Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn

Name: Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn
Address: 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States, 93405
Telephone: (805) 543-3000
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3424 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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Enjoy an award winning dining experience in our world-famous pink and gold Steak House - offering a comfortable and opulent dining atmosphere. Indulge in a delicious oak-pit-barbecued steak, fresh seafood, chicken, or vegetarian entrees. Featuring a superb wine list, decadent world-famous desserts and a whimsical, European atmosphere. Boutique shopping makes for a fun experience before or after you dine with us.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 18, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 60 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(805) 543-3000

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Barbecue
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 543-3000
Website
http://www.madonnainn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Owned/operated by
Women
Catering
Please visit https://www.madonnainn.com/weddings-events for more information about catering and events!
Private party facilities
Please visit https://www.madonnainn.com/weddings-events for more information about catering and events!

Location
100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Neighborhood
San Luis Obispo
Cross street
Hwy 101 & Madonna Rd Exit
Parking details
Plenty of free private parking! Easy on and off freeway access with parking adjacent to the restaurant.
Public transit
Bus stop at the entrance to Madonna Inn.
Entertainment
Voted biggest and best dance floor on the Central Coast! Nightly entertainment and dancing. The adjacent Silver Bar Cocktail Lounge serves signature cocktails, craft beer, and a select wines. Made to order appetizers also available.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Locally Handmade Swiss & Linguica Sausage$18.95
Barbecued over our oak pit, sliced and served sizzling hot
Romesco Avocado Toast$10.95
Romesco sauce, roasted corn, feta cheese and cilantro
Garlic Cheese Bread$10.95
San Luis Sourdough bread, garlic, green onions and a variety of fresh cheeses
Artisan Cheese Plate$21.95
Chef's selection of five various cheeses served with honeycomb, candied pecans, Greek olives and grape clusters
Pick & Shovel Turkey Sliders
Turkey patty, cheddar cheese, onion ring, chipotle mayo and Pick & Shovel BBQ Sauce
- For 3$16.95
Shrimp Cocktail$22.95
A generous helping of shrimp served over minced celery and our homemade cocktail sauce
Cheese & Fig Crostini$11.95
Goat cheese crostini with fig compote and pistachio crumbles
Truffle Fingerling Potatoes$7.95
Fingerling potatoes, fresh herbs, Kosher salt, and parmesan cheese. Finished with white truffle oil
Portobello Mushroom Fries$10.95
Parsley, parmesan cheese & lemon aioli
Chicken Caesar Salad$26.95
Sliced grilled chicken breast served over crisp, tossed romaine with parmesan cheese, croutons and our traditional Caesar dressing
Spinach Salad$24.95
Fresh spinach greens served with sliced eggs, chopped bacon, cheddar cheese and water chestnuts topped with our Aunt LaVerne's secret homemade dressing
Prime Rib Salad$34.95
Prime rib served atop mixed greens, caramelized onions, artichoke hearts, heirloom tomatoes, croutons and parmesan cheese, tossed in a creamy horseradish dressing

Entrees

All entrees served with homemade soup or salad, vegetables, baked potato or rice pilaf and fresh baked dinner rolls and focaccia bread

Swordfish Steak$43.95
You will savor the flavor of this mildly sweet fish
Halibut Steak$41.95
A hearty fillet, grilled to your liking
Atlantic Salmon$37.95
Filleted by hand and broiled to perfection. Rich in flavor, firm, yet very tender and tasty
Broiled North Atlantic Lobster Tail$89.95
Served with lemon and drawn butter
French Filet Mignon$59.95
Hand cut aged beef wrapped in bacon. Served with mushroom caps and a rich burgundy sauce
Filet Mignon$57.95
Our most popular steak. So tender you can almost cut it with a fork
New York Steak$51.95
Barbecued to perfection and topped with mushrooms at your discretion
Top Sirloin Steak$46.95
Properly aged for a robust flavor, cooked over our oak wood pit
Rib Eye Steak$54.95
Due to this steak's unique marbling, you will find the Rib Eye tender and juicy!
Prime Rib of Beef$53.95
Traditionally thick cut and slow roasted. Served au jus style with our bold creamy horseradish
Sun-Dried Tomato Farfalle Pasta$28.95
Sundried tomatoes, fresh basil, roasted garlic, alfredo, parmesan cheese, and pine nuts
- Add Chicken$34.95
Spring Lamb Chops$59.95
Barbecued over oak wood to bring out their distinctive tender and sweet taste. Served with apple mint jelly
Filet Mignon and North Atlantic Lobster$139.95
11 ounces of our trademark filet mignon and one full pound of North Atlantic rock lobster. Served with fresh lemon and drawn butter
Chicken Barbecued or Fried$32.95
Fried southern style or barbecued over oak wood and serve with our Pick & Shovel barbecue sauce
Savory Pork Chop$35.95
Frenched two bone, brown sugar brined chop, served with a homemade apple chutney for a sweet and savory finish
Grilled Portabello$31.95
Layered with heirloom tomatoes, goat cheese, seasonal vegetables, and a balsamic reduction drizzle. This lighter fare has a distinct western flavor from the natural red oak barbecue

What 3,424 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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NaomiR
San Joaquin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday dinner!!! Great food and service as always. Thank you for making it a special occasion
C
Crashnburn
Central Coast
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday. Dinner so yummy
J
Jojo
Palm Springs
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time to visit this restaurant. Would do it again. Our waiter was very attentive.
SF
SharonF
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been here many times. Never disappoints. Yummy food, beautiful ambiance. Great Service!!
AC
AudC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a fun place to dine. The food was delicious and the service was great! We’ll be back for more.
M
Mighty
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a pleasant experience dining here! My boyfriend and I came for our anniversary and they truly made it feel so special. Food was absolutely delicious!! The best steak I've ever had. Definitely worth every penny. Not only is the food delicious, the service was great, and the overall experience was unlike any other. Would definitely come back!
JW
JamesW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
Lovely dinning room. Great service, and excellent food.
KG
KimG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere is amazing along with the service and the food. Always a great experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food2service5ambience5
Family summer trip
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it! Great service, fun vibes!
JC
JameeC
Savannah
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is always a treat! First my father was a construction worker that participated in the construction of Madonna Inn. My mother was allowed to do a walk thru before opening. This was about a year before I was born. I come at least once a year and never leave without champagne cake. I love the idea I may touch a place that possibly my parents had touched many years ago. I love it!
BD
BoneDaddy
Central Coast
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was phenomenal and the service was AAA+. I couldn't ask for anything better.
j
jeffb
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Its our regular place for a great meal, we go monthly.
BS
BrettS
Central Coast
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience1
Do not waste your time eating here. Food is way overpriced and not worth it. I got the filet which was $60-70, worth maybe 20. Rice on my wife’s dish was not cooked, soup was disgusting…do not eat here
P
Photoman
San Diego
38 reviews
vip
3.0
38 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
I had a Manhattan that had a maraschino cherry in it instead of a Luxardo. Nice to get a charcuterie plate and the bread was good. Asparagus did not taste like asparagus and the baked potato was average. The pork chop was Thick but fairly tasteless. I would not recommend it as a fine dining experience although expensive.
MM
MikeM
Central Coast
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience3
Was seated at small table next to a large group who was very loud. Food and service was fine but could not hear conversation due to groups laughing and loud talking. Thank you Griffin. Our waiter was friendly and very professional. Will still go back to restaurant but not be seated at same area again
MM
MichaelM
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about this restaurant was excellent, the food, the service, the decoration and atmosphere. The prices were a good value for what you were served. The only issue we had was that the room temperature was cold.
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Wally
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The steakhouse is always amazing, the food and wine are great and the service is always fabulous, Sharon is amazing and very friendly.
s
snorasauraus
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to eat, from the service to the food quality everything was fabulous.
AA
AlexA
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff and food were excellent! I would go there expecting a “bargain” meal, however, if you’re looking for a neat place to have dinner on the central coast of California, the Madonna Inn should be considered.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vacation! Best food and so fun!!!!
SF
SusanF
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our service by Ashlee was excellent and pleasant. Food quality and preparation was was perfect.
B
Bnairb
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place! My wife and I celebrated 25 years here for dinner last night. The whole experience was absolutely fantastic! Great people and great food! We will return again, soon! Thank you for the experience!
w
welovetoeat
Central Coast
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
LOVE the Madonna Inn......and the Steak House was great!
JH
JimmyH
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and excellent service we had a lovely time dining at the Gold Rush Steakhouse
C
Ckgee
San Francisco
88 reviews
vip
4.0
88 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We were running late and they were nice enough to hold our reservation. Got a pink booth and our server was nice and checked on us often. Focaccia and rolls were warm with fresh butter. Portobello fries were so good and crispy and looked like fried chicken. Sundries tomato was good but a lot. NY steak was tasty with baked potatoes and asparagus/mushrooms. Pork chopa brined were tender and came with asparagus and rice pilaf. Had to try the famous pink champagne cake…ooh so fun and very tasty!
TM
TuffyMa
Los Angeles
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience5
Although I absolutely love the ambiance here, the food suffers tremendously: The fried chicken had no flavor and it was super dry; my friend’s rare steak was still cold and not sure if they ever put it in the grill at all; the pasta’s sauce was weirdly liquidy and not creamy. The halibut, salads, soup and pink cake were very good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great date night with our two younger kids to enjoy an end to our mini vacation after the RHCP concert ☺️.
WO
WendyO
San Joaquin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner with exceptional service. Steaks were cooked as ordered and food was delivered quickly. The decor is pink- so if that isn’t your color you won’t be happy in the dining room. The live music was wonderful and our party of 6 all enjoyed the experience.
K
Koco
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing. The lighting was beautiful. Service was a 10 out 10.
DG
DawnG
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal,for a special occasion! Fine dining so we knew the prices but expected excellence and the filet mignon, french cut pork chop with apple chutney -extra special smoked and cooked to perfection! Ambiance is so tacky its enjoyable and what a historical story of the Inn! We enjoyed our meal, and the complimentary pink champagne cake provided for my sons bday with candle and all! Yummy!!
MB
MBBaby
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite steak house in slo!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I just want to highlight how kind Mrs. Sharon was. She was always very attentive and more so with us who did not speak English very well. thank you for her kindness. she is an angel
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service & ambiance. Worth it in every way for a special occasion.
f
flipper
Las Vegas
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Ribeye steak was done (medium rare) as asked, had a good BBQ like flavor. Baked potato may have had too much sour cream although it did make eating the potato like having mashed potatoes. Doing the split dinner was really important from a senior's perspective.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience3
Too crowded Too noisy Too expensive
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great lovely
J
Jarky96
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
This might have been the best steak dinner of my life. My wife and I were visiting the Madonna Inn for the first time to celebrate our anniversary. Of course, we totally dug the decor of the entire establishment, but Alex's steakhouse was where the heart and soul of the Madonna Inn are. We were sat in a lovely booth next to the dance floor, looking back at the expanse of the restaurant: pure heaven. The shrimp cocktail was perfection, our steaks were delicious, and the drinks were sip-by-sip amazing. To top it all off, our waiter gave us a piece of the classic champagne cake for dessert. If I lived in San Luis Obispo, I would take up residence at the Madonna Inn and eat at Alex's every night. That. Good!
MT
MimiT
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious melt in your mouth steaks. Attentive server. Entertainment. Great dinner.
KR
KathyR
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect night great food. Madonna's Gold Rush doesn't disappoint.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 543-3000.

Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 3424 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 18, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 60 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(805) 543-3000

Google Map for Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn

100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Additional information

Cross street
Hwy 101 & Madonna Rd Exit
Neighborhood
San Luis Obispo
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Barbecue
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Plenty of free private parking! Easy on and off freeway access with parking adjacent to the restaurant.
Public transit
Bus stop at the entrance to Madonna Inn.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Women
Entertainment
Voted biggest and best dance floor on the Central Coast! Nightly entertainment and dancing. The adjacent Silver Bar Cocktail Lounge serves signature cocktails, craft beer, and a select wines. Made to order appetizers also available.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.madonnainn.com/
Phone number
(805) 543-3000
Catering
Please visit https://www.madonnainn.com/weddings-events for more information about catering and events!
Private party facilities
Please visit https://www.madonnainn.com/weddings-events for more information about catering and events!

Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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French Filet Mignon

Rib Eye Steak

Halibut Steak

Appetizers & Salads

Locally Handmade Swiss & Linguica Sausage$18.95

Romesco Avocado Toast$10.95

Garlic Cheese Bread$10.95

Artisan Cheese Plate$21.95

Pick & Shovel Turkey Sliders

Shrimp Cocktail$22.95

Cheese & Fig Crostini$11.95

Truffle Fingerling Potatoes$7.95

Portobello Mushroom Fries$10.95

Chicken Caesar Salad$26.95

Spinach Salad$24.95

Prime Rib Salad$34.95

Entrees

Swordfish Steak$43.95

Halibut Steak$41.95

Atlantic Salmon$37.95

Broiled North Atlantic Lobster Tail$89.95

French Filet Mignon$59.95

Filet Mignon$57.95

New York Steak$51.95

Top Sirloin Steak$46.95

Rib Eye Steak$54.95

Prime Rib of Beef$53.95

Sun-Dried Tomato Farfalle Pasta$28.95

Spring Lamb Chops$59.95

Filet Mignon and North Atlantic Lobster$139.95

Chicken Barbecued or Fried$32.95

Savory Pork Chop$35.95

Grilled Portabello$31.95

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