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Kansas City Barbeque
BBQ Joint and Bar$$$$
Marina, San Diego
"Goose sings Great Balls of Fire” at the piano."(2 Tips)
"Make sure you have a night train."(3 Tips)
"Great Bartenders , try the burnt ends !"(3 Tips)
"Tom Cruise pictures"(3 Tips)
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Chris DavisAugust 14, 2012Don't even think about using the Am Ex discount, they don't do it anymore. The food is mediocre, but you come for the atmosphere not the food. (local speaking from experience)
Hostelling InternationalAugust 12, 2011Kansas City B.B.Q. - It's where they filmed Tom Cruise in "Top Gun"! - Emily, (USA)
Jimmie WashingtonMay 8, 2014not great food it was all cold. blahh , Oh did mention i was in the bathroom all night .. coming out from both ends !!!!, it not the place
joyce kFebruary 17, 2012Get fries for the side order, the corn is juicy but nothing special and the Mac and cheese is horrible.
Natalie ChanJuly 25, 20110 star!! **AVOID IT** Make sure you check your orders before leaving the restaurant for take-out. I need to came back twice and it still not right!
MelissaOctober 6, 2012Smelled so good I had to stop in but I wish I would have read the reviews first. Yuck.
Tim ErdmannJuly 21, 2013Just don't eat here. BBQ is just not good. They're skating by on the Top Gun thing.
Lauren YoungbergAugust 21, 2016Great if you're a tourist and don't know what good BBQ is. Not great if you hate people dressed up like Tom Cruise in Top Gun coming up to your table to pose for pictures.
Mike VogelSeptember 5, 2010Watch out for the cockroaches that come out after dark...and no I am not joking...they'll eat your food and run out on the bill...be aware
Laken BOctober 2, 2011Gross! Kansas would be embarrassed. The BBQ sauce taste like it came straight from a bottle. Pulled pork was dry.
Jon DarveauFebruary 1, 2018Still cashing in on the Top Gun connection, this place really doesn’t have much more to offer
Santiago DuarteOctober 28, 2014Delicioso y legendario BBQ en San Diego. Todo buenísimo y el sitio de BBQ de Top Gun.
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Kansas City Barbeque has been improving meal plans in the San Diego area with our flavor-packed meats, homemade sauces, and fresh sides since 1983.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–1:30 AM
(619) 231-9680
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Reservations
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Jukebox
Restroom
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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"Pan-seared with Jim Beam, brown sugar & soy sauce as a side, Smashed Sweet Potatoes. Delicious food and excellent attendance."
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