Phil’s BBQ temporarily closed its doors at the Point Loma restaurant Dec. 30 and will remain closed through Feb. 10 for a $1 million kitchen renovation. In light of the temporary closure, Phil’s is launching a “Shutdown Sweepstakes” to encourage customers to visit its Santee and San Marcos restaurant locations until the Point Loma store can be reopened on Feb. 11. The upgrades to the Point Loma restaurant will include an expansive kitchen remodel, the addition of eight tap handles in the bar area, which will feature some of San Diego’s favorite micro-brewery selections, and the installation of tap handles in the main restaurant, enabling dine-in customers to order beer with their meal. Additionally, Phil’s BBQ will install a number of water-saving and energy-efficient pieces of equipment, including highly efficient refrigeration units and LED lighting in the kitchen. “One of the factors that’s been key to the success of our restaurant has been our efforts to give our customers the highest quality of service possible, and that includes our facilities,” said Phil Pace, Phil’s BBQ owner. “We’re committed to re-investing in our restaurants to make sure we continually offer guests the best possible dining experience.” 
To offset the inconvenience to diners, Phil’s BBQ is launching a “Shutdown Sweepstakes” where customers 18 years of age or older will have a chance to win one of 34 prizes, including the grand prize: $2,500 in cash, plus a $2,500 gift card to Phil’s BBQ. The sweepstakes submission period will end date Feb. 9 at 10 p.m. For a complete list of the Shutdown Sweepstakes rules and prizes, visit www.-philsbbq.net/Sweepstakes. Phil’s BBQ Santee is located at 9816 Mission Gorge Road, (619) 449-7700. Phil’s BBQ San Marcos is at 579 Grand Ave., (760) 759-1400. For more information about Phil’s BBQ, visit www.philsbbq.net.