We had dinner at Swing Inn cafe & BBQ in Temecula and it went beyond and exceeded our…read moreexpectations--hands down the best BBQ we've ever had. Our server Andy--who is also the manager--took amazing care of us from start to finish. The service was friendly, attentive, and perfectly timed. Andy recommended the sausages as an appetizer, and let me tell you... we're still talking about how delicious they were. And the BBQ was even better: the brisket and burnt ends were incredibly tender--soft and practically falling apart, with tons of flavor. Big thank you to Andy for the great service and for making the trip totally worth it. We'll definitely be back!

Came here last Sunday for lunch and really wanted to like this place, especially since it's hard to…read morefind truly great BBQ in California. I ordered the 2-meat combo platter with brisket and pork ribs, plus mac and cheese and beans. Unfortunately, the food was pretty underwhelming for the price. The brisket arrived dry and slightly oxidized-looking, with only two slices included. The ribs were overdone and mostly from the cartilage-heavy end of the rack. Flavor overall was decent, but nowhere near memorable. The mac and cheese was bland, the beans were okay, and even the pickles had an odd chemical taste to them. The service was genuinely great, which was the highlight of the experience, but at around $48 for the combo plate, the food quality just didn't justify the cost. For comparison, Heritage BBQ in San Juan Capistrano is in an entirely different league when it comes to quality and execution. This place felt much more geared toward tourists than serious BBQ fans.

I LOVE me some Phil's BBQ!!! Been a fan for years!…read more I used to drive all the way from Palm Springs to San Diego just to get my fix at least once a year before I made the move to Los Angeles So when I found out they opened a location in Temecula, you already know I had to pull up for some ribs!!! Service was great, and the food was finger-licking GOOD I'm honestly shocked if I ever have leftovers! It's always a great time at Phil's never disappoints Just a heads up: make sure you give yourself plenty of time because it's ALWAYS busy! Expect lines out the door, but trust me... it's worth it

I've been going Phils in SD for the last 10 years and saw there was a location in Temecula so went…read morehere since I was in the area. The barbecue was still tasty but the onion rings were super disappointing. Literally the opposite of what it used to be. Bready, doughy, and not good. Also the water tasted weird like they haven't changed their ice machine in a long time. Maybe it's this location or their quality control went down overall but probably the last time I'll be at Phil's.

Stopped by the area and saw they still had brisket left. The brisket was juicy, Smokey and tender…read more Had some nice bark on the outside.

The Smoked Hog Pop-Up at Prolific Brewing Co.: BBQ & Brews Done Right!…read more Hit up The Smoked Hog pop-up at Prolific Brewing Company in Temecula, and it's a BBQ lover's paradise! Their brisket plate is unreal--juicy, slow-smoked brisket with a peppery rub, drizzled with tangy house-made BBQ sauce, and paired with creamy coleslaw. Pure smoky perfection in every bite! The staff are super friendly and they recommended a killer IPA that took my meal to the next level. Totally chill vibe where the whole family is welcome.

Excellent ribs! Very meaty Good beans and coleslaw slaw. A…read moregood place for lunch. Casual order up front dining.

Sometimes, I'm just like everyone else. Similar others, I went with the two meat plate; brisket…read moreand (3 bones) ribs. Both meats were tender, smoky, with a well defined smoke ring with very good color. I got my food to go, but after seeing the nice decor inside, I kinda wanted to stay! The sides (Mac and cheese & corn) were fair, with just a little hint of flavor. I'll get the beans next time!!! Staff was quick to serve, but there were no other customers when I got there. I'll be back!

Service was excellent! Food was good. I would give the food a 6 on a 10. Restaurant is clean and…read moredecorated nicely. I

Came in on a Saturday evening. Karaoke night was pretty entertaining, with a whole variety of…read morepatrons on the mic. The tvs in the bar are small and quite old, making it less than ideal to watch a sporting event. They have a great draft beer selection and a few $5 drink specials. Theres plenty of indoor and outdoor seating so we were able to get sat immediately. Our server rushed us for no reason, asking if we wanted boxes just several minutes after we got our plates. The food quality is what I expected from a dive bar kitchen, though it did come out quickly which was nice. Wings were quite small and poor quality chicken. The nachos were massive with a load of brisket, could easily share with a few people. The brisket quesadilla was the best of what we ordered, with a nicely grilled tortilla and was delicious dipped in the sour cream and guacamole.

Super friendly staff and the food was even better! My parents are not big fans of beef ribs but…read morethis time around they loved it! Only regret is I wish I ordered a bigger mac n cheese. Next time. And next time I'm getting the sweet potato pie haha. Trying to convince my sister to get them to cater her rehearsal dinner. The place is a bit small so I felt a little bad taking up 2 tables for our party of 6. They do have outdoor seating!!

Small place, it does get packed easily. There's a few tables inside…read more I got their Family meal deal ($70) to-go, 1/2 bbq chicken, half slab rack of ribs, 1 lb of shredded brisket, 1 lb of pulled pork with medium sides of coleslaw, potato salad, dinner rolls, and bbq sauce to share with my family. The meat was tender and they were smoked well. Sides were good too. The staff is nice and the place is clean.

We were seated immediately and our server was great. Friendly, happy and offered insight into the…read morenew menu. We got three appetizers: fried pickles 8 out of 10; brisket Mac and cheese. 9 out of 10 but the portion is not worth the price. And the burnt ends 8 out of 10 but, again a lot of bread and not much Burnt ends. All in all a good meal and the service was outstanding.

We received a gift card as a Christmas gift so we headed to Temecula to Lucille's. It's located…read moretowards the end of the mall, which is a very busy mall and be prepared to drive around to look for parking. We were greeted promptly upon entering and were seated right away in the bar area in a booth. Our server was nice, but lacked som initiative to refill our drinks. We ordered the 3 meat platter which included our choice of 3 meats, 2 sides, and 2 biscuits. For our meat we selected: - pork belly burnt ends - beef brisket - pulled pork The bbq was good, only complaint is it was served luke warm and therefore it got cold rather quickly. For our sides we had the Mac n Cheese and mashed potatoes. The Mac n Cheese tasted like boxed and not fresh so not our favorite. The biscuits were also luke warm and a bit hard. Not sure if their food sits for a while before it's served or not properly warmed as everything was served luke warm.

3.5 stars! We came…read morehere during the Greek Festival. It was dead. When we first came, we were the only people in the place. First, let me say that the service was great. She was attentive without being overbearing all while she was training someone new. The food was decent. I wouldn't say anything special. I got the Mac and cheese with pulled pork. My husband got the tri tip sandwich with onion rings. Apparently the onion rings were $3 extra charge and there was only 7 on the plate. Not impressed. We also got a beer and a Michelada. My husband asked for more michelada mix because it looked like they only out a drop in there. The bill came out to $90 and I don't think the food was worth that much honestly. I'd be back, but mostly for beers. Bonus points for the reusable Ball cups!

Ate at Steinerhaus on a Saturday evening and was not impressed. I ordered the Sweet and Spicy…read moreChicken sliders with baked beans. The sliders were decent but did not live up to the price in either taster or portion. The baked beans lacked flavor and seemed watered down. Speaking of watered down, the fountain drinks were definitely watered down... with some remnants of possible hops or some other type of aftertaste. The service was okay because the gentleman working seemed nice but he appeared to be the only waiter in the whole place and was definitely overwhelmed. The place was wide open and pretty much all outdoors so it's cool for a bar but not great for a dinner date. All of this gave me the impression Steinerhaus would be better suited as a bar serving bar food. If those are your expectations you'll probably be okay. If you're looking for a great bbq place to have a date night, this ain't it.

This is great Korean bbq place that's budget friendly. Visited on a weekday for lunch and it was a…read moregreat price for ayce! Their sides are authentic and delicious and they have a variety of proteins to choose from. We were seated right away and the staff were very friendly! The ambience was great! There's a couple tvs were playing anime so that was entertaining. Our server recommended the plum soju which was a flavor we had not had and it was a delicious compliment to our meal!

Service - great…read more Ambiance - great (fun place for family too with so many nostalgic video games for kids -- and adults?!) Food - ok (menus were limited due to kitchen being too busy per server) - banchan was surprisingly good considering it's Temecula, far from most korean grocers Not sure if I'd choose different kbbq place in the area but not excited about coming back for food. I'd come back with big group if doing bbq for the great atmosphere

Okay so if you're sleeping on 1909 in Old Town Temecula, WAKE UP because this place is absolutely…read moreit. We rolled in on a Saturday afternoon to celebrate a friend's birthday and left with full bellies, big smiles, and zero regrets. We went full send on the menu and ordered the mini burger sliders, whipped espresso french toast (excuse me?? SO good), fried chicken Benny, and a smashburger. Every single thing was a hit and the portions are absolutely massive. Like, come hungry. Seriously. The service was speedy, friendly, and just all around great. No long waits, no wrong orders, just good vibes all around. We snagged a table on the patio and honestly the people-watching alone is worth the visit. Old Town does not disappoint as a backdrop. AND THEN. At the end of the meal our server came out with a dessert drink float topped with a sparkler, completely on the house, just to celebrate our friend's birthday. We sang Happy Birthday right there on the patio and it was the cutest thing ever. That kind of thoughtfulness is what keeps us coming back! 1909 is the move for birthdays, brunches, or just a random Saturday when you want great food and even better energy. 10 out of 10, no notes!

Such a cute spot in Temecula. We sat outside and the service was attentive and kind…read more I got their espresso martini and asked for the sugar to be taken out. It was still a touch sweet for my taste but overall really good. Then I tried the eggs benedict with longanisa. I wish the sausage was a bit more hearty but it was minced very fine. It was a touch spicy, but overall the flavor was really good. I also tried the fried chicken benedict which was delicious. The eggs were also cooked to perfection. Overall, such a fun spot. Would come back!