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!

HereA Missed Feast at Swing Inn Cafe & BBQ…read more Ahoy, Dean! I pen these words in hopes they do not strike like a thunderclap upon your shores. Your artistry on the screen has captured my admiration, yet my heart is heavy as I recount my culinary journey to your esteemed establishment. With eager spirit, I ventured forth from the bustling realms of San Diego, lured by tales spun on TikTok and whispers of flavor that promised a feast to rival the legendary Phil's Barbecue. Alas, my 120-mile pilgrimage left me yearning for more, like a sailor adrift in a sea of unsatisfied cravings. To my dismay, the fabled beef barbecue ribs were absent from your menu--an absence that echoed in the chambers of my heart. Instead, I chose the patty melt, a dish that danced not upon my palate as I had hoped. Accompanied by mac & cheese, it presented a unique flavor, yet was served cold and chewy, like a shipwrecked treasure lost to time. Your servers, true knights of hospitality, graciously presented optional mashed potatoes, but alas, they bore the likeness of instant fare, void of the warmth and care of true mashed potatoes. I sought the Flintstone-style dinosaur bones, yet it seemed those glorious days had vanished like mist at dawn. My daughter ventured to order a small rack of pork ribs, which, while decent, could not elevate our spirits to the heights we sought. Meanwhile, my wife chose the turkey sandwich, which regrettably settled like a stormy tide in her stomach. The ambience, reminiscent of good old-fashioned Temecula, offered ample parking for those who arrive in time, yet I found myself longing for a sensational experience that eluded us. Please, dear Dean, take not these words as daggers, but as a humble plea for your culinary realm to reclaim its former glory. May the winds of fortune guide your kitchen back to the vibrant feasts of yore. God bless, and may your future endeavors be filled with flavors that dance upon the tongue! Captain 619

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.

I wantvto preface it by saying that I am no BBQ expert, in terms of difference types of BBQ. So…read more. The Brisket was absolutely amazing, just melted in our mouths. My experience with the pulled pork, that day, to me, was a bit dry. I'm not sure if the norm is to serve bread slices vs. rolls, but it wasn't my personal preference. I didn't care for the BBQ Sauce, not sure if it was an in-house recipe or "store bought", it just wasn't my personal flavor profiles. My boys liked the mac-n-cheese, I did not. Not a fan of pepper in mine (assuming that was pepper). Potato salad..potatoes were tender, which I really like but not my style of potatoe salad. Customer Service was outstanding, attentive, etc. I'm still on the fence whether this merits the cost but I think I'd go back for the Brisket alone and I'd love to try the ribs, since they had ran out when we visited.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

The brisket, beef steak, and beef chop steak were phenomenal and definitely the stars of the meal…read more Those cuts were really well done. The pickled radish was amazing, but the thin radish wrap didn't have that tangy pickled taste at all, which was a little disappointing. The kimchi was average -- I've had much more delicious versions elsewhere. The iced green tea also tasted very watered down -- the color in my cup was practically clear with only the slightest tint of green if you looked carefully, which says a lot. Overall, a pretty average experience with some standout meats and great banchan variety, but the service and a few details could definitely be improved.