Arena Blvd (at Hancock St.) San Diego , CA 92110 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Music No
Parking Public Lot
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Cocktails

Comments / 455


Keywords:

ribs good for groups family-friendly sandwiches casual cole slaw great value chicken big portions lines bar spacious crowded baked beans salads corn dinosaurs dinner chili whoopie pies
Brian Umberger

The best bbq place I've ever been to. The atmosphere here is wondrous with super friendly and helpful staff . The ribs are fall-off the bone tender, I've never seen beef ribs this big before!

Mohammed ????

One of the best BBQ restaurants i have ever tasted in California, beef ribs are huge and delicious.

The Most Interesting Man in the World

The BBQ here knocked my socks off. Figuratively, of course. Now, during a 1983 trip to Salvador, Brazil, I tasted BBQ that literally knocked my socks off. But there were also voodoo doctors present.

Ghadah AlSenani

The ribs are YUMMY and so big. 2 people can share the full dinner dish. They’ve a line for the take away(phone orders are available) it’s much shorter than the dining in waiting queue.

Mohammed

Delicious ribs , but to get it you need to wait in line for at least 1 and a half hours! Well it's a good experience but I'm not going to waste this time waiting again.

Shahad albakri

The ribs are the best thing you can get over here so delicious ????. Visiting San Diego means eating in Phil’s BBQ . Always crowded and take time to find a table but it is worth.

Fahri Çetinbaş

So far best Rib I had in LA. If u go for dinner or weekend time u need to wait for queue but still it worths.. For the Rib 3bones with 2sides it's enough even if u feel hungry. Portions are big.

Danley Hu

Love this place so much. I'm from the east coast and the ribs here on another level! I waited quite a while though but it was so worth it! Get the beef ribs and the sides! All the sides were amazing!

Mohammed Abu Hajar

we ordered three pieces of ribs with Phils hot sauce one without and they came cold and chewy, than we asked the waiter to changed i tried one of my best ribs ever, try it fresh with Blue cheese sauce

Mohammed A

Best bbq place I’ve ever been to. Short beef ribs are next level!

Omar Sanchez

Amazing ribs ... both, pork and meat... my first but, definitively, this is just the beginning... highly recommended.

Barry Bloom

For my money the best ribs in the country and I've had 'em all. Run the gamut in KC, Dallas, Nashville, Memphis and NYC. Love Phil's. Bona petit ribs . And this is just the half rack.

David Matusiak

Phil's has the best pork barbecue I've found in San Diego. Sweet tea is also a nice treat. The line is often long because it's popular and the food is great. Reasonable prices and good service .

Fernando Sol

The food was great! Ordered the Best of Both which contained Baby Back Ribs and boneless chicken tenders . BBQ Sauce tasted equally sweet and sour. Come early though as the waiting line piles up fast!

Mohammed Abu Hajar

Today was my first time here, we ordered three pieces of ribs two with Phils hot sauce one without and they came cold and chewy, than we asked the waiter to changed and after 10 Minutes i tried one ????

Daniel Assisi

Must order the baby back ribs , which is really enough for two. Add fries and slaw or a corn on the cob for maximum enjoyment. Oh, and call ahead for pickup if taking home (ribs reheat well )

Mike C

I got the naming rights! 'Phil's Hill ' - if the line is long call the takeout number and order what you want. You can take your to go meal and eat picnic style on the little grassy hill , as pictured.

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Their bbq sauce is AMAZING not like any bbq sauce .. And if you want to taste their beef order it with bbq sauce on the side.. Come here if you are STARVING cause the meals are very big

Natasha Santoso

Huge beef ribs I've ever eaten. I love it! Perfect for two; 5 ribs and 2 sides order.

cat pham

baby back ribs ! the line here is pretty long for the main part but it's absolutely worth it! tip: call in your order to-go & you can have it in about 5-12 min. with no waiting in line !

ᴡ Nguyen

Long wait no matter what time or day you're going really. If you don't wanna wait, call ahead and go for pick up. Corn on a cob is delicious and they give you a ton of fries ! Onion rings to die for.

Todd White

I'm a KCBS certified judge of BBQ and travel the country is search of BBQ . The chicken here was amazing and so was my beef rub. Pork ribs really good too! Left super happy

David Sternlight

Some of the best beef BBQ and sandwiches on the West Coast. Worth a trip from Los Angeles. To avoid long lines , call ahead for take-out and make a picnic .

Cory Callahan

Here from Ohio. This is the best BBQ I've ever had. The line was wrapped around the building and we almost didn't stay. I'm so glad we did. I hear the owner is from Cleveland!!! Bring Phil's to Ohio!

Vanessa Crawford

Always have an amazing time here. The service is seriously spectacular and the food is awesome! Everytime my family and friends come into down we make it a point to come here!

Neil Maruca

Ribs were amazing, smokey with a delicious grill char. Sauce was flavorful, tangy . I had corn on the cob (over cooked), chicken breast (ok) and beans (ok).

Abdulrhman

Delicious, ask to eat in the bar so u don’t need to wait in the lane

Robert Forto

There are places you go where you say, “that’s the best I’ve ever had.” This is one. #worththewait

Jim Kaminsky

I lived in Texas, so here goies.... You can see what I don't like about Phil's in the photos. The sauce is ON TOP of the meat, not in it. I like my barbeque cooked in the barbeque sauce .

Gan Esha

Best ribs I’ve ever had. Pork as well as Beef . Boneless chicken was also pretty decent.

AAM

Very Delicious beef rips and amazing service. All the servers who work here are very nice ????????????

Ahmed Kamakazy

You came for the ribs you might as well go for it... Warning the 5 ribs is massive and the two small sides comes with big portions

Nick Johnson

All the sides are awesome. Pulled pork was my favourite meat, but it's all good.

Sa7aab ????️

The best ribs over here .. Highly recomended ????????

Nofi .B

Long line .. it took us 35 min. Beefy ribs are delicious, side salads as well . Large portions ! Share!

Alfa

The veggie burger is a little weird. You get a free whoopie pie on your birthday.

Rafeef

10/10 ????????✅ But choose the right time to avoid the queue (3-5 PM)

Sameer Raut

The BBQ chicken quarter is mouth watering. The meat is tender and falls of the bone.

Jase W

Always long lines , but worth it every time. Crispy onion rings with ranch, pork and beef ribs both incredible.

BestTraveller

Delicious. Very big portions for one person. Look at the plates before you order. ;)

Steph

The Broham, ribs , onion rings ... It's all amazing! Be prepared to wait though since the line is always out the door. So either call ahead for pick up or check the line cam on their website.

Connie Chiu

Love me some saucy baby back ribs with hot links and onion rings . Pair all of that with the baked beans .

Rashid AlReshoud

This is a must in San Diego ???????? careful for the big portions

Deimos

Take it from a life long Texan who has religiously been devouring BBQ for many years. All of the food here is outrageously delicious!

Jo Packer

Best ribs I ever tasted. If your just two try eating I the bar to avoid the queue.

Christian Feng

Pork ribs are easier and more tender. But you get more most on beef ribs . Long lines generally. ???? out

Sara

Delicious beef ribs

Jonathan Thornburg

The Philibuster is awesome! All the sizes are enough for two people (or leftovers), not to mention the price is a steal!

Katie Terrell

This restaurant is outstanding. The barbecue is so tender that it falls right off the bone. Highly recommend Phil’s.

Chris Cegielski

If the line is outrageous and you only have a small party (2-4), squeeze by the line to the left and grab a seat in the bar area,

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