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Rustic, ranch-inspired seating area - The Cow Tipper, Cambria, CA

The Cow Tipper

3.4
3.4
29 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Stop by The Cow Tipper for homestyle, seasonally-inspired dishes. Pick your table in our seat-yourself style of service as the fireplace crackles and you sip on your glass of world-class Tooth & Nail wine. When you're here at The Cow Tipper, it should feel like a little piece of home in the heart of Moonstone Beach.

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What 29 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.4
3.4 based on all time ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 3.5Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 3.1Value

NoiseModerate

29 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    4 of us ate there New Year's Eve. There were only 2 people working but the service was excellent as was the food and the experience. They had a gift "firecracker" and 2 questions on the table to spark conversation and discussion.
    The Cow TipperResponded on October 27, 2024
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed New Year’s Eve dinner with us. It’s great to know that our small team provided excellent service and that you appreciated the firecracker and conversation starters on the table. We love creating memorable experiences for our guests! We hope to welcome you back for more good food and fun in the future!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Joaquin

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We made a reservation and drove a good while to get there only to have them tell us our reservation didn’t count. The staff was also a bit rude about it when I followed up with some questions as to why it was an issue. Which they followed by saying open table basically means nothing to them. That was quite frustrating since that is the app they use for bookings. Should strongly consider getting rid of it if they are not going to honor those reservations. Other than that the ambience was nice. It felt very homey and welcoming. Also didn’t feel too noisy if you wanted a more chill environment to eat at. The portion sizes also looked pretty big. If you’re going to eat here make sure to call ahead or else you might be turned away if you try to use Open Table to book a reservation.
    The Cow TipperResponded on October 27, 2024
    Thank you for sharing your experience, and we're truly sorry for the frustration you encountered with your reservation. It’s disappointing to hear that our staff didn’t handle the situation as well as we aim to. We appreciate your feedback regarding the OpenTable system, and I will be sure to address this with our team. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the ambiance and found it welcoming. Your insights are valuable, and we’ll work on improving our reservation process to ensure a better experience for our guests in the future. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. DonnaM

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanksgiving dinner was delicious. Nice staff. Good service. Clean restaurant Thsnk you
    The Cow TipperResponded on October 27, 2024
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your Thanksgiving dinner with us. It’s great to know that you found our staff friendly and the restaurant clean. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another delicious meal soon!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is so good !!!!! Excellent flavor and quality , friendly service. Good prices Looking forward for another delicious meal!!
    The Cow TipperResponded on October 27, 2024
    Thank you for the glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and found our service friendly. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious meal soon!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Small menu, only one server. Had to pay at counter. Food was limited and terrible. Will never eat there again.
    The Cow TipperResponded on October 27, 2024
    We're sorry to hear that your experience with us didn’t meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback about the service, meal and payment process. These insights are invaluable as we look for ways to improve our operations and better serve our guests. We will be sure to share this feedback with our team to help us improve.

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  6. SMAH

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! Recommend the ribs and the chili. Staff works hard and does not miss a beat. Don’t miss this Cambria gem.
    The Cow TipperResponded on October 27, 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the ribs and chili—great recommendations! It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated our hardworking staff as well. Your support means a lot to us, and we hope to see you again soon!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Despite the multiple text and email messages sent to me confirming our reservation, and after we drove many miles to this restaurant at our appointed time, we found it closed for the day/night!! No notice given to us, no notice posted at the restaurant! Unbelievable!! Never again will we attempt to visit this restaurant. Incredibly inconsiderate and unprofessional management!! Don't risk wasting your time and money with this place, it isn't worth it!!

    2 people found this helpful

  8. Kevin

    Central Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The way in which one orders at the counter was a little unexpected, but the service and food was outstanding. The root beer glazed ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and delicious. The indoor seating area was small with a variety of table sizes, with options to dine on the patio area. The portions were also generous for the price.

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  9. MKMN

    VIP

    San Diego

    71 reviews

    2.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant refused to acknowledge our OpenTable reservation and did not register our check-in. They told us that they had no capability to confirm with OpenTable. I needed to notify OpenTable after the fact that we were there. Our breakfasts were average at best. Actually our rating of 2 was probably overly generous. Needless to say we have no plans to return.

    3 people found this helpful

  10. ToniH

    St. Louis

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We didn't even use our reservation as we read it was simply a show-up and wait situation.

    1 person found this helpful

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The Cow Tipper is rated 3.4 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Google Map for The Cow Tipper

7222 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA 93428

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  • Neighbourhood
    Cambria
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 7:00 am–12:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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