Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop, nestled in the heart of San Diego. This establishment beautifully marries a high-end steakhouse experience with the artisanal touch of a butcher shop. From the moment you step inside, the warm atmosphere invites you to dive into an exceptional dining journey.
The menu boasts an array of prime steaks, including the highly acclaimed American Wagyu, perfectly cooked to melt in your mouth. Complement your meal with unforgettable sides like roasted Brussels sprouts and mac and cheese, which have garnered rave reviews. Not to be overlooked are the delectable bar bites—the local lobster roll and steak frites are must-tries.
With attentive service and a commitment to quality, Cowboy Star promises an unforgettable culinary experience that leaves every patron eager to return.
DINNER - A Good Place to Start
Charcuterie & Cheese Plate
daily selection of cured meats and domestic cheeses served with whole grain mustard, cornichons, and cranberry mostarda
Sweet Breads Arroser
cauliflower puree, sauteed and pickled swiss chard, butter glazed squash, and brandy demi glace
Woodfired Mussels
braised seasonal greens & fennel, house cured bacon, chardonnay broth, served with grilled baguette
Today's Raw Oysters
pacific northwest offering with classic presentation
Classic Shrimp Cocktail
wild caught shrimp, served with house made cocktail sauce and lemon
Signature Steak Tartare
our hand chopped tartare is prepared to order with capers, shallots and parsley, topped with a quail egg, served with toasted baguette
Braised Beef Cheek
Double R Ranch beef, slow braised and served with sunchoke & black truffle puree, braising jus, and puffed wild rice
House Made Tortelli Pasta
with autumn squash puree, crispy sage, toasted pine nuts, pomegranate seeds, and pumpkin seed oil
French Onion Soup
our version of the classic made with rich beef broth, french baguette, and topped with melted gruyere cheese
C-Star Caesar
crisp little gem lettuce, house smoked bacon lardons, shaved parmesan, house made caesar dressing and white anchovy garnish
Local Organic Greens
farmers' market lettuce mix, fresh pears, pomegranate seeds, toasted hazelnuts, balsamic vinaigrette, oregonzola cheese from Rogue Creamery, crostini
The Wedge
local baby iceberg lettuce, house cured thick cut bacon, red onions, grape tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, and creamy blue cheese dressing
DINNER - Something in the Middle
DINNER - Entrees
King Salmon
perfectly seasoned and pan seared, served with crispy skin, seasonal yellow chanterelle mushrooms, tourne cut squash and puree, finished with a light tomato consomme and chervil oil
Roasted Pheasant
cooked two ways: leg roulade with black truffle and roasted breast, sauteed kale, butternut squash pave, mushroom-pheasant sauce
Durham Ranch Bison Osso Bucco
slow braised for six hours, served with saffron risotto, horseradish foam and fresh pomegranates
Woodfired Elk Rack Chop
north american elk cooked over almond wood, served with farro "risotto", coffee roasted sweet potatoes, charred romanesco puree, and red wine sauce
8 oz. Filet Mignon
our tender filet is “Natural” Angus and aged for 21 days from Creek Stone Farms in Arkansas City, KS
12 oz. NY Strip
aged for 21 days to create a perfect balance of flavor, our strip is “Natural” PRIME Black Angus from Double R Ranch in Loomis, WA
40 oz. Porterhouse for Two
our double - cut Porterhouse is PRIME “Natural” from Niman Ranch and is aged for 21 days
18 oz. T-Bone for One
PRIME “Natural” Niman Ranch Beef and is aged for 21 days
14 oz. Ribeye Steak
remarkably tender and flavorful, our Ribeye is PRIME Natural from Double R Ranch in Loomis, WA and aged for 21 days
8 oz. Wagyu Skirt Steak
our American "kobe style" steak from Snake River Farms is known for its intense marbling
18 oz. Cattleman's Cut Bone-In Dry Aged Ribeye
we dry age our Double R Ranch ribeyes for 35 days following our own strict specifications to ensure a hearty flavor profile
14 oz. Dry Aged Ribeye
we dry age our Double R Ranch ribeyes for 35 days following our own strict specifications to ensure a hearty flavor profile
6 oz. Hokkaido Wagyu New York
flown in from Japan, composed with Japanese cauliflower and mushrooms, yuzu kosho, potato pave, truffle sauce, charred shallots
STEAKS & SIDES - Hand Cut Steaks
STEAKS & SIDES - Additions & Sides
Fire Roasted Baby Carrots
harissa creme fraiche, toasted almonds
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
house cured pancetta, apples, maple-pancetta vinaigrette
Mac & Cheese
C-Star favorite with smoked garlic, bourbon shallots, and bacon lardons
Seasonal Root Vegetable Casserole
sage-brown butter roasted, spiced nut crumble
Twice Baked Lobster Potato
crispy skin, cheddar, gruyere, sour cream
Foraged Mushrooms
seasonal selection of sauteed wild mushrooms
Decadent Bleu Cheese Crumble
Roasted Bone Marrow
Warm Spice Cake
butter rum sauce, creme fraiche ice cream, with honey vanilla poached pear
Cranberry Orange Cheesecake
walnut crust, white chocolate and orange cheesecake, cranberry gelee, rosemary meringue, seasonal oranges, candied cranberries
Vietnamese Coffee Tiramisu
chicory and coffee soaked lady fingers, condensed milk and mascarpone mousse, chocolate sauce, cocoa powder
Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
house made brioche with chocolate chips, topped with warm butterscotch sauce and dark chocolate ice cream
Banana "Pudding"
dulce and banana mousse, nilla wafer crust, bruleed bananas, chantilly, miso banana ice cream
"Saloon Girl" Brownie
milk chocolate brownie, milk cremeux, oreos, chocolate chip cookie tuille, toasted malt ice cream
Artisan Cheeses
a selection of 5 cheeses featuring American creameries
DESSERT - House Made Sweets
BAR BITES
Oysters of the Day
Half Dozen Classic preparation
Steak & Frites
hand cut steak, bordelaise, house made fries
Beet Salad
apple cider and balsamic roasted beets, smoked burrata cream, pistachio brittle, frisee, dill oil, banyuls vinegar gastrique
Grilled Stuffed Chicken Wings
house made spicy sausage stuffing, red bell pepper coulis and crispy shallot
Woodfired Octopus
perfectly charred, with romesco sauce, and warm lemon potatoes
House Made Meatballs
made with our butcher shop house ground beef, slow cooked in a tangy brandy peppercorn sauce
Local Lobster Roll
our seasonal take on a classic, served on our house baked parker house bun, local spiny lobster, fresh herbs and lemon zest. Served with fries
Beef Skewers
wood oven fired skewers glazed with kabayaki sauce and served with miso slaw
Deviled Eggs
our version of the classic, made with a cage free and pasture raised eggs
Sliders
a selection of 3 C-Star favorites
C-Star Fries
hand cut, served with dipping sauces
Woodfired Mussels
sauteed kale, bacon lardoons, and grilled baguette
House Made Sausage
our daily selection served with whole grain mustard, sauerkraut, and pickles