Phil's BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in San Diego.

1. Phil's BBQ

9.0
3740 Sports Arena Blvd (at Hancock St.), San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · Midway District · 510 tips and reviews

Markus N.Markus Neuert: For groups of 4 or less, skip the line and head straight for the bar area for quicker seating at the bar. Get the Rib Tickler for the best value!

Don T.Don Tolentino: Although you can't go wrong with anything here, I personally recommend the baby back ribs or the broham with coleslaw on the side!

Edward A.Edward Aguilar: Must try the Best of Both - Pork Ribs & Chick-Less. I ordered mine with the sauce on the side. But the sauce is awesome, too!

BBQ House Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in San Diego.

2. BBQ House Bar & Grill

8.7
5025 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · Ocean Beach · 42 tips and reviews

Sara S.Sara Skowron: So yummy! Some of the best ribs I've had!!

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: pretty good BBQ place ;P beef ribs n southern style pork were delicious. it was my first time trying the sloppy joe burrito n it was pretty tasty♡

Evana R.Evana Rüt: In love with their ribs, also their Californian style burger with pulled pork is worth to try!

Phil's BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in San Diego.

3. Phil's BBQ

9.0
17051 W Bernardo Dr (Rancho Bernardo Road), San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · Rancho Bernardo · 20 tips and reviews

Joey H.Joey Hernandez: biggest of all the Phil's spots in San Diego. love their ribs. beans and Mac salad are delicious as well!!

L.D F.L.D Ferguson: Best West Coast BBQ

Sean M.Sean Miller: Awesome ribs!

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4. Bull's Smokin BBQ

8.3
1127 W Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · Morena · 32 tips and reviews

Daren S.Daren Smylie: Everything! Brisket, ribs, andouille sausage are my favs. AUTHENTIC texas BBQ. Pet friendly, relaxed environment, large patio with 20ft. projector screen. Very dog friendly. Favorite place to go

Lyndsi W.Lyndsi Winer: Best BBQ in San Diego! Family run, always VERY friendly and fast and you can bring your dog with you to eat! They give them yummy BBQ bones while you eat and everyone is happy! Brisket sliders!

Daren S.Daren Smylie: Everything! Especially the ribs, brisket and andoullie sausage. Try out their new aioli sauce!

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5. Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill

8.8
7510 Hazard Center Dr. Unit 215, San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · Mission Valley East · 26 tips and reviews

Beran Y.Beran Young: All of the barbecue is excellent here!

Robin M.Robin Mcfetridge: The mashed sweet potatoes are amazing! The Texas brisket awesome. My server Michael made great recommendation like the Raspberry lemonade. He also made sure I had everything I could possibly want.

D-J G.D-J Gordon: Tasty BBQ and nice buzzing atmosphere.

Taegukgi Korean BBQ House is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in San Diego.

6. Taegukgi Korean BBQ House

8.6
7655 Clairemont Mesa Blvd #501, San Diego, CA
Korean Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 34 tips and reviews

معدمعد: Bring your appetite!! I had the beef brisket and was absolutely fantastic. Service here is so phenomenal!!

Alex W.Alex Wrecks: Trendy decor and music, although the layout reminds me of pig feeding troughs. Marinated pork ribs and beer lava lamps are awesome. There's tons of parking and its across the street from karaoke

Pelin G.Pelin Güvenç Kefel: The beef bulgogi is really really good! Plus it's limitless 😊

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7. Iron Pig Alehouse

8.3
1520 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · Pacific Beach · 15 tips and reviews

Jon T.Jon Travelguy1: Best BBQ babyback ribs I've had in SD. The Vanilla Bean Porter beer was excellent.

Mercy B.Mercy Baron: Can't go wrong with anything here, Chef/pitmaster is from TX! Ribs, giant smoked chicken wings, brisket, rib tips. Best greens in SD!

Israel Z.Israel Zenteno: Everything is awesome! The ribs are the best! Pulled pork is a little on the sweet side and the brisket is tender as can be!

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8. The Pioneer

8.2
8622 Lake Murray Blvd (San Carlos Dr), San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · Lake Murray · 8 tips and reviews

Mark B.Mark B: Very good BBQ. The pulled pork is excellent. Didn’t have chance to try brisket or ribs. But the Dirty Fries are awesome and filling. Good sized portions so make sure your hungry!

SuzieSuzie: Excellent BBQ ribs, pulled pork and brisket!!

Sean I.Sean Iokia-Murphy: Had the dirty fries, two meat plate, bbq burger, kids pork sandwiches, and the brisket burger, all were solid and the staff is on par. Very friendly and great place to eat with family!

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9. CUCINA urbana

9.1
505 Laurel St (at 5th Ave), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 172 tips and reviews

Nicole L.Nicole Lingner: THIS IS MY FAV PLACE IN THE COUNTRY. It all works, knowledgeable staff, ambiance...food! Must order: Polenta of the day, chicken liver pate, short rib pappardelle, bittersweet chocolate budino, yum! Read more.

Steven Y.Steven Y: Wine bottles at retail plus $8 corkage fee; mushroom and fennel sausage pizza with truffle oil, short rib tagliatelle, strawberry tiramisu are awesome

Michael N.Michael Newton: Short rib pappardelle is excellent. Also great shrimp puttanesca and my favorite wine pricing method!

Jeong Won Korean BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in San Diego.

10. Jeong Won Korean BBQ

8.4
4690 Convoy St (at Engineer Rd), San Diego, CA
Korean BBQ Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 29 tips and reviews

KoKo S.KoKo SD: Get the marinated beef short ribs!

Sarah P.Sarah Pattynama: Beef brisket, green veggies, and bean sprouts--all my favs!!

Em Pinky D.Em Pinky Dang: By far the best Korean BBQ we've ever experienced. Top-notch service and friendly environment, the food selection at the buffet line to pick your own meat and side items was amazing quality.

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11. Kindred

9.3
1503 30th St, San Diego, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · South Park · 43 tips and reviews

Fernando M.Fernando Melendez: Brunch. The Jackfruit BBQ sandwich. The Pecan crusted tofu. All great dishes.

Peggy G.Peggy Gartin: BBQ Jackfruit sandwich is to die for. More food than I could handle, which is a good thing.

Andrea A.Andrea Adams: I've never had a bad thing here. I think of the Memphis BBQ jackfruit sandwich, cinnamon rolls and deli platter often. #veganeverything

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12. Petco Park

9.3
100 Park Blvd (at Tony Gwynn Dr), San Diego, CA
Baseball Stadium · East Village · 260 tips and reviews

Ryan W.Ryan Wolf: Randy Jones BBQ sliced brisket sandwhich, get it and make sure to add more BBQ sauce!

MarkMark: Get a Randy Jones BBQ sliced brisket sandwich (w/ extra sauce) in center field. Go to the Hall Of Fame Bar in left (if it's a blowout) & the Ballpark Brews stand on the first base side for good beer.

Brett D.Brett Domue: Get the El Toro from Phil's BBQ in left field. Huge, great deal, and tastier than at the restaurant!

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13. Bale French Sandwiches

8.0
9396 Mira Mesa Blvd #C, San Diego, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Mira Mesa · 13 tips and reviews

NamNam: The BBQ Pork (#9) is good if you've never had bale before.

Karen C.Karen C: Bestsellers: #5 BBQ pork; #1 combo, and #9 sweet roasted pork. #20 shrimp is a personal favorite as well.

rayyy d.rayyy db: best bbq pork vietnamese sandwich in the area

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14. Great Maple

8.7
1451 Washington St (btwn Lincoln & Cleveland Ave), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · University Heights · 129 tips and reviews

Kris V.Kris Viesselman: Beef brisket hash is an incredible hangover cure

Jeremy J.Jeremy Jacobowitz: Fantastic brunch!! Worth the wait for sure! Love the bloody Mary options! The smoked brisket hash is the perfect brunch dish! Too many things I have to go back and try!

Jeremy J.Jeremy Jacobowitz: Perfect brunch spot!! Loves the number of bloody Marys, and the smoked brisket hash is what brunch is all about! Too many things I have to go back and try!

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15. Manna BBQ

8.4
4428 Convoy St #210, San Diego, CA
Korean Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 44 tips and reviews

Quang N.Quang Nguyen: great Korean bbq

Bill O.Bill Ostrowski: Well since it was my first Korean BBQ it was my favorite Korean BBQ. I would definitely recommend it to all.

Julian N.Julian Nam: I don't like any Korean BBQ places in San Diego ... EXCEPT THIS PLACE!!! I always get A1. All the premium meats I want, but way cheaper than S1.