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Cowboy Star, San Diego, CA
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Cowboy Star

$50 and over
Steakhouse
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Cowboy Star

4.9
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown / Gaslamp

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
Located in the heart of the East Village neighborhood of San Diego, Cowboy Star is dedicated to providing an unmatched attention to detail and a level of service that immediately sets us apart. Cowboy Star guests are the number one priority and guest satisfaction is the base upon which our entire concept is built.

Our level of service is only matched by our celebration of regional American heirloom recipes offered with genuine neighborly hospitality. We are committed to supporting local and regional farmers, fishers and producers by cooking food that recaptures the simple and pure tastes found in locally grown, natural and organic ingredients. We strive to raise awareness of a more sustainable food future, while helping to restore a sense of community that brings us back to a more homegrown time.

The Cowboy Star Menu features the finest in select natural products including Niman Ranch all natural beef from the nation's leading Certified Humane Angus herd.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Victor Jimenez

From the OpenTable editors: The award-winning, ride-’em-cowboy digs—hello, indoor fire pits—are one reason to dine at this long-standing East Village steakhouse. But so is the meaty food. Executive chef Victor H. Jimenez serves world-class New American fare like New York-style Hokkaido wagyu (flown in from Japan) and smoked garlic mac and cheese.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (619) 450-5880
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Cross Street
    Market and G Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking is readily available before 6pm. We invite evening dining guests to park in several public lots located within easy walking distance of Cowboy Star. These lots include garage parking located on 7th and Market and a surface lot located a block away from Cowboy Star on the east side of 11th and Market.<br /><br />
  • Public transit
    San Diego Trolley Blue Line and Orange Line: exit "Park and Market"<br /><br />Public Buses 5, 901, and 929 stop half a block from our front door on 10th Avenue.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,744 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

  • San Diego

    Best Food

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cowboy Star, a top steakhouse in San Diego, is praised for its "incredible" food and "impeccable" service. Guests rave about their expertly cooked steaks, vibrant atmosphere, and attentive staff. The unique cowboy-themed decor adds to the charm. While it may be pricey, the exceptional quality makes it "worth every penny."

4,744 Reviews
  1. Blythe

    San Diego

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic steakhouse with real gourmet twist and superb service! Went for my honey’s 50th and they couldn’t have treated us better. Steak was delicious & perfectly cooked, wine list is excellent & they were great about accommodating food allergies. Thank you Lisa & team - We will go back again & again!

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  2. Ashlyn

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and food, definitely recommend coming here! They gave me a special menu for my boyfriends birthday and a beautiful dessert!

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  3. Ray

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant in San Diego by far. Better than all the consortium holdings places and some other very reputable SD places

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  4. Brett

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food here was top notch. We had french onion soup and the ribeyes. Along with the bone marrow.

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  5. Georgia

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An all around high end solid experience from beginning to end. Perfection personified with extreme attention to high level service accompsnied by exceptional quality. Waitstaff was knowledgeable, helpful and kind. Food was exceptional. Great wine and cocktail list. Only unfortunate situation was I ordered the duck after in being recommended by our waiter only to discover later that it was sold out. Our waiter more than made up for this. A great evening and a very memorable and enjoyable experience.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere was amazing and they also brought us some things by the chef, and then an intermezzo, which was awesome and we enjoyed the brussels sprouts and the mac & cheese, but my favorite part is that my steak was grass fed 

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  7. Cody

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    12/10 honestly. Fantastic experience always at Cowboy Star. From the ambiance to the service to the food, unparalleled experience. Highly recommend the Tartare!

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  8. Wendy

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent meal, service & 1st time visit to Cowboy Star. We celebrated our 41st Anniversary & were referred here by our daughter. Overall great experience. They made it personal & very special.

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  9. James

    Las Vegas

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really can’t say enough good things about Cowboy Star. The food is always amazing, but this time in particular I’m glad we didn’t skip dessert. Everything is always so flavorful and the steaks just can’t be beat, but the desserts on the fall menu are next level. Of course, Veronica took great care of us and the service and hospitality is really what always makes a visit to Cowboy Star memorable.

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  10. Darryl

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. Definitely recommend getting the bread service. The Mac and cheese was perfect and the alcoholic beverages amazing. Had the Wagyu and Ribeye which were both prepared to the T. Compliments to the wait staff as well. Just what I’m looking for from my waiter. Wish I remembered his name but he was great.

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Cowboy Star is rated 4.9 stars by 4744 OpenTable diners.

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Cowboy Star

4.9
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown / Gaslamp

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
Google Map for Cowboy Star

640 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Market and G Street
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is readily available before 6pm. We invite evening dining guests to park in several public lots located within easy walking distance of Cowboy Star. These lots include garage parking located on 7th and Market and a surface lot located a block away from Cowboy Star on the east side of 11th and Market.<br /><br />
  • Public transit
    San Diego Trolley Blue Line and Orange Line: exit "Park and Market"Public Buses 5, 901, and 929 stop half a block from our front door on 10th Avenue.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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