Kansas City Barbeque

Category: Barbecue restaurant in San Diego, California

Address: 600 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

Phone: +16192319680

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–11PM

Monday: 11AM–11PM

Tuesday: 11AM–11PM

Wednesday: 11AM–11PM

Thursday: 11AM–11PM

Friday: 11AM–11PM

Saturday: 11AM–11PM

Reviews

MTV

Jul 11, 2022

It’s an excellent BBQ place. We went by a group of 4 and wait in line about 25 min. They are short on staff. Once you get thru the service is pretty great and the food it’s really good. The bar is all theme up of top gun and there’s also merchandise of it. It’s a must stop in San Diego

Charles

Apr 10, 2022

This place is surviving strictly on the fact that they had a scene in Top Gun filmed here. That was in 1985. It's 2022. I ordered pulled pork, as did my wife, and my daughter ordered brisket. As you can see below, the pulled pork was dry and clumpy with meh flavour. I've genuinely made better at home and haven't been at it for forty years. The brisket was also dry and had no real flavour. The bark was charred and had none of the hallmarks of good brisket (ya know - a nice smoke ring). This has easily been one of the most disappointing eating experiences I've ever had. The slaw is bitter. Speaking of bitter - the waitress.... What a charmer! Melissa was VERY clearly overjoyed to be at work, to work or to even do the basics of her job. Here's my suggestion - just don't. Go anywhere else (I highly recommend The Lion's Share which is right around the corner). Don't let the nostalgia trick you into making bad life choices.

Paul Bourdeaux

Mar 18, 2022

5 stars for the ambiance, awesomely crass staff, and so much Top Gun memorabilia! If you aren't familiar, this is the bar they filmed all pf the iconic bar scenes at in the movie, Top Gun. From Great Balls of Fire to You've Lost That Loving Feeling, it happened here! Food was good not great, and they were out of the Top Gun Blond beer which was too bad. But it is a total blast from the past for fans of the movie. It is a dive bar to be sure, don't set yourself up for disappointment expecting something more in line with the bars on the Pier or further downtown. But it is a MUST GO when you are in San Diego.

Brett White

Feb 3, 2022

Oh yeah it's a dive bar. But Top Gun had a scene there! The bar tenders are the best. The food pretty damn good. The beer selection really good. I'm definitely going back because of the fun atmosphere. Gentlemen wave to the light rail patrons as your using the bathroom.

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Questions & Answers

Is parking available?

Al B | Aug 22, 2018
Kansas City Barbeque | Aug 22, 2018

Street parking usually available on G Street behind the restaurant or a pay parking lot across the street at Seaport Village.

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Are t shirts available for sale? Or any merchandise?

Joshua Pickett | Aug 21, 2021
Ian Smith | Aug 21, 2021

T shirts, hats, tank tops, stickers and more are sold. I have a t shirt and hat myself and they look cool and are high quality.

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Aug 21, 2022
Gwene Patton | Aug 21, 2021

Very nostalgic..friendly staff. Good was good...great tribute to service men and women.

Do you have any XXXL Tank Tops in stock?

Ken Hewett | Jul 24, 2022
Mark Piszczek | Jul 31, 2022

You're always polite and courteous inside what can I say gas is too expensive and it's not their fault I go there because it's close but it's probably cheaper there than any place else in town

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Do you guys have outside sitting just making sure And do you need a reservation for like a Monday or Tuesday

Daniel Rodriguez | Aug 21, 2021
Gary Greiner | Aug 21, 2021

Yes there is outside sitting and they do not take reservations at present time

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Do you take reservations for lunch.

Walli Stebel | Aug 21, 2020
Araceli A. | Aug 21, 2020

Reservations not necessarily needed Just go! It's fun

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Do they have any gluten free beers?

Jerry | Aug 22, 2019
German DelValle | Aug 22, 2019

Yes they have plenty of choices.

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Does it have happy hour

Kathy Carpenter | Aug 22, 2019
Kenneth L Taylor | Aug 22, 2019

Sure does. Couple apps on the happy hour menu and draft specials.

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Whats in the sample for 4

Russell Brown | Aug 22, 2019
Kenneth L Taylor | Aug 22, 2019

Their onion rings are awesome.

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What is the best approach when traveling by car from Vista, CA?

Emma Finnell | Aug 22, 2018
Zephanie Zuñiga | Aug 22, 2018

No parking on the property. You have to park a few blocks away. They're also always full during peak hours. And they're also metered.

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