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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

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 59 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Neighbourhood gem

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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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–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

Location
640 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Neighbourhood
Downtown / Gaslamp
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

Popular dishes

Charcuterie & Cheese PlateUS$52.00
daily selection of cured meats and domestic cheeses served with whole grain mustard, cornichons, and cranberry mostarda
Woodfired MusselsUS$26.00
cooked in the classic "Marinière style," served with grilled baguette
Today's Raw OystersUS$28.00
daily selection with classic presentation
- Half DozenUS$28.00
- DozenUS$56.00
Classic Shrimp CocktailUS$23.00
wild caught shrimp, served with house made cocktail sauce and lemon
C-Star Signature Steak TartareUS$25.00
our hand chopped tartare is prepared to order with capers, shallots and parsley, topped with a quail egg, served with toasted baguette
Roasted BeetsUS$17.00
house made ricotta, apple cider roasted beets, farmers' market apples, basil oil, hazelnut brittle
Japanese Wagyu CarpaccioUS$52.00
2oz seared A5 Wagyu, fermented chili aioli, ponzu, crispy garlic, micro cilantro, radish
"Sea Star" PlatterUS$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 SoupUS$16.00
our version of the classic made with rich beef broth, french baguette, and topped with melted gruyére
C-Star CaesarUS$16.00
crisp little gem lettuce, house cured egg yolk, bacon bread crumbles, parmesan cheese, house made caesar dressing
Local Organic GreensUS$15.00
farmers' market lettuce mix, pears, pomegranate, toasted hazelnuts, balsamic vinaigrette, sheep's milk french feta
The WedgeUS$17.00
local baby iceberg lettuce, house cured thick cut bacon, red onions, grape tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, and creamy blue cheese dressing

Entrées

Ora King SalmonUS$42.00
carrot-ginger purée, beluga lentils, fennel salad, bordelaise, and glazed baby carrots
Seared Scallops & ClamsUS$58.00
served with house made squid ink linguine, littleneck clams, red tobiko beurre blanc
Mushroom RavioliUS$35.00
house-made pasta filled with mascarpone cheese, topped with chanterelles, burgundy truffles, spinach oil, shiitake brodo
Braised Bone-In Short RibUS$64.00
heirloom grits from anson mills, sauteed spigarello, horseradish foam, pickled shallots
Venison WellingtonUS$62.00
mushroom duxelle and spinach wrapped in puff pastry, poached blackberry salsify, red wine blackberry reduction

What 4,759 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

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Diego
Steakhouse
San Diego
Best Food
San Diego
Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cowboy Star, a top steakhouse in San Diego, is praised for its "incredible" food and "impeccable" service. Guests rave about their expertly cooked steaks, vibrant atmosphere, and attentive staff. The unique cowboy-themed decor adds to the charm. While it may be pricey, the exceptional quality makes it "worth every penny."

4,759 Reviews

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Cramer
Atlantic City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food and service were incredible. Only downfall was we were seating in the private dining room and there was a large party behind us that was extremely loud. I would suggest not mixing smaller parties in with the large tables in the private space as it gets VERY loud. Otherwise it was 5 stars. Will return.
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Stephen
VIP
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The great news: service was excellent, food spot on. We had bread (must have), beets, and a charcuterie plate to start, which was plenty for four of us. All was excellent, but the charcuterie was the standout: perfectly balanced, beautifully presented, and even came with notes so you knew what you were eating. For dinner, we had filet mignon, wagyu skirts, and a ribeye. All were superb and cooked exactly to specification. Desserts and drinks were also very good. The less fabulous: We asked for a quiet corner since it is a busy and crowded spot, and while we were in a corner of the private room in the back, so was a loud party of 6 or 8. We asked if they could do something, but nothing was done. Parking: Even at 5:30 on a Sunday, it was not easy to find a spot close by.. If there'd been valet, we'd have definitely used it. All in all, we'd do it again for a special occasion. The manager did listen to our noise issue, and acknowledged it impacted our experience tonight, so I don't expect it to happen again
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Elizabeth
VIP
Phoenix
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious and our server was really good. Would definitely recommend!!
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Tim
VIP
San Diego
65 reviews
5.0
65 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the 24 oz bone-in Wagyu Ribeye - fantastic. Beets with whipped ricotta amazing. Shrimp cocktail always on point and the lardons included with the wedge are out of this world! Favorite restaurant in San Diego!
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Mike
San Diego
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic. All their steaks are great but try the bone in wagyu rib eye. Best steak ever. And we have eaten at most downtown steak places. Matt’s drinks were perfect. As usual. The service by Luis was great, but a special thanks to Ruby for taking such great care of us.
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Enrique
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great time, good food. Service was just OK. Expensive.
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ARTURO
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fast service and good.food, very.decorated, steak.with good taste
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Sawyer
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Food was great, amazing atmosphere!
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John
VIP
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely incredible!! This has officially become the best steakhouse in San Diego, in my humble opinion!
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Sean
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent oysters, steaks were well seasoned and cooked to temperature. Banana pudding was great
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FAQs

Cowboy Star is rated 4.9 stars by 4759 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 59 times today

640 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross Street
Market and G Street
Neighbourhood
Downtown / Gaslamp
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.<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

Website
http://www.thecowboystar.com/
Phone number
(619) 450-5880

Cowboy Star

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Popular dishes

Filet Mignon

Porterhouse

T-Bone Steak

Menu

A Good Place To Start

Charcuterie & Cheese PlateUS$52.00

Woodfired MusselsUS$26.00

Today's Raw OystersUS$28.00

Classic Shrimp CocktailUS$23.00

C-Star Signature Steak TartareUS$25.00

Roasted BeetsUS$17.00

Japanese Wagyu CarpaccioUS$52.00

"Sea Star" PlatterUS$118.00

Something In the Middle

French Onion SoupUS$16.00

C-Star CaesarUS$16.00

Local Organic GreensUS$15.00

The WedgeUS$17.00

Entrées

Ora King SalmonUS$42.00

Seared Scallops & ClamsUS$58.00

Mushroom RavioliUS$35.00

Braised Bone-In Short RibUS$64.00

Venison WellingtonUS$62.00

What 4,759 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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