First time trying this Korean BBQ spot and it did not disappoint. The restaurant was clean, the…read morevibe was great, and the food came out fast. Everything tasted fresh and well seasoned, especially the short ribs and spicy pork. The side dishes were also really good and paired perfectly with the meat. The staff was super welcoming and made the experience even better by helping with the grill and checking in on us throughout the meal. Prices were fair for the amount and quality of food you get. Definitely a solid spot if you're craving Korean BBQ with friends or family..

Amazing service. Took care of us well! Meats are super tender and love that we get unlimited drinks!read more

Food was great! Our server, Kate M was the best! Loved the decor. Such a great place!read more

Jordan was a fantastic bartender ! I truly enjoyed her company . The manager tala made me feel like…read morea friend, looking forward to visiting again!

Love.\nThe brisket, the catfish was great.\nI would recommend it very much, Haven't tried the pork…read moreribs, they say the banana Dessert is good

The food; excellent, consistently delicious. Service; friendly and professional…read more Ambiance; welcoming, friendly and warm. The owners are always there to make sure your experience is a positive one. I can't forget the music...it helps shape the vibe. On any given day, you might run into an old friend or while there make a couple of new ones. The experience is like going to your families back yard bbq only better. They do all the cooking!! I promise, if you visit once you will be back again and again.

Okay, true believers, I might have run through a few different barbecue joints in my time here in…read moreSan Diego, and I have despaired of finding a place which could satisfy my itch without having to commit to hours of tending a fire at my own smoker. Today, I'm pleased to say I've found it. The brisket is nice and juicy. The mac & cheese is divinely creamy, and don't miss the pastrami. The folks behind the register and bar are very pleasant, and we got our food pretty quickly. It's also very kitschy here. There's a brass plaque someone might have lifted from Disneyland here, and I'm currently listening to Crystal Gayle. It's like a piece of my childhood just jumped into my brain.

It was my first time here and it's my new favorite bbq spot! Lots of spacing inside and outside to…read moresit. Parking is a bit annoying but it's fine. Service was fast and friendly! I got the brisket, Mac and cheese, cold slaw Will definitely come back to try other things on the menu!

Ok so the husband and I love a good bbq date night. And this place did not disappoint! Amazing…read morecornbread, cobbler, mac n cheese as good as Mama makes it, and oh my god the maple butter. We're coming back!

My first time there. Pork belly and macaroni and cheese…read moreballs were delicious Service was excellent, always checking if everything was good.

Cool place. They have a pool table. I ordered a full rack of ribs. Ribs were grilled with…read moremesquite. I could smell it from the parking lot. Ribs had a nice char from the grill which imparted a smoky flavor. Beef ribs were high quality with lots of meat on the bone. Beef was tender and juicy. Sauce gave a mix of sweet and tangy flavor. Very good tasting dish. Staff was nice and efficient.

I just got home and ate. It was so terrible I had to post NOW…read more I am a born and raised local who loved this place when they opened. I am back in town and decided to treat the family to dinner. I picked up a full rack or pork ribs, half a chicken, beans, Mac and cheese and onion rings. The child of the family was "starving" so I made their plate first. I served them chicken and mac. I licked off the fork and was hit with the most disgusting taste. It totally threw me off. It tasted like burnt dirty charcoal mixed into a tasteless goo. When I tell you it wanted to immediately spit it out I am not exaggerating. I waited to see what the kid would say as they were taking their first bite. They chewed a couple of times and looked at me with a "I'm going to throw up face" I grabbed a napkin and put it at their mouth for them to spit out. They yelled asking how I could give them something so awful. And I don't blame them. It truly was freaking disgusting. Onto the rest of the meal. To my dismay it all was terrible. Their bbq sauce tasted sour/tangy and not in a good way. It tasted old sour. The meat fell off the bone but the flavor of their sauce is so different than it used to be. And again, this was not intentional "tangy". It was not good. I went for the onion ring in hopes that it is a safe bet and I was again proven wrong. It was SO greasy and again with an old used greasy flavor. You know the flavor. There is a difference between greasy because it's fried and old grease greasy. Regular greasy you can blot off and the taste is fine. You taste the batter and onion and all is good. OLD GREASY- it doesn't matter how much you blot- ALL YOU TASTE IS OLD OIL. And that is exactly how those onion rings were. I did not bother with the beans. None of us finished our meal. I spent over $60 for trash. I would have rather fed my kid McD's. This place once was an establishment that seemed like someone's little dream to have a small town restaurant. It had great flavor! You can definitely tell this place is a thing of the past and standards are no longer important to the owners. Highly disappointed and still freakin hungry.

Great service, big crowds but managed efficiently and best large beef ribs I've had in a long time…read more!!

5 stars specifically for Kira and her attentive & chipper attitude!! This woman loves her job and…read moreit shows!!!! With our family visit to San Diego, my BD mentioned Phil's. The only Phil's I knew at that point pertained to coffee. Lol. Not being a huge meat eater, I was kind of standoff-ish about the idea but since the establishment is known for being a staple visit whenever people come to SD, I had to do it. The 17K+ reviews and the 4.5 star solid rating also helped with that decision. Known for their slow cooked meats and their large portions, Phil's BBQ is a casual dining experience where you get a combo of self serve and attentive service from the staff- all rolled into one. Our family of 3 arrived for a late lunch. The meal consisted of: *BABY BACK RIB + CHICKEN DINNER $25.99 -paired with potato salad + sweet baked beans *BBQ WINGS- 10ct $11.95 *SAUSAGE LINK $4.99 *COLOSSAL ONION RINGS $9.99 *LARGE SIDE: STEAMED VEGGIES $4.75 * FOUNTAIN DRINKS $3.49/each Ribs and chicken were good. These meats were cooked perfectly- lathered in sauce and very tender. The wings were good and had a light kick to it- nothing to bat an eye over for us adults but a lot of soda breaks were needed for my toddler. Beans were delicious but the potato salad wasn't a fave. The onion rings were the biggest letdown- these were massive in size but so very dry and overly crunchy. This order essentially went untouched after a few bites. the hot link was delicious and the veggies were made well but bland. 3.5 stars for the food but because this review is specifically dedicated to Kira, it's automatically a FIVE!!!! This young lady truly made our visit to Phil's BBQ 100% memorable and very much enjoyed. Service doesn't get any better than what she's offering and her warmth provided to the patrons are unmatched! Girl, YOU DESERVE A MF'N RAISE!!!!!!

I am a Cali BBQ faithful. Every holiday party, home and work. Cali is always a hit!…read moreEasy to order and pickup and always Tastes great. I recommend the bacon wrapped poppers.

I had the Cali BBQ team cater my small party last weekend. Steve was our caterer and was…read morefantastic! He arrived early, worked the serving details with my and ensured we had the best experience. The food was phenomenal! We order the 3-meat course with the beans, cheesy cornbread and peach cobbler. I received many compliments. The brisket and cobbler we the most popular. Soo good! I will gladly recommend Cali BBQ to all of my friends!

They took great care of our large party for a birthday. Yummy burgers and great serviceread more

We were that large group that showed up 45 minutes before close, but yet we were greeted with such…read morewelcoming in hospitable staff. Angel is the man and treated us so well and was so kind to our group's birthday girl. I had the original Balboa burger and it was a nice change from all the smash burgers trends. Everything tasted so fresh and delicious. The meat was seasoned well and the sauce was a great compliment. Apparently they make the buns in house as well, and they were so light and held the held the burger well together. A bunch of the group got the garlic fries and I opted for the salt and pepper fries. The garlic fries did pack a punch, but because of all the garlic they did tend to be a little bit soggy. I am glad I went with the salt and pepper so flavorful yet stayed crunchy and delicious. We are one of the last groups, but it was a nice space and can host large groups well. I will be returning so my wife can experience this.

We had our Company Xmas party catered for 70 people by Smokin J's BBQ…read moreand let me tell you they did a SMOKIN job the food was fantastic the delivery and set up was flawless next time less chicken and more Brisket hot link!. i can't say enough good stuff about the food quality here and how outgoing and helpful the staff was from the first phone call. I will try and update with photos. A must try Brisket and Brisket Hot Link

***take out review***…read more The TV dinners are small. Any grown adult will need to add more meat. The BBQ sauce is super tasty and needed for the dry chicken. Corn bread was very dense and a bit bland. My wife loved the potato salad and brisket. My favorite part was the sausage. So yummy. I'll go back to dine in and hope for a better experience. I have faith. Worth the try!