Reviews for Kansas City Barbeque in San Diego, CA
Outstanding and always a hot spot for locals and tourists! The same bartender for over 25 years, so not much changes here! Sit... at the bar, take in the memorabilia and original piano from the "Top Gun" movie bar scene! Just fun, what a fun place!Everybody is sitting around the bar visiting and talking and getting to know each other, as most are tourists! You look aroundand see the Naval Ship ???? hats, coins, bras, "Maverick" movie flight helmet and so much more from the Top Gun movie!Impressive "hole in the wall" but a famous hot spot! Oh yea, the food is EXCELLENT! The burnt ends, the brisket are as good asBBQ from Kansas City! If that's not impressive, what is? Indoor or outdoor seating exists! The hostess will seat you inside oroutside and whatever you do, don't forget to grab your t-shirt while you're here to commemorate you're fantastic meal and theTop Gun movie! ???? ???????? Read more
As someone who is from the Kansas City area, a Jayhawk alum, Chiefs fan AND fan of Top Gun, this was a fantastic experience!... After the 2008 fire a bit has changed since from the original, however the owners did a nice job restoring the place, frommilitary patches on the wall to sports memorabilia! The brisket plate and beer were very good, plus the service was veryfriendly. Would love to go back, especially when a KC team is playing! Read more
This place was always a bucket list restaurant because it is the Top Gun bar. I was absolutely impressed with how good this bbq... was. I got the baby back ribs with Mac and cheese and potato salad. All of it was so good. I even asked if the sell the bbq in abottle but they don’t. Next time I’m coming down to SD, I’m coming here for bbq. Read more
This was a really cool place to visit and eat dinner! :-) the barbecue was real good and the menu selection is also good. The... service was excellent and there are a lot of things from the first Top Gun movie! This was the sleazy bar that was used in theoriginal Top Gun! If you're ever in San Diego and near the convention center it is a place to definitely visit! :-) Read more
This place holds a special place in my heart, for great reasons. The BBQ was great! I've had Texas BBQ and Southern BBQ, but... this ranks up there for sure. Restaurant is the place where they filmed a few great Original Top Gun movie scenes. Check it outwhen you are here, and experience a great place. And watch Top Gun to see what scenes this place held. Read more
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 clumpywith meh flavour. I've genuinely made better at home and haven't been at it for forty years. The brisket was also dry and hadno real flavour. The bark was charred and had none of the hallmarks of good brisket (ya know - a nice smoke ring). This haseasily been one of the most disappointing eating experiences I've ever had. The slaw is bitter. Speaking of bitter - thewaitress.... 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. Read more
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 yourusing the bathroom. Read more
TOP GUN. It's not just a restaurant it's an attraction as well. The service of the guy behind the counter was excellent. The... food was nicely cooked and tasty, the atmosphere and the vibe they make the whole experience way better. I highly recommend thisplace Read more