Cowboy Star

Name: Cowboy Star
Address: 640 10th Ave, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
Telephone: (619) 450-5880
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

4268 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

10:30 PM

Booked 35 times today

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–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 450-5880
Website
http://www.thecowboystar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Victor Jimenez
Private party contact
Jessica Tittle: (619) 450-5880

Location
640 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
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.
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

Popular dishes

Charcuterie & Cheese Plate$48.00
daily selection of cured meats and domestic cheeses served with whole grain mustard, cornichons, and cranberry mostarda
Roasted Beets$16.00
apple cider and balsamic roasted beets, frisee, smoked burrata cream, pistachio brittle, dill oil, banyuls vinegar gastrique
Mussels & Clams$26.00
steamed in a saffron broth, served with Spanish chorizo and topped with grilled baguette
Today's Raw Oysters$24.00
daily selection with classic presentation
- Half Dozen$24.00
- Dozen$48.00
Classic Shrimp Cocktail$23.00
wild caught shrimp, served with house made cocktail sauce and lemon
C-Star Signature Steak Tartare$23.00
our hand chopped tartare is prepared to order with capers, shallots and parsley, topped with a quail egg, served with toasted baguette
Durham Ranch Bison Short Rib$25.00
slow braised and served boneless, Anson Mills Heirloom Grits, sauteed shiitake, braising jus, horseradish foam, crispy sunchoke chips
"Sea Star" Platter$118.00
daily selection of chilled shellfish and seafood that strictly follows the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch Sustainability Program

Something In the Middle

French Onion Soup$15.00
our version of the classic, made with rich beef broth, french baguette, and topped with melted gruyere
C-Star Caesar$15.00
crisp little gem lettuce, house cured egg yolk, bacon bread crumbles, parmesan cheese, house made caesar dressing
Local Organic Greens$15.00
farmers' market lettuce mix, fresh green apple, dried cranberries, toasted hazelnuts, balsamic vinaigrette, sheep's milk french feta
The Wedge$16.00
local baby iceberg lettuce, house cured thick cut bacon, red onions, grape tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, and creamy blue cheese dressing

Entrées

Pacific Sole$48.00
pan seared, with new alaskan potatoes, bouillabaisse emulsion, clams, fennel salad, cherry tomatoes, and ndjua sauce
Pan Seared Scallops$62.00
sunchoke risotto, truffle beurre blanc, house made sunchoke crumble
Sweet Potato Tortellini$27.00
house made pasta, roasted potato melange, sage infused brown butter, crispy Okinawa potato gaufrette, saba, parmesan
American Pheasant Roulade$48.00
leg meat stuffing, gruyere cheese, braised red cabbage, caramelized quince, sauteed burdock root, mustard-pheasant jus
Woodfired Elk Rack Chop$58.00
parsnip root puree, hasselback potato, charred pearl onions, parsnip chips, juniper-port sauce

What 4,268 people are saying

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

Noise • Moderate

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San Diego
Steakhouse
San Diego
Steakhouse

4,268 Reviews

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MadelineH
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Had a great time here for my birthday. The food and service was fantastic!
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BerylY
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
Overall4Food3Service5Ambience3
Steak was served with cold mash potatoes and broccoli Considered that this restaurant is rated for its good steaks my husband and I were not impressed at all ! Service was excellent Horrible music Will not recommend to our friends and won’t be going back No valet parking, was late as we could not find a parking
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Gioa
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5
Excellent experience from start to finish...the bar has a stellar collection of libations to enjoy and my ribeye steak and the sides were fantastic.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Celebrated my daughter’s birthday here.We loved the bread,dessert and the birthday icecream,best of all of course is the steak!Will definitely come back!
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HugoW
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
Overall5Food5Service4Ambience4
Best San Diego steakhouse I had. The steaks are tender and soft. Truly amazing stuff from the kitchen.
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ErickaG
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Great service and food def coming back to the restaurant to try the prime rib
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AmyLR
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
Great food, friendly service that was attentive but not intrusive. She had good recommendations too.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
It is always fantastic high-quality fine dining!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Our server John was incredible. He demonstrated great knowledge on wines, pairings, and excellent good recommendations. Will definitely be going back.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2023
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
Great food! Service was awesome! Did wait an extra 20 minutes past reservation time for my table for one….but they put me at an even better spot. I might just be a little too small town but I really had hoped for some crackers with my oysters but they did not have any….still really good without, just gotta get past the texture.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
We reserved the Chef's counter which gives the diners a view into the kitchen and all the action happening in the food prep. The service was excellent; we were introduced to the kitchen staff. Get the banana pudding for dessert.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Always outstanding food and service. Best steakhouse in San Diego.
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Goodfoodismykryptonite
San Diego
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Amazing. Head there!! You won’t regret it. Steak tartare, 10/10.
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Manx469
Las Vegas
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Overall great food last night. Our server and staff was friendly and responsive. I would definitely go back for dinner. The food is pricey compared to other steak restaurants though. But will go back. The filet and wagyu skirt steak was delicious. The only negative is parking. No valet service and I had to find parking 5 blocks away at a parking structure for $14. I would rather pay $14 to valet park my car.
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ZanderR
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
Overall4Food5Service4Ambience5
Food was amazing, good service, and good drinks. A little on the pricey side but worth it.
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OscarR
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Been here many times and they NEVER disappoint. The ambiance, the great service, the drinks, the food… it’s always an awesome and memorable experience. I can’t say enough about the servers. We’ve never had anything even close to bad or even mediocre service. The food speaks for itself. Always excellent
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Everything was absolutely perfect. The service was top notch, the food was stellar. Can’t recommend this place enough.
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SDdining19
San Diego
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
We had previously visited Cowboy Star when it first opened 15 years ago. This was our second time and it lived up to our memories. The 35 day dry aged ribeye was perfect. I am grateful that the steak includes mashed potatoes and broccolini. Feels like that should be a no-brainer at all steakhouses. We also enjoyed the brussels sprouts and beet salad. The bread service for $8 seems kinda silly since most places offer complimentary bread, but it is very good; sweet, salty and doughy. Yum. Our server, Jonathan, was terrific, knowledgeable, attentive, and everything you would hope for at a restaurant at this price point.
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TerryL
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2023
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
The Cowboy Star is always a favorite. I highly recommend the restaurant.
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CamD
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
Overall4Food3Service5Ambience5
Food was good but for the price I wasn’t very impressed. Ribeye was good but have had better.
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Andrea
San Diego
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
First time here. Food and service were amazing! We will definitely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
It was excellent, we were celebrating both my wife and our daughter birthdays.
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Bobby
San Diego
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience2
I would not call this a high-end restaurant, not because of the service or food. The service was top of class, and certainly sets them apart; while the food is just as you'd expect from an expensive steak house. I'll add that our steaks were cooked to perfection - medium rare. The issue is the atmosphere. While they say the dress is "smart causal," some men were wearing baseball caps. (I know I'm old fashion, but I was taught to never wear a hat while eating inside.) Shorts and flip-flops don't pass as smart causal in my book either. Also, don't plan on a romantic evening - we could not get over the number of young children. We love kids, but the one next to our table keep screaming and running around the restaurant while the parents did nothing. (No surprise, the dad was wearing a baseball cap.)
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
We had a truly memorable experience. Hands down one of the best restaurant experiences we have had. Many thanks to our waiter John and the rest of the incredible team. We plan on returning soon.
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DianaO
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Fantastic dining experience from start to finish. Will definitely return and encourage others who have not visited to do so.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
It’s our favorite steakhouse. It’s the best in the world in my books. I can never go anywhere else and get the same five star service we receive at Cowboy Star!
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LisaLarter
Naples
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
This restaurant is amazing. The food and service was exceptional. I would definitely go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Tucson
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
All three of us ordered the same filet, which was cooked to perfection. However, the sides that were offered with the filet were rather small for 3 men. Overall, it was a great place! For the money, the sides that came with the steaks should have been bigger portions.
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RickSteves
San Diego
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
Overall2Food2Service1Ambience1
Very disappointing restaurant for value, ambience, indifferent service. Priced premium, only the steak was up to the price. Potatos were steamtable and vegetables overcooked. Ceasar salad came without any dressing but smothered in grated cheese. When asked for correction a server of dressing was delivered. Steak cooked to order was served one way McDonald style, with their spices and toping, a bit too salty. Quality of the meat was good, but all sides and bread were average cafeteria quality. Roadhouse atmosphere was noisy with old cowboy tunes. No tablecloths. With per person cost >$100. this was a very poor value. Felt like we were taken for a broncko ride in this dining experience. Never again.
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Karen
San Diego
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Cowboy Star is a great place to celebrate and we had the best food and experience.
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SoCoolSam
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Cowboy Star was the perfect pick for our 12th anniversary dinner. Allie, our server and wine director, was incredible, making our experience feel special. The steaks, an 18oz aged ribeye and a 12oz New York, were cooked to perfection — a solid 10/10. The Brussel sprouts were a hit too. With its cozy vibe, the place scored an 8 on ambiance and a full 10 for service. Highly recommend for anyone looking for top-notch steak and service.
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Aria
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
High class dining with a relaxing and comfortable feel. Mark, our waiter, was super attentive and the whole experience was superb.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
Chaser salad, delicious opener. Filet Mignon, good taste and cooked to our liking. Skirt steak was over salted. We ate close to half of it and were too embarrassed to say anything so we used the peppercorn sauce to mask the salt and eat the remainder of the skirt steak. That was a mistake on our part, I wish we addressed it and had another skirt steak prepared for us. Brussel Sprouts were okay; didn’t digest well, would not order again. Side note: sitting at the chefs counter was a very cool experience. We had a complimentary platter cleanser and a mid dinner intermission ice cream (another palate cleanser). This leveled up the experience. Also, our server was lovely and had a great spirit about it, so thank you very much!
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Jessica
Las Vegas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
We came here for our anniversary and it was a 10/10. They gave us happy anniversary menus and greeted us as such when we sat down..our server went over the menu with us. We got their bread and ceaser to start and the rest of the meal was just delicious. For dessert we ordered the house favorite which is bread pudding which I normally wouldn't go for but it was yum! I would highly recommend.
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AlbiP
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
We had an Absolutely amazing experience. Everyone working there was top notch. Food was amazing. We will definitely be making this our preferred steak house in San Diego.
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Beergeek1
Columbus
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Wow this was a truely great and special experience. This restaurant is in one of my top 10 food experiences of all time. Delicious all around, great steaks and sides with delicious cocktails. Service was top notch and very helpful. This was a special occasion and a bit of a splurge for the wife and I but we were full and happy when we left. If you are in San Diego and want to splurge on a great steak this place is the place you should go!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Fantastic service, and great ambience. Food was delicious and worth every penny
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Excellent food and service. Only downside is parking is horrible, make time for that. It’s best to valley at hotel indigo 2 blocks away for $25 versus 3 block away for $60. Drinks were amazing!
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Benson
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
Ally was a great help. Food was really good and dessert was fire. Parking sucked.
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Jeri
San Diego
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
The food and service were excellent and my husband who is from the Chicago area was very pleased with the quality of the food. He has always complained about the taste of California beef. He said he was pleased with the taste of his filet and that he would eat there again. Service was terrific too, so we will come back.
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Cowboy Star is rated 4.9 stars by 4268 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

10:30 PM

Booked 35 times today

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–Sat 5:00 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.
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
Executive chef
Victor Jimenez
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

Website
http://www.thecowboystar.com/
Phone number
(619) 450-5880
Private party contact
Jessica Tittle: (619) 450-5880

Cowboy Star

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Additional information

Popular dishes

Filet Mignon

Prime Ribeye

T-Bone Steak

Menu

A Good Place To Start

Charcuterie & Cheese Plate$48.00

Roasted Beets$16.00

Mussels & Clams$26.00

Today's Raw Oysters$24.00

Classic Shrimp Cocktail$23.00

C-Star Signature Steak Tartare$23.00

Durham Ranch Bison Short Rib$25.00

"Sea Star" Platter$118.00

Something In the Middle

French Onion Soup$15.00

C-Star Caesar$15.00

Local Organic Greens$15.00

The Wedge$16.00

Entrées

Pacific Sole$48.00

Pan Seared Scallops$62.00

Sweet Potato Tortellini$27.00

American Pheasant Roulade$48.00

Woodfired Elk Rack Chop$58.00

What 4,268 people are saying

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