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Soup'n Salad is a four star restaurant in San Diego. This is a great place. This restaurant is situated in the Sports Arena neighborhood.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The Best BBQ Ribs in California. Alot of times the line is out the door to get, but when you sink your mouth into those delicious baby back ribs, you will simply forget about the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the bbq! You definitely gotta go here if you're in san diego! I went at 7 on a saturday, waited about half hour in line and then couple minutes for the food, totally worth it!Had the baby back...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is Great! Worth the Wait.Get the Pork ribs! with Fries, and share a side of onion Rings!
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ (maybe ever). Every person I have brought here thinks it is amazing. My fave is the ribs and chick-less with Cole slaw and baked beans, get it EVERY time. Only bummer is the place just gets...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good! I'd come back again & again. Very good pricing for the amount of food they give, plus it tastes really good! I'd suggest being their a few minutes before they open if you don't want to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, the best BBQ in town. If anyone finds what they think to be better - let me know!
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to this place finally after driving by way to many times. I ordered the full rack of ribs with a large side of fries because usually i can eat a ton (about $20 with tax). the portion was huge!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BBQ ribs are soft, juicy, and full of robust flavor. Beer battered onion rings are really appetizing. There is always a line for this place. Warning: DO NOT EAT PHIL'S macaroni salad!!! I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So the 45 min wait in line on mother's day to get into this place to see what the hype was all about was definitely worth it. We shared a beefy rib & chicken dinner platter with a side of macaroni...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yes, they may be highly advertised and such but this place has THE BEST BBQ on earth. lol. Their sauce is perfect, sweet tangy and a bit spicy to every bite into the baby back ribs. I endure their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. Yum. Yum. It is ALWAYS packed here and you can smell the food before you even see the location. I have never been disappointed at Phil's - their ribs are always tender and juicy. Be mindful...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i have never waited an hour for bbq before. but it didn't seem that bad with all of the ruckus and crazy people around in the area to entertain you.it was a random saturday night so i guess the hour...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm gonna give this place five stars because between you and me, this is the greatest place to get some barbeque anywhere. Being probably the least biggest fan of barbeque in the past, this restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GOooooooooooooooooooooooOooooOD! big portions, good bbq sauce! delicious meat that falls off the bone! Only thing is it is always busy! but I got my food quick and accurate. There are a bunch of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best pork ribs n onion rings!! Get those seats fast!!! Seating is weird but it totally worth the wait. Don't get the chicken only thing worth eating is the pork ribs!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I cant really add much that hasnt been said already in the 700 plus reviews but I do have a question. Does anyone else miss the old location and felt the old location had much more flavor? Still good,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay I understand that everyone is in love with this place. But I went there for the first time and my friend was telling me how much i'll like it. It was good but not THAT good. My moms BBQ is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think there's much more I can say about Phil's BBQ than what has already been said. This place is THE go to for BBQ in San Diego. Purists may contend that this place isn't "real" or...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Owner personally contacted me to discuss my review and how they could improve. What a great gesture.I am Uping the rating 1 star just for that. Wonderful service. I will return and give Phils...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We finally ate at Phil's BBQ after all the hype and it was good. We went on a Saturday and fortunately...the line wasn't too long...yet. The menu posted outside was very helpful; it kept us busy as we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"He could tell I was only here for his meat."I walked into Phil's thinking this was going to be an eating experience just like any other. The room was bright. There were a lot of other suitors with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This BBQ spot was recommended by my cousin. I yelped it of course and decided to give it try. So we got to Phil's for dinner. Huge Parking lot which is definitely a plus!! The line was out the door...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good. Hated the wait, especially when its cold. My first time there, the dude behind the counter convinced me and a friend to get way more than we needed by making everything sound smaller than it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't know you Asians loved American BBQ so much!
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Thursday night around 8pm, so there wasn't too bad of a wait.Food was good as usual, but of course, I've had better (LUCILLE'S BBQ!).I like their onion rings :)
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Phil's is the shizzle. That's right. I said shizzle. Are those onion rings awesome or what? Is Phil's the best BBQ in San Diego? Is it the best BBQ in California? Is it the best BBQ this side of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVVEEE this place. Large portions, cheap, good, what more can you ask for? A large fry is a whole plate so just split it with someone. The broham is the best. About $10 a person and dont need to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great!!! Especially their baby back ribs... They melt in your mouth. I just don't like the wait that's why it gets a four. I personally think the hype is a bit too much for the food but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ladies and gentlemen, please remove your watches and turn your cell phones off. Don't even look at the sun dial. Turn your attention to the menu outside. If you are not sure what to order please...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Phil's seems to be the Applebee's of the bbq world. The food seems pre cooked, and the waiters have way to much energy. The bbq sauce can easily be mistaken for sweet and sour sauce, for christ...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The service was amazing. The flavors out of this world. My way of saying thank you is to give you 5 stars and if I could give more I would. Phil's provides amazing customer service - wow. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
am i the ONLY person who is not shit-faced crazy about this place?the only thing this place got goin' on is their fries and corn on the cob. the chicken is served in CHUNKS.. who in the hell wants to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent for California "BBQ". However, if you've ever had authentic BBQ from anywhere in the South beware of the following:1. BBQ is not smoked!! 2. Baby-back ribs was slightly more tender than...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Was down this way at a conference, friend o mine suggested I eat here.....WOW food was off the hook!! I had ribs n chicken w/ side of fries and beans. We got there at around 11:30ish and were sitting...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best BBQ around. The food is great, the staff is really friendly and the ribs are massive!! Long lines though
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for one of my roomie's birthday celebration. There were about 10 of us, so seating us took a bit considering the line was starting to wrap around the corner of the building.It had been a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is excellent. I don't like their sauce though. It's a bit too "tangy/bitter" I prefer Baby Back Jack's sauce better because it's a little sweeter. The meat is awesome because everything...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this is some good BBQ! Ribs and chicken are delicious. Service was fast. The whole experience was very memorable, I recommend this restaurant to BBQ fans!! If you're visiting San Diego, don't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It has all been said, but I will just add one more compliment from a true southern girl: the barbecue at Phil's is second best only to Bodacious Barbecue in east Texas. If you are in California,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As everyone has already said, Phil's is awesome. Don't let the line scare you off - it moves pretty fast and once you've ordered your food, it doesn't take long to prepare it. Eat at Phil's!
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok 4th star earned. After I posted my review I received a very nice letter from Phil's. Although I have not been back, yet, their prompt customer service gets them that 4th star. I was on the border...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is like a fast food joint for BBQ. You order your BBQ, wait a few minutes, and find a seat. The BBQ sauce is great. I would love to find one of these in the Bay Area.Only negative is the long...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i came here for the second time. it was pack on a friday night of course. but surprisly we didn't wait that long at all!ribs were nice & easy to eat! not so rough or anything, but just good :]...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent baby backs...meat practically falls off the bones. Fries are ok, but the onion rings are really good.
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only bad part about this place is the line. But it's there for a reason! Great BBQ, great service, one of the best places in San Diego!
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, ok, so I'm not from the South or the Midwest. That being said, this is the best BBQ you will find anywhere within driving distance in San Diego. There are long lines if you walk up to order. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the Best BBQ in ALL of San Diego! I've been going to Phil's even before their popularity exploded back when they were just a tiny hole in the wall joint over in Millsion Hills. I have tried...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST BBQ in Cali...Faves:BrohamRibs n ChicklessOnion RingsArrogant Bastard Ale
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Phil's BBQ is a good CALIFORNIA bbq joint. I want to emphasize the state because five star bbq is definitely not California's strong suit. However I did enjoy it and would recommend it for all to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For BBQ in San Diego, this is about as good as it gets for its style. It's also a lot easier to get to and eat at than the old location. I usually get the ribs or the "ribless." It's not the best...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Phil's is legendary, and rightfully so... it's simply the best. My favorite is the Ribs (always pork) and Chick-less combo. It comes with two sides (I like the fries, and beans or slaw) and costs...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for some BBQ! I've been here once before, but didn't remember too much besides that I had a good time w/ good company. Last weekend, when I got there with some friends, the line was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome restaurant, except for the FACT that its not bbq, where is the smoke? There isn't any. Fact. The pulled pork is rubbery and chewy, no smokering, the brisket is shaved super thin so you can't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, I am really not at all a BBQ fan. I don't like eating meat off the bone and it's just so messy. But somehow I ended up standing in line for over an hour Sunday night to try this place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will probably gain back all the weight i lost now that i have discovered this place. My only quibble is the lack of greens on the side menu.Crap day at work? Phil's on Speed Dial get past that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST FOOD, so good, there may always be a wait, but its worth it and the line goes fast... RHONDA the sweetheart at the door is so amazingly nice and full of charisma, shes in charge of the door!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 Stars for the most addicting BBQ I have ever had....
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I review this with a sense of humor because it's Phil's BBQ and not front row seating with Bobby Flay.Let's be honest here, after waiting 60 minutes in line (in front of this loud, nerdy douche bag...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't been said already easily one of my top three San Diego restaurants. Phil and his staff are super personable. They are constantly trying to make things better too. Phil is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After my more-than-forgettable experience at Beachwood BBQ in Seal Beach, I was in dire need of some good (or at least decent) barbecue. And since Phil's had been on my list for years, I decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not as good as the Phil's of old!!! I mean same amount of time waiting and about the same prices but the magic is gone...However, that being said the food is still great and if you can get there than...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome BBQ! These are the BEST Ribs in the Universe!!!A trip to San Diego is not complete without visiting this spot! I spent my 2009 birthday weekend in SD and found a place I'd love to return to!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK like allot of you guys i remember the "Old" Phils in MH. This new joint all though very nice is like going to Olive Garden. Anyone can do it. We've been twice and not surprised the 2nd time around...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SORRY I DON'T FEEL LIKE DRIVING TO TEXAS! i'd give my mom a bionic elbow for some chick-less & pork. went to a catered event & the staff was top-notch & the 5 items i tried were perfect. 4th time...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the line is always up to, our spilling out of, the doors here, so that should be your first hint that it is amazing. the scent of phil's bbq can me smelled from blocks away. as probably the best bbq...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh how I wish there was one in the SFV. I live in Northridge, and everytime I crave BBQ I think of Phil's.YES, the line is LONG. But the wait is MORE than worth it.The line doesn't take as long as it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
defiantly one of my favorite dinner places. the beefy ribs and baked beans are BRILLIANT! great place to go with with a group of friend.... but i would NEVER go here on a date... the food would be too...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't really read the reviews in depth before I came, so I was expecting full service sit-down place. Once I ascertained what kind of place I was, and got my chicken and beef-rib combo I was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I gotta say, the management definitely won me over! After my mediocre review of Phil's, the big bosses there stepped it up :) I am surprised by how willing they are to accommodate & make up for a poor...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think the reviews are inflated because by the time the customers actually get to eat their food after waiting in line they're starved out of their minds and anything they eat tastes exponentially...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the Best BBQ in San Diego. Their BBQ sauce has won adwards, just wish they would come up with a Honey BBQ sauce. Always a place to take the out of towners. Make sure to get there early because...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Phil's BBQ is great. It is in incredible. It is the best damn restaurant in San Diego. That is, if you enjoy standing in line for 20-40 minutes, ordering your food at a counter, finding a table on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best BBQ I have ever had in my life. I would wait in line there anyday!
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made it here!!! What a great place and the food is very very very good. But you all know that...over 670 reviews already!! Food was cooked just right...beef ribs and and pork...onion rings...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Phil's is the shiznit! Beefy ribs and chicken combo, dark meat, with fries and mac. salad. I have never ordered anything else. It was so good the first time I couldn't stop...huge line, but it moves...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's how the Phil's experience works:1. Randomly stumble upon the notion of Phil's. This can come from a friend or coworker mentioning it in passing, driving by a lesser place while hungry,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I too jumped on the Phil's BBQ Band Wagon...This place is pretty good.. I respect the fact that "Phil" knows how to run a business of quality BBQ and at the same time raking in regulars and dough. Oh...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. Every time I drive down to San Diego I must always stop by here for lunch or dinner. When you drive in to the parking lot you'll see that there's a long line sticking out at the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best ! Phil's is amazing and all great things in life come from Phil and Phil alone. I ate at the location in mission hills and have continued to eat there in point loma. Chickless dinner or those...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last time I came here i got the lunch special with 1 BBQ beef rib, coleslaw, fries and 2 onion rings. For under $7 it's a great deal. I don't think the beef rib is the best I've had. In fact, aside...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a solid man date with my buddy Jon here during spring break. Yes, bromance was in the air as we sat down with my combo beef rib and chicken dinner and his full rack of baby back ribs. I got cole...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best bbq in SD. I'm from texas, so I know my bbq. and although this place isn't as good as the bbq from back home, it is pretty tasty and always hits the spot. lines always get long and wrap around...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place, period. It's become the place by which I judge other BBQ places. I LOVE me some BBQ!! The staff is very nice here. I wish I could fill a bathtub with Phil's sauce and bathe in it....
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty food, great beers on tap, and the staff are SO FRIENDLY! Go with good friends; you'll want good company during the long wait in line. Don't let the line around the building deter you from...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't read any of the other reviews, so I'm sure I will say things that have been mentioned multiple times, but... Phil's is a true meat lovers Paradise. Everything is cooked to perfection and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I used to live in San Diego, Phil's used to be located on Goldfinch and Washington. The wait time at that place was a minimum of 40 min but well worth the wait. The BBQ was consistently good,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love Phil's BBQ!! They have BBQ boneless chicken and amazing potato and mac salad. The long line outside moves fast so don't be intimidated. Also everyone that works there is super...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is nothing left to say. If you don't go here you are missing one of the wonders of this world. I come here once a month to seriously indulge in my love for BBQ!
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's about time this town got some real bbq, this is as good as it gets. May not compare to some other cities/states but they are tough to beat around here.
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like BBQ you would like this place. This place has the traditional BBQ pork ribs and but... more importantly it has BBQ beef ribs. So there was 4 of us total in the party. We ordered two...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
HOLY SMOKES! This place really cranks it out! I kind of like the operation. You wait in a long line (good sign, but it moves pretty good) and order at the counter then receive a pager. One of you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My work Christmas party was held here this past December. I would give this place 5 stars, but I would never wait in line for more that 15 minutes to eat here, not matter how good the BBQ is here....
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you go to a place where the line sticks out from the front door, that's a very good sign. The line moves pretty fast. The order and receival time was about 10 minutes tops. They have a selection...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is one lean, mean, well-oiled, BBQ machine. We hopped on the Phil's BBQ bandwagon, simply went along for the ride, and still enjoyed the BBQ long after we got dropped off. I'm not the most...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
too sweet.
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, best BBQ joint in San Diego. Yes I liked the feel of the restaurant better when it was in a tiny house in Mission Hills (dangerously, within walking distance..) and yes the new location...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of many reasons I hate not living in San Diego...Talk about hitting spots, bring a pillow with you cuz you may need to take a nap after eating here.I absolutely love everything here but the ribs...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love the food here :) their potato salad is definitely my favorite side order! It goes well with their bbq, because it mellows out the tangy bbq flavor in your mouth with the creamy flavor. I just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am usually not a big fan of bbq but man this place rocks! The wait was long on a Saturday night, about 45 minutes, but a game of categories can make that wait seem much shorter. The whole system of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went to phils the other day with some friends. dont be alarmed if you see a line outside because theres always a line! we got there around 5pm on a saturday and waited about 20 minutes in line. it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been waiting for a long time to finally try this place out. The first time I went Phil's was closed, but I was able to try out Chickfil'a for the first time, so still a pretty awesome experience....
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like BBQ, you will love Phil's! But go early, there is almost always a long line. My favorite is the chickless dinner but my husband loves the ribs. Yum.
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Phil's since the day they opened their doors in Mission Hills, and I was just youngin going to St. Vincent's school around the corner. Suddenly my lunch money was being saved and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If a friend from out of town is visiting, I ALWAYS bring them to Phil's BBQ. This place is simply too awesome. If you haven't been here before, it's a must have experience!If you are new to Phil's,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got to the ribs, it was pretty good.. and chicken was good too. macaroni salad, the beans, fries, and coleslaw was good. not the best thing in the world (people exaggerate too much, i expected a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived at 5 pm thinking we would beat the dinner crowd. Almost. The sign outside that reads something to the effect "20 minutes and 49 seconds wait from this point" is about as true as it gets....
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best place for BBQ in San Diego! so far, I've only had the Beefy Rib Dinner & the Baby Back Ribs with Macaroni Salad. It is good. Only downfall is that this is the only location they got here,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was in town, and cousin took me here for the ribs. Sat at the bar area to avoid the line. Had both the beefy ribs and the baby back ribs.. both fall off the bone delicious, decent smoke, . a little...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Phil's last night and took my wife and friend Daniel. They were very intimidated by the line that wrapped around the building. I told them it was worth it. 20 mins later we were eating....
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Upon first arriving around 7:30pm on a Friday evening, the line circled around the side of the building. We returned around 9pm and waited only five minutes! So go super early or late to avoid the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Phil's BBQ. I loved it in Mission Hills. I love it in Sports Arena more. More space, quicker service, and I love me some amazing staff. I used to stick my nose out the window of the UCSD bus on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a native San Diegan and all my life I heard about Phil's and how great the BBQ is. Perhaps I should have eaten here before I traveled and ate better BBQ in Florida and even Vegas.I was sadly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hit up this place today since im in San diego visiting and my oh my, just stepping out from the car, the smell of bbq filled the air & i was salivating. I ordered the beefy ribs with chicken and 2...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by saying that I'm sure for San Diego this is a great bbq joint.I'm not from San Diego... I grew up in Texas, Louisiana and lived in Florida for about 7 years. I have been eating great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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By A Yahoo! Contributor, 03/26/09 As one who considers himself a BBQ connoisseur...I'm always excited to take recommendations from close friends on what they consider to be "excellent BBQ" Case in point,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last time I was visiting my sis in SD and we were fortunate enough to attend a Yelp party hosted at Phil's event center.....WOW is all I can say. Crazy good bbq....so good, in fact that we decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Phil's BBQ a few times. If I could, i would go there every week. But unfortunately Phil's BBQ is too far from LA; why can't they open one in LA?!As you walk toward the restaurant, you can...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were almost afraid to try Phil's at the new location since we had enjoyed getting 'down and dirty' - at least to our elbows - at the Hillcrest hole-in-the-wall. The new spot is sooo much better!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yummy ribs. tender, slide right off that bone, moist. unfortunately they DROWN it in bbq sauce so maybe u should as for it on the side. ok so heres why it doesn't get the coveted 5 star..so when u...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard and read a lot of good things of Phil's BBQ in sunny San Diego from friends and online reviews so I had to find this place and check it out. So me and my friends drove here not knowing really...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i went to phil's bbq with high expectations, since my friend were raving about it. there was a line to get in, but it was worth it. the place is nicely decorated, which just adds to the experience....
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm, staff is really friendly here, food comes pretty quickly, and food is AWESOME! I personally prefer the baby back ribs but generally the boys like to dig in on the beefy ribs. Either is good, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best BBQ in San Diego...hands down.I have eaten many places in the South, and thisplace can hold its own.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this place was probably the most disappointing stop on our trip to SD. this place would be number one on my yelp disappointments list. boyfriend & i were super excited to try their ribs after reading...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After living in San Diego over 10 years, I have finally...I mean finally tried the infamous bbq at Phil's! I do have to say that I am pleased to say I give them the thumbs up. Waiting in line was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry but this place may be the most over rated place in all of San Diego if not California.I have competed in bbq competitions and have eaten at all of the great bbq spots such as Memphis, NC, Texas,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is crazy good!!..make me wanna sing!! (do I hear another song coming??)(to the tune of Lady Gaga's Poker Face)Yum Yum Yum YahYum Yum Yum YahI want some BBQ like they got in Texas PleaseBaby...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
5 Stars for the quality of the meat. No doubt this is done pretty well-1 star for the horrible horrible sauce. It is like pouring brown sugar on your meat. Absolutely disgusting-1 star for the slaw....
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Most people are inclined to give this place 4 or 5 stars because they think that they're supposed to or something.Or because they waited in some hour long line with freinds of there's who couldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming to Phil's BBQ for years. I no longer live in SD so when I come into town it is the first restaurant I go to. The beefy ribs and chicken platter is absolutely AMAZING!!! I have not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars only because waiting in line here seems like it takes FOREVER!!! Other then that....i would give it 5 stars! Probably one of the best BBQ joints I've ever been to.
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ in San Diego, hands down. Get the Broham or El Toro and some fries, and roll yourself home happy.
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Writing a review while hungry at work is a terrible idea...I'll have to keep it short so I don't start digesting my own stomach. After hearing all the hype for years, I finally went to Phil's BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No words are enough to describe how delicious the ribs are!!! You get a good feeling about the place not only when you see the huge space mountain-like line outside, but when you sit down and see a...
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I am a big fan of BBQ and have had a lot of different kinds of it. But hands down Phil's is the best and is reasonable in it prices. The pulled pork sandwich and fries are my favorite, and the ribs are to die...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Phil's BBQ is by far one of the best! I give it 5-stars meaning, "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" This place is outstanding! They offer a ton of food, good beer selection, and amazing ribs! I always get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is DAMN good!!!! The BBQ sauce is amazing...with so much flavor!!! There's nothing that I can really say that no one has already said....Can't wait to go back...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Almost at a 5.So i had the Baby Back and Chickless Half n Half with a side order of fries.The Good Part: Ribs were pretty good, but not AMAZIING but pretty friggen up there. and the Chicless BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ joint in San Diego IMO. The baby back ribs are awesome along with their beef ribs. Portions are huge and the meat isn't dry to the bone like a lot of other BBQ places I've been to. If I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally tried their famous bbq and mmm it hit the spot! I got 1/2 rack baby back rib dinner with cole slaw and fries. The fries were amazing! The cold slaw was okay, I was surprised at the minimal...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know... I see... There are hundreds of five star reviews for Phil's BBQ, but what is one more going to do! O kay let me just put this in a nut shell:This BBQ is soooo damn good! I licked the extra...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ in San Diego hands down. I used to go to the one in Mission Hills, I don't know if its still there. Ribs are amazing, better than most I've ever had. Fries are awesome. This place rocks you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my wife and i were in san diego ca. feb 14 for our 21st anniversary. while out running around and we decided to go to the swap meet at the sports arena. when we pulled in to a parking lot next to the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is my first time visiting the placei heard from many of my friends that this place was THE place to go for some realll good bbq, ,definitely had to check it outthe place outside looks like some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Initial thoughts: Finally something that's not Mexican or thai! Pros:Well priced BBQAwesome drink selection If you can spot a big bald white guy with a mustache (that's phil) Filling! Con's:Long...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being that I'm not a BBQ person, I'd have to agree with the majority of these other reviews; their BBQ is by far, probably the most delicious I've had. I've been to the south and I've tasted some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Friends of mine that used to live in San Diego swore by this place, but I never had a chance to try it out until last night. My parents were in town for my birthday weekend and my boyfriend and I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I don't think it gets better than this. I got the baby back ribs and onion rings. Almost perfect... (perfect would be if it were healthy for you too :) ) but I'll take the hit :). Onion rings...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's a reason why it's a 20 minute wait to get in the door on a Sunday afternoon. :D Today, I went with my roommate and one of our friends there. I got beef ribs and chicken and ended up with more...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a happy surprise Phils BBQ turned out to be. We went to San Diego on our honeymoon and while staying in Mission Beach happened upon this place on a Sunday night, only a 20 minute wait, which by...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, this is NOT BBQ. As a few people say below, BBQ is simply disastrous in San Diego. If you're from Texas, and your friends are saying "Lets go to Phil's, its the best BBQ you'll ever...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh off a 6 hour flight from NY, this was our first stop on our trip to SD. It was late in the afternoon so there wasn't much of a line. I went for the El Toro and the DW had the Broham. We both...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG I have dreams about this place some times. The sides are great and the food is simple and always good. The staff is very pleasant and seem to be happy to be there. I even met Phil and had a pic...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone who knows what real BBQ is will not give Phil's anything more than 1 star... If you do, you're being generous, back home Phil's is on par with Dickey's BBQ (A Cr@p BBQ chain)...Listen if you're...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Phil's almost lives up to the hype. I've been going to Phil's a few times a year since they were located in Hillcrest. During peak meal hours the people queuing up outside resemble the lines for Space...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you 8 pound 6 ounces baby Jesus for Phil's BBQ! When you are craving some darn lip smacking, finger licking, it's gonna give you a heart attack food, Phil's is the place. Who would have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So this was our 4th visit in the past 6 weeks. Went here this past weekend. My cousin, her boyfriend and son were visiting from the Torrance area. About a year ago, they had taken us to their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Started going here when they were in Mission Hills Food is always excellent, prompt and good value. I like that they have lots of paper towels available to wipe off sticky hands.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MMmuuhhhuuuhhh......I always start drooling when I think of Phil's. Everything.... and I mean EVERYTHING is absolutely wonderful. I miss the location in Mission Hills though. They should really...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bbq fanatic, but this place has captured my heart! Dont count on being seated right away. The wait is LONG.. long, but worth every grueling second. The meat literally melts off the bone! The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
no, its not the best in san diego. lightning jacks in clairemont and abbey's real bbq beats it hands down. things cooked in an oven and slathered with sauce just isn't bbq.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm gonna preface this by saying that I am assuming that you like BBQ. So for all the haters out there that don't like BBQ and then do nothing but complain about Phil's, keep it to yourself. If on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first review. And for a restaurant with over 500. How original. Ha.The boyfriend and I had been hearing about this place for weeks when we finally decided to go give it a shot. The boy is all about...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place ever not only is the food outstanding but the service is awsome I took my parents here who had never been and my father ordered a full slab of ribs wanting to take the other...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't experienced much BBQ in San Diego but never really had to because this place is chronich. I always get the rib chickless dinner. For as busy as this place is they are very efficient and I've...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great barbecue. No tips necessary.I absolutely love this place.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Phils doesn't need my review. But I love you Phils. I lived in Georgia for 18 years. BBQ to Atlanta is mexican food to San Diego. So i was eating BBQ about once per week when I lived in ATL...OK...so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well not like this place needs one more review, but I feel compelled to do it anyways! Yes, it's great here! Love the vibe, great food and Phil was so very kind to stop by and visit with us! Just...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If those pictures don't make your mouth water then Phil's is not for you. There is no place like it and it's worth the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best ever, but definitely the best you're going to find in San Diego. The owner of Geno's needs to go here and take some notes. This place is a business marvel and I admire it greatly. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Phil, You are a bastard. You know I have ZERO control when it comes to good food. Why, oh why, does the meat on your beef ribs just fall off the bone? I understand that some people, like The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best in san diego, in fact i prefer it to the half dozen 'famous' bbq places i've had in texas. i've been going since the early days of the hillcrest location. i'm a bit bitter that it's so crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best BBQ I've had in SD, though I don't really think that means much if you come from the mid-west or south.But still, if you like BBQ, you will enjoy Phil's, even though it may not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place to get ribs in SD, but I liked it better when it was at the hillcrest location. People complaining about getting seats at the Point Loma location have no idea how bad it was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Vegetarians, please look away now.Phil's BBQ is arguably the best barbecue in San Diego. The city's not known for its BBQ, and I've never been to a place like Kansas City where it might indeed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Phil's BBQ is a must while in San Diego. The portions are huge, the chicken is perfect and the ribs are heaven! And it is all reasonably priced! I love the potato and mac salad both go very well with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you:1. like waiting in line2. loud people3. ribs slathered in sweet sauce4. rude bartenders5. consider Red Lobster to be "the" place for seafood Then this is your place.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never enjoyed bbq because the ribs would hit my chubby cheeks and get my face all greasy, but recently discovered shorter, more flavorful pork baby back ribs and the myriad and challenging tricks to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come from Texas so I know what BBQ is all about, and even though BBQ here in California doesn't have brisket, texas size beef or pork ribs....you do have one of the best places for Baby back...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How could I have lived in San Diego for two and a half years without once stepping foot in this place? Seriously awesome food. And apparently everybody else thinks so: we had to brave the cold while...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say...I went in starvingI came out ready to explodeall with spending around 10 dollars*2 thumbs up* Drove by here a couple of times the long lines scared me away but I'm told by my friends...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best BBQ ribs I have ever had. There is not a better BBQ place on the West Coast, believe I have tried to find one and have failed every time, but that's a good thing! If you live in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well I went on a first date that started out hiking at the mission dam with a girl I met on Match. Well believe it or not the date went very good we had a romantic little hike even got a first kiss....
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
With all these 5 star reviews it tells me that those people have never had real BBQ. Don't get me wrong, this is the best in San Diego, but come on its San Diego. I have eaten allot of BBQ in my day...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best, Tastiest Ribs. Long wait. Fairly priced. Great, fulfilling outcome. Chicken wasn't anything special. Definitely get the babyback ribs!
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is over rated and I think you yelpers giving it 5 stars are just BBQ deprived in San Diego. I think it is just passable at best. I was disappointed in this place. Kansas city BBQ in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our first attempt to go to Phil's BBQ for dinner was an epic fail -- one car went to the wrong Phil's BBQ, and the other went to the right one and left because the line was wrapped around the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's wrong with Phil's? It's too small, and there isn't enough parking. The food is why. I got take out because it would be quicker and ordered the "Half rib only, 6-7 bones" for $10.95. I got about...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MUST-STOP-BY-PHIL'SYou know when a joint is crackin when the line to get in runs in around the restaurant outside!Good news is the line goes by fast...because you order your food like a fast food...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
cold Sat night and was itching and craving for some ribs. So made the long trek from oceanside. I arrive in good spirits and starving like a holocaust prisoner and see people standing in a line that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first time ever and I have lived in San Diego my entire life!!! I think the reason I stayed away were the rumors I heard about the long lines...but foolish me, a line a mile long would have made it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband loves this place. I do sometimes when the line to order is short and when I can actually find a table to eat instead I kind of have to give people the evil eye to vacate the table!
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one word ( amazing )
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is by far the best bbq in san diego. i grew up in north carolina, and i thought i would never find southern style bbq till i found out about this place.there is ALWAYS a wait, rain or shine. 20...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First time didnt like it(cows they used probably were from mexico). Second time I understand why people like this place. I orderd the half rib plate with two sides $15-20, they dont serve mashed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I haven't reviewed Phil's BBQ before today! This is one of my favorite places to eat!El Toro! This is a must have menu item in my opinion. El Toro is their deli-sliced steak sandwich....
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very tasty BBQ. One of the better BBQ places in SD. The only reason its not 5 stars, the person at the register was not very friendly. Its all right maybe they were having a bad day. Definitely worth...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Review #550! Yowza!SO...I told my friend I was going to check out Phil's BBQ and he said I HAD to get the chicken. Chicken?! I'm going to a BBQ place and he tells me about chicken? To me, chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, I've got to up my rating, i visited Phil's again on Friday for lunch (no i did not go to the elite event the night before) and enjoyed my ribs thoroughly. Maybe the first time I went I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
wow. its amazing that all the bad reviews are people who never grew up in San Diego.. reason why? Because we had REAL BBQ!!! but this is all we have in Diego, so it will do for now. San Diego is not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Baby back ribs, my favorite. I come here with my mom and dad and all they ever give me are the bones. I'm sure the meat must be great because they have a line to get in all the time. I have gotten a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my Phil's BBQ review.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Phil's continues to impress with their tasty sauce and tender meat! Their new event space is perfect for that private party for work or a birthday/special event.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, I've ben there many times but forgot to review again. Had the huge ass Fred Flintstone sized beef ribs and they are my absolute favorite! Get them!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't really been to many BBQ places, but Phil's BBQ is great. I thought we were going to get seated as a group but you just walk in and place your order at the cashier and pay.I order the Baby...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing BBQ! get your hands and mouth dirty! If they are busy call in to order and pick up. It's not worth the wait for a table if you can just take it home or eat it in your car!
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Phil's bbq has it's pros and cons.Let's start with the goods. I absolutely love their bbq chicken. It's so soft and the meat just peels clean off the bones. It has to be one of the top 3 bbq foods I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delish... very delish. They only drawback is that it's always crowded and you used to be able to call ahead and have your order ready to eat there when you got there, but they took away that feature....
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'd give them a five if i didn't wanna barf after ever time i eat there. that's probably my fault......either way.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVES IT The line is always around the corner and I know why. They have to be the best barbecue place in SD. I usally avoid the lines and get a pick up order. I have sat in also. The staff is waayy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HOLY BBQ BATMAN! This place has some mouthwateringly good bbq people, AND at a great price. That is double the pleasure when you go to Phil's. First food: chicken- solidbaby back ribs- solid dry or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lawdy lawd! Sorry, Everett and Jones and Lucille's, but you guys have been dethroned. The beef ribs here are big and flavorful. The meat just falls off the bone. The bbq sauce has that homemade...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG I can't wait to come back here for more! I'm not a big fan of ribs because most places don't know how to make it right. But Phil's know how to do it right. The baby back ribs are so tender and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Game Freakin' Over!Phil's is some great freakin' barbeque. Seriously, this stuff is finger lickin' good. Lookin' at the meat drippin' off the juicy, soft, tender ribs can drive you to insanity. Why...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Come a couple of times and been disappointed both. It's pretty standard southern CA BBQ in my opinion. I've had the Broham pulled pork sandwich and the beef ribs. The pulled pork was mediocre, not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wait was 30 min long. Getting food after ordering, 3 min. =]
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for lunch on Saturday, and I think that is the way to go. It was crowded in the restaurant, but there was no line and the outside seating was available and very pleasant. I loved their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rvw #524 on this place....amazing place. Rather than bore you with the details. I'll be brief. - The line was quicker than I had originally imagined.- Hostess was hella cool. Large African American...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I have to confess that I'd visited the old location and left with a mediocre impression. I'd been invited to meet some friends a few weeks ago and they shared their huge order of ribs and onion...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
phil's...you did NOT disappoint. i have several friends that talk about this place nonstop. i was spending the day in san diego and told my bff that we needed to go to this bbq place...because...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Defreakinlicious. Seriously, good bbq. My weapon of choice is usually the beef ribs. I love me good beef ribs and these be some good beef ribs. The meat is just so tender and the sauce so...tangy and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The service is fast and friendly!!I don' t even know how many times my boyfriend and I were greeted. Even the customers standing in line with us were really friendly and happy to be there. Everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you Marcus and family for introducing me to this place!I started going to this place at their old location; fell in love right away. I don't know of many places where you will wait in line for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ribs=5 starsmacaroni salad=5 starschicken=3 starsthe best ribs in town. i regret not ordering all ribs, but i guess it was a good experience, since i now know not to order the chicken combo deal....
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place in San Diego for BBQ. The menu is small, but has a lot to offer. I love their onion rings and salads. The new location moved them further away from me, but it gives them a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!Whenever I'm in or around SD I'm here, I'm not a huge BBQ fan but Phil's made me a believer! The wait to get a seat in the restaurant is almost always long but worth every minute....
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here a few weeks ago and they now regulate on people reserving seats which is nice. Now while you're in line waiting to order an employee points out open tables for you so it relieves some of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
all i have to say is "EL TORRO" it is like hot supermodel butt-sex in your mouth. shit.... best BBQ sandwich i have EVER had.-Kizz
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a pretty big BBQ guy and this place has some GREAT BBQ!I had the pork ribs and the meat just fell off the bone as soon as my teeth dragged on it.. YUM! The sauce was so great. Not too sweet, not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is one of my absolute faves in SD. Of the almost ten years of living in San Diego, I can say with 100% certainty that this is my most frequented dining establishment. I usually alternate...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I have to say is that the food is incredible. Definitely worth the wait! =)
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I want to announce here that I got my food in 4 minutes. On a Saturday afternoon, yup.Walked right to the counter with a smile. They fired up my order with an "Adrienne's Here!!!" Yup. How? ORDER BY...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here again, this time during SD Restaurant Week. Tried their pulled pork on baked potato bbq chicken, also had some fries, cole slaw, and macaroni salad. Delicious. I got pregnant with a second...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered:The Beef Rib Dinner with sweet beans and fresh cut fries. The meat was tender and easily fell off of the bone. The BBQ sauce was delicious. It wasn't too tangy and the sweetness didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's no Rudy's if you know what I mean.otherwise, its a pretty good BBQ joint.. but no brisket. Baby back, beef ribs, grilled chicken, sandwiches, burgers, tons of sides.. We waited in line for about...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have heard a lot about Phil's so decided to give it a try. Guess San Diego isn't much of a BBQ town. We had ribs and chicken and neither were true BBQ, the smoke flavor is supposed to be slowly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK look, this place is so worth it. You get so much good food for your money. We went for San Diego's restaurant week. They had a set menu, that covered a big selection of their food. I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OHMY Fxxxinglicious Good!Never come at dinner hour or lunch hour, you'll be standing in line for ordering and then for finding the table for AWHILE, always come slightly an hour before dinner, just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets HELLA FREAKING BUSY! Come here early or you will have to wait a long time. I really enjoyed the ribs here, I got the ribs with no sauce to taste the true flavors of the ribs and they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have had far better BBQ than this joint. It is not terrible, but not worthy of the crazy praise that it seems to get. The meat is all pretty tasty, but my main gripe is the sauce. It seems like a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember the first time I got a whiff of the BBQ smell coming from Phil's I also remember the car I almost rear ended because I was distracted by the glorious aroma!I ordered the BBQ slice beef...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious ribs. Seriously.Don't get the chicken-its no good. Just get the ribs.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ribless / Chickless A great choice for a first timer.Onion Rings! Super good with ranch.Pork Ribs better than most I've tasted.Brougham sandwhich is absolutely spectacular! Nothing compares to the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMM!!! when i pulled up to this place and saw the line go out the door and around the corner, i thought to myself...."this better be that DAMN freaking good" fortunately enough i had a group of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ I have ever had! I have eaten in over 50 BBQ places and this is the best! Deff check it out...Don't want to wait in line? Don't tell anyone but if you sit at the bar the bartender will take...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food - smokey flavor with a unique home made bbq sauce. Line is typically out the door and beyond, but the trick is to call your order in ahead of time. I believe they recently disallow...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
-DE--FREAKING--LICIOUS-If you want to avoid the line, just call ahead to bring it home with you, or get there early, 5-ish is early enough to avoid the crowd :)
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a fan of Missouri BBQ.I think it's rather bland, actually. So, Phil's isn't exactly my cup of tea - heck they don't even have hush puppies! BBQ should not exist without hush puppies. Also, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For sure the best BBQ I have ever had!
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Agoraphobic?Not for you. Get it to go.Eat it naked. Yuuuuuuuuuuuummmmmmmm!
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who in their right minds doesn't love Phil's? I think it's one of the best BBQ places in the country. Their food is amazing, and there's hardly more to say. Yes, the line is long, and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, Phil's BBQ... Heard much about it, but never actually been there. I may have stated this in past reviews, but my family is not necessarily the type to go out to a sit-down place for food. So...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I moved to San Francisco a year ago, but when I am in town this place is one of the few places I have to go eat at! They have the best BBQ I've ever had. In fact, I'm going there for dinner tonight!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG I love this place. It is amazing and fairly inexpensive. They give you a alot of food. It's not so much spicey as it is hot. But still I could eat here an awful lot.
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bottom (only) line: Friggin' awesome. Only herbivores give this place less than four stars.
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'd rather smother myself in honey, lay in the desert and let ants eat me slowly than return to this place. It's the Southworst of food establishments. I don't fly Southworst. Why on earth would...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best BBQ i have ever had, everytime i go down to Diego, i make the trip. Huge portions, tons of choices, and great flavor. Im goin down to Diego for a wedding next month, and im definately...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What the hell else is there to say!? 490 reviews and look at their rating. 'Nuff said- just go already! :)
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The thought of Phil's just makes my mouth water. The baby back ribs (pork) are amazing and the onion rings that can come along with them are quite the complement. This is definitely the place for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love BBQ... Just thinking of this place makes me want to go their right now and get something to eat. The broham is the best BBQ sandwich I have ever had. The rib less dinner has become my new...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I drive twenty miles from East County (Lakeside) to Phil's anytime I need my baby backs! DO NOT QUESTION WHAT YOUR TASTE BUDS HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED! Phil's sauce is unique to all other San Diegan...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BBQ sauce is finger lickin' good. So is the Cesar salad. The beer taps in the bar are covered in ice so the beer is exceptionally cold. mmmm mmm good!
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like I should write just a brief review, because if you don't know that Phil's is the best BBQ in San Diego, you haven't been listening. Nor have you even driven through Phil's neighborhood...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you see the line wrapped outside and around the corner every single day they are open, you know this place has to be good!!BEST BBQ Pork Ribs I've had my whole life!!The meat actually melts in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time I came here, I met Phil -- yes, that one. He saw me standing around and asked how long I'd been waiting (10 minutes), got me my food, found us a table, and came back later to make sure...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally ate at this place last Thursday. I have to admit it was pretty good. When you need to splurge on some bad for your heart yet tasty food. The kind of place you would want to go in and get...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, goot portions. long wait to order, quick delivery of food to table, free soda/drink refills, friendsly staff, clean tables/chairs, plentyy of condiments.THere really isn't much more I can...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mind blowing. Yes, the ribs, they are that good. Fierce competition to my mom's ribs. I think Phil's will be one of my new regular spots to visit when I'm in San Diego. I rarely give out five stars...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsI'm being generous today. Really, I think Khann and I freaked out about the line for nothing. I don't know what time I got in line but I know it was around noon and I was sitting down with my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend's review basically covers it but I just want to share that I once didn't eat for like 30 hours (once and only once, believe that). After more than a day of being miserable and foodless, I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I started going to Phil's when they were that little hole in the wall in Mission Hills. The thing I hated about that joint was that it was like the size of a shoebox.NOW!Now things are different.......
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All the other reviews say it. From someone who grew up in the south, I am impressed. Real BBQ. The line out the door says it all.ADVICE: If you can manage getting there before seven on a weeknight, do...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The line is worth the wait. The food is surprisingly good.
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Note: Jim gives it a 3.75, while Lane gives it a full 4.we ordered: a half-rib dinner with potato salad and french fries and a half-chicken dinner with beans and macaroni salad.Lane: i was expecting a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Phil's is amazing. I am blown away every time I go. My wife gets the Broham and I usually get the rib tickler or ribless dinner. The customer service is always on hit. My only complaint is that they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Never had better ribs than I have here. I used to come here all the time and my pudgy little teenager body showed it! Never get the boneless, it's convenient, but you sacrifice the taste. The onion...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No need to rave about the back ribs, beef ribs, mac/beans mixed together, onion rings, fries, etc. as everyone knows how exceptional the food is. But I do want to highlight how awesome it is that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on Saturday night. There was a line but it moved fast, and soon we placed our order at the counter, seated ourselves and shortly they buzzed a little pager for us to come pick up our...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I was REALLY hungry this weekend when I stopped by here, so it was one of those right place at the right time things. I ate at the other location before they closed and wasn't that impressed....
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really didn't think of submitting a review for Phil's BBQ because this place really does not need reviews. It is absolutely the best BBQ I have ever had (and I've been to KC and other cities to try...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ in the county.Some amazing short ribs here, but what really blew me away were the beef ribs. I've never actually enjoyed beef ribs at any restaurant before. These are not the usual dried-out...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one word: AMAZING.best bbq ribs ever, the meat just falls right off the bone. always worth the wait, employees have always been very helpful and kind, MMMMMMMM
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great price, great ribs, great side dishes~! perfect. go around 9:30, it's still a busy, but not as busy as around 7:30 p.m.
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got the beef ribs. I'm sure someone already mentioned this before, but these bones are HUGE. I was thinking of pork ribs or baby back ribs I guess, so I wasn't sure they'd be big enough. But I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy cow...or bar-b-qued cow. Whatever. I used to go to Phil's often when it was at it's Hillcrest / Mission Hills location. It was fabulous BBQ, if you're into that kind of sauce laden meat food that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The old place in mission hills had a cozy feel, while the new place has all the charm of an Olive Garden :(But...the food is the same, and that's what really counts. Love the ribs and the pulled pork...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! Some of the best BBQ I have ever had in my life! It is ALWAYS packed, but that just goes to show how much people like it. They should definitely consider opening up some more...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
returned to let my bf try the ribs. he loved it, i loved it, happy ending! the line wasn't that long, and we found a table right away. the macaroni salad, still yummy, though i think i'll stay away...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!!!!the line was ridiculously long when i went.. it wrapped around the corner of the restaurant.. it scared me and made me re-think twice on if we should of gone somewhere...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As 400 others have stated, Phil's is great. Definitely on the short short list of BBQ in San Diego and probably this side of the Mississippi. The only reason I'm reviewing is to compare it to"Famous...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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Hands down the best BBQ in town. Its amazing they can keep their prices so good after all these years. Sometimes there is a line but it is always worth the wait.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time today. I know, I know: how could I have called myself a native San Diegan for all these years without ever having been to the famous Phil's BBQ? Well, don't worry, I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've always heard of this place that it is really good. I got here and the place was packed. the line was out the door. The food here is just something to wait for. delicious and messy. yum!
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE this place! I liked it so much the first time that i went back two more times that week! The lady at the hostess stand embodies the true meaning of customer service with her friendly greetings...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off, let's silence some of the detractors and identify what Phil's is not: authentic BBQ. Yeah, I said it, Phil's BBQ, the best BBQ in San Diego, is not even really BBQ. I've been to KC (the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great BBQ... I suggest the sampler.
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are rules when you come to a place like this: 1. Come hungry - the portions are large and the food so good you'll want to eat every scrap. 2. Wear comfortable clothes - while you may have the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ribs are the best in town, the side dishes are just so so to me. But the ribs make my mouth water just thinking about them.
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Phils' bbq too many times and I ALWAYS leave this place with a happy belly and a big smile! I'm currently in love with their beef ribs. Mac and beans go hand in hand and great when...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have no words for how fabulous this place is. It is packed though, so be ready to wait for a table and your food. DEF worth every second waiting though :) They know what good bbq is!
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a vegetarian and I LOVE PHIL'S. the veggie burgers are good, the onion rings, the fries, the potatoes, anything you name it, its good!Before the move to Sports Arena, Phil used to come into my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know, I know... everyone loves Phils. I think they are highly over rated. *shrugs*
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, the BEST BBQ joint in San Diego! The food is outstanding, everything from their pork ribs to their BBQ sandwich. The french fries are freshly made and the onion rings are huge. Even their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love going through reviews on Yelp and I've been a member for.. not so long but I'm not sure why I never felt the urge to write reviews for other restaurants or places I've been to. After Phil's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As good as advertised. I came down here to check out what all the raves all about and what can I say. Fellow yelpers didn't let me down. I really believed all the yelpers and I didn't get...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came back here for a late night dinner and it was perfect! I think this is the best time to go (around 9:45) since there were only two other people in line before us and there was immediate seating...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Phil's B-B-Q is D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!!Wait time is not long at all (compared to another BBQ place...let's say Lucille's) even thoe it was Sunday at dinner time. Come in, place your order at the counter,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was amazing! It's like fast food but also a restaurant at the same time. So you don't have to leave a tip in the end (though u should leave a lil something in the tipjar ) but yeah, there...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love phils bbq. miss the old location, but the food is why you go and wait in line! its worth it. just thinkin about ribs makes my mouth water and now i wanna go and wait in line before the after...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good lord! I'm no BBQ fiend but Phil's was phab, I mean fab. I had the chick-less dinner, which is chunks of white meat chicken with no bones and holy moly was it delicious. The chunks were HUGE and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Phil's! I crave Phil's! I have taken family there, they love Phil's. Its always packed, but the line goes fast, and you can always sit in the bar area with no wait. Prices are so great!...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We read the good reviews and gave Phil's a try last week. I'm glad we did! We got there around 1:30 PM after the lunch rush, so we only had to wait a few minutes for a table.They don't have a kids'...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Phil's give me the itis...you know that I just ate too much, it hurts so good feeling of stuffing your face awesomeness. I eat those BBQ ribs and fries and o-rings, with some cole slaw and beans with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for delicious, meat-fall-off-the-bone bbq! The line was long but the pace was fast! Will come back here again when I'm in the area.
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can you give a place 6 stars? I came back into town for a conference in October and on the plane ride out of town I remarked to my friend that I was sad to be leaving Phil's. She clarified, "do you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After all the years of hype and excitement about Phil's BBQ, I finally had the chance to visit the renowned restaurant.And did it live up to the hype? The food was good and flavorful, yes. But maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a huge fan of meat. I would rather shove tofu into my mouth before i consume some cow. that being said this place's BBQ was pretty tasty. The atmosphere is hectic and nuts. You have to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really wish they had kept open both locations - who cares if the air in Mission Hills smells like BBQ?!I'm not a huge BBQ fan or a huge meat fan but I like Phil's - I usually get the veggie burger....
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the food. I usually choose between a half rack of ribs, the chick tickler, or a broham depending on how I'm feeling. Everything is usually great about this place, though the old location was more...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is as good as it's gonna get when it comes to ribs in San Diego as far as I know. This is the ONLY place where I'll eat ribs. I've always been turned off by how fatty ribs can be, or how much...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super friendly environment! The food was goooooooooooood!!i had the quarter ribs dinner with fries!the ribs are so soft and delicious!!fries are gooood too!
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE place for ribs. Verrrry generous portions. Great sides. It's true that you can always tell how good a place is by how busy it is. Phil's is almost always packed. Which is why I prefer to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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Been going for 10 years. I go four times a week...IT IS ALL GREAT!!! I will be buried with a Phil's take out meal...Keep up the GREAT work!
openlist - user review - 11/09/2008
5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ in San Diego. Phil's is great. I used to go to the location in Mission Hills, I'm glad they moved to the new location. So much more room, not as long of a wait. I really like that they have a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must pay my respect to my favorite BBQ place in town! Tried other spots which were good, but I have to say Phil's is head and shoulders above the rest of the competition. The only downside about...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the best bbq EVERRRR!!! cant decide if i like the ribs or chicken better, its like choosing between brad pitt or matthew mcConaughey
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a patron for many years, their first restaurant in Mission Hills. Yummy BBQ chicken, very tasty, melts in you mouth and super delicious!
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Phil's is pretty good. I've lived in San Diego for 3 years and this past weekend was my first visit to Phil's. I love bbq, but for some reason I never got around to eating at Phil's even though...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Family" owned!Great food!Fast!I bow down to Phil.
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Phil's serves up some of the most addictive BBQ in the country! I have never seen a restaurant so incredibly busy all of the time! The broham sandwich cannot be missed.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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We ate for the first time at Phil's Barbeque because it was so highly reccomended. They were busy (line out the door) on a Wednesday evening. But we didn't wait more than 10 min. You get in and order at the...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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This business is by far my favorite restaurant in San Diego. The food's amazing and the staff is wonderful. They know me by name now!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Phil's doesn't bother with anything besides the food, which is perfect. You walk in, order at the counter, grab a seat and pick it up when it's ready and chow down. Haven't had a bad experience yet,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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I'm from Texas and am very disapointed. The side dishes are poor and the meat is slathered in sauce. Prices are outrageous.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! Super fast! Great food! and very affordable in my opinion!
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Please don't go here and compare this to any other bbq place you've ever been to. It's not like, southern, Texas or anything you've had "back east". But it does taste like what you'd have if you were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I can base my five star rating on is from my experience of BBQ restaurants I have been to, and growing up in Southern California for the last 28 years. I have never been to Texas, or experienced...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Phils for 6 years now, back when they were just a little shack in Mission Hills. When they moved down to Point Loma, I expected that it woudln't be nearly as good, but they are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My mouth salivates whenever I think of the BBQ sauce.
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time a couple of days ago and MAN, was it good! It gets really busy at night, so we decided to go at around 3:00pm on a weekday and it was just perfect... NO LINE! We both...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I go a week without Phil's, I start to twitch. The sauce is absolutely addictive. I am not sure if it is the sweetness of the sauce or the slight bit of spiciness, but I want it all of the time!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really, the only reason to give Phil's any less than 5 stars is if you're the type to prefer turkey hot dogs over delicious, delicious ribs. I'm sure there are delicious ribs elsewhere, no doubt, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriends finally came to visit me in SD. I brought them to all my favorite food places and we ate until we couldn't eat anymore. Phil's was one of the places I had to bring them to. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so everyone knows the obvious...Phil's has the best BBQ in San Diego. What else can you say about a fantastic heap of ribs and a gigantic side of onion rings/fries. But the best part is the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've actually never been to this specific Phil's BBQ, I always went to the one in Mission Hills area. I love the babyback ribs here. It's very informal, self serve type place. And I like that about...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
avoid the crowds... come here on a random tuesday or wednesday night. the bbq was finger licking good. i can't believe i was able to finish 1/2 a rack of baby back ribs and a small side of potato...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure why I'm wasting my time writing yet another review about Phil's. Who knows though, maybe there's some bonehead out there that hasn't gotten the hint after more than 250 5-star reviews that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best barbecue in Southern California. The line and resulting table hunt is a little anxiety causing, but it's more than made up for by the ribs, burgers, and onion rings.There might be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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The ribs here are so good, can't wait to go back. The only thing that sucks is the service, it is basically serve yourself type of place. Also get ready to wait in a LONG line to eat. I will go back for sure...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I have to admit, the first time I went to Phil's with my boyfriend, I was initially a little turned off by the line of 40 people outside and the seat-yourself concept. Let me tell you...I quickly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love Phils BQQ!!!! Must go here to get the best bbq in San Diego. Once I arrived there before they open and there was already a line outside but the lines are always long and worth the wait. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, there are so many barbecue "experts" in San Diego! All these haters giving less than four stars should stick to the Arby-Q sandwiches and the tony roma's day old rib specials! Any who, I love...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ you can have in the area, possibly all of SoCal and beyond. The meat is flavorful and well cooked. There's a reason why there's always a line!What I've done more than once is order it to go...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY! Tasty food. Saw Quentin Jammer there so it must be good. ;) Meat falls off the bones it is so tender. Make sure you protect your clothing because it is messy. Music also is fun. Goes along...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not enough meat, sad excuse for bbq sauce. (Can you say ketchup?) Service is decent. I gave this place 3 tries and all they came up with was a strike out.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a place that's so good, you get random but constant cravings for it whenever. I grew up here in San Diego, and when my old high school friends come back to town, they always want to go to a) a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heard this place had great BBQ, so when I was in San Diego I looked them up & was not disappointed. Good stuff!
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm, Phil's sauce is the boss! There's not much to say - the BBQ is excellent. Oddly enough, the giant new location is harder to get into than the smaller old one - your best bet is to call ahead...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. They've totally gotten "fast food" bbq down. They have this entire process figured out (they even have a hand washing station) and at a really reasonable price. Skip the sides and go straight...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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Excellent BBQ, it's the red sauce kind...sorry NC's no vinegar-y white sauce here! LOVE this place! My husband is SO impatient, but we don't drink or hang in bars and HE will wait hours on a busy weekend if...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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Phil's is the best barbeque in town, or at least that I have had. The chicken is done to perfection, the ribs are incredible and the brisket devine. Don't wear clothes you don't want to get bbq sauce all over,...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
really goo dBBQ i got the half ribs and chicken amazing!!!If you want to sit down come early. Or you can cheat order take out come in and pick up in 20 minsutes go home and still have a hot meal!
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can no longer rate BBQ places in San Diego 5 stars becuase they are not the best I have had. Since going to KC and Memphis I have dropped all my favorites here in SD down one star. Even though...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best BBQ I have ever tried. I've tried practically everything and I've loved practically everything though my go to items are the beefy ribs, onion rings, and fries. The line is always long and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the beefy ribs! Just be prepared to wait in line for about 20 minutes to eat. But otherwise worth the wait everytime!
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went back this weekend and had an equally perfect time. This is quickly challenging The Prado as my fave in San Diego.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
