Phil's BBQ has been celebrated for its exceptional barbecue and delightful culinary offerings Since its inception in 1998. Perfect for special occasions, this spacious and laid-back eatery boasts signature dishes such as mesquite-barbecued baby back ribs, beef ribs, sandwiches, and an array of sides. The restaurant has consistently received the prestigious "Best BBQ Catering" award in San Diego, a testament to its commitment to excellence. Under the leadership of General Manager Brad Madden and Kitchen Manager Jimmy Rodriguez, Phil's BBQ excels in expertly grilling baby back ribs, beef ribs, chicken, and sandwiches. Each dish is crafted from scratch, ensuring freshness and utilizing the finest spices and ingredients. The fully stocked bar offers a delightful selection of craft beers, making it a destination for beer enthusiasts in San Diego. Phil's BBQ goes beyond the restaurant experience by providing top-notch catering services for various events, including parties, weddings, and more. The menu features delectable sides to complement their signature dishes, such as baby back ribs, beef ribs, or chicken. The fresh-cut fries and colossal onion rings are particularly popular among patrons. The Event Center Main Room, accommodating up to 120 guests, is an excellent event venue. Phil's BBQ caters to diverse occasions and group sizes, ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale events with up to 3,000 guests. They offer various catering event options to meet each customer's unique needs. For individualized meal orders, the restaurant considers them "take-out" orders, which can be conveniently placed directly through their establishments on the day of the order.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Outdoor Seating
• Private Dining Room
• Takeaway
• Dine in
• Events.
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PHIL'S BBQ REVIEWS
This place has some of the best BBQ I have had from a restaurant in California! The beef ribs, cornbread, Mac salad, sausage and wings are all absolutely delicious! The BBQ sauce they use is outstanding. Not really a Texas, Carolina, or Memphis style. It has a spice kick to it with a sweet, slight vinegar taste. The service is great. Only issue we had was finding a table after ordering. But tables clear pretty fast. In all, I highly recommend and will definitely be back whenever I am in town!.
It is absolutely one of the best BBQ restaurants I've visited in California! We beat the crowd when we showed up, but it was still bustling with customers and cooks. We found a seat quickly and enjoyed an overflowing pulled pork sandwich and onion rings. This thing had enough meat for 2 sandwiches! It's definitely a must visit destination when you're in town!.
Absolutely love this place! Moved here 2 years ago from Texas hoping I’d find somewhere with BBQ up to my standards and this place is it!! It’s well worth the wait every time!.
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Cali BBQ, a cherished family-friendly restaurant and sports bar, has been an integral part of the East County San Diego community for over 13 years. Renowned for the best weekend brunch in the county, Cali Comfort BBQ focuses on slow-cooked BBQ dishes, delightful sandwiches, and irresistible happy-hour specials. Their team of seasoned pitmasters and masters of live-fire cooking uses aromatic California cooking woods to skillfully smoke their BBQ overnight, resulting in flavorful and tender meats. Every BBQ dish and drink is carefully crafted to bring joy to each guest. Cali Comfort BBQ understands the significance of catering to special events and offers a range of catering options, from all-inclusive packages to BBQ feasts for big games. They provide tailored meal packages to meet your specific needs. Ordering their slow-smoked specialties and craft cocktails is accessible through their online platform. They offer safe pickup or delivery services for you to savor their delicious offerings in the comfort of your own space. For upcoming events, consider scheduling their catering services to enhance the experience for your guests. Their ghost kitchen location at Hancock Kitchens provides patrons convenient takeout or delivery options.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Outdoor Seating
• Private Dining Room
• Serves Great Cocktails
• Gift Cards.
Specialty:
$Price:
Brisket Pound: $29.70
Rib Tips: $15.40
Pulled Pork Pound: $19.80
Full Rib Rack: $39.60
Tri-Tip Pound: $28.60
PLATTER:
Combo Plate: $35.99
BBQ Rib Plate: $23.59
Brisket Plate: $28.09
Chicken Plate: $17.99
Tri-Tip Plate: $24.69
Pulled Pork Plate: $19.09
Rib Tip Plate: $19.09
Sandwich Starts from $16.50
Wings Starts from $19.25
Salads Starts from $12.10
Sides Starts from $7.15
Kids Menu Starts from $8.80
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Working Hours:
Sun: 9:45am - 8pm
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CALI BBQ REVIEWS
The is a group of us that meet up on Tuesday nights to drink beer and socialize. Tonight we went to Cali BBQ. Haven't been here in a long time. Staff are friendly and check in on you regularly. Nice little dive place Plenty of seating. They even have a outside patio. Beer on tap selection was good enough to provide variety. I had the Aztec smash burger with onion rings. Burger was just the right size and tasted great. Only thing I wish I had done was add cheese. Onion rings though were disappointing. Think batter that absorbed the oil. Next time will get the fries or tots. Friends said the wings, pulled pork, and ribs were great.
Food was awesome especially loved the sides Onion Rings a little let down. But potato salad, Coleslaw and Mac and cheese are a hit pulled pork was our favorite. The customer service and their prompt and attentive service makes this place awesome.
Amazing food, amazing atmosphere. Awesome service. Some of the best quality meats in the area brisket just melts in your mouth like meat better.
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Abbey's, serving San Diego since 1982, specializes in delivering a genuine Texas-style barbecue experience. A family-owned establishment, they take pride in offering tender, savory, and smoked-flavored meats. Whether you're a local or a visitor, Abbey invites you to experience their authentic Texas barbecue firsthand. Beyond their restaurant, Abbey's caters to businesses looking to provide their customers with a unique culinary experience. Additionally, they are well equipped to cater for various events and parties. For inquiries, reach out through the provided form and expect a response within 24 hours. The commitment to quality is evident in the cooking process at Abbey's. All meats are slow-cooked on-site in cast iron smokers, exclusively fueled by green oak and mesquite. Notably, the Beef Brisket and Pork Shoulder undergo an extensive 18 to 24 hours of cooking. The smokers, sourced from Texas, are hand-built by a family with a multi-generational legacy crafting cast iron smokers. Complementing their outstanding meats, Abbey's prepares sides like coleslaw, rice, beans, and chili fresh daily, using cherished family recipes. Visit Abbey's to savor the authentic taste of Texas barbecue right here in San Diego.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Serves Happy Hour Food
• Good For Watching Sports
• Located in: Miramar Center
• Online Order.
Specialty:
$Price:
Wings: $9.99
Sliced Hot Link: $6.99
Sliced Mild Kilbasa Sausage: $6.99
Smoked Burnt Ends: $6.99
BBQ Meat Fries: $10.99
Fried Okra (Basket): $6.99
By The Pound Starts from $10.99
Wraps Starts from $15.99
Sandwich Starts from $14.99
Salads Starts from $4.99
Sides Starts from $2.99
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ABBEY'S REAL TEXAS BBQ REVIEWS
Was craving some Texas barbecue so my friend and I found this on Google and went to try it. I ordered the Texas Chainsaw Mammoth Sandwich ($20 - Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, Mild Kielbasa, Bacon, Over Easy Egg, American Cheese, Onion Rings, Coleslaw, Fries, BBQ Sauce and Ranch), smoked burnt ends and a half pint of potato salad. Food was solid but the brisket was kinda dry. What a mountain of a sandwich though. My buddy got brisket, baked beans and potato salad.
Best tasting BBQ I have had in a long while. Seasoned and smoked to perfection. We had the variety platter - plenty for two. Corn bread excellent, fries crispy and real, onion rings so-so. We will be back.
Delicious BBQ! A mix of Texas and Kansas City BBQ styles, but delicious. The appetizer links and the smothered BBQ fries were so good. You get to choose the meat on top of the fries, I chose brisket. The cornbread is like butter! So darn good. Family friendly.
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