Cowboy StarMother's DayI took my mom here for Mother's Day, it was our first time. I have the pleasure of knowing the new sous chef there, Chris, he made the experience extra special for the both of us. Our server, Jeremey, was very friendly and attentive. The whole staff was extremely accommodating and attentive. Couldn't recommend this spot more! Thank you!5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMVery enjoyable steakhouseService was great throughout the meal - despite a busy weekend evening. Filet was very good.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMlunch timeI stopped in here for lunch one day to try their burgers. It was very juciy and filling. It was cooked medium rare just like I like it. The sweet potato fires were very good. The service was good. The ambience is nice. I would like to try this place again for dinner.5/1/2013 12:00:00 AMDry aged steakSan Diego lacked an upper level dry aged steak, Cowboy Star addressed that. Excellent steak and excellent service5/1/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic steaks; better thanFantastic steaks; better than Flemings and other steak places downtown.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMOur first trip to Cowboy StarOur first trip to Cowboy Star was for dining for life, kudos and thank to C-* for their support. The service stellar, the steak cooked perfectly, the mashed potatoes oddly awesome, kitchen staff accommodating with our desired vegetable change ( 30% of the world will always find asparagus bitter and yucky but the green beans were perfect! The only negatives, the wine list did not impress me, relied too heavily on young wines from the northwest and frankly just over marked up. Restaurants that realize they will sell more of the higher priced bottles if they do not try double or triple the cost of bottle of wine that retails for $75-100 are my heroes. C-Star would do well do reevaluate pricing. Also consider adding more non seafood apps!4/25/2013 12:00:00 AMDefinitely check it out!Really liked it overall. Had an excellent Manhattan with house made bitters. Nice wine list--affordable, tasty selections: we had a nice red from Washington state at $50, which for a downtown restaurant ain't bad! Sweetbreads had a nice flavor, but a hint over done. Charcuterie plate was so so--appreciated the artisanal factor, but not the best flavor. Nice beet salad. And the meat...what can you say? Delicious, red meat. Bone in strip was very good, but the ribeye was excellent! Our server recommended the chocolate chip bread pudding: awesome. Our server was spot on, nice guy, and he put up with us as we got drunker through dinner. Would recommend.4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMAlthough we are not big beefAlthough we are not big beef eaters, we found pleanty of options on the menu. Everything we tried was tasty, well prepared and nicely presented. The Lobster Risotto appetizer was especially nice as was the sea scallop entree. Bread pudding was nice to share. We had enjoyed this place when they first opened but had not been back as we live in North County. It was worth the trip back and we were happy to see that they were still doing a great job.4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat selection of steaksGreat selection of steaks plus bone marrow as a side! Love the chefs counter4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMReally like the open kitchenReally like the open kitchen and the service was great. But then we got to our steaks and were disappointed. The steaks at this restaurantare not compareable to a donovans or a ruth kris steak and they're around the same price. Everything else was great.4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMThe service really stood outThe service really stood out to me during my most recent visit to Cowboy Star - the servers are attentive and go the extra mile. The food is always incredible, my favorite besides the meat is the mac and cheese, which has been prepared differently each time I've been. The cocktail menu offers a variety of great selections, my favorite is The Outlaw. All around, one of the best restaurants in town!4/4/2013 12:00:00 AMWe went for my husband's birthday,We went for my husband's birthday, as he LOVES steak. He was in heaven. The drinks were delicious, and the steaks were beyond compare. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. Definitely going back, but since it's pricier, we'll save it for another special occasion.4/3/2013 12:00:00 AMIt was the best steakhouseIt was the best steakhouse we have been to and we have been to many nice places in various cities around the country! Highly recommend this restaurant!3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a very nice time andWe had a very nice time and the service was exceptional. We each had steak. We agreed that we have had better steak other places, but it was still quite good. The highlight of the night was the chocolate bread pudding dessert. We would go back just for that alone.3/27/2013 12:00:00 AMBest steak house in downtownBest steak house in downtown San Diego. Don't waste your time with Donovans or any of the other chains... this is the spot. Great inventive sides, solid service, in a cozy spot. Great for groups, can walk here from nearly any downtown hotel, blocks from after hours drinks. Been coming here for two years... and make a point of coming once a month or so.
Solid for work dinners, dates...3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat goodGreat food, after eating at Blue Point, Donovan's, and Island Prime... Cowboy Star was probably my favorite in terms of food and service (hard to beat the Island Prime view though). The steak was excellent and the bread pudding was the best I've had.3/21/2013 12:00:00 AMCowboy Good!Really cool place ... Decor was great, staff was very engaging. A definite must is to sit at the "Kitchen Table" - A bar facing into the kitchen and watch all the food prep. Had great conversations with head chef and owner at that spot. The food was outstanding - a filet cooked to perfection, asparagus that were delicious, and then finished with berries and sorbet to die for ... The owner told me about the special ranches that he gets his beef. Kinda cool!3/19/2013 12:00:00 AMWe loved the relaxed feelWe loved the relaxed feel of this place - dark, small and cozy – like a comfortable living room. The service was 5 star. Catering to all our needs at the perfect time. I definitely would return to try more dishes. The Macaroni and Cheese was amazing and the Spring Mix salad was refreshing.– We enjoyed the flat iron steak as well as the top sirloin steak. Cooked as requested. Unique cocktails we're a surprise. Very enjoyable experience!3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMAll the elements, great foodAll the elements, great food focus, decor, service, server attire, music, yet all professional. Nails it!11/16/2012 12:00:00 AM