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Located in San Diego’s vibrant harbor district, Kansas City Barbeque is a legendary restaurant and bar best known as the iconic filming location for scenes in the 1986 classic Top Gun. Proudly dubbed the “Top Gun Bar,” it has become a must-visit destination for movie fans and BBQ lovers alike.

Founded over 40 years ago by Kansas City natives Martin and Cindy Blair, the restaurant played a key role in the early revitalization of downtown San Diego. Strategically situated just steps from the Convention Center and surrounded by premier hotels, Kansas City Barbeque has remained a local favorite and a landmark for visitors seeking great food, cold drinks, and a bit of Hollywood history.

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TOP GUN

HOW DID THE BAR BECAME FAMOUS FROM THE HIT MOVIE "TOP GUN"?

This one was a stroke of luck. The location director for Paramount Studios was driving through downtown San Diego in search of locations during the filming of “Top Gun” at Miramar NAS. After stopping in for a beer, he likes the joint and brought back the director, Tony Scott, who approached us about the possibility of closing down for a day to do some shooting. In retrospect, it was one of our better business decisions.

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Location

600 W. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA
92101

Hours

Open 7 days a week and Holidays!
11am till late night; dining available till 11pm, bar until 2am.
(Open early for Chiefs games)

Contact us

Call us at (619)-231-9680

Write us at info@kcbbq.net