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: 4.6

4.6

3299 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

May 27, 2022

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7:00 PM

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 3,299 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We took our grandson to dinner to have a rib eye steak. He is finishing his freshman year at Cal Poly. He loved his dinner!!👍
CM
ChristianM
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing atmosphere! The food is phenomenal! Arguable the best Filet Mignon I’ve ever tasted! Try the Pink Champagne Cake. It’s delicious! The service is next level! They’re completely on it! Highly recommended!
j
joeya
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ashlee was our server and absolutely incredible. She was very aware we were on a time crunch and gave us excellent service and conversation.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful way to celebrate a birthday!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Me and my sister just finished our Graduation and we celebrated at the Madonna inn :) really pretty and delicious place to be! Very kind staff!!! Food was amazing!!
NF
NanF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A really nice experience, Food was really prepared well. Lovely waitress, very attentive. Live music could be heard from the bar and was a nice touch. A really fun evening. Highly recommend this walk back in time, very reminiscent of how the 1950’s must have felt.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great service and food
TC
TrinaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved our server Derek and his assistant Marco. Amazing customer service and attention to detail. Super nice and always had a smile on their faces. They are both huge assets to your team!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience2
The architecture and decor are definitely unique. However, the food was terrible. The food was extremely overpriced for the quality that was presented which resembled the quality of a bad cafeteria or cheap buffet rather than a quality steak house. The good service is the only compliment I can give this restaurant other than its unique decor. We would not dine here again or recommend it to anyone else. We were pretty excited to visit but left extremely disappointed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience4
It was my birthday
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lovelasvegas
Los Angeles
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday dinner marvelous time wonderful people
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Jess
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our waiter was amazing. Everyone was happy with the food, it was great except the one person with the bbq chicken didn't really care for it.
f
figure8fan72
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent, Service was outstanding (water glass kept full and empty plates taken off table right away). Was quite so could hold a conversation
DL
DenaL
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, great service, nice atmosphere. We’ll be back!
VR
VanessaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely a must! Great food! Beautiful room! And just FUN!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Extremely nice
DB
DoriB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Of course the most crazy and pinky I‘ve ever been for dinner. The food was great, the wine yummy, the service very kind and nice. Perfect evening💖
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Asticat
Sacramento
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Love the ambience of the Madonna Inn Steak House. There is no other place like it! Our waitress Melissa was outstanding.....loved her smile and excellent service. All the food was good with just a few exceptions. I had a chicken Caesar salad with dressing on the side. The dressing did not taste like a typical Caesar dressing. Also, I like my lettuce in bite size as well as the chicken. Other than that, we had an excellent meal with great service in a unique setting. You might want to think about fixing up the downstairs bathroom for women....it is shabby and the old toilets are way too low to the ground.
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Hechointhe559
San Joaquin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful Mother’s Day Brunch! Such a fun and delicious way to spend our afternoon.
E
Emma
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day brunch, buffet style. All food was excellent, server was amazing and very attentive. Great experience.
RS
RickeyS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
We went for the Mother’s Day buffet. The food was terrible. You would expect that at a cheap buffet. However this buffet was $60 per person and it was at the Madonna Inn. The decor is neat, it looks good. That was the best part.
SA
SusanA
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious! The staff was awesome! It was decorated beautifully!
JS
JovertS
Sacramento
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The place is well decorated and it's high end. The food was great. We went on a Saturday for a party of 7. The placed seemed like there were weddings booked that day. The bathroom was not usual as it wasn't kept up. Rolls of paper towels on the floor, seat covers was not available. I expected a more cleaner restroom given that the place is well known for it's ambiance and decorations.
LV
LydiaVina
Central Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is truly magical! My 4-year-old daughter absolutely loves that you can dance and have a fancy dinner (with cake!) in the same place. The dining room is truly unique and one of our family's favorites to celebrate special occasions. Portions are big so come hungry!
SG
StaceyG
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I always enjoy my experience at the gold rush steakhouse. The food is always simple & delicious. We loved the portobello mushroom fries. I can't wait to come back again.
PP
PatP
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience4
I have been going to Madonna Inn since 1962 and attended many special occasions there. Our experience on Friday night with out of town guests was terrible with the food. Not one of five of us thought the food was good and so disappointed since in the past it was really good. The meals were surf n turf special, halibut, fried chicken & prime rib salad - and no one was impressed with their meal. The only good thing was the baked potato. I will even call the manager of the steak house, because I am sad at the quality now after all these years being so good. I will not be taking out of town guest there anymore & if my guests want to see Madonna Inn, I will just take them for a walk through and eat somewhere else. I really think Alex and Phyliss would be so disappointed in the quality of the food today.
FM
FrankM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an excellent experience...as it should be especially as locals.
AL
AngelaL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have been coming here for years. Always a treat for my families birthdays. Everything was wonderful. ❤️
BB
BrentB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, Fantastic service, Love this restaurant and everything that goes with it.
TS
TeresaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stayed at Madonna Inn for a spa girls Getaway and the overall experience was simply marvelous. I made reservations for 7 PM on a Sunday evening at the gold rush steakhouse, The over the top old school decorations and vibe is perfect. It is always a treat to eat there you feel very pampered and the food is definitely high quality and the portions are huge, the service Mindy provided us was impeccable.
B
Boathouse
San Diego
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were dining at the Alex Madonna Steakhouse for my daughter's birthday. We were seated right away and our server - Griffin - did an amazing job making us feel welcome and we'll take care of. The drinks were great. The wine was very good and reasonably priced and the steaks were amazing! That along with the baked potatoes, salad and veggies made the evening wonderful. We finished off with Black Forest cake that was out of this world.
PW
PaulaW
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
Go here for a slice of Pink Champaign Cake and maybe a drink...no meal. Paid $57 for a steak with no flavor. I'll pass on that. The weirdest Roquefort dressing I have ever seen. It's so over the top weird/funky, but not worth the money to experience it. My Cal Poly daughter will never go near that place again. I felt bad for taking her here on her birthday weekend.
JB
JoeBoat
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went there for our prom dinner and it was great. Wait staff were very pleasant and responsive to our asks. Food was great! I had the steak (filet mignon) and it was delicious. The Madonna Inn steak house helped make our Prom evening a great memory! I will be back and would recommend to friends and family.
AK
AngelaK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite places to dine. Great food. Love the band.
DY
DorothyY
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, huge portions! We were served quickly by very nice staff. A wonderful experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Waitress was weird and just awkward, stuck her finger in my daughters food
S
Speegull
Palm Springs
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Excellent service and ambiance. I ordered the ribeye steak. It was tough. I usually have filet Mignon which is usually very tender.
r
randy
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
was a nice dining experience. Food is always good with large portions. Had the lamb chops and they were good with the mint jelly . Atmosphere was great and we love the decor.]
AW
AWNash
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fabulous time - our server was amazing, the ambiance is sparkly pink and wonderful. Lots going on there but they made us feel special!
D
Drewk
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Step back in time and think PINK! Such a blast to dine here. Delicious steaks. A fun, nostalgic atmosphere. Pushy old ladies in fur coats asking for drinks at the bar. You have to embrace the experience. It's a delight beyond description!

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 4.6 stars by 3299 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

May 27, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

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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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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