Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn

Name: Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn
Address: 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States, 93405
Telephone: (805) 543-3000
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

4525 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 17 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

Enjoy an award winning dining experience in our world-famous pink and gold Steak House - offering a comfortable and opulent dining atmosphere. Indulge in a delicious oak-pit-barbecued steak, fresh seafood, chicken, or vegetarian entrees. Featuring a superb wine list, decadent world-famous desserts and a whimsical, European atmosphere. Boutique shopping makes for a fun experience before or after you dine with us.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Barbecue
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 543-3000
Website
http://www.madonnainn.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Please visit https://www.madonnainn.com/weddings-events for more information about catering and events!
Private party facilities
Please visit https://www.madonnainn.com/weddings-events for more information about catering and events!

Location
100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Area
San Luis Obispo
Cross Street
Hwy 101 & Madonna Rd Exit
Parking details
Plenty of free private parking! Easy on and off freeway access with parking adjacent to the restaurant.
Public transit
Bus stop at the entrance to Madonna Inn.
Entertainment
Voted biggest and best dance floor on the Central Coast! Nightly entertainment and dancing. The adjacent Silver Bar Cocktail Lounge serves signature cocktails, craft beer, and a select wines. Made to order appetizers also available.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Locally Handmade Swiss & Linguica SausageUSD 19.95
Barbecued over our oak pit, sliced and served sizzling hot
Romesco Avocado ToastUSD 11.95
Romesco sauce, roasted corn, feta cheese and cilantro
Garlic Cheese BreadUSD 11.95
San Luis Sourdough bread, garlic, green onions and a variety of fresh cheeses
Artisan Cheese PlateUSD 24.95
Chef's selection of five various cheeses served with honeycomb, candied pecans, Greek olives and grape clusters
Pick & Shovel Turkey SlidersUSD 17.95
Turkey patty, cheddar cheese, onion ring, chipotle mayo and Pick & Shovel BBQ Sauce
- For 3USD 16.95
Shrimp CocktailUSD 24.95
A generous helping of shrimp served over minced celery and our homemade cocktail sauce
Cheese & Fig CrostiniUSD 12.95
Goat cheese crostini with fig compote and pistachio crumbles
Truffle Fingerling PotatoesUSD 8.95
Fingerling potatoes, fresh herbs, Kosher salt, and parmesan cheese. Finished with white truffle oil
Portobello Mushroom FriesUSD 12.95
Parsley, parmesan cheese & lemon aioli
Chicken Caesar SaladUSD 28.95
Sliced grilled chicken breast served over crisp, tossed romaine with parmesan cheese, croutons and our traditional Caesar dressing
Spinach SaladUSD 26.95
Fresh spinach greens served with sliced eggs, chopped bacon, cheddar cheese and water chestnuts topped with our Aunt LaVerne's secret homemade dressing
Prime Rib SaladUSD 39.95
Prime rib served atop mixed greens, caramelized onions, artichoke hearts, heirloom tomatoes, croutons and parmesan cheese, tossed in a creamy horseradish dressing

Entrees

All entrees served with homemade soup or salad, vegetables, baked potato or rice pilaf and fresh baked dinner rolls and focaccia bread

Swordfish SteakUSD 45.95
You will savor the flavor of this mildly sweet fish
Halibut SteakUSD 49.95
A hearty fillet, grilled to your liking
Atlantic SalmonUSD 39.95
Filleted by hand and broiled to perfection. Rich in flavor, firm, yet very tender and tasty
Broiled North Atlantic Lobster TailUSD 99.95
Served with lemon and drawn butter
French Filet MignonUSD 72.95
Hand cut aged beef wrapped in bacon. Served with mushroom caps and a rich burgundy sauce
Filet MignonUSD 69.95
Our most popular steak. So tender you can almost cut it with a fork
New York SteakUSD 59.95
Barbecued to perfection and topped with mushrooms at your discretion
Top Sirloin SteakUSD 52.95
Properly aged for a robust flavor, cooked over our oak wood pit
Rib Eye SteakUSD 67.95
Due to this steak's unique marbling, you will find the Rib Eye tender and juicy!
Prime Rib of BeefUSD 69.95
Traditionally thick cut and slow roasted. Served au jus style with our bold creamy horseradish
Sun-Dried Tomato Farfalle PastaUSD 29.95
Sundried tomatoes, fresh basil, roasted garlic, alfredo, parmesan cheese, and pine nuts
- Add ChickenUSD 34.95
Spring Lamb ChopsUSD 69.95
Barbecued over oak wood to bring out their distinctive tender and sweet taste. Served with apple mint jelly
Filet Mignon and North Atlantic LobsterUSD 149.95
11 ounces of our trademark filet mignon and one full pound of North Atlantic rock lobster. Served with fresh lemon and drawn butter
Chicken Barbecued or FriedUSD 34.95
Fried southern style or barbecued over oak wood and serve with our Pick & Shovel barbecue sauce
Savory Pork ChopUSD 49.95
Frenched two bone, brown sugar brined chop, served with a homemade apple chutney for a sweet and savory finish
Grilled PortabelloUSD 39.95
Layered with heirloom tomatoes, goat cheese, seasonal vegetables, and a balsamic reduction drizzle. This lighter fare has a distinct western flavor from the natural red oak barbecue

What 4,525 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.3Value

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Best Overall
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Good for groups
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Hot spot
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Great for fine wines
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions
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Most Booked

Review summary

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Alex Madonna's Gold Rush Steak House at Madonna Inn offers a "romantic, charming, and fabulous" dining experience with a "unique and kitschy" ambiance. Guests rave about the "excellent" service and "delicious" food, including standout steaks and desserts like the famous Pink Champagne cake. Perfect for special occasions and celebrations.

4,525 Reviews

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Jovert
Sacramento
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
As always, we have a great experience from food to service. My review is of the ambiance for the season. I feel like its lacking from expected. Christmas music was not turned on when we got seated and when it was played it was on and off. We had few table napkins in our table that were stained. Other than that, staff gave their best service.
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Annabelle
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I love the Madonna inn, but this experience was not as good as i was hoping. Started out great, they brought bread and nice finger foods, but we were brought the wrong thing 4 times after our order was taken, and they didnt take a lot of our plates out of the way so we were cramped. Got judgmental looks from servers. The food was alright, but the cake was the only think we were really excited about. We totally understand it was christmas eve, but we just noticed those tiny things that need a bit of work! Other than that, it was an okay experience.
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Kirstin
VIP
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food wonderful festive atmosphere & great service
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Sandi
Central Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Both my Daughter and I had the rib eye steaks . It looked so delicious BUT we were unable to eat them because it had so much grissle we couldn’t chew them. We feel bad because we both looked forward to our meals.
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Terri
VIP
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the festive decorations and sparkling lights on scale with the large space. The appetizer was on our table when we were seated. A pleasant cup of crab bisque was just enough so that we could still have room for our entree. We both ordered the prime rib ( a huge slab each done exactly as requested), fluffy baked potato, and crispy snap peas. Our server was delightful who kept a perfect pace and checked back with us often. Given it was Christmas Eve and both restaurants were packed, the service and staff were amazing, friendly, calm, and well organized. We truly appreciated the holiday, uplifting atmosphere, good food, and excellent service. What a professional, well planned and smooth operation for an impressive number of diners. Thank you!
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Kelly
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A national treasure! Exceptional service. ♥️💖 A must to try!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful and memorable! My grandchildren loved my suite 141 on Christmas Eve. And we all love the Madonna steak house. Fabulous experience and fantastic service! Thank you!!!!
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Barbara
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Steakhouse was dressed in a beautiful array of antique and colorful Christmas decorations throughout the restaurant. The staff was very welcoming and provided gracious and efficient service. The food was absolutely delicious as well as artfully presented. It’s our favorite restaurant to visit at Christmas!
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Elina
VIP
San Francisco
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gorgeous place. Wonderful staff. Terrible cook! I can't believe that a steakhouse was so bad at cooking steaks! We ordered their special 11oz filet mignon and half a lobster for $101 and a ribeye for $78. The 11oz filet was very thick and completely raw in the middle, so had to send it back. When it came back it was as tough as a New York steak. The lobster was a pure rubber. The ribeye was chewey and unevenly cooked. The salads, soup, breads, latte, and a carrot cake were great.
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Teresa
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, atmosphere, and service! We cannot wait to go back.
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Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 543-3000.

Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 4525 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

25 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 17 times today

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100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Hwy 101 & Madonna Rd Exit
Area
San Luis Obispo
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Barbecue
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Plenty of free private parking! Easy on and off freeway access with parking adjacent to the restaurant.
Public transit
Bus stop at the entrance to Madonna Inn.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Voted biggest and best dance floor on the Central Coast! Nightly entertainment and dancing. The adjacent Silver Bar Cocktail Lounge serves signature cocktails, craft beer, and a select wines. Made to order appetizers also available.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.madonnainn.com/
Phone number
(805) 543-3000
Catering
Please visit https://www.madonnainn.com/weddings-events for more information about catering and events!
Private party facilities
Please visit https://www.madonnainn.com/weddings-events for more information about catering and events!

Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

22 California Central Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

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French Filet Mignon

Pink Champagne

Atlantic Salmon

Appetizers & Salads

Locally Handmade Swiss & Linguica SausageUSD 19.95

Romesco Avocado ToastUSD 11.95

Garlic Cheese BreadUSD 11.95

Artisan Cheese PlateUSD 24.95

Pick & Shovel Turkey SlidersUSD 17.95

Shrimp CocktailUSD 24.95

Cheese & Fig CrostiniUSD 12.95

Truffle Fingerling PotatoesUSD 8.95

Portobello Mushroom FriesUSD 12.95

Chicken Caesar SaladUSD 28.95

Spinach SaladUSD 26.95

Prime Rib SaladUSD 39.95

Entrees

Swordfish SteakUSD 45.95

Halibut SteakUSD 49.95

Atlantic SalmonUSD 39.95

Broiled North Atlantic Lobster TailUSD 99.95

French Filet MignonUSD 72.95

Filet MignonUSD 69.95

New York SteakUSD 59.95

Top Sirloin SteakUSD 52.95

Rib Eye SteakUSD 67.95

Prime Rib of BeefUSD 69.95

Sun-Dried Tomato Farfalle PastaUSD 29.95

Spring Lamb ChopsUSD 69.95

Filet Mignon and North Atlantic LobsterUSD 149.95

Chicken Barbecued or FriedUSD 34.95

Savory Pork ChopUSD 49.95

Grilled PortabelloUSD 39.95

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn restaurant rated?

Is Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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