Sharron G.
10/2/2025
YAY - we found our BBQ place in San Diego!! It was SO good. I ordered Pulled Pork and the hubs got Brisket. We both thoroughly enjoyed our choices. We both had a taste for French Fries - so our...
Smokin J's BBQ & Taphouse
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751 4th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
WE VALIDATE PARKING AT THE HORTON PLAZA PARKING GARAGE ACROSS THE STREET ($12). Serving slow-smoked BBQ for lunch, and dinner, with a long tap list of local beer, cider, and craft cocktails featuring whiskey and mezcal. Smokin J's BBQ was founded in 2016 by a man with a smoker and a popup tent. After dragging that thing all over San Diego County for three years he opened his first restaurant in Poway. Now we are thrilled to bring our slow-smoked barbecue and house-made sides to the Gaslamp Quarter. Serving up brisket, pulled pork, burnt ends, and all the sides you want (beans, mac, collard greens, cornbread). Wash it down with a selection from our 18 tap system boasting only local drafts, or imbibe is one of our craft cocktails.
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Ken G.
9/23/2025
I had a couple of recent experiences here...while the customer service did vary, the food was always great. On two occasions I had the burnt ends, which were phenomenal - tender, juicy and full...
Ed B.
8/22/2025
Bailey went out of her way to make sure that our experience at Smokin J's BBQ was absolutely immaculate. She took the time to tell us what was in each dish we were interested in, and steered us...
Nes T.
10/11/2025
If I can give 0 stars I would. I haven't even opened any of the lids. Because there is what appears to be short beard hair all over the containers. Called the restaurant and they told me I need to...
Cassidy H.
10/6/2025
went here for a rehearsal dinner & all the food was wonderful! special shoutout to the Brisket, because it literally pulled apart. so good! service was kind and helpful, and I appreciated how...
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