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!

The BBQ was good but was hesitant to dine in at first…read more Had an experience with a young lady who gladly and cheerfully greeted the two groups ahead of us but ignored us until she was told to seat us. When seating us, not even a word just a cold shoulder. I guess she must have asked someone else to work our table because another woman came to help us, she was very pleasant and made us feel welcomed after that very uncomfortable encounter. I'd encourage the business to remind their waitresses that we as patrons can feel your disgust and hostility, it's not kind.

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 food excellent service. I love barbecue and I definitely would come back to this place…read moreover and over again little small place but the food is phenomenal. JoLynn Acrey.

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

Good thing we didn't read reviews before visiting. Usually will not try a place with negative…read morereviews. With that being said, we had a very nice lunch. The food was outstanding, real home cooking, very tasty, large portions. Service was great, friendly, quick, and helpful.

Host was sweet. Rudest servers and waiters. Guy that cleared table was nice and attentive. Did not…read morefeel welcome. Will never come back.

We ordered the Combo Sampler Plate with mac & cheese and potato salad, and it hit the spot. It…read morecomes with two rolls and is just right for two people as long as you're not absolutely starving. If you show up hungry-hungry, do yourself a favor and get your own Combo. The meats are well done -- not overly smoked, which lets the flavor come through without overwhelming everything else. The sauce is exactly where it should be: not too sweet, not too thick, and a perfect complement to the plate. Overall, a solid, satisfying meal that feels thoughtfully prepared. The setting is calm inside, not smokey. There is outdoor seating as well.

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!!

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 the second time coming here with the family and we love it!…read more Such a great atmosphere and the service is really great, it's a little party every time we have come.

Really great food, but the service let us down. The owner is…read moreclearly a kind, genuine person who cares about his customers and that much is obvious. And the food? Flavor was all there, no complaints. But unfortunately the service has been on a steady decline over our several visits, and this last one really killed the mood. We came in as a group of four, excited to introduce two new friends to a spot my partner and I have enjoyed before. We were seated quickly and pretty much left to fend for ourselves. Our new server, a new guy we hadn't seen before, was visibly attentive to every other table but ours. Our plates came out at completely different times and we had to ask five times for spoons for our soup. It felt deliberate, though I can't say for certain. At one point I'm almost certain I caught him muttering something under his breath that sounded like "thank you for wasting my time." No one else caught it, but the overall energy from him was cold and dismissive from the moment we sat down. Something just didn't sit right with any of us, tbh he came off racist... we saw the difference in treatment with other groups. Worth noting, there's a server who's been there about five years and we've had him before and he's always been great. It's a shame because the restaurant has real potential. But if you're going to bring people here for the first time, you'd hope the service matches the food. I don't think we'll be coming back.

Good food but limited on side dishes. This place is always busy and it's a good sign because it…read moremeans people like the food. Waiting time is 30 mins and to hour which is not bad. If you guys are in group and all present at the place tell the server and they will accommodate to find a table. The ambiance is nice and the servers are nice and friendly.

I see this place recommended a lot and this week I was temecula for work and knew I had to stop in…read more Now it's become an absolute must visit every time i'm in the area - so good, and reasonably priced! (cheap lunch specials at both locations) Food (5/5) - took some coworkers here for a work lunch and even just the lowest tier menu was great in price and taste. Great sides like corn cheese and fried chicken, and great quality meats like the beef belly and flavorful bulgogi had us eating until we gained a few extra pounds. need to come back for the premium menus. service (5/5) - i guess they usually have a tablet system to order, but it wasn't working today so they had servers taking orders. Didn't make a difference as our server was great and on top of new orders for us. ambiance (5/5) well ventilated, spacious and comfortable seating, music not too loud, plenty of parking in a big plaza, and a super sleek and modern interior design made for a very enjoyable dining experience here.