Kansas City Barbeque

Kansas City Barbeque Welcome to Kansas City Barbeque, where we take pride in the art of smoking meat low and slow.

Our restaurant is not just a culinary destination but also a piece of cinematic history as we served as the iconic filming location for the movie "Top Gun". Kansas City Barbeque is a restaurant and bar located in the harbor district of San Diego, California. We’re known as the “Top Gun Bar”, as we were the filming location for scenes used in the film Top Gun! Top Gun isn’t our only claim to fame -

we’ve been improving meal plans in the San Diego area with our flavor-packed meats, homemade sauces, and fresh sides since 1983. Our goal is to go beyond our customers’ expectations to provide quality BBQ and exceptional service for all of our customers. Spice your meal up with our flavor-filled hotlinks and enjoy a home cooked meal that's make with love straight from our BBQ pit! Our greatest pleasure in life is providing the best barbeque no matter where you are, which is why we have take-out and catering services! We have all the logistical and cooking stuff figured out, so all we need now is to share this experience with you; we go the extra mile to make sure your experience at Kansas City Barbeque is one that will keep you coming back. The next time you are craving a delicious BBQ dinner, don't think twice! Just come on in to Kansas City Barbeque and let us treat you like family!

05/22/2026

A great collaboration to celebrate the big 40 Top Gun and 43 for the restaurant… An amazing day scheduled on May 23rd from 2 PM to 4 PM
Meet some of our Top Gun tribute friends as well as Top Gun, Royalty!

 Located on Harbor Boulevard in beautiful San Diego, California! Let’s do some photo opps and here’s some great stories that!!! Top Gun

05/16/2026

Watch the interview with via Bucket List Coach Web Show Live- Aviation, Foodie & Lifestyle Podcast
The show is giving away swag item! Drawing ends May 21st! Comment and tag a friend!

🔥 GOODNESS GRACIOUS, GREAT BALLS OF FIRE 🔥 is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Top Gun all month long this May! ✈️🍻Jo...
05/15/2026

🔥 GOODNESS GRACIOUS, GREAT BALLS OF FIRE 🔥

is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Top Gun all month long this May! ✈️🍻

Join them at the legendary bar featured in the original movie for special events, themed happy hours, live podcasts, food & drink specials, and appearances from local “Maverick,” “Charlie,” “Iceman,” and more.

📍 MAY EVENTS:

May 14th 3 PM
Meet the owners of Kansas City Bbq as well as Top Gun Pilot CJ “ Heater” Heatley  the reason that Top Gun was filmed.
And Author David “Bio” Baranek of Topgun Days, Tomcat RIO, and Before Topgun Days

✈️ May 15 | 5–7PM
Top Gun Happy Hour with local “Maverick” & “Charlie”
🍺 Food & drink specials

🎙️ May 16 | 2–4PM
Top Gun extras reunion + live “Bucket List Coach Show” podcast
⭐ Featuring Medal of Honor recipient Captain Royce Williams

🔥 May 23 | 2–4PM
Top Gun pilots reunion + Danger Zone Happy Hour
🎙️ Live “Bucket List Coach Show” podcast
✈️ Featuring local “Maverick,” “Iceman,” “Rooster,” & “Charlie”

🍗 Special merchandise and themed food/drink specials available ALL MONTH long!

📍 Kansas City Barbeque
600 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA

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05/15/2026

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5/14 3 Pm PstAt The RestaurantJoin us for the 40th anniversary bash May 16th and May 23rd600 W Harbor...

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600 W Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA
92101

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 2am
Tuesday 11am - 2am
Wednesday 11am - 2am
Thursday 11am - 2am
Friday 11am - 2am
Saturday 11am - 2am
Sunday 11am - 2am

Telephone

+16192319680

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