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Phil's Original BBQ
Categories: Restaurants Barbeque Restaurants Sandwiches Barbeque, Sandwiches [Edit]
838 College StToronto, ON M6H 1A2
Neighbourhood: Dufferin Grove
(416) 532-8161
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 12 pm - 3 pm
Mon-Thu 5 pm - 9 pm
Fri-Sat 5 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
34 reviews for Phil's Original BBQ
Review Highlights
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"I love pulled pork sandwiches." In 13 reviews -
"Perfect baked beans, crispy cut fries, tasty cole slaw." In 6 reviews -
"delicious redskin potato salad." In 5 reviews
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34 reviews in English
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Review from Behrouz M.
Toronto, ON
1/26/2012
Phil's was featured on the Food Network's "Restaurant Makeover" a few years ago and I've been going to Phil's on a regular basis ever since.
Highlights:
-The smell of apple wood smoke is the first thing that hits you as you enter Phil's and it gets you salivating.
- Pretty much everything is slow cooked in a smoker. And when I say slow, I mean over night slow!! So what you get is fall-off-the-bone tender and incredibly delicious.
-I have tried pretty much everything on the menu. The ribs, the chicken, the pulled pork, the beef briskets, the beans, and corn bread. They are all tasty and portion sizes are very generous. My favourite item on the menu remains the BBQ Combo which is a dish that gets you chicken, ribs AND beef brisket!
Tips:
Expect to do a load of laundry after visiting Phil's because your clothes will smell like apple wood smoke.
Bottom line:
Food: A
Service: A-
Food presentation: A-
Atmosphere: A
Prices: B+
Recommended? YES! -
Review from Heather G.
Toronto, ON
5/22/2012
I first heard about this place while watching an episode of "Restaurant Makeover" and since I recently saw them featured on "You Gotta Eat Here" I decided to check this place out.
I ordered the small ribs at $16.50 and thought the portion was pretty small for what I had to pay. The first few ribs I ate were fall off the bone tender, but I got a few pieces that were so dry and tough that they were inedible. My boyfriend's brisket sandwich on the other hand was juicy and delicious from start to finish and a bit more reasonably priced than the ribs.
During my second visit I ordered the quarter bbq chicken and was much more satisfied with the quantity, but not so much in the flavour department. The service this time around wasn't the greatest either. One of my all time pet peeves is when a table who was seated after mine gets their orders taken first. It should never happen unless a table immediately orders their food when asked for their drinks orders.
Overall I'm not impressed. I'll be venturing somewhere else to get my bbq fix. -
Review from Jay M.
Toronto, ON
1/14/2012
Phil, I still like ya, but lets start putting a bit more focus into the quality control side of things okay?
I usually get take-out when in the need of a quick pulled pork sandwich fix. For under $10 after tax, its a good deal and I wish I could give it 4 stars but the consistency has not been there to do so.
On the side you get to choose from fries, coleslaw, or potato salad. The fries are pretty consistent. I'm not normally a fan of thicker cut fries but they manage to make them well and with just the right amount of crispness. I tried the potato salad a couple times but the quality changed and last time ended up throwing most of it away, almost seemed like the mayo was going off or something.
As for the sandwich itself... The meat has never been an issue and I do like how they give you the 2 different sauces in the little containers so you can decide what flavour to spice your pork with. But today, I swear the buns must have been sitting out for days or something. I mean the thing was rock hard around the edges and most of the top even to the touch so the people in the kitchen should've been able to tell that when they sliced it. The thing was the driest, crustiest, stalest bun I've potentially ever been served a sandwich on. Luckily I had hamburger buns at home and was able to make the switch but really, that shouldn't ever have to be my responsibility when I'm ordering food from a business.
If I was basing the meal on todays experience alone, it would've been a 2 star review but I've eaten enough of these sandwiches to know that when done right, they are one of the best things west of Ossington on College Street.
Let's just try to get back on the ball more consistently, okay Phil? -
Review from Nabil E.
Toronto, ON
5/11/2012
The much hyped Phil's was easily been the worst BBQ experience I have ever had. Ribs: Overdone, fatty, and disgusting. Brisket: I didn't realize that beef was supposed to be rubbery. Chicken: So dry it sucked out every bit of moisture in my mouth. Our server: got most of the orders wrong and knew hew was getting his 15%,(we were a table of 7) so he coasted the entire time.
The sad thing is, this place was packed. Anybody who says that this place is anything beyond mediocre, is delusional, and has probably never had a proper rack of ribs in their life.
If there was some way I could give this place a negative star, I would.
Phil, you should be ashamed of yourself. -
Review from Angie S.
Toronto, ON
1/9/2012
Wow, this place has gone downhill. I've been going to Phil's for years, but not for the last 2. With quality BBQ restos like Stockyards, Barque and even mediocre blah franchises like St Louis popping up everywhere you'd think Phil's would stay, at the very least, abreast of the general expectation of good bbq. Sadly, this place disappoints. Not terrible, mind you, but nowhere close to it's previous quality.
For $26 a platter will get you chicken leg/thigh quarter, 3 slices of brisket cut way too thin, and three small, thin, not extremely tender ribs. You also get 2 sides - I got the once amazing coleslaw (still scratch made but now quite mediocre) and potato salad (bland and boring). Both salads were straight out of the fridge (including the serving dish) - a KFC fast food joint has more love than these salads.
The platter portions were small for what you pay and between two of us, we had to get more. So we ordered the pulled pork sandwich & fries - it was better than the platter. Had it not been for the decent sammy this review would be a 1-star.
Other disappointments from it's previous glory:
- not nearly as smokey and full -flavoured as before
- smaller, thinner ribs and not as tender (I think they must have changed suppliers)
- I had a big, dry, inedible piece of beef-jerky-like morsel in the brisket
- coleslaw used to be kick-ass but now is now is quite forgettable
- same slowish, non-personal service (which I think is the serving staff instead of the kitchen
- even the serve your own BBQ sauces seemed to suffer the same degradation of quality
- you don't leave that joint reeking like you've been in a smoker for 12 hours..
Phils - too bad.. I really want to love this restaurant again but it's slipped too much to be on my list. I *may* go there again if I'm desperate, in the neighbourhood, starving, and not expecting much. Definitely not worth going to as a destination visit. -
Review from Mandy M.
Toronto, ON
12/13/2011
Four of us were originally planning to try Hadley's, but it's apparently closed, so we walked down the road a little bit to Phil's.
A little more expensive than what we had originally planned, but we were hungry and it looked fairly busy so we went in.
I ordered the pulled pork with fries and coleslaw. The service was 2.5 stars - quite slow and not very friendly. But there was only one poor waiter for a moderately busy evening (not packed but steady).
When the food arrived it looked great. The fries were an A, thick and nicely seasoned, but the coleslaw was freezingly cold and had a lot of vinegar that it was almost drowning in. The sauces on the pork were great but the meat itself was meh. Dry and overcooked and I kind of expected more from a place that boasted about barbeque quality.
I've had much better pulled pork made by friends and have also tried it at pulled pork fests where it's soft and fresh tasting.
Anyway, I don't know if I'd go back for the price, but it was.. okay. -
Review from Brian G.
Toronto, ON
9/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
Well I heard about this one from a friend so off we went to try it out.
Well about 6 visits later and I will continue to go. This is TRUE Southern Bar BQ from someone who has traveled extensively in the southern US.
The Ribs are the best, The Pulled pork is amazing, The chicken is soooo tasty.
Most meals come with one or two sides, I was most impressed with the baked beans and fries. The Coleslaw was not bad as was the potato salad , just did not knock my socks of like the beans and the fries.
Be wary of the large order of Ribs, IT IS A FULL POUND. Most will be better off with the smaller order or take some home for lunch. (THEY ARE TASTY LATER) -
Review from Tonja B.
Toronto, ON
6/17/2011
Phil: why are you so hit or miss??
I love pulled pork sandwiches. L.O.V.E.
I've been to Phil's a few times as it's a stone's throw from my work. However, each time I've been for the pulled pork sandwich it's always different! Grr. I'm not a fan of inconsistency. On my most recent visit the sandwich was perrrrfect. loaded with that delicious pulled pork, just the right amount of sauce all on an UNsoggy bun, even though I took it to go.
My previous visit yielded a completely opposite result: soggy bun, little to no sauce resulting in dry pork. Dislike.
Phil's is like that bad boyfriend you keep going back to. I'm sure I'll go back even though it could be a detriment to my taste buds. Please work on consistency, Phil.
Honourable Mentions:
- really yummy bbq sauce
- delicious redskin potato salad
- in-house smoked meat -
Review from roben h.
Toronto, ON
10/1/2011
In a town that is seriously lacking BBQ it's nice that we have Phil's because it is really quite tasty. I'm incredibly disappointed that it doesn't live up to what I want it to be.
I hadn't eaten Phil's for 4+ years until last night and now recall the two reasons I stopped going there.
1. when they got hit by the Pimp my Restaurant thing the burners were changed and the food tastes like natural gas.
2. MSG - I was up half the night and have spent the entire day in an MSG anxiety/heart rate attack.
I guess the next BBQ chicken I have will be from NYC if not the South itself. -
Review from Nate W.
Toronto, ON
4/15/2011
If you've had real American bbq, you will be disappointed with Phil's. I've been to Phil's several times because it's nearby, and I secretly hope it will be better each time. There aren't many places in TO that do bbq right, but that should be a reason to try harder.
The ribs are the best thing on the menu here, mostly because the chicken and brisket are overdone and dry. The smoke flavour is there, but it's subtle and doesn't make up for the texture (this applies to everything here). All the sides are all standard issue.
The quality could be excused somewhat if the value for money wasn't so poor. For a light lunch you can get away with a small sandwich and fries for about $8. But if you're a hearty eater and come for dinner, you'll have to spend some money to get your fill here. If ribs aren't your thing, don't bother with the plates of brisket or pulled pork: get two sandwiches instead, it's the same price but you'll have more food.
I see many highly positive reviews, and I can only guess that most of the people who come here haven't experienced much bbq. The service is warm and friendly, but given the quality and prices, there are better alternatives. -
Review from Tanya N.
3/21/2011 3 photos
I came here with a couple of my friends with high hopes. I was looking forward to the pulled pork (looove pulled pork).
We ordered a capchapas ($5.75), plate of the pulled pork ($15) & ribs ($16.50) with all four sides (each plate comes with 2 sides): potato salad, coleslaw, fries and baked beans.
All the sides were all fantastic. The potato salad was just slightly creamy had a bit of dill, which did it for me. I really like dill. Coleslaw was more of the vinegar-y type as opposed to the creamy version. It was light so it balanced the meat (as much as it could). Fries were thick, perfectly fried - crispy not greasy. We all loved them. The baked beans were cooked with meat ( I think it was pork...) so there are chunks of meat in it - delicious.
I wasn't too keen on the capchapas - just not my thing though my friend liked it. It's a savoury "pancake" with corn with melted mozzarella cheese in the middle.
As for the meat...the ribs and pulled pork were both good but it doesn't make you drool for more. The ribs were a bit dry so not as juicy as I anticipated. The BBQ sauce was its saving grace. It was somewhat the same for the pulled pork. It wasn't tender and juicy but also a bit on the dry side. I added a bit more of the table BBQ sauce (both the hot & regular, the hot BBQ sauce wasn't really hot at all) for a bit more flavour.
Overall a "meh" experience. Maybe it's better on the weekends when there's more turnover? I came here on a weeknight and it was pretty empty. -
Review from Tas H.
Toronto, ON
8/16/2011
The first BBQ place I've tried in Toronto and it was pretty good. Its spacious and great for groups. We were a group of 5 and tried the following in decreasing order of 'yummyness'
-Ribs (small order): The favourite among the group. Juicy and deliciously tender.
-Brisket - good on a plate and good as a sandwich as well.
- Baked Beans- clearly slow cooked for hours for maximum flavour
- Potato Salad- lots of different flavours for a plain potato salad
- Pulled pork- didn't try it but friends said it was good.
- Coleslaw and fries- don't bother. -
Review from Tylicia C.
Toronto, ON
1/14/2011
The food in this place is horribly overpriced for the poor quality. And the fries are seriously overcooked. They shave the meat off the ribs for their sandwiches, which, in themselves, are fatty and too expensive individually. And did I mention that the food is overpriced? Well, I did. Because it is. 21 dollars for ribs? Blow me (us). I'll buy them at Price Choppers. And that beef brisket? I'd rather eat corned beef.
Bottom line: Phil's, overpriced food, great mints. Really, the mints were amazing. Some of the best mints I've ever had following a meal. If for anything, go for the mints.
All of you who like this, are wrong and have been stricken by placebo-situational-effect food. You buy alcohol and go "oh my god, the food is amazing!" but you've been had.
Brought to you by D.T. in DT cynical food reviews. -
Review from Monica F.
11/17/2010
YUMMERS!
I went to elementary school at Dewson, and have been visiting this establishment long before it was called Phil's. They used to sell boxes of french fries for $2. I still have vivid memories of those white styrofoam containers sprawled out around our playground....
Anyways, enough about me. Like the douche-bag from Restaurant Makeover says, the pulled pork here is amazing (with the occasional disgusting morsel you can't chew through.) I'm sorry, but I wouldn't get the chicken. It's so dry and always looks burnt.
The sauce, don't get me started on their BBQ sauces. I would go there and just do shots of their BBQ sauce if I could. It's THAT good.
Their fries aren't the best. The coleslaw is very good, but the portion you get is so small. The hushpuppies are definitely worth ordering. The honey mustard-y sauce they come with could be my chaser with the BBQ sauce shots, delish!Listed in: College Street
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Review from Rhae N.
Ajax, ON
11/19/2010
i have wanted to try Phil's ever since I saw the Restaurant Makeover espisode on the Food Network and maaaaaannnnnn did it NOTdisappoint. To start, the server we had was amazing...welcoming, funny, and accomodating.
i had the 1/4 chicken BBQ with the coleslaw and fries. Basic dish but layered flavour....It was so delicious. I'm going to have to wipe down my laptop from all the drool after writing this review.
This place leaves you wanting to come back. Next time I'm downtown I'm there.
The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is the for the apple crumble. For whatever reason the crumble had the flavour like it got tossed in the same bowl that they toss the chicken in...mild bbq flavour. Thought it was odd but still finished the dessert anyway. That is how my belly takes over from my brain...happens sometimes. Maybe Phil did it on purpose...dunno....anyone else experince the same?
I will return! -
Review from Jason V.
North York, ON
9/16/2011
Where do I start? Oh yes by telling you to hurry up and EAT HERE
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Review from Bijan V.
4/30/2009
** 3.5 Stars **
I first heard of Phil's like through Restaurant Makeover and after seeing the chef sent to teach Phil about making dishes come up with nothing since everything tasted so good, I had to put this place on my must-go-to list.BBQ for me is a summer food, you need that weather otherwise you can't possibly enjoy the true beauty of the meat, and so I waited 4 months and finally went a couple days ago.
What surprised me were the prices, full slab of ribs $26 or a rack with 2 sides for $22, a BBQ combo for $23 (quarter chicken, 3 ribs and a bit of brisket with 2 sides). We ended up getting a pulled pork sandwich and the BBQ combo just so we could taste a bit of everything. The ribs were good (8/10) - a little dry but overall tasty. Chicken was seasoned well and tasted good but the brisket didn't really impress. The highlight of the dinner ended up being the BBQ Beans which were amazing (probably because of the chicken and pork hidden between them)!
Overall Phil obviously knows how to BBQ but given the rather high price, I was expecting a bit more.
On a side note I have to say the sweet BBQ sauce they have on the table is SO GOOD, I'm tempted to go back and buy a couple bottles and put it on EVERYTHING! -
Review from Natasha E.
Markham, ON
5/13/2010
Great ribs, average chicken, horrible brisket. That would be a quick and fast assessment of their food. I guess maybe it is because I have tried real American BBQ, but this does not compare at all, despite Phil's statement of training down in the south.
Fries are completely average, but the beans were actually quite good. A little too much pieces of pork fat in there for my liking, but it did taste yummy.
Went in with high hopes, but came out a little deflated. -
Review from Rick Y.
Toronto, ON
1/14/2010
Phil's was done over by restaurant makeover. The chef was so blown away by the bbq he didn't dare try to change it.
I couldn't agree more! The portions are generous, the BBQ amazing. The dining room is a bit ordinary, but this is BBQ folks, not Haute Cuisine!
Their 'slaw is pretty amazing too.
Not vegetarian friendly (at all, unless they're happy with slaw and fries).Listed in: Rick's Picks
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Review from Diane R.
Toronto, ON
3/18/2010
I'm writing in the midst of a pork-coma (definition: state of bliss entered through the overindulgence in pork fat).
Loved the food. Delicious and massive servings with lots of extra sauce right at hand in case you need more. Baked beans were phenomenal and full of extra pork fat goodness. The cole-slaw was fabulous (and mayo free).
Only reason not 5 stars is the decor, wish they had left restaurant makeover to die it's slow death rather than invited it into the place (what the F is with the random trees on the wall).
Please excuse the lack of full sentences, I'm too euphoric to editorialize. -
Review from Adriano A.
Toronto, ON
11/18/2009
I'm almost ashamed to admit I didn't know about Phil's until I saw it on Restaurant Makeover. Once watching the episode, I thought I had to check it out.
The only regret I have is that I didn't know about Phil's a lot sooner. I live about a half-hour away, but sometimes I'll make the drive just for lunch.
I've never been able to have anything other than the Pulled-Pork Sandwich (w/ beans on the side), since I couldn't bare visiting and not having that excellent dish. There's absolutely nothing like it. I miss it right now.
The service is speedy. The prices, at least for the pulled-pork, are extremely cheap. Be sure to ask for bread and put some of Phil's sauce right on it, instead of butter. So, so good. I could almost drink it.
Phil's has become my go-to suggestion when people are asking about somewhere to eat when they're downtown. The hours are a little funky, so be sure to check the website before making the trip. -
Review from James K.
Toronto, ON
2/16/2010
Pretty good BBQ.
The place though seems to have a bit of an identity problem. The music, decor, and a desert or two just didn't fit with BBQ...
I was expecting some pecan pie and big glasses of iced tea.
The Pulled pork sandwich that I had was a little dry and greasier than it really should be. They also seemed to skimp on the meat!!
The BBQ containers on the table weren't the cleanest either.
The wait staff was excellent.
I gotta say though, the smell was amazing. The subtle smokey air made my mouth water as soon as I walked in.
I'll give it another try, but I don't think that it's a destination restaurant. -
Review from Rochelle L.
Toronto, ON
5/4/2010
Phil's is my go to place if I can't bear the thought of cooking or if I have very little time to get food in my belly.
A Restaurant Makeover success story (because we all know those are somewhat rare) I have to pretend it's not nearly across the street from me in order to ensure that I don't make myself sick on BBQ.
Their prices have slowly climbed and in my mind the taste factor has diminished. I don't eat pork so I can't tell you how good or bad it is, but the last few times I have eaten there I have found the brisket sandwich to be dry and lacking of flavour. One saving grace is all of their sides are yummy and the hush puppies are to die for. Their service is also a bit scatterbrained,and there seems to be a help wanted sign on the window quite often.
Nevertheless,give it a spin if you want quick, still affordable and simple barbeque. -
Review from Kent P.
Updated - 12/6/2010 1 photo
My beef brisket is acceptable....but for some reason after finishing your order over the phone the lady goes "will you want a plastic bag?". I always say 'no', because I don't want to be nickel and dimed for a fucking bag. Give me a bag for free! Phony bologna bag tax. You could order $200 worth of food and she'd still ask you if you wanted to buy a bag. Oh, and if you say NO to the bag...you have to carry loose cutlery, two containers of sauce, napkins, and your box of food. Give me a free bag, Phil you cheap bastard.
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6/27/2010
Phil's ain't too bad.
7bucks or so for a pulled pork sandwich and a side (coleslaw/fries). Go… Read more »
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Review from Teresa H.
Kingston, ON
7/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
I had read about Phil's, and then saw them on that show "restaurant makeover". I was really looking forward to some great bbq. I brought my husband and three kids, and therefore had enough mouths to try just about everything. (If you're looking for anything non-meat, save your time. The fish additions from the show didn't make it onto the menu) The ribs were good, not so good that I'd drive across town for them. Same for the pulled pork...good...not great. The chicken was dry and over-smoked. The brisket was moist and flavourful, and the standout of the meats. The sides were fantastic. Perfect baked beans, crispy cut fries, tasty cole slaw. We didn't buy juice for the kids, because at more then 3 bucks a pop, I could have got litres of it at the grocery. Service was friendly and prompt.
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Review from Dardana M.
ON
12/1/2008 1 photo
Phil's is less like a restaurant and more like a beloved friend (not that I actually know the man himself that well, but his food is great company). Another place that is practically in my backyard, and was never visited for the first half of my four-year College St.-west-of-Ossington (a neighbourhood I am now, at this second, christening "Co-Wos") tenure.
Not for lack of wanting, though. It just never seemed to be open when we needed it to, and I think we assumed it was out of our price range (which it so isn't).
It is one of my favourite places to go, both sit-down and take-out. The menu is pretty basic, and I can honestly say I have had everything on it. Wow. For sit-ins, I favour going all out, ordering the sample plate that offers a bit of everything: chicken, beef brisket, ribs-- you'll also need to buy a separate plate of pulled pork, cuz you really should try it. Last time, we also went for the Cachapas, which are like corn and cheese pancakes and blew my freaking mind. As a side, baked beans all the way, and the fries are a good meat-neutralizer, if needed.
For take-out, I always go with the sandwiches, which offer the aforementioned meats, but on buns (duh), and come with a side for $6.95(!?) and are in my top 5 favourite comfort foods ever (the brisket is my constant choice). The hush puppies are a little hard (but I'm no hush-puppies expert so maybe that's how they should be?), and the sauce is a little delicious and you can even buy it to take home. I would starve, or be very unhappy, without this place. -
Review from Lauren W.
Toronto, ON
5/19/2010
Phil's had been highly recommended plenty of times by my southern BBQ loving friends, so I figured it's about time I checked it out.
I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, which was DELISH, and they have great BBQ hot sauce, that you can purchase to take home.
As an appetizer we got Cachapas, and let me tell you, it was incredible. Its basiclly a corn pancake with melted cheese, and for an extra $3 you can add a meat of your choice. We skipped on the meat, and it was one of the best things I've ever tasted in my life.
Extremely friendly service, laid back atmosphere, and overall great experience.
Apparently this place gets crazy busy and is known to have a line up, but when we were there on a Saturday at around 8:00pm, we got a table right away. -
Review from Juergen S.
Toronto, ON
2/19/2011
Like it. Beans are awesome and the ribs are really great as well.
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Review from Phil D.
Markham, ON
8/7/2011
Excellent BBQ ! The best I have had since South Carolina trip ..... The combo was excellent, brisket was perfect. The slaw was to my liking - not creamy and soggy but fresh and sharp .... As slaw is suppose to be? This was my first time there and therefore I can't comment on consistency as seen in reviews .... Definitely will return.
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Review from Mike S.
Toronto, ON
9/5/2008 1 photo
I've said it before and I'm sure I will say it many times again, I love barbeque. There is something so delicious about slow cooked pork that I crave, which is why I was so excited when I saw Phil's Original BBQ on 'Restaurant Makeover' on the Food Network because there is a considerable dearth of barbeque restaurants in Toronto. On the show the chef (David Agee) involved in the makeover gushes about the fantastic rub and sauce that Phil uses on his meat, my mouth was almost literally salivating when I went and ordered my half rack. I don't want to say I was disappointed because they were the best ribs I've had in Toronto, but they weren't as good as David Agee made them out to be, but they were quite good and they are probably the best ribs you can get in the city outside of ribfest. One of the neat things about Phil's is that there really is a Phil and unlike Bruno's you can actually see Phil walking around his restaurant. He's a very nice guy and if he has a minute he will sit and talk 'que, which to me makes this place special. Barbeque is a social event and the fact that the proprietor of the establishment will sit down and talk to you about his passion makes it worth the trip. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes barbeque.
Like the review? Check out the link to my blog on my profile. -
Review from Joe S.
Toronto, ON
4/3/2009
Pulled pork: a-ok. Ribs: fattier than they should have been. Service: mediocre. Coffee: cold (although what was I expecting? It's a rib joint after all.) Chance of returning: slim.
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Review from kai r.
Toronto, ON
3/8/2010
I love Phils. The BBQ is wonderful (especially the brisket), and the sides are to die for (best potato salad ever).
Friendly service, and reasonable prices. -
Review from Robyn A.
Toronto, ON
11/30/2010
Phil's is good...but not great. The service we had was just okay, the waiter seemed to be in a rush and not really overly attentive, which is understandable for a busy Saturday night. We both ordered the 1/2 rack rib dinner, which arrived quickly and without incident. The beans lacked flavour and tasted Heinz-made vs homemade. Sorry, Phil...you missed the mark on this one. The potato salad needed some life too. I think there's more focus on technique and delivery than actual flavour in the food. For the price and product recieved, we won't return. Over-priced and underwhelming.
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Review from Daniel M.
4/28/2009
The food is just good - not great as it's made out to be on Restaurant Makeover. I've been at Phil's twice and always left hungry, while spending a good coin. That is a real deal breaker for BBQ joint. Probably won't return.
