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



TOP GUN RESTAURANT
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AUTHOR MEREDITH JORDAN
THE MAKING OF AN ICONIC MOVIE
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TOP GUN EXTRAS INTERVIEWS
METAL OF HONOR ROYCE WILLIAMS
Top Gun Extras Reunion plus
Appearance by Metal of Honor recipient Royce Williams

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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...

FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR ALL ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS!For 41 years, Kansas City Barbeque has proudly served free ...
11/05/2025

FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR ALL ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS!
For 41 years, Kansas City Barbeque has proudly served free Thanksgiving meals to active duty service members as our way of honoring those who serve and protect our country.

Call today for details or to reserve your spot!

NOW ACCEPTING THANKSGIVING PREORDERS!! Order slow smoked turkey or any of our meats and sides for the ultimate Thanksgiv...
11/05/2025

NOW ACCEPTING THANKSGIVING PREORDERS!! Order slow smoked turkey or any of our meats and sides for the ultimate Thanksgiving! Click the link in our bio to preorder today!

🎆 Pre-Order Now for 4th of July BBQ Glory! 🔥⁠⁠Skip the grill stress and let Kansas City Barbeque handle the heavy liftin...
06/25/2025

🎆 Pre-Order Now for 4th of July BBQ Glory! 🔥⁠
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Skip the grill stress and let Kansas City Barbeque handle the heavy lifting this Independence Day! 🇺🇸⁠
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🍖 Smoked Whole Brisket – tender, juicy, and packed with flavor⁠. Average brisket is 10-12 pounds. Feeds 15-20.
🍖 Fall-Off-the-Bone Slabs of Ribs – slow-smoked and slathered in our house-made BBQ sauce⁠. 13 ribs, each slab serves 2-3.
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Whether you’re feeding the family or the whole block, we’ve got your 4th of July spread covered.⁠
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📦 Pre-order now for easy pickup on Fourth of July from 9am-1pm. ⁠
Limited quantities — order now!
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📍 Call or click the link in our profile to place your order today!

Our buffet spread, free for active duty, military and 2599 for the public. We’ve got turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, ...
11/28/2024

Our buffet spread, free for active duty, military and 2599 for the public. We’ve got turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, cheesy corn casserole, salad, and crisp vegetables! Top it off with sweet potato or apple pie!

Early this morning, coverage of all our preparations!
11/28/2024

Early this morning, coverage of all our preparations!

11/28/2024

Brining the turkey last night! Started cooking them at 330 this morning and are now serving to a hungry crowd of military and public for 40 years!

11/10/2024
After a 4-year absence, the Night Train Open has returned!! A good time was had by all. Thanks to Chris Coffey and his e...
08/28/2024

After a 4-year absence, the Night Train Open has returned!! A good time was had by all. Thanks to Chris Coffey and his executive team for organizing another great day of fun on a golf course!!

BREAKING: We have formally invited Taylor Swift to our Big Game party. We will keep the public informed on whether she a...
02/09/2024

BREAKING: We have formally invited Taylor Swift to our Big Game party. We will keep the public informed on whether she accepts our invite.

Standby for updates,
Kansas City Barbeque

🏈🔥WHO'S READY FOR SUNDAY?!? Come early and stay late at KCBBQ as we'll be rocking all day for the big game. We'll have...
02/07/2024

🏈🔥WHO'S READY FOR SUNDAY?!? Come early and stay late at KCBBQ as we'll be rocking all day for the big game. We'll have giveaways along with mouthwatering food and drinks!! 🍗🍺🏆🎉

Dinner Specials - Come celebrate the new year with us by trying some of our new dinner items and specials! Reserve a table today!

Address

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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