Kansas City Barbeque has been improving meal plans in the San Diego area with our flavor-packed meats, homemade sauces, and fresh sides since 1983.
600 W Harbor Dr San Diego , CA 92101 United States
Reservations | Yes |
Credit Cards | Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard) |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Outdoor Seating | Yes |
Wheelchair Accessible | Yes |
Music | Jukebox |
Restroom | Yes |
Menus | Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour |
Drinks | Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails |
Atmosphere is great! So are the fried macaroni balls! Look out for the train shots-- $0.25 when the train rolls by :) and let's be honest, you're not here for the food, you're here for the history!
Honestly, it's really sub-par BBQ but the atmosphere is what you come for! Take a Top Gun photo and buy a T-Shirt! Don't be too disappointed when you don't love the food. Nobody does.
Go to the bar and ask for the shirt , it is glittery and amazing. You can easily skip most else though.
it turns into museum for Top Gun, the waiters will ask you to tour inside to see Tom Cruise pictures, but food they are serving, the Brisket was cold and dry and i asked to change the Hot Dog ????
Mark the bartender made my trip to SD. He was the coolest and after Shots of Night Train on my visit it was a trip I will never forget. Thanks Mark.
Stumbled upon this almost by accident. Famous as the bar in Top Gun where Maverick “crashes and burns” and Goose sings Great Balls of Fire ” at the piano.
Gotta see where the best movie ever bar scene filmed .. and if you really want to know what KC BBQ tastes like .. this is the place
Service from Reese was outstanding! The pork babyback ribs were dry and the mac&cheese was ok but the onion rings were very good along with the beer . It was worth coming here for the novelty and Reese
I had the “burnt ends ” and they were delicious!
Piano scene from Top Gun filmed here. Great people at the bar .
Kraft makes better BBQ sauce . I would have been more satisfied watching the $35 spent burn on the ground . Save yourself and your wallet and head to PHIL'S!
Must see if you're remotely a top gun fan. The food was 'aight,' but it's a fun place
Mac n cheese was okay. Definitely AIN'T the KC/STL bbq that I know and love. But its edible .... with a lil seasoning salt
You broke my will, but what a thrillGoodness gracious, great balls of fire ......
Top Gun! Not pretentious bar ! What's not to like?
Onion rings are amazing! And so is are the baby back ribs .
Their pulled pork BBQ was unbelievable. I seriously wanted more!
WE DID NOT CARE FOR THE FLAVOR OF THE BABY BACK RIBS. THE SIDES WERE OK ( WE GOT THE BEANS, SLAW , FRIES, AND ONION RINGS). WE LEFT OVER HALF OF OUR MEALS THERE WITH NO QUESTIONING IF EVERYTHING WAS OK
Pulled pork had no flavor... the only way around that was to douse it in the baked beans , then smother it with the bbq sauce . Pretty boring!
It was.... eh....? Definitely came for the atmosphere. The chicken was kind of dry but the potato salad was good. Personal opinion, just get a beer look around and go if you came for top gun
When the train goes by, don't be cheap . Buy the bar a round of shots.
Try the HotWings - So hot so spicy so delicious
Good BBQ and even better atmosphere! Make sure u get here in time for the night train !
Amazing onion rings !! ORDER extra crispy . Amazing!
Just get there to see the place, take a pic and leave. Food is not good. Sólo ve a ver el lugar y tomar una foto. La comida no es buena.
Everything is delicious
Best BBQ , reminds me of my home in Kansas City . Try the burnt ends ! :-)
Try the Sliced Beef Brisket - Amazing!!!
Great Bartenders , try the burnt ends !
Great booze n onion rings ! Great people
Service was great, atmosphere and decor just what I expected-- not the best food sadly!
Great ribs and best onion rings ever!
Top Gun lager ????
Just take a pic of the painted sign outside identifying it as the Top Gun bar and bounce. Pass on the actual product. Place was rebuilt anyways... pass altogether.
Take pictures have a beer just don't order the food. Not too good.
The barbecue are pretty good...
Have a beer , or two, or five. Mark the bartender is awesome!
Awesome Rings and Beer , and it's MFING Top Gun
Go in for a beer , the bartenders are cool
Probably the worst barbecue I've ever had. Brisket was cold, and pulled pork was just plain bad. The sauce had no flavor, and all I'm wondering is why the hell they decided to film Top Gun here.
Mac n Cheese was the only good thing
The staff are friendly
Open Pandora's Box
The wait staff is very nice.
The pulled pork
Baked beans and Peach cobbler .
The jukebox has the full top gun soundtrack
Make sure you have a night train . Plus mark the bartender is a rock star
Save room for pie ! The walnut pie is fantastic!
(From Top Gun!)
Everything is great here, but the Pork Belly App is one of the best dishes you'll ever eat! - Nick Lopez
I had the gumbo, and it was fantastic. But everything that came out looked good. Great beer selections too. - Aaron Stroud
Beautiful place to walk around. Cute shops, street performers, gorgeous bayside paths. - John Quintana
GREAT!! Really worth the time, DON'T MISS IT!! So educational, lot's of history, so much to see. Be sure to take the tour, you'll get a lot more info that way. Allow at least 2 hrs, more if you can ???? - Brad Hager
Love their healthy selections. Paradise Bowls serves fresh fruits granola with acai juice. Seafood selection of clam chowder and shrimp avocado salad? FRESH! Other ballparks need to take note! - Trisha Tran Hung