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

4.7

4537 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 43 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
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Locally Handmade Swiss & Linguica Sausage$19.95
Barbecued over our oak pit, sliced and served sizzling hot
Romesco Avocado Toast$11.95
Romesco sauce, roasted corn, feta cheese and cilantro
Garlic Cheese Bread$11.95
San Luis Sourdough bread, garlic, green onions and a variety of fresh cheeses
Artisan Cheese Plate$24.95
Chef's selection of five various cheeses served with honeycomb, candied pecans, Greek olives and grape clusters
Pick & Shovel Turkey Sliders$17.95
Turkey patty, cheddar cheese, onion ring, chipotle mayo and Pick & Shovel BBQ Sauce
- For 3$16.95
Shrimp Cocktail$24.95
A generous helping of shrimp served over minced celery and our homemade cocktail sauce
Cheese & Fig Crostini$12.95
Goat cheese crostini with fig compote and pistachio crumbles
Truffle Fingerling Potatoes$8.95
Fingerling potatoes, fresh herbs, Kosher salt, and parmesan cheese. Finished with white truffle oil
Portobello Mushroom Fries$12.95
Parsley, parmesan cheese & lemon aioli
Chicken Caesar Salad$28.95
Sliced grilled chicken breast served over crisp, tossed romaine with parmesan cheese, croutons and our traditional Caesar dressing
Spinach Salad$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 Salad$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 Steak$45.95
You will savor the flavor of this mildly sweet fish
Halibut Steak$49.95
A hearty fillet, grilled to your liking
Atlantic Salmon$39.95
Filleted by hand and broiled to perfection. Rich in flavor, firm, yet very tender and tasty
Broiled North Atlantic Lobster Tail$99.95
Served with lemon and drawn butter
French Filet Mignon$72.95
Hand cut aged beef wrapped in bacon. Served with mushroom caps and a rich burgundy sauce
Filet Mignon$69.95
Our most popular steak. So tender you can almost cut it with a fork
New York Steak$59.95
Barbecued to perfection and topped with mushrooms at your discretion
Top Sirloin Steak$52.95
Properly aged for a robust flavor, cooked over our oak wood pit
Rib Eye Steak$67.95
Due to this steak's unique marbling, you will find the Rib Eye tender and juicy!
Prime Rib of Beef$69.95
Traditionally thick cut and slow roasted. Served au jus style with our bold creamy horseradish
Sun-Dried Tomato Farfalle Pasta$29.95
Sundried tomatoes, fresh basil, roasted garlic, alfredo, parmesan cheese, and pine nuts
- Add Chicken$34.95
Spring Lamb Chops$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 Lobster$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 Fried$34.95
Fried southern style or barbecued over oak wood and serve with our Pick & Shovel barbecue sauce
Savory Pork Chop$49.95
Frenched two bone, brown sugar brined chop, served with a homemade apple chutney for a sweet and savory finish
Grilled Portabello$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 4,537 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Innovative
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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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Lively
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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.

4,537 Reviews

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Nicole
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Our waitress seemed annoyed every time we asked her something she rolled her eyes at us. One fillet was overcooked, and we asked for it to be corrected, the second one was much better. We went for the vibe, but the waitress kind of killed it with her attitude. We ordered a slice of cake to go, nothing like it used to be.
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Cassandra
Orange County
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always incredible! Great service! Great good. Awesome band and dancing.
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Hal
VIP
New York City
165 reviews
4.0
165 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a fun time at the Madonna Inn! The dining room is incredible, over the top decor, especially during the holidays. Our waitress Sharon was terrific, as was the busboy Luis. Live music and dancing afterwards.
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Olivia
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience for MIL’s 86th birthday! Fun for the whole family. Excellent food and service by Jamie! Then continued to the ballroom for dancing and cocktails! So much fun, everyone had a wonderful time!
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Christ
Detroit
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We've been coming here for awhile, celebrating Thanksgivings, Christmas' and other big events. The reservation procedure was a joke this time. We spent months trying to get two tables in the main steak room, to celebrate our daughter's wedding with our of town guests. We had our reservations in place, only to get seated in two separate areas. One area being the substandard, lack of ambiance Garden Room. We were met by 0 understanding by staff, embarrassed in front of our family and friends, not to mention strangers who wondered what the commotion was about. Sadly, after tonight's fiasco, this will be our last event celebrated at the Madonna Inn.
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mary ann
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service, and ambience. Kitschy and cool. Loved every bit of it.
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karen
Central Coast
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It took 1 hours for us to get our food. Not to impressed with the ambiance. A little much
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Cheryle
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was wonderful. Our family had a wonderful time. Alfredo was very efficient and attentive to all our needs. The food was very good. Thank you Madonna Inn!
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Dexter
VIP
Los Angeles
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is almost impossible to serve 1,500 meals perfectly. So, I ordered the Swordfish this year and it was below the proper temperature. It was close to me asking for wasabi. This is our 4th time on a holiday and we will probably be back but I will change what I order. I will stick to Steak or Turkey. The restaurant is decked out and the staff is very good for the amount of diners.
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windy
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
all the food ordered was outstanding except for the duck is was dry and hard to eat. the desert was very very good, everyone in my party was happy. the service was outstanding as well. I would go back again
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FAQs

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 4.7 stars by 4537 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

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn

100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Hwy 101 & Madonna Rd Exit
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, 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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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French Filet Mignon

Pink Champagne

Atlantic Salmon

Appetizers & Salads

Locally Handmade Swiss & Linguica Sausage$19.95

Romesco Avocado Toast$11.95

Garlic Cheese Bread$11.95

Artisan Cheese Plate$24.95

Pick & Shovel Turkey Sliders$17.95

Shrimp Cocktail$24.95

Cheese & Fig Crostini$12.95

Truffle Fingerling Potatoes$8.95

Portobello Mushroom Fries$12.95

Chicken Caesar Salad$28.95

Spinach Salad$26.95

Prime Rib Salad$39.95

Entrees

Swordfish Steak$45.95

Halibut Steak$49.95

Atlantic Salmon$39.95

Broiled North Atlantic Lobster Tail$99.95

French Filet Mignon$72.95

Filet Mignon$69.95

New York Steak$59.95

Top Sirloin Steak$52.95

Rib Eye Steak$67.95

Prime Rib of Beef$69.95

Sun-Dried Tomato Farfalle Pasta$29.95

Spring Lamb Chops$69.95

Filet Mignon and North Atlantic Lobster$149.95

Chicken Barbecued or Fried$34.95

Savory Pork Chop$49.95

Grilled Portabello$39.95

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Make a reservation

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