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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 pm
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Booked 54 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • 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
  • Area
    Downtown
  • 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 4,801 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

  • San Diego

    Best Food

  • San Diego

    Good for special occasions

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cowboy Star in San Diego offers a "fantastic experience" with "excellent service" and "delicious" food. Known for its "amazingly cooked steaks," the atmosphere combines a "western ambiance" with "sophisticated" charm. Highlights include "creative cocktails," "award-winning steaks," and "personal touches" for special occasions. A "favorite spot" for many, it's perfect for celebrations.
4,801 Reviews
  1. david

    VIP

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everybody had a great time. The muscles were exceptional. The tartar was awesome. The steaks were great. Can’t wait to come back.

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  2. Alex

    VIP

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in San Diego. No question! John was an incredible server.

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  3. Haleigh

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food every time with great service in an upscale atmosphere

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  4. Barry

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This visit is my second chance visit and I’m glad the food was great. The wagyu carpaccio was still delicious; however they changed the slices to wider and 6 slices only instead of the thinner 10 slices. The special week Japanese menu snow crab toast was kind of weird and had only wasabi taste to it. Cesar salad was great, bone marrow was on the spot. T bone steak was done just right. The only issue was that our table was close to the neighboring table which was a tad too close.

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  5. Anetab

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were sat next to a big party so although it was good food and good energy the people next to us were very loud we couldn’t even talk to each other and when asked to move I was told the next available booth is not available until 9 even though 20 mins after we got there a booth was empty and by the time we left there was still nobody in it which is upsetting because we were there celebrating our anniversary but could barley hear each other over all the people around that area 

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  6. Carolyn

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent steak restaurant with an amazing ambiance. Right in the heart of downtown.

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  7. Stephanie

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Definitely coming back. I was very happy with the service, especially how my 7 year old was treated. He had a blast :)

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  8. Jackie

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here a few times…one of my absolute favorites! I visit every time I’m in town. Make reservations!!

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  9. Gregory

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good but so overpriced. Steak was very good but nothing special.

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  10. Patrick

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding all around. Great food and service.

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Cowboy Star is rated 4.9 stars by 4801 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
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Booked 54 times today
Google Map for Cowboy Star

640 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Market and G Street
  • Area
    Downtown
  • 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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