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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
19:00
Booked 47 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
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
  • Area
    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
    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

What 4,861 people are saying

Cowboy Star 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cowboy Star is a standout in San Diego's dining scene, celebrated for its "amazing steaks" and "spectacular" service. Its cozy atmosphere and attentive staff make it ideal for special occasions, with highlights including "perfectly cooked" steaks and delightful desserts like banana pudding. Many patrons appreciate the personal touches, making it a "go-to" place for celebrations.

4,862 Reviews
  1. Joshua

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    John was very attentive as always and provided the service that is expected at any high-end restaurant, but went above and beyond. The food, as always, was spectacular!

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    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely experience from start to finish. Incredible food, great service, and fun vibes.

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    Phoenix4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience and amazing customer service. Took my wife for her birthday dinner and they accommodated a custom menu for her wishing her a happy birthday. Food couldn’t have been any better, 10/10.

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  4. Vanessa

    San Diego22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wagyu skirt steak was delicious. Definitely pricey.

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  5. Wade

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was in San Diego for a conference and Cowboy Star came highly recommended. The filet can hold its own with the best steaks in Houston. Worth a visit.

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    Coastal Georgia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great steak and service! Would give them 10 stars!!! Wait staff were very attentive! We had filets that were some of the best ever! We had a picky eater with us and she devoured the steak and mac and cheese! Bread and butter were wonderful too!

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  7. Candace VIP

    Key West6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Worth every penny! Sit at bar and watch the magic in the kitchen.

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  8. Matthew

    Cancun4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We shared the appetizers, and they were all great- i.e. bread rolls, oysters, waygu carpaccio and wedge salad. Steaks were all cooked perfectly and were paired with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Sides were Brussell sprouts, mac and cheese and mushrooms. All were large enough to share with our table of four. Banana Pudding for dessert. Overall, the experience was as the reviews that we read. Loved everything.

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  9. Allyn

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent! Mac and cheese, banana pudding are a must get. Service was exceptional, especially during late hours. Will recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the San Diego area.

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  10. Kevin VIP

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and steak dinner. So hot right now.

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FAQs

Cowboy Star is rated 4.8 stars by 4861 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today
Google Map for Cowboy Star

640 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Market and G Street
  • Area
    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
    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
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