Brett's BBQ 







San Diego CA 92101
Listed in: Barbecue
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At Brett’s BBQ there is only one mission in mind: Make the best food possible. We use the best available ingredients, cook the food to perfection, and serve you with friendly service. We never skimp. We’re not a chain or a franchise. We’re just 2 guys who care about food, and doing it the right way. We don’t advertise or send you junk mail. We simply let the food speak for itself. Our motto is” if it isn’t smoked, it isn’t barbecue”.? In order to achieve that authentic southern barbecue flavor, I have hickory wood shipped in from out of state and I smoke the meat right here in our kitchen. The meats are hand rubbed with my own recipe of spices and slow-cooked in the smoker for 14 hours. We finish it off with my own all-original Brett’s BBQ sauce made daily from scratch. In fact, virtually everything on the menu is made from scratch on site in the restaurant. Juicy, tasty spare ribs, tender beef and chicken, flavorful pork, meaty St. Louis style ribs, fresh salad, hardy appetizers, and gourmet bread pudding with a delectable whiskey sauce for dessert will delight even the most discerning barbecue connoisseurs. Our corn pudding and sweet potato fries make unique and delicious complements to your meal in addition to beans, cornbread, and regular potato fries.
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I love driving up from the South Bay to enjoy GREAT bbq and a great atmosphere. Keep up the great work.
What a great find this is. Their pulled pork is the best I've had for years. I haven't tried their ribs yet but can't wait. I love this new place that I found.
I can't say enough about this place. I've recently switched from the pulled pork to the brisket and OMG - so so great!
Talk about finger-licking good - this place has great food and a friendly atmosphere! Whenever we come to San Diego we make sure we stop there for lunch or dinner. We tell all our friends they have to stop in to eat at Brett's BBQ when they're in San Diego.
Great food, great service, great atmosphere!
The beef ribs and baby back ribs are the best! I highly recommend Brett’s BBQ.
Mmmm mmmm good!! The staff are incredibly welcoming and nice, the food is excellent, and the best bread pudding I've ever had!!
The best BBQ I've had recently - much better than other places that are more expensive.
this is the best bbq i've ever been to! im so impressed by the food and the service there, i told alll of my friends about it and they loved it, too!
Best bbq I have ever eaten. We have taken many guests there, both local and out of towners, and everyone has agreed.
Fantastic ribs and delicious sweet potato fries. Even the hush puppies are amazing. Love the draft beer selection as well. Service is quick and friendly. Definitely the best BBQ in the San Diego area.
I love this stuff I may be a teen but it's AWESOME!! I love the staff their they are nice funny and cool!! Their Pulled Pork Wings Sweat Potato Fries and well they basically have the BEST menu out of ALL these people!! hhmm "mom can we go out to dinner tonight!!"
Brett's BBQ is the best I've ever tasted, long and slow cooking is the real way BBQ should be prepared. Thanks Brett and Bruce for bringing the best taste to San Diego.
My husband is a big BBQ fan & raves about Brett's BBQ. I don't eat meat, but the salad is to die for... lots of goodies on it, and the FRIES are excellent!
The food is fabulous. I drive all the way from Lemon Grove (63 miles round trip) just for the pulled pork sandwich. And I never drive to LA without stopping at Brett's BBQ to pick up something to nibble on to get me through LA traffic.
They have the best pulled pork ever! My daughter who is a picky eater even loves it!
We drive all the way from northern California,from the cowboy BBQueing town of Salinas just to savor Brett's BBQ. Yumm Yum and Yippee kiy yaaaaaaaaaaaa The best in the west!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Haven't been to the new Encinitas locale, but 4S ranch is terrific. Soooo good. and the owners are very friendly.
I've eaten a LOT of bbq across the country. Brett's is the best there is. Period.
The best and most authentic BBQ in San Diego.. They really smoke there bbq here.
I had been hearing about Brett's from friends. I got a chance to eat there a couple of weeks ago. It's the best barbeque around!
These guys do a GREAT job! Good food, friendly service, fairly priced. I've been to the restaurant in 4S many times and I've always had a great meal!
I loved the food!! It's the best!! If you want to make your tummy smile you have to eat Brett's BBQ!!
I had their food at a party - was so good, later went into the restaurant and everyone loved the barbecue.
Whenever I want BBQ I take the time to drive up from the south bay to get my fix of BBQ at Brett’s.
Tender meat with lots of smoky taste, very tasty side dishes including corn custard (try it!) very friendly owners !
I have traveled all over the US sampling BBQ and our group has decided Brett's ranks with the best anywhere. Meat is so good it doesn't need sauce!