I loved Phil's when it was on Goldfinch, and I've enjoyed this fine establishment for the last 8 years through thick and thin slabs of meat. I recommend rookies to try a half-rack baby back rib meal, and every veteran should chow down on a Broham at least once- just because it's simply amazing. I must admit the wait can... more

Let's face it, Southern California isn't exactly known for it's bbq, but while staying in San Diego recently the concierge recommended Phil's so we decided to give it a try. Yum! It reminded us of the type of bbq we would get when we lived in Austin, TX but with better sauce. The girls split a rack of pork ribs... more

We've just moved to SDiego from the SF Bay Area and heard so much about Phil's bbq that we braved the wait to try their fare. We planned our meal to arrive at 3 PM to hopefully avoid the legendary lines. We found ourselves in the the corner of the building under the sign "24 minutes, 40 seconds" which stretched... more

I live in San Diego and this place is all hype! I've eaten at many BBQ in San Diego and this is my least favorite - too sweet and too crowded. Not worth the wait. more

When you walk in, you'll probably be waiting in line if it's lunch time - we waited for about 10 minutes or so for lunch on a weekday. There's menus everywhere and you place your order first, grab a seat, and go up and get your food when it's ready. The staff was very friendly. There's small/large sides. The portion... more

All you need to say is PHIL's and I am there. This is my favorite place to eat and the wait is worth it. more

This place has the best BBQ in town! Be prepared to wait in line though. more

Great restaurant, it was our first time there and we were surprised to be told the lineup leading out the door was nothing compared to waht it normally is. This place is so busy its almost ridiculous. Great food though, friendly staff and fun atmosphere. Don't go here looking for a nice relaxed dinner. This place is big, loud and... more

First off, let me say that I am from Pittsburgh, PA, not exactly the BBQ capital of the world. I HAVE been to some cities which offer great BBQ, however (Nashville, for example). That being said, a party of 4 of us visited Phil's last Friday (April 17, 2009). The first thing I noticed was how PACKED this place was.... more