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Gaslamp BBQ

3.8 (650 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
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Happy hour specials

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BBQ Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich

Food was good and the service was friendly. I like the bar atmosphere but still quite enough to have a meeting.

BBQ Smoked Beef Ribs & Potato Salad Amazing ! Hard to find Beef Ribs anywhere!
Sam p.

Finally found beef ribs. Nobody serves them. This place was a great find. Really nice server. Very attentive. Big enough space to handle a crowd. Portions were great. Beer was cold. I'll be back.

Rachel L.

Everything everyone ordered was hot, fresh and delicious. Large sandwich, burger and entree portions with sides. Very flavorful. I recommend, if with another, to each get a different appetizer because it's fairly shareable. ...personally, I'd say apps were alright, basic compared to main meal items tho. so I'd prefer to share anyways to get a little better taste of more options The place is cool and clean looking. Awesome decor and bar settings, also large outdoor side patio seating.. and great location between main streets for other eats, hotels and shopping. Service was on point too.

BBQ Wings
Eric W.

(Last visited 5/15/2022.) Hanging out in San Diego with some friends and we've been partying all day, but we need a break so we walked past this place so I HAD to stop in to see what it was all about before continuing on with the night. Atmosphere/Appearance: Based right downtown with a very inviting patio/street seating is this gem. We walked right in this very rustic, homey feeling space that made me feel like I was out in the backwoods of Tennessee somewhere, but I loved the character of this place. There's also a modern twist to it as well with the updated bar rail and crispy TVs. So we sat outside to enjoy the good weather along with excellent people watching spots... Service: I can't remember who took care of us, nor can I remember if we had any problems... so... everything must've been okay then, right? Lol. Food: Eh, mid. This is a BBQ spot, so I thought I was going to get some DAWG-ASS wings! I... in fact... did not. I had an order of Buffalo wings and an order of Buffalo. They're just basic-fried chicken wings that are thrown in a basket then sprinkled with sauce. Yes, "sprinkled". My wings weren't even fully covered. Come on man. Yeah, I could've sent them to be covered, but there's sauce on the table so I did what I had to do, but they were okay. Buffalo over BBQ of course, but not by much. I wouldn't get them again. My friend had The Duke Burger which is a thick beef patty, pulled pork, Swiss cheese, BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles. He loved it, so it was clear that I made a mistake. Lol. Maybe next time... Value: $17.00 for 8 wings. Nope, not even worth it. Maybe the burger, but maybe next time... In conclusion, eh. I don't know if I'd make a return visit. There are so many restaurants in the area and this one just did not do it for me so I think I'd try elsewhere, but feel free to try this place out on your own! Just don't get the wings, try something else.

Tritips , ribs, garlic toast, and veggies
Dan V.

Good food, service, and Guinness! Relaxed southern atmosphere with sports on every tv.

Smoked tri-tip sandwich with coleslaw
Christine G.

I came here during SDCC weekend. The ordering process was easy. We ordered at the cashier, they gave us a number, and we looked for an available table. They were not busy when we arrived, so getting a table was easy. The place has several TVs inside. It is a good hangout place to watch sports with friends. I ordered the Smoked tri-tip sandwich with coleslaw. I was bummed that the tri-tip tasted dry and reheated; it didn't taste fresh at all. It also needed more smokiness flavor and some seasoning. I didn't care much about the coleslaw. It tasted weird. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The service was quick too. The restaurant got busy by the time we finished our food. The staff was cleaning tables after people left. They were busy but still nice in assisting customers with their needs.

BBQ Chicken Caesar Salad
Becky L.

After leaving the convention center like a starving zombie, I was lured to Gaslamp BBQ by the smell of sweet and tangy sauce. As soon as you enter you feel like your transported away from a busy Metropolitan area to a mountain cabin in the country. I ordered a cold IPA and the BBQ chicken Ceasar salad. The photo on the menu shows the chickn cut on top, but it was actually served as cut strips on the side, which actually turned out to be better for my personal preference. The ceaser salad is pretty straightforward, lettuce, croutons, and cheese.. but the chicken was very tender juicy and delicious. it seemed to be tossed in sauce after it was grilled so I was able to enjoy the delicious sauce on every bite. My gut wasn't ready to handle pulled pork, but that will be my order next time!

Janine H.

Based on service alone I would not return. Food was subpar. This was the only place after the baseball game that didn't have a wait...which I now understand why.

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Food wasnt very fresh dont come here if you want real bbq. The price of the beer bumpef up the rating for me.

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Food was awesome, and the vibe was fun. Wayne, our waiter, and Ace, the manager, were great!

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Best BBQ every year. Great locally owned restaurant. Make sure to say hi to the owner Tarik.

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