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Cowboy Star, San Diego, CA
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Cowboy Star

$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 48 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Great for creative cocktails
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"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 4,794 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

  • San Diego

    Best Food

  • San Diego

    Good for special occasions

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cowboy Star in San Diego offers a "fantastic experience" with "excellent service" and "delicious" food. Known for its "amazingly cooked steaks," the atmosphere combines a "western ambiance" with "sophisticated" charm. Highlights include "creative cocktails," "award-winning steaks," and "personal touches" for special occasions. A "favorite spot" for many, it's perfect for celebrations.
4,794 Reviews
  1. Gregory

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good but so overpriced. Steak was very good but nothing special.

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  2. Patrick

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding all around. Great food and service.

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  3. Omar

    VIP

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Made us wait almost 20 minutes for our table when we had a set reservation. Not what I expected from the reviews, maybe it was a bad night. Nothing special about the food, bland, steak had too much fat and definitely not worth what we paid for. Not impressed.

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  4. Ian

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cowboy Star is, by far, the best steakhouse in San Diego

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  5. Jacob

    VIP

    San Diego

    45 reviews

    2.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Experience was poor. We sat on time and ordered within 10 minutes. We never got our appetizers, our entrees came out after 40 minutes of waiting. Server came by and said ‘oh your apps are right there, I don’t know why they didn’t send it’. Food quality was average. Tried to order an after dinner coffee with the server and he never brought it. Gave up on asking. Wouldn’t go back.

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  6. michael

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal, great service! Shout out to Josh our server, Garth and Doug behind the bar!

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  7. Ellen

    VIP

    San Diego

    179 reviews

    5.0

    179 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated a birthday and had a great meal of filet steaks and venison. Great thing about Cowboy Star is that the appetizers and sides are great too, unlike most steak houses. Oysters, beef tartar, mac & cheese all were delicious. Adam made it a lovely night with his charming chats and excellent service. Plus a tiny birthday cake!

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  8. Monica

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved everything about Cowboy Star for our first time being there. John was amazing! Staff is outstandingly friendly. We sat by the kitchen bar and it was like having a free show with our meal. Seeing how all the chefs put so much thought into creating every plate was so magical. We will definitely come back again. All the food we ordered was amazing. Bacon is so good!!!!

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  9. Carlos

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It's pricey but delicious and impecable service...

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  10. Erica

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was delicious! Bread and butter, Entrées: Tbone steak with Brussels on the side & Mushroom ravioli. Dessert was Banana pudding with some ice cream. Loved it! Will definitely return.

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Cowboy Star is rated 4.8 stars by 4794 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 48 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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