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Cowboy Star, San Diego, CA
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Cowboy Star

$50 and over
Steakhouse
640 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
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 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • 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 4,967 people are saying

Cowboy Star reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cowboy Star offers a "perfect dining experience" with "amazing food and service." Known for its "best steak in San Diego," the restaurant excels in "perfectly cooked" steaks and "delicious" sides like mac and cheese. The "welcoming and knowledgeable" staff enhance the "cozy vibe," making it a top choice for special occasions.
4,967 Reviews
  1. Jay VIP

    San Diego94 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great steakhouse with a fun atmosphere, world class food and a very good wait staff. If you are looking for a premium dining experience, choose Cowboy Star.

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  2. Arturo

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a pleasure all of it! Excellent food, all we needed was more stomach to order more things! We will have to go again and again to try it all🥰

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  3. jeff

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service outstanding food. None better keep up the good work.

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  4. Carlo VIP

    San Diego13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and ambience were excellent—attentive and well-executed. The restaurant has a strong reputation, and while the atmosphere delivered, the food fell slightly short. The meats were over-seasoned, with too much black pepper overpowering the natural flavor. The A5 wagyu had richness, but lacked depth. Dessert was the highlight. Overall, a good experience, but not quite what I expected at this level.

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  5. Louis VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    İt was great! Our server was super nice and food was awesome

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  6. Marilyn

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is excellent! Dine at Cowboy Star whenever I visit San Diego . It’s a beautiful restaurant and the food and waitstaff can’t be beat! Definitely try the French Onion Soup and the skirt steak. You won’t be disappointed!

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  7. Eduardo

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The steak is suppose to be the star here.It was very disappointing.It was over salted and wasn’t charred.Also,it was served cold.But the banana pudding was great and so was the coffee.

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  8. Michael

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience would definitely recommend

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  9. Blake

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cowboy star is a great steakhouse. My family and I really enjoyed it!

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  10. Nancy

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely to sit in the back library room, awesome from start to finish!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
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640 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Market and G Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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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