29 Best Barbeque Restaurants in San Diego

XINJIANG BBQ 新疆烧烤 Barbecue • $$
6931 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

lots of spicy clams 2 2lb 一大盘辣炒花蛤 2 2lb
尖椒土豆丝 sheredded potato with bell pepper
Chicken Gizzard 4pcs 烤鸡胗 4pcs
羊肉汤面 noodle with lamb soup
Chicken Wings 2pcs 烤鸡翅 2pcs
一盘辣炒花蛤spicy clams 1lb
4牛心管 beef scalded aorta
2 土豆片 potato slices
Oyster w Garlic Sauce 2
4 鸡胗 Chicken Gizzard

“My 2nd time dining in, (3rd if you count a delivery). Skewers are great not only in price but in quality and amount of meat. I didn't know they have a special on Saturday lamb skewer for $1.50 each! My friend her first time here she said 12/10 and she wants to come back. The scenery is beautiful and yes I said scenery, the vibes are great and staff is awesome!“

4.7 Superb288 Reviews
Coaster Saloon Barbecue • $$
744 Ventura Pl, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Ribs and Pulled Pork Sandwich De Pollo
BBQ Brisket and BBQ Pulled Pork with
Two Person Meat Sampler Platter
BBQ Feasts Party of Two
Nashville Hot Chicken
BBQ Brisket Sammie
Smoked Pulled Pork
Prime Beef Brisket
You My Boy Burger
BBQ Loaded Fries

“Best ribs, best brisket I ever had!! Worth the $$$$ very good experience , good customer service!! 🙌🏻✌🏻🍻🍻🏖️👙🐚🩱“

4.8 Superb271 Reviews
Smokin J's BBQ & Taphouse Barbecue • $$
751 Fourth Ave, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Bread Pudding with Icecream
Sticky Ribs - 1 2 Rack
Pulled Pork - 1 2 lb
Loaded Fries Brisket
Hot Links - 1 2 lb
TV Dinner - Brisket
Smokin J Sandwich
Brisket Sandwich
3x3 Combo Platter
Chicken Sandwich

“great food and BBQ sauce 🙂“

4.5 Superb262 Reviews
Del's Hideout Barbecue • $$
5351 Adobe Falls Rd, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Pulled Pork Sandwich
Texas Toast Brisket
Brisket Chili Pint
Bacon Potato Salad
Best Mac & Cheese
Impossible Burger
Chicken Tenders
Banana Pudding
Baby Back Ribs
Brisket Plate

“It was my first time there food was amazing!“

4.7 Superb288 Reviews
Carbón South Park Barbecue • $$
2318 30th St, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Cheese Cake with Guava Compote
Skirt Steak Chimichurri Sauce
Double Chocolate Cookie
Grilled Fish Branzino
Peanut Butter Cookie
Jalapeno Corn Bread
Roasted Cauliflower
Mussels and Clams
Clams and Mussels
Pork Belly Smash

“Great food, awesome service. This just became our new favorite restaurant in San Diego.
Angela is really nice, the atmosphere is confy and did I mention the food is delicious?
This place is a safe haven for people that love great food and wine 💜“

4.6 Superb132 Reviews
Wood Ranch Barbecue • $$
Hazard Center, 7510 Hazard Center Dr #215, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

BBQ Sauces Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes
Tri Tip with Grilled Asparagus and Loaded Mashed Potatoes
BBQ Combo with Tri Tip Baby Back Ribs and BBQ Chicken
Veggie Burger with Sweet Potato Fries
Carolina Pulled Pork w Carolina Slaw
Lauren's Favorite Macaroni & Cheese
Fresh Guacamole Chips & Salsa
Famous Shredded Onions & Fries
Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich
Freshly-Baked Garlic Rolls

“One of our family's favorite places to eat and celebrate! Food is fantastic. I recommend it to all my friends.“

4.6 Superb294 Reviews
Phil's BBQ Barbecue • $$
17051 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Beef Ribs and Chicken with a Side of Sausage with Baked Beans and Fries
Grilled Chicken Wings and French Fries with Ranch and Barbecue
Pulled Pork Sandwich and Macaroni Salad
Large Loaded Fries with Pulled Pork
BBQ Broham Pulled Pork Sandwich
Phil's Cheese Burger PO' Boy
Ribless Dinner with Fries
Quarter Chicken Dinner
Colossal Onion Rings
Sausage Link Tickler

“Absolutely the best BBQ food! Generous portions. Take-out was ready quickly. Amazing onion rings. 😋 The staff were great.“

4.5 Superb286 Reviews
Phil's BBQ Barbecue • $$
3750 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Comida de Campeones Ribs
Costillitas A la BBQ
اضلاع بقري
Beefy BBQ Beef Ribs
베이비립 치킨
Beefy Rib Tickler
Ensalada Fresca
Macaroni Salad
Baby Back Ribs
Chicken Wings

“Absolutely the best BBQ food! Generous portions. Take-out was ready quickly. Amazing onion rings. 😋 The staff were great.“

4.4 Superb856 Reviews
Bowlegged B.B.Q Barbecue • $$
4255 Market St, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Green Beons Potato Salad Brisket Sandwich
Bowlegged Brisket Link Sandwich
Bowlegged Link Sandwich
Rib Tips w Two Sides
Rib Tips with 2 Sides
Mac \u0026 Cheese
Hot Link Sandwich
Sweet Potato Pie
Med Baked Beans
Banana Pudding

“Best barbecue I've ever had in my life - definitely make sure you get there if you're in the area.“

4.5 Superb237 Reviews
Grand Ole BBQ Y Asado Barbecue • $$
3302 32nd St, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Austin California Brisket Burrito
Dr Dicky's Famous Potato Salad
St Louis Style Baby Back Ribs
Texas Cheesesteak Sandwich
Smoked Turkey Sandwich
Peruvian White Beans
Fresh Smoked Brisket
Grand Ole Beef Rib
Chili Cheese Fries
BBQ Items Borracho

“Our boy is raving about u guys!“

4.3 Superb178 Reviews
Serpentine Cider | University Heights Cideries • $
2311 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego

“I stumbled upon this bar while exploring the neighborhood and ended up staying for hours. It has a rustic interior, friendly staff, and an impressive list of craft beers — both local and international. The bartender was super knowledgeable and let me sample a few before I picked my favorite. They also had board games available, which made the night even more fun. Solo or with friends — great place to chill.“

5 Superb44 Reviews
BBQ House Bar & Grill Barbecue • $
5025 Newport Ave, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Brisket and Pulled Pork
BBQ de Cerdo Costillas
Beef Brisket Sandwich
Pulled Pork Sandwich
BBQ House Fries
lg Mac & Cheese
Chicken Wings
Rib Tip Plate
French Fries
BBQ Parfait

“First time going best bbq nacho good drinks over all good service!! I highly recommend this place to go eat“

4.5 Superb135 Reviews
Corbin's Q Barbecue • $
6548 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Pulled Pork Pound Town
Pulled Pork Cont
Tri-Tip Sandwich
Mac and Cheese
Half Rack Ribs
CQ Beast Feast
Chicken Wings
Garlic Bread
Mac N Cheese
Combo Plate

“I picked up some ribs and a sandwich for dinner last night and the food was awesome as always. Portions were big enough that I had leftovers. Corbin O'Reilly and Vince always make me feel special!“

4.3 Superb100 Reviews
Abbey's Real Texas BBQ Barbecue • $$
6904 Miramar Rd #211, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Beef Brisket Pulled Pork Pork Ribs Chicken & 2 Sides
Beef Brisket or Pork Shoulder Sandwich w 2 Sides
Chicken Wings with Carolina Tangy Gold
Texas Chainsaw Mammoth Sandwich
Whole Brisket by the Pound BYOB
Brisket and Pulled Pork
Beef Brisket Sandwich
Beef Brisket Platter
Smothered BBQ Fries
Corn on the Cob

“There is a wait if you go inside the restaurant but it’s worth the wait! I ordered the Sampler plate the #1 it had a big portions of each item everything tasted delicious the cornbread was moist and the garlic bread was toasty. The fountain drinks they sell there taste really good 😌 I would definitely recommend to anyone who likes bqq 😋“

4.1 Good248 Reviews
Nanay's Best BBQ Barbecue • $
6755 Mira Mesa Blvd #103, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Longaniza
Salads

“This is a hole in the wall. Line up and get your food and take it out to the outdoor public seating. They have an eclectic mix of (I want to say) Filipino barbecued pork, barbecue, chicken adobo, curry chicken, spicy chicken, some kind of sausage, fried rice, plain rice, chow mein. The barbecue pork is so expletive delicious! It has a sweet and charred flavor.“

4.4 Superb47 Reviews
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Barbecue • $
6353 El Cajon Blvd UNIT 120, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Spam & Egg Sandwich Combo
BBQ Short Ribs Plate
BBQ Chicken Saimin
Macaroni Salad
BBQ Beef Plate
Chicken Katsu
Bulgogi Fries
Seafood Combo
Spam Musubi
Katsu Plate

“Overall, this La Mesa location it’s not too bad. It’s pretty good. The barbecue beef again. This is a college area and yet this one in La Mesa beats the one located in La Jolla so something‘s going on over in the expensive area where they’re cheating the value or the quality where you have El Cajon and now here in La Mesa much better quality service is pretty good in the atmosphere. It’s it’s giving me that Hawaiian vibe a little bit so watch out expensive living areas you gotta pick up your game and stop being cheap.“

4.3 Superb230 Reviews
The Fire Spot Barbeque • $$
4646 Convoy St, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Prime Cut and Oyster Mushrooms
Marinated Beef Short Rib
Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Marinated Sliced Beef
Prime New York Steak
Brisket and Steak
Spicy Beef Noodle
Beef Skirt Steak
Spicy Beef Soup
Marinated Lamb

“So many choices of protein and sides. Spicy beef soup really good. The cheesy corn so yummy. I love the two dipping sauces, one is more salty but really good. They are always jam packed but once your on the wait list it goes by pretty quick 😉. Parking is an issue but there's parking up the street for $8.55 4hours. We'll worth it.“

4.4 Superb98 Reviews
Bull's Smokin' BBQ Barbecue • $
1127 Morena Blvd, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Smoked Beef Ribs Natural Angus with 2 Sides \u0026 1 Corn Bread
Smoked Beef Ribs Natural Angus with 2 Sides & 1 Corn Bread
Smoked Pork Ribs with 2 Sides & 1 Corn Bread
Bull's Duo Two Half Sandwiches
Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich
Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad
Bull's Fries Hush Puppies
Bring Home 12oz BBQ Sauce
Bull's Corn Mac N' Cheese
Bull's Fries with Cheese

“Great friendly service… really enjoy the brisket sandwich and onion rings😋“

4.3 Superb139 Reviews
Felix’s BBQ With Soul Barbecue • $$
5032 Hilltop Dr, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Catfish & Fries
Mac & Cheese
Candied Yams
Baked Beans
Pecan Pie
Brisket

“Family friendly, delicious, flavorful entree's, full bar, quality entertainment, parking, a destination in North San Diego, Oceanside!“

4.8 Superb23 Reviews
Bubba's Smokehouse BBQ Barbecue • $
11035 Technology Pl Suite 600, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Side of Red Skin Potatoe Salad Barbecued Baked Beans and a Corn Muffin
Pulled Pork 1 4 Rack Ribs & Sliced Brisket
Lil' Piggies 1 3 Rack Baby Back Pork Ribs
Fall Off the Bone Ribs
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
BBQ Rib and Pulled Pork
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Pulled Pork Brisket
The Bubba Sandwich
Sweet Potato Pie

“Amazing tender meat!! Recommended 10 out of 10“

4.3 Superb86 Reviews
IB ROLLIN' SMOKE Barbeque • $
1860 Coronado Ave, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog
Creamy Horseradish
Brisket Sandwich
Smoked Brisket
Sampler Platter
Potato Salad
Mac & Cheese
Pulled Pork
Sausage
Ribs

“Just had the Smoked Brisket Sandwich...bbq sauce....was AWESOME!!!“

4.6 Superb20 Reviews
Hong Kong BBQ Dim Sum & Kitchen Barbecue • $
10550 Camino Ruiz, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Chinese Broccoli with Garlic
Red Bean Sesame Ball
Yangzhou Fried Rice
Minced Beef Porridge
Crispy String Beans
Roasted Pork on Rice
Honey Walnut Shrimp
Shrimp Dumpling
Mongolian Beef
Roasted Duck

“TOO GOOD ! It's been way too long since we have eaten here...close to 21 months. Even though there are heaps of Asian eateries around Irvine where we moved to in Nov, 2022 no one serves authentic Chinese food like this place. Forget about the cheesy ambience inside an old movie theater that is mostly an Asian supermarket...it's all about the incredible food. WEEKEND GETAWAY ! My wife and I hit the road at 10.30am on Friday to kick off our fun packed weekend down in San Diego. We hit heavy traffic as expected but better earlier than later. FIRST STOP ! We arrived here for lunch around 12.30pm. While my wife parked our car I headed inside to the restaurant....to my surprise Joe the long time manager recognized me straight off and showed me to a vacant table in the corner. TOO EASY ! When Joe popped over to say hi I gave him our lunch order. We knew exactly what we wanted...1 x Kung Pao Shrimp and 1 x Honey Walnut Shrimp. Joe came back with a pot of Jasmine tea and 2 tall iced waters. IT WAS PACKED ! Before too long Joe brought out my wife's huge serve of Honey Walnut Shrimp. Within 2 or 3 minutes my delectable looking Kung Pao Shrimp hit the table. MOUTHSATIONAL ! Trust me no one serves authentic Chinese food as good as here. My Kung Pao Shrimp tasted amazing...no tails on the shrimp and it was kicked up just enough. My wife was in gourmet food heaven enjoying her Honey Walnut Shrimp but I did have to pinch a few of her juicy shrimp with walnuts. THE BEST ANYWHERE !“

4.3 Superb47 Reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Barbecue • $$
9844 Hibert St #1, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Japanese Fried Chicken Karaage
Fried Pork Gyoza Dumplings
Gyu-Family Meal for All
Beef Sukiyaki Bibimbap
Gyu-Kaku Salad Dressing
Steamed Chili Dumplings
Green Tea Ice Cream
Spicy Tuna Volcano
Macaron Ice Cream
Spicy Pork Belly

“Delicious 😋 my preferred place“

4.1 Good133 Reviews
Handoo Korean BBQ Barbeque • $$
4647 Convoy St #104, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Pork Belly and Beef Bulgogi
Prime Beef Brisket 1lb
Spicy Pork Belly 1lb
Garlic Pork Belly
Korean Barbecue
韓式烤牛肉
Marinated Beef
Steamed Egg
Corn Cheese
Cheese Corn

“Good food great customer service fast my go to for Kbbq“

3.9 Good124 Reviews
Buga Korean BBQ Restaurant Barbeque • $$
5580 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

short beef rib & soup combo 갈비구이 콤보
beef back rib soup 부추 갈비탕
Short Rib Soup 부추 갈비탕
spicy tofu soup 순두부
Kimchi Pancake 김치전
yook gye jang 육개장
Braised Short Beef Ribs
Fried Dumplings 8pcs
bi bim bab 비빔밥
Size Fried Dumpling

“I love Buga! I have been a few times and each visit has been worth it. We always opt for the all you can eat option B and it has some amazing choices. There are so many choices for meat, you get to cook it at your table. So much fun! The sides are really good, some of our favorites are the corn cheese, dumplings, Tteokbokki, and fish cakes. I always leave stuffed and very satisfied.

The staff at Buga is always welcoming, there is plenty of parking, and if you don't want to do the all you can eat options there are plenty of other options.“

3.9 Good122 Reviews
The Deck at Moonshine Flats Barbecue • $$
335 Sixth Ave, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Wrapped Jalepeno Poppers
Spicy Hawaiian Flatbread
Smothered Brisket Fries
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Sampler Platter
Deck Nachos
Fish Tacos
Sliders
Ribs

“This was our go-to spot before the game and it didn’t disappoint. Super fun atmosphere with interactive games to play with friends, and the sliders were actually really good. Tons of TVs so you don’t miss any of the action. The best part for me was the open rooftop — gave it that outdoor feel without having to deal with the heat. Great vibes all around!“

4.1 Good52 Reviews
Kim's Bar-B-Que Barbecue • $
4227 Market St Ste. 101, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Barbecue Pork Spare Ribs
Barbecue Spare Ribs
Yams Sweet Potatoes
Sandwich with Side
Macaroni Salad
Whole Chicken
BBQ Pork Ribs
Potato Salad
Beef Brisket
Baked Beans

“Koms Barbeque is good ?? ribs taste so good leaves that good good grill flavor in your mouth I get sauce on the side cause I love that grill flavor and the Owners Mrs Kim and Mr Wilbert is very friendly and her peach cobbler is EVERYTHING I recommend you give them a visit if you want some Real Barbecue thank you Kims Barbeque See you soon“

4 Good23 Reviews
Grand Ole BBQ Barbeque • $
26 Tony Gwynn Dr, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Pulled Pork Sandwich and Fries

“Our boy is raving about u guys!“

3.8 Good18 Reviews
Phil's BBQ Barbecue • $$
3225 N Scottsdale Rd, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Pulled Pork Sandwich Platter with Slaw on the Side Extra BBQ Sauce and Pickle Side
Phil's BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich & Harland Hazy IPA
Pulled Pork Breakfast Burrito
Bake Beans and Coleslaw
Colossal Onion Rings
Sweet Baked Beans
Fresh Cut Fries
Baby Back Ribs
Macaroni Salad
Aros de Cebolla

“Absolutely the best BBQ food! Generous portions. Take-out was ready quickly. Amazing onion rings. 😋 The staff were great.“

4 Good140 Reviews