50 Best Barbeque Restaurants in San Diego

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

“This places was very good! Yes it was expensive but I was also feeding 6 people!! But it was really good food! Definitely a place I would visit again and recommend!!!“

“If you are looking for one of the absolute best spots in San Diego for a late-night bite, this is it. The atmosphere is totally unique, featuring immersive screens all around that give the space a cool, futuristic vibe.
​The menu offers a fantastic variety of skewers—all deep-fried to absolute perfection. A few standouts that are a must-order:
​Bacon Enoki Mushrooms: Savory, juicy, and phenomenal.
​Chicken Skin: Crispy, golden, and downright addictive.
The ordering system is entirely phone-based, which makes the process seamless and completely eliminates any communication errors with servers.
​Pair any of it with a cold beer, and you’ve got the ultimate midnight snack setup. Highly recommended! 🍻🍻“

“waitresses went out there way to make sure you were 100 percent satisfied..“

“Off the charts !! Amazing food and staff and a fun relaxing experience … travelled from 🇨🇦“

“great food and BBQ sauce 🙂“

“If you and your family and friends are within an hour of this place, do it. Everyone will have a selection they rave about! Service is perfect and the tastes, appetizers, mains, wines, and deserts. Tell everyone!“

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

“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 😋“

“Our boy is raving about u guys!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

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

“What a wonderful place to grab some great barbecue. The beef ribs were excellent, the pulled pork sandwiches juicy, the brisket had great flavor, and the pork ribs were wonderful. The woman who assisted us was incredibly friendly and made us feel welcome. It’s a great place to eat some meat!“

“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.“

“AMAZING AMAZING Place! Hi quality food. Huge shrimps, squids, salad, meats - all delicious. We got the prime menu. Plenty time to eat, absolutely no rush and can order any time. Great service. We have a blast! One of the best AYCE BBQ
Were busy eating and forgot to take pictures ☺“

“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!“

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

“Second time here and it's still amazing. They have great service and are very friendly. I love how they keep asking you if you want more. I think the prices are good for the quality of the food . I love their steaming egg pot it has great flavor. My favorite bbq place.❤️👍😊“

“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“

“PRETTY SENSATIONAL ! We had just done a bunch of shopping at Vinh-Hung Supermarket on Saturday and decided that we should have lunch at the Hong Kong BBQ Dim Sum & Kitchen...situated inside the supermarket. You know it didn't look too flash but it was packed out and the food going out to the tables looked pretty good. I asked a female server if we could get a table for 2...and she pointed to the only vacant table in the cafe. WHOO HOO ! I sat at the table watching the activity while my wife took an urgent phone call about her ill mother. A server named Joe came by and I asked for iced waters. THEY CAME OUT FAST ! Joe brought us menus which we checked out in detail. WOW.... there was some neat stuff on their menu. We kicked things off with a SHRIMP DUMPLING Appetizer ( $6.38 ) ! For our mains my wife selected HONEY WALNUT SHRIMP ( $21.95 ) while I chose KUNG PAU SPICY BEEF ( $17.95 ). You know when you try a brand new eatery you never know what to expect but I had been seeing some pretty good looking dishes ferried out to the tables while I waited for my wife. Our Shrimp Dumpling Appetizer arrived in next to no time and tasted SENSATIONAL ! WHAT A GREAT START ! Our mains came out together and the serves were GINORMOUS ! And darn did they look good. My wife went nuts over her Honey Walnut Shrimp....an authentic Chinese dish. I tried it and OMG it tasted beyond delicious ! My Kung Pau Spicy Beef & Rice BLEW ME AWAY ! FLAVOR KICK FLAVOR KICK..get the message. My delicious serve was huge and I actually had the rest for lunch today....still tasted awesome. THIS PLACE DELIVERED WAY BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS !“

“Staff very attentive and friendly“

“Delicious food and great atenttion“

“I've been to this place 10+ times. It's a small mom & pop spot, serving the type of Korean fare that you might expect. It's widely considered to be one of the best Korean joints in SD and I don't dispute that. But the star of the show is the Kimchi jiggae. I usually don't order Kimchi jiggae in restaurants, but the kimchi jiggae here is my absolute favorite, and I always get it. Their banchan is also simple yet excellent. If you want Korean food staples in SD, this is the place. Parking can be difficult, but it's Convoy, so you should know the drill.“

“The food is a 10. Fresh, cooked to order and fast service ...“

“Located near the sdsu campus, this location is accessible to students and community members alike. The food was fresh and the katsu had a delectable crutch that left a good taste in my mouth. The cashier was a kind soul that made our L & L experience one that we’ll never forget.“

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

“Delicious food and great atenttion“

“Our boy is raving about u guys!“

“Food is prepared exceptionally well, wait time is short and the employees are kind and the store it's self is very clean and neat prices are reasonable. Coming here reminds me of Hawaii and there food out there. If you haven't had L&L put it on your to do list.“

“Delicious 😋 my preferred place“

“Our experience at Buga was a bit mixed. We visited on a weekday in the early afternoon when the restaurant was practically empty. Initially, service was excellent. Our server was attentive and eager to help, and within minutes, our side dishes and first round of meat arrived. Everything seemed off to a great start.

Unfortunately, things went downhill from there. Getting additional meat and other items felt like an exercise in patience. We often waited a long time and practically had to wave a flag to get someone's attention. We eventually discovered a service button that rings a bell, but it would have been helpful if someone had explained that to us when we were seated.

The food itself was very good. Both the short ribs and bulgogi were delicious, and the quality of the meat was a highlight. However, the overall service lacked the friendliness and attentiveness that make a Korean BBQ experience enjoyable.

Overall, Buga has good food, but our experience was pretty average. With more consistent, welcoming service, it could be a much more enjoyable restaurant.“

“This has been my number one place to go to for the most delicious and most freshly cooked, roasted pig, regular, whole-roasted duck, and whole roasted-open duck in the whole San Diego county!! I also like their roasted pig feet and head!!😋 I have been going here for about over two decades. I have not tried their other dishes though. My favorite dish is their whole, open roasted duck!! It's really tasty and has a lot less fat than the regular, roasted one, but it still has the right amount of moisture and flavor in the meat, except the head. The duck head is sometimes dry if it is later in the afternoon. I usually get it during their first batch in the morning when they first open at 9:30am. The Cantonese lady who's also fluent in Vietnamese and English would always ask me if I want my duck to be cut. I like to watch her cutting the whole duck into nice bite sizes and all into a box nicely and neatly. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who likes the dishes I mentioned here!“

“Just finished a BLT at STP. What a great sandwich. The bread was soft yet lightly crunchy. So flavorful. My husband had the Chuck Wagon and we both know we will be back!!!“

“We got the Prime Combo #3 and everything was really good! My favorites were the wagyu beef belly and pork jowl. The combo also came with corn cheese, steamed egg, kimchi stew, and so much banchan.

I also really liked that they cook the meat for you at the table, so you can just sit back, relax, and enjoy everything without having to worry about cooking it yourself. Definitely a nice KBBQ spot if you want a more relaxed dining experience!“

“Delicious Japanese yakiniku barbecue at Tsuruhashi on Convoy Street! The meat was so tasty, we had high quality A5 wagyu short rib, Kobe misuji, pork belly, beef tongue, and lettuce wrap and rice. Friendly staff and the meat comes out quickly. It is not all you can eat. We enjoyed the Sapporo beer. Recommend!“

“Well prepared delicious food.“

“Great to share in good company!“

“I recently picked up some food to go, and it was the perfect choice for a night out by the water. Everything was packed thoughtfully, including those cute heart-shaped containers that made for such a fun beach picnic setup.

The sushi was fresh and flavorful, and the ramen had a perfectly cooked egg with a rich broth. We really enjoyed the variety in our order. It was such a great meal under the moon, and I will definitely be back for more soon.“

“Its a fun little place to go to before Padre games .. Dorothy ( I think thats her name ) is an AWESOME bartender.. The guy on the grill was funny too .. he can grill a burger 🍔 thats for sure !!“

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

“I have nothing but sweet words about this place. I am a tourist here and have tried another Nigerian restaurant that was not much to write home about. I ordered ogbona and egusi for myself and hubby and it tasted like home food.
The portions were big too and we could have shared a soup instead of buying two meals.
Customer service was good though the setup does not encourage physical contact. A sweet young boy came out to inform us that our order was being prepared.

Ordering was easy via the kiosk in the waiting room and wait was not too long.

Worthy to note is that there are multiple food places in the same place and they each have their ordering kiosk. You Order & pay online or via the kiosk and your food is brought out to you.

Food is a bit pricey but worth it. Will return again but hope I can get my chinchin this time.“

“I had a wonderful time here. Quality meats, generous portions, and amazing service from Denzell.
It was my first time here but definitely not my last. If you're thinking about coming here don't hesitate and just come!
We did the KBBQ & Hotpot combo and it was the best way to try all of the flavors.“

“Delicious food, prime location, great small business! Highly recommend!“

“I had the catfish and fries with cornbread it was simply amazing it was so good nice and hot fresh I'll definitely be back again and I will recommend this restaurant to all of my family and friends“

“One of the very best pulled pork BBQ sandwich plates I've had in years. Their vinegar coleslaw and scratch potato salad was so delicious we ordered extra portions. The Pig's Gig is located in the Liberty Mall, just a small cubical that's hopping. Just one fellow who is pleasant and rockin' it! Dining in requires a little hunting for seating, but once you pop the 'to-go' box it's so worth the search! Weekday there's plenty of parking, weekends gets a little hectic.“

“My favorite restaurant of this cuisine -- the food is carefully prepared, and the flavors are well crafted and delicious!!“

“Bombtastic as usual! Been going for ever! Total San Diego staple!“

“This was a great way to wrap up Comic Con. Theyb satv yes right away on Sunday evening. The food was delicious. The bbq sauce is a little spicy, but delicious. The chilli fries were delicious.

I think they may have been a little overwhelmed or short staffed. The service was a little slow. Like our drinks can't out about 3 minutes before our food.

It was really cool to sit next to the piano from Top Gun though. I would recommend this as a stop if you're in San Diego.“