Come Celebrate and Give Cheers to Kansas City BBQ in Downtown, Celebrating 42 Years in May!

The food is always smokin’ at Kansas City Barbeque, an easygoing hangout serving hearty helpings of barbeque and beer in downtown San Diego. Home to the 1986 hit movie “Top Gun,” this San Diego landmark celebrates its 42-year anniversary in May, 2025. Most patrons enjoy sitting outside on the expansive patio, taking in amazing downtown views, and demolishing racks of ribs. This local favorite also serves sandwiches, chicken and beef, and side dishes including coleslaw, beans, fries, to-die-for onion rings, potato salad, cheesy corn, and macaroni and cheese. Open seven days a week year-round and serves late-night dining. Located steps from Seaport Village, the floating USS Midway Museum, Maritime Museum of San Diego, the convention center and downtown’s major hotels. The restaurant also caters corporate and private events, and onsite receptions. kcbbq.net