Kansas City Barbeque

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600 W Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101
+1 (619) 231-9680
http://www.kcbbq.net

Kansas City Barbeque is a renowned restaurant located in San Diego's vibrant harbor district, famously recognized as the filming location for iconic scenes from the 1986 classic film Top Gun. Founded over 40 years ago by Kansas City natives Martin and Cindy Blair, this local favorite offers delicious barbeque while celebrating its Hollywood history, attracting both movie fans and food enthusiasts alike.

The restaurant features a diverse menu with specialties including smoked meats and hearty sides, complemented by a lively bar atmosphere. With on and off-site catering available, Kansas City Barbeque caters to both locals and visitors seeking an authentic dining experience in a unique setting.

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2.51,752 reviews
Katy H.
11/9/2025

A great spot! We happened upon this bar and popped in. Loved the Top Gun history! The bar tender was superb- friendly and helpful. We had the best time having a few drinks, a little food, and just...

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Jennifer P.
12/11/2025

This place has made its name for being in top gun. It's a quant little place. Lots of military memorabilia there. The server was super nice telling em a little history about the restaurant. We...

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Dana M.
12/8/2025

My friend loves Top Gun, so she really wanted to stop here It is was worth the stop! She enjoyed taking pictures with the memorabilia and I was entirely amused by the ability to control the...

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Olga M.
11/25/2025

This was our first time trying Kansas City BBQ in San Diego. This restaurant was made famous by the original 1986 Top Gun movie with Tom Cruise. The restaurant was featured in the bar scene...

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Kristin M.
11/9/2025

Came to Kansas City BBQ thinking this would be a really fun and relevant a pre movie dinner experience before seeing Top Gun at the nearby Rooftop Cinema. Upon first observation, this location...

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