Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop Menu

Welcome to Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop, a premier steakhouse nestled in the heart of San Diego. This culinary gem offers a delightful menu that showcases high-quality, expertly prepared meats alongside carefully crafted sides and appetizers.

Start your dining experience with the Charcuterie and Cheese Plate, a delightful spread of cured meats and artisanal cheeses, or indulge in the luxurious Japanese Omi Gyu Carpaccio, featuring exquisite A5 wagyu. The menu boasts creative offerings like the Summer Corn Soup and the indulgent CStar Caesar, perfectly complimented by seasonal sides such as Roasted Bone Marrow and Mac & Cheese with bacon lardons.

Each dish is a testament to the restaurant's commitment to flavor and quality, making Cowboy Star an unforgettable dining experience for meat lovers and food enthusiasts alike.

A GOOD PLACE TO START

• Charcuterie and Cheese Plate

  daily selection of cured meats and cheeses served with whole grain mustard, cornichons, and seasonal fruit mostarda

  US$52.00

• Japanese Omi Gyu Carpaccio*

  2oz seared A5 wagyu, fermented chili aioli, ponzu, crispy garlic, micro cilantro, radish

  US$60.00

• Woodfired Mussels

  Cooked in tomato - sherry broth with house made chorizo and served with grilled baguette

  US$26.00

• Today's Raw Oysters*

  daily selection with classic presentation (half dozen)

  US$28.00

• Classic Shrimp Cocktail

  wild caught, served with our house-made cocktail sauce and lemon

  US$26.00

• C-Star Signature Steak Tartare*

  hand chopped to order with capers, shallots, parsley, and quail egg, served with grilled baguette

  US$26.00

• Heirloom Tomatoes

  farmers' market melon, whipped bellweather farms fromage blanc, tomato jam, house made croutons

  US$17.00

• Sea Star Platter*

  daily selection of chilled shellfish and seafood that strictly follows the monterey bay aquarium's seafood watch sustainability program

  US$118.00

• Cowboy Star Bread Service

  house-made parker house rolls served warm with soft whipped butter

  US$9.00

SOMETHING IN THE MIDDLE

• Summer Corn Soup

  huitlacoche corn cake, micro cilantro, cotija cheese mousse

  US$16.00

• C-Star Caesar*

  crisp gem lettuce, house cured egg yolk, bacon bread crumbles, parmesan cheese, with house-made caesar dressing

  US$16.00

• The Wedge

  local baby iceberg lettuce, thickcut house-cured bacon, red onions, grape tomatoes, and blue cheese crumbles, with creamy blue cheese dressing

  US$17.00

• Local Organic Greens

  farmers' market lettuce mix, grillled peaches, spiced candied walnuts, burrata, balsamic vinaigrette

  US$16.00

ENTRÉE

• Pan Roasted Lamb Chop*

  moroccan cous cous with dates, aleppo pepper, celery and parsley, swiss chard, yogurt mint demi-glace

  US$54.00

• 18oz American Duroc Pork Tomahawk*

  cooked on our woodfire grill, served with bacon braised red cabbage, mustard demi-glace, and pommes dauphine

  US$58.00

• Sauteed Scallops*

  preserved meyer lemon beurre blanc, anson mills sea island red peas, corn, peppers, blistered tomato, chorizo, crispy leeks

  US$56.00

• Pan Seared White Sea Bass*

  confit alaskan potatoes, fried squash blossom with ricotta, cherry tomato consomme, chive oil

  US$44.00

• Huitlacoche Corn Tortellini

  house made, stuffed with ricotta and sweet corn, served with roasted poblano, corn purée, epazote oil

  US$35.00

COWBOY STAR HAND-CUT STEAKS FROM OUR BUTCHER SHOP

• 8 oz. Filet Mignon*

  our tender filet is natural angus and aged for 21 days sourced from double r ranch

  US$60.00

• 12 oz. New York Strip*

  this classic prime cut is aged for 21 days and sourced from family ranchers

  US$64.00

• 40 oz. Porterhouse for Two*

  our double-cut porterhouse is signature from double r ranch and is aged for 21 days

  US$152.00

• 14 oz. Ribeye*

  remarkably tender and flavorful, our ribeye is natural from double r ranch in loomis, WA and aged for 21 days

  US$62.00

• 8 oz. Wagyu Skirt Steak*

  our american kobe style steak from snake river farms is known for its intense marbling

  US$64.00

• 18 oz. Cattleman's Cut Bone-In Dry-Aged Ribeye*

  we dry-age our double r ranch ribeye for 35 days following our own strict specifications to ensure a hearty flavor profile

  US$88.00

• 6 oz. A5 Japanese Omi Gyu*

  Our daily selection from japan's shiga prefecture is presented with potato pavé, roasted and crispy leeks, crème fraîche caviar, and red wine jus, finished with a leek ash oil

  US$180.00

ADDITIONS & SIDES

• Cowboy Caviar

  chorizo, corn, pepper, blistered tomato, anson mills red peas

  US$16.00

• Foraged Mushrooms

  seasonal selection of sautéed wild mushrooms

  US$17.00

• Roasted Cauliflower

  green garlic tahini cream, fried shallots

  US$16.00

• Mac & Cheese

  C-Star favorite with smoked garlic, bourbon shallots, and bacon lardons

  US$17.00

• Roasted Bone Marrow

  served with grilled baguette

  US$18.00

• Woodfired Squash

  roasted vine cherry tomato, feta mornay

  US$16.00