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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
Booked 49 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 4,718 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

    Best Food

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

  • San Diego

    Best Overall

  • San Diego

    Best Food

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cowboy Star offers an exceptional dining experience in San Diego with expertly cooked steaks and a unique cowboy-themed ambiance. Customers rave about its "amazing service," "delicious food," and "impeccable" attention to detail. This steakhouse is a favorite for special occasions, promising memorable meals and outstanding hospitality.

4,718 Reviews
  1. Shanda

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Had to continue to listen to the child screeching next to us. Which kinda put a damper on celebrating my husband’s birthday. A little disappointed by that but everything else was perfect like always

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  2. Hannah

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Too much salt in food. Loud. Pricey. Server seemed disinterested.

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  3. Jennifer

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and great service! highly recommend this place.

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  4. Elizabeth

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was amazing. This was my first time going, and I will be back.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Ally was really great! We had a wonderful time.

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  6. Mark

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and exceptional steaks! A bit pricey, but that's what you expect for a steakhouse of this caliber.

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  7. Nicole

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and impeccable service, perfect for a surprise birthday!!

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  8. Anthony

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Celebrated our anniversary dinner and it was great, we loved the counter seating with view of the buzzing kitchen. Our top starters were the shrimp cocktail and French onion soup. Bone-in dry-aged ribeye was delicious, we paired with Brussel sprouts and Mac n cheese, which was to die for. Ended with the sticky toffee pudding. Would recommend 100%

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I dined here for our anniversary and everything was just as expected -delicious. Our favorite spot for over 15+ years, never disappoints.

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  10. Bobbie

    San Diego

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's our go-to place for any kind of special occasion or celebration. It's simple: the food is consistently superb, service is lovely, and the ambiance is warm and inviting . . . and not noisy! We can actually talk to each other. ANY of the steaks are great and well worth the $$. I've also had fish selections and they are excellent, as well. You don't "need" a side but they are yummy. And we love their wedge salad. Save room for dessert. The bread pudding is our favorite!

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Cowboy Star is rated 4.9 stars by 4718 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 49 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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