I had the house smoked pastrami sandwiches Rueben style. It was really good. There was so much…read morepastrami on the sandwich o cold only eat half. The pastrami was lean, a little Smokey, tender and just really tasty. It is only available Tuesday and Wednesday. Definitely worth checking it out. They have info and out door seating. This is a great spot for families with kids and large group. Parking is street parking in the neighborhood. But I always find parking.

I keep wanting to like this place, it's in my 'hood and it draws a good crowd. I remember liking…read moreit more, back in the day, but the last 2 visits were MEH. The other day, I got the tri tip sandwich with chimichurri. The order came up quickly. I live a couple of blocks away. By the time I was home, the sandwich was cold. Not lukewarm, not tepid, but cold. But the REALLY disturbing thing was the bun/bread. It fell apart, into large chunks, the minute I opened the paper wrap up. A sandwich has two major components, BREAD and the filler. Can't you have decent fresh bread? This seems to be a challenge lately for the Grand Ole BBQ. A couple of months ago, I got the hot links, and they were served on the most run of the mill, grocery store quality, HAMBURGER bun. LINKS, folks, should be on a hot dog shaped bun, not cut up into small pieces and placed on a cheap, round, bun. I can't decide if this is hipsters, serving food and doing it their way, with whatever happens to be available at the moment, or if this is management saying "we don't care about your expectations." It isn't novel, to put links on a hamburger bun, it doesn't make it artsy, or unique, it makes it look like an afterthought. So does try-tip on a bun that wasn't. And the chimichurri- driest, almost oil-free chimichurri I've ever had, I had to add oil, at home, to be able to spread it. Good chimichurri isn't difficult, I make it all of the time. Make an effort people. Restaurant are closing. Disregarding your customer is one quicker way to meet that end.

Food was EXCELLENT!!! Will definitely be coming back. Eddie and the rest of the staff were very…read morefriendly

RJ did a fantastic job with recommendations and gave us wonderful service. The brisket was juicy,…read moretender, flavorful. They have fantastic corn bread as well. Wonderful experience! Will be back.

We recently used Phil's BBQ Catering for our Field Marketing & Comm Ops Summer BBQ and Team…read moreBuilding event, and the entire experience was outstanding from start to finish. The booking process was incredibly smooth thanks to Brittany, who was fast, responsive, and made planning easy. On the day of the event, Julie, our on-site coordinator, was wonderful to work with. She was organized, friendly, and ensured everything ran seamlessly. A special thank you to Julie Oakes, Derek Gustine, and Allan Denick-Zielstra. Their positive attitudes, professionalism, and willingness to accommodate our guests truly stood out. They were attentive throughout the event and helped create a welcoming, enjoyable experience for everyone. The food was delicious, the service was exceptional, and the entire event was executed flawlessly. I'm still dreaming about the potato salad and cornbread! We couldn't have asked for a better catering partner and would absolutely use Phil's BBQ Catering again and again for future corporate events. Highly recommend!

Best BBQ place in San Diego in y opinion. Go there at least once or twice a month. Our family's one…read morefavorite place to go and enjoy the delicious BBQ. Great service and place location is cool. lots of parking. Only negative i experienced is , if you get there a little late especially on weekends, the line is just LONGGGG! We try to use birthday month head of the line priviledga as much posible we can.

We had delivery and it's been a long time since we've had BBQ that good in SD. The brisket was…read morejuicy, flavorful, and falling apart. The pork ribs have a dry rub that was delicious and also tender. The pork belly was good, but paled in comparison to the brisket. Kids didn't like the corn bread because it wasn't sweet, it was also a bit dense, however the honey butter balanced it nicely. I got the succatash and enjoyed the flavorful veggies cooked perfectly. The meat did not need the BBQ sauce. And the meal came with pickle slices the kids loved. Finger licking good!

something is very wrong with this picture…read more Why is this restaurant empty on a Friday night? Are you people freaking crazy? I have eaten here for years and tonight I had the best baby back rib that I have ever had. I wish there was a word beyond awesome to describe their food. My server! Kindra made my night, which is already great, over the top. Come on neighbors... show your support. I'm shocked that this restaurant is only 4.5. stars...let's get it up to five stars!!

Food + hospitality of a welcoming culture. The combination is hard to find. It's worth the time and…read moretravel to get there.

Bowllegged BBQ absolutely lives up to the hype!…read more I ordered the leg and thigh combo plate with collard greens and mac & cheese, and every bite was packed with flavor. The chicken was so incredibly tender that it literally fell right off the bone. You can tell it was cooked with care. The collard greens and mac & cheese were both perfectly seasoned and tasted just like true comfort food. To wash it all down, I had a Tito's with pineapple and cranberry juice with a dash of the Bowllegged Welcomin' . Let me just say, it was the perfect pairing! Beyond the food, the atmosphere really stood out. The artwork both inside and outside gives the place so much personality, and with plenty of TVs and shaded outdoor seating, it's a great spot to kick back and enjoy your meal on a sunny San Diego day. The whole place has a soulful, welcoming vibe that truly felt like home. Thank you to everyone at Bowllegged BBQ for such a great experience. This is definitely a place worth stopping by if you're in San Diego. I'll absolutely be back for more!

Ordered 2 meat plate with cornbread and Texas toast. The cornbread was nice my Texas toast came out…read moresmooshed but was still tasty. I got pulled pork and the smoked meatloaf. The pulled pork was delicious and the smoked meatloaf had just the right amount of smoke. For sides, I got the bacon, potato salad and the Street corn. I've had both of these sides before and they hit just right each time. I also ordered the bourbon pecan pie to go. This is the first time having the bourbon pecan pie. I did find some shelves in it, which were a little unpleasant, but at least I know that it's real pecans. It does have a strong bourbon flavor so it may not be the best for kids. To drink, I got the guava lemonade. I arrived with my pup and we sat outside. Everybody was super dog friendly. They brought a nice bowl of water for my guy. I ended up taking 2/3 of my meal home because the portions are big enough for two.

Biggest scam ever! The portion size is realistically for 1 person not 2 people. Also the flavor of…read morethe food isn't the best. Even my toddler didn't want to eat her food. I'll let the picture speak for itself. MY FIRST AND LAST TIME EVER GOING TO THIS PLACE! Honestly, this isn't $75 worth of food, it's worth $35 at most. Such a disappointment!!!! Furthermore, we asked for collared greens as one of the three choices of sides and they gave us coleslaw instead. I hate coleslaw with a passion. Only great thing that came from this whole experience was the staff, they were very friendly and helpful.

Highly recommend recommended the food is outstanding From…read morethe slow cook meat to a hotdog, the best cowboy beans I call them cowboy beans Western style barbecue beans Not too spicy just right Great selection of beers and soft drinks Never ordered a cocktail therefore I do not have an opinion on cocktails I'm sure they're very tasty I enjoy a good cold beer with my barbecue Five stars plus

Haven't been here in a while. I love the place! The out back area is such a great space and the…read morelive music is always awesome. Our server was soooooo nice but our service was soooooo bad! Wedge salad, wings and sandwiches all arrived together...that sucked. The Societe Pupil was NOT cold. Bummer that ya can't grab pickles anymore. We got ours when we finally asked for them. Would have been a great snack while waiting for ALL of the dishes to come out at the same time...that would have helped. Food is always good. Never asked about a second drink...which we would have DEFINITELY had! Sat about 15 minutes after we were done eating and sitting with empty glasses we got up and went inside to have someone at the front counter ring us out. Oh yeah...wonderful surprise when we found out about the Dole Whip!

this place is pretty amazing. came on a whim one night, there was a line out the door, but we…read moredidn't have to wait too long. even though there are less options at this place compared to other kbbq/jbbq places, the cuts of meat are way more high quality. there's a chili powder they use as part of your dipping sauces. i asked our server what was in it, he came back with an entire cup full for me to take home!! that was so nice of him. the place is on the smaller side, so be expected to wait. it is WELL WORTH the wait though!

The Fire Spot was decent overall. The wait wasn't too bad when we went (especially for it being a…read moreFriday night in Convoy) so that was a plus. One thing I would definitely mention though--if you have asthma, bring your inhaler! It gets VERY smoky inside since they use actual coal for the grills. I understand that's part of the experience, but the smoke can get pretty intense. Another reason I'm giving it 3 stars is the selection. There just weren't as many options compared to other Korean BBQ places we've been to like Manna or Sura. I was expecting a little more variety. Service was okay. Nothing bad happened, but nothing really stood out either. Overall, the food was decent and I wouldn't say it was a bad experience, but with the limited selection and all the smoke, there are other KBBQ spots I'd probably choose first.

One of my favorite spots in San Diego so far!…read more Since moving from NYC, I've had pretty high food standards, so I don't say this lightly--SOT BBQ is tied for my favorite restaurant I've tried in San Diego so far! The banchan was really good, and the meat quality was seriously impressive. Everything tasted fresh and high quality. The service was also incredible, especially considering how busy they were. We waited about 45 minutes during peak dinner time, which honestly wasn't bad at all given how packed the restaurant was. And you HAVE to get the cheese fried rice at the end. They use a special type of cookware that makes it look like this giant lid, and the fried rice gets perfectly crispy and cheesy. Such a fun way to finish the meal. I'd highly recommend getting the Prime package and sharing it between four people. Great amount of food, especially if you're getting all the sides and fried rice. Definitely a must-try if you're in San Diego!

We went around 8PM on a Saturday night for a party of 2 and got sat almost immediately. It was our…read morefirst time here and the food was good but had an issues happen during our visit. BTW this is NOT AYCE. It is also on the pricey end. Also they cooked all the food for us. Not sure if we will be back but maybe on a special occasion or if we are invited by friends to go. Food: We ordered the SOT Sampler Plate and a fried rice. My favorite was the Prime Short Rib. Everything was good but personally I can't tell the difference between the meat I ate here and from another KBBQ place. For the fried rice they kinda burnt our fried rice. It was so burnt that when we tried to scoop up the rice to try and get that charred bottom, it was stuck and moved the grill itself. Service: Staff were good and attentive to when we needed water refills and more sides. They cooked all the food and asked type of doneness we would like our meat. The only time they slipped was for the fried rice. Ambiance: The place is a nice smell of meat cooking. Feels like a pretty professional establishment. Definitely a place where you could bring a much larger party. Parking: This area has a parking lot space and at the time we came there were still plenty of spots.

Came to Smokin' J's for the first time with my buddy Tom. Never been to Old Town Poway, very…read morerelaxed and spacious. We ordered ribs, brisket, mac and cheese and a couple of beers. We met one of the owners Josh, cool guy and he told us a bit about the founding of the business. Ribs and brisket were super tender. I like the less spicy sauce, not too sweet. Mac and cheese was great too, big shells and plenty of cheese. We sat outside on the picnic benches, nice vibe.

Overall 3.8 (not a choice so I gave a 4) Ribs 5 very tasty…read moreper my lunch companion Mac/cheese 3.5 Cornbread 5 (dreamy!; def a fave of mine, texture & taste wise) Brisket 2 (& that's generous) for me it wasn't that tasty & it was kind of choking me to eat it. Service 4 Ambience 3.8 you really have no where to sit but outside, but hey we live in SoCal At a whopping $88 for two, that's def a bit steep Not sure if I would return, maybe for the pork belly