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The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon, Temecula, CA

The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon

4.7 (1876)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
42072 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Temecula, CA 92590

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon is located in the heart of Old Town Temecula and brings a new standard to local casual fine dining. Expansive views from our third floor veranda and elegant turn of the century setting offers an intimate and inviting atmosphere. Our Classic Steak and Seafood menu features only the highest quality aged Midwestern corn-fed beef along with many other sumptuous selections. We offer an impressive wine list featuring vintages from many local wineries and from the finest regions of the world. Our bar features Premium Spirits, Draft Beer, Fine Wine and mouthwatering appetizers. Enjoy live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights. Join us for a casually sophisticated Brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Closed on Mondays. Always a romantic Dinner and truly distinctive dining experience! Parties over 4 are considered large parties please call to check availability & please do not double book. 2 hour table limit on all reservations

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private banquet room or we offer our private veranda over looking Old Town Temecula. Our veranda is enclosed and temperature controlled.
  • Neighborhood
    Temecula
  • Cross street
    Front Street
  • Parking details
    Friday-Sunday Valet Parking Offered
  • Entertainment
    Now Playing; Guitarist Tim Cash, The Classics from Izon Eden, Alex Drizos...
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,876 people are saying

The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Overall

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Food

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Service

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Ambiance

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Value

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Hot spot

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Romantic

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Good for special occasions

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon offers "great food and service," with a welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff. Highlights include "flavorful steaks," "generous portions," and a "fun ambiance." The menu is extensive, catering to both families and special occasions. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

1,876 Reviews
  1. Robyn

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had lunch to celebrate my brother-in-law's birthday and everything was perfect. The food was wonderful (try the Carne Asada Bowl!) the portions were generous and the service was perfect. It is a fun atmosphere and they always have seasonal decorations that make it a fun place to celebrate!

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  2. Josh

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top-notch experience as always at this unique gem. A fun and lively environment to have the finest steak, great drinks and desserts, and high-level service. Have a drink in the bar area before dinner to get the full vibe!

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  3. David

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Gambling Cowboy is a must for anyone visiting Old Town Temecula!

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  4. MarcusandMonica

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely place to eat. Anniversary night! Food was great. Zero complaints on the food. Would love to have Ben in a more intimate space/area. Both was good but still a bit busy. Service was good. Will definitely go back.

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  5. Jodi

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic steaks and sides. Several of us enjoyed their French Onion Soup. It is a little noisy, but we appreciate that we can have a great meal without a pretentious atmosphere.

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  6. Cassie

    Orange County4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were asked when making the reservation if we were celebrating a special occasion—indicated we would be celebrating our anniversary, then received no mention of it from our server. Not expecting a complimentary dessert or anything, but why ask us what we’re celebrating if it won’t even be acknowledged? Aside from that, the service was overall subpar. We had to ask the server for a bread basket, whereas it seemed other tables were receiving it promptly. We also didn’t get the rundown on the daily specials from our sever like the table next to us did. The treatment was just weird. As for the food, the steak was flavorful, but cooked unevenly. The cost of the meal just didn’t align with the quality. Sadly would not recommend.

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  7. Laurie VIP

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for the carrot cake! But before that we enjoyed calamari and Brie sachets before having a delicious dinner. Everything was excellent! Notes to future diners: The meatloaf is wonderful -- it has a lot of onions in it so be aware if you're not a fan of onions. The short rib with risotto is so tender and tasty, and it is RICH! Like, super rich! Richy Rich! I took half of it home kind of rich. We love this place.

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  8. Kimberly

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant offers a pleasant atmosphere, a variety of steak options, and generous portion sizes. A children's menu is available, making it suitable for families with young children.

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  9. Mark

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always good, but busy as they were at lunch rush... Rose made our visit special... great service and friendly interaction.

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  10. Steven

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Based upon the recommendation from friends, we took the opportunity to have dinner at The Gambling Cowboy. We really enjoyed the cocktails (the High Noon is pictured) and the appetizers (the Cowgirl Kisses are not to be missed). My wife ordered a blackened ribeye, which was cooked to specification and delicious. I enjoyed the filet stroganoff. We'll be back!

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The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon is rated 4.7 stars by 1876 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon

42072 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Temecula, CA 92590

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Front Street
  • Neighborhood
    Temecula
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Friday-Sunday Valet Parking Offered
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Now Playing; Guitarist Tim Cash, The Classics from Izon Eden, Alex Drizos...
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private banquet room or we offer our private veranda over looking Old Town Temecula. Our veranda is enclosed and temperature controlled.
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