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Cowboy Star, San Diego, CA
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Cowboy Star

$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 45 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for creative cocktails
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–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 450-5880
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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

What 4,852 people are saying

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

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  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cowboy Star in San Diego impresses with "amazing service" and "incredible food." Steaks like the Wagyu skirt and ribeye are highlights, with "perfectly cooked" options. The restaurant offers a "warm and inviting" atmosphere, making it ideal for "special occasions." Desserts and drinks also receive high praise.

4,852 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining at cowboy star and it was amazing. Already planning to come back

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there, the servers were very nice and professional. The food was outstanding overall great experience will be back for another dinner.

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  3. Greg

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a favorite. We had an excellent time with the wagyu carpaccio. Oh my god! First time having it and I’ll be ordering it every time from now on. Shrimp cocktail was on point. Wagyu skirt steak, bone in dry aged rib eye and of course the pork chop! Boom! Delish!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very accommodating staff, great service and food quality was fantastic for price. I would recommend for any steak lover.

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  5. Alan

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted with a smile by 3 the folks who checked us in. Seated immediately. Our server Adam walked us through the menu and specials for the day, we ordered a beverage and tried to choose from the extensive menu. A mile long list of dry aged meats and awesome sides. While we were looking over the menu they brought out a little tasty bite from the chef, pretty cool! Well we couldn’t pass up a great aged steak, my wife ordered the fillet and I ordered a ribeye. When the food arrived it was on a hot plate which is always preferred. They served the steak with mashed potatoes and green beans that must have been picked that morning. We topped everything off with a brandy and an almond cake. Also, on the app, I was able to share it was my wife’s birthday, on the dessert plate they wrote happy birthday in chocolate! A wonderful evening!!

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  6. Laura

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my boyfriend loved the place! I got the ribs that is 10/10 and he got the NY steak what was really good. Service excellent, specifically the busser Lalo, who is really quick and very nice! We also ordered some sides that was way too much for 2 people. Brussels sprouts were really yummy and the mac and cheese was ok, nothing really special.

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  7. Rodrigo

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's definitely worth the hype around it Quite good and tasty Only thing the bartenders need to improve on is making a dirty martini that doesn't have small chunks of ice in it. A true quality person makes them without the ice bits scattered about. Only true negative because you'd expect more at a place like this... hence the 3 star

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  8. Janice

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is amazing here. Portions are large; so splitting makes for a tremendous value for the quality of the meals.

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  9. Celesia

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first visit to this restaurant and I have to say I have never been so impressed with the service, food & total experience. My husband & I went for our anniversary, and they sure did make it feel special. This is our new birthday spot! We will be back.

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  10. Kyle

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Veronica and Mark were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful! My wife and I come here every anniversary, but it was our first marriage anniversary last night and we went to Cowboy Star - it never disappoints! The food was amazing, she got a Wagyu skirt steak and I had the aged t-bone, both were spectacular and came with green beans and shallots. The customer service was (and always is) above and beyond. We recommend it by word-of-mouth but wanted to leave a review here too.

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FAQs

Cowboy Star is rated 4.8 stars by 4852 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 45 times today
Google Map for Cowboy Star

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
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