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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
8:00 PM
Booked 51 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 4,999 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cowboy Star in San Diego impresses with its "phenomenal food," "intentionally placed ambiance," and exceptional service. Guests rave about the expertly cooked steaks, creative sides, and standout desserts like banana pudding. The "amazing" atmosphere, attentive staff, and unique chef's counter seating make it a perfect spot for special occasions and memorable dining experiences.
4,999 Reviews
  1. Jerry

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great evening at cowboy star..............

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  2. Lori

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious meal here. Highly recommend the tar tar and the pork tomahawk, but everything was really good. Also, the service was excellent. I would recommend this place to anyone!

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  3. Victoria

    San Diego18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This day was my birthday. With family. The service here is perfect. The food is outstanding. My favorite restaurant.... And now with no seed oils !!! Bravo. XO

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  4. Richard VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak was good, but I like a steak cooked on an open flame. Mesquite wood is perfect. Cowboy Star cooks on a flat grill. Best steak in the downtown area would be Lou and Mickey's. Eddie V's is also good. To be great. Compare top places like Morton's or Maestro's.

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  5. Matthew

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A top notch experience. We sat at the counter and watched the food be prepared… it was amazing, and the flavors were even better!!!

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  6. John

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Excellent dinner, cocktails, wine and dessert. Staff is very attentive and bar service is a big plus prior to dinner.

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  7. David

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The banana pudding and the side of mushrooms stood out and above the excellent steaks and attentive service.

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  8. Arabia VIP

    Caribbean5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    PHENOMENAL FOOD, INTENTIONALLY PLACED AMBIANCE, WILL ABSOLUTELY COME BACK. Went this past Saturday to celebrate my anniversary and was overjoyed with the decision. We typically do Michelin star restaurants for our anniversary (sounds bougie.. ), but sure glad we pivoted to a highly recommended restaurant that sure should be on its way to Michelin standing. Don't recommend for kiddos, but definitely a great location for happy hour or a date night, before exploring downtown.

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  9. walb

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience for me and my wife to celebrate our 13 years anniversary at Cowboy star. Drink & food were excellent and our server was amazing

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  10. Jackeline

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and the cookie bread pudding was phenomenal!

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
Google Map for Cowboy Star

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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