Top rated Barbecue restaurants in San Diego, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Barbecue restaurants in San Diego

Experience the best that San Diego has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 25 places from Barbecue restaurant category.

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Smokin J's BBQ & Tap House

Barbecue restaurant

👍👍 Visiting from out of town and very glad we did. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The food was amazing. I recommend trying the 3X3 so you get a taste of everything. We also got the Smokin J Sandwich and it was great. Highly recommend and I will be back next time I am in town.

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4.80 (141 reviews)

Eddie V's Prime Seafood

Seafood restaurant

Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz

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4.70 (1.8K reviews)

Bowlegged B.B.Q

Barbecue restaurant

👍👍 I visited Bowlegged BBQ while traveling in San Diego for a conference. What an amazing experience!! The food is amazing! They serve, by far, the best ribs I have ever had. The people are great and so is the atmosphere. I recommend eating your meal there in their outdoor eating area. It’s like being...

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4.70 (946 reviews)

Phil's BBQ

Barbecue restaurant

Casual eatery & bar for signature mesquite-barbecued babyback & beef ribs, plus sandwiches & sides.

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4.60 (10.5K reviews)

Coaster Saloon

Sports bar

Breezy, basic sports bar draws crowds for beer selection, unique pub fare & buzzy beachfront patio.

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4.60 (1.2K reviews)

Del's Hideout

Barbecue restaurant

Texas-style BBQ, sides & burgers, plus craft beers & cocktails, in a roomy, industrial restaurant.

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4.60 (1.1K reviews)

Bubba's Smokehouse BBQ

Barbecue restaurant

Hopping eatery for ribs, burgers, sandwiches & American barbecue fare as well as beer & wine.

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4.60 (829 reviews)

SMACK'N Guamanian Grill

Barbecue restaurant

👍👍 My first time having Guamanian food! I got the empanadas and the BBQ mix so I can try a little bit of everything! It says enough for two but there's sooo much food it's probably good for three! The food was good, there are some new flavors I've never had before. Like the chicken kelaguen (super shr...

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4.60 (235 reviews)

Phil's BBQ

Barbecue restaurant

Casual eatery & bar for signature mesquite-barbecued babyback & beef ribs, plus sandwiches & sides.

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4.50 (4K reviews)

Tsuruhashi Japanese BBQ

Yakiniku restaurant

Comfy venue serving a grill-your-own menu of meat, seafood & veggies, plus noodles, beer & wine.

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4.50 (269 reviews)

J&S Pit Stop

Barbecue restaurant

👍👍 I believe the name has changed,but anyway A very nice and friendly staff. The steak fingers are great. This was my first time here. I'll add more later.

4.50 (60 reviews)