Kansas City Barbeque

4.0(3,426)

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Location & Hours

Address

600 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
San Diego, CA 92101
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 11:00 AM

Monday11:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Tuesday11:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Wednesday11:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Thursday11:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Friday11:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Saturday11:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Sunday11:00 AM - 2:00 AM

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Contact Information

(619) 231-9680

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About Kansas City Barbeque

The bar scene in "Top Gun" was filmed at this easygoing hangout serving hearty plates of BBQ & beer.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.0/5

Based on 3,426 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Beth S

a month ago

We came here as a large group of 13. I’m actually from Kansas, but my friends wanted to come because of the movie “Top Gun”. The first night we just sat at the bar and had drinks. The next night we ca...

Paul Franklin

a month ago

Very cool place for Top Gun fans. Definitely a must see if you're in the area. The food was okay, but it is a neighborhood bar vibe, so service is mainly on you to go order. Friendly staff and friendl...

Blue & Green Traveling Team

3 months ago

Perfectly situated on Harbor Drive, where everything is walking distance from this awesome restaurant location! Known as the Top Gun Bar, it is definitely worth the visit! Food was excellent, especial...

Stephen Asbury

2 months ago

If you love the first (the original 1985) Top Gun film, you’ll love this bar. It is full of memorabilia from the film, and some of the bar scenes were filmed here (Great Balls of Fire…). There is als...

K

a month ago

Loved the service, food and environment here. They have a lot of Top Gun memorabilia and a hole in face cutout. I ordered the brisket and the brisket and rib combo that came with 2 sides each (fries,...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant provides a fun and memorable experience, especially for "Top Gun" fans, with a generally positive sentiment. Many reviewers found the experience to be highly enjoyable, even if the food was just average.

Customer Favorites

The brisket and brisket/rib combo are mentioned as standouts, with sides like fries, onion rings, coleslaw and cheese corn also receiving positive comments. The warm brownie dessert is also a popular choice.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant boasts a unique atmosphere filled with "Top Gun" memorabilia and a piano. The staff is consistently described as friendly and providing good customer service, though some reviewers mention a neighborhood bar style service where you order at the bar.

Value & Quality

Food quality varies from excellent to average; the food is sometimes overshadowed by the atmosphere and experience. One review mentions an issue with excessive add-ons on the check.

Areas for Improvement

One review mentions that burnt ends were dry and not good when ordered late in the day. One reviewer found the ribs to be lacking in quantity (only 2 pieces).

Recent Trends

Recent reviews continue to highlight the "Top Gun" theme as a major draw, with parking availability in the surrounding area being a recurring topic of discussion.