I have never been more disappointed in a restaurant in my life. The coleslaw and onion rings were very bland and fair quality. The ribs were tender, but the sauce was most certainly NOT the best we had ever had - by far. Unsure what all the hype is about this place.

It has been awhile since I was last here so I went the other night to have some ribs. I forgot how busy it can get here. I arrived about an hour before closing and it was still busy. I had to wait in line for about 40 minutes. Once your in, it is quick to order. The staff is... More

The food was great. The ribs were meaty and their special sauce made them perfect. There is a good selection of side dishes to go with your order. The staff removes the empty dishes pretty promptly. This place is so good that there isn't a supply of napkins on the table - there is a big roll of paper towels.... More

Yes, the food was delicious . . . but I don't know if it's because I waited in line for 2 hours! ! ! Big beefy ribs is what they are known for. I ordered the 5 bones full dinner. I figured the bones would be small because it was under $20.00. 3 bones cost $13.00 and the tickler 1... More

We're glad we found this on Trip Advisor...... Not the poshest place in the world - but great value, great tasting BBQ food. We went early, and are glad we did. When we left there were queues right round the building - this place is popular with locals and tourists, which is a great sign. The food is amazing, and... More

We went here because we seen the great reviews. The wait was about 30 minutes, but the food was worth it. Everything was good minus the sides. Sides were average. Will return again on our next san diego trip.

they are overrated, I only do take out. And when they say it will your order will be 20 minutes, it's 40 minutes.. I guess success can be a double edged sword

Phil's is a pretty good spot, we love the 20 minutes 19 seconds sign and the photo booth outside of phil's. the bbq is pretty good however sometimes the wait just isn't worth it. A few times it's simply because the customer service isn't very great. i understand it's busy and they want to just get to the next person... More

Our first and last visit was a bit of a shock. We expected more of a "normal" restaurant environment - sit down and order and have the food delivered to your table, which this is not. But, we adapted OK. The food was good, prices OK, and the staff very pleasant. A good place for families or those who like... More