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The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon, Temecula, CA

The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon

4.7
4.7
1837 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon is located in the heart of Old Town Temecula and brings a new standard to local casual fine dining. Expansive views from our third floor veranda and elegant turn of the century setting offers an intimate and inviting atmosphere. Our Classic Steak and Seafood menu features only the highest quality aged Midwestern corn-fed beef along with many other sumptuous selections. We offer an impressive wine list featuring vintages from many local wineries and from the finest regions of the world. Our bar features Premium Spirits, Draft Beer, Fine Wine and mouthwatering appetizers. Enjoy live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights. Join us for a casually sophisticated Brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Closed on Mondays. Always a romantic Dinner and truly distinctive dining experience! Parties over 4 are considered large parties please call to check availability & please do not double book. 2 hour table limit on all reservations

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (951) 699-2895
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private banquet room or we offer our private veranda over looking Old Town Temecula. Our veranda is enclosed and temperature controlled.
  • Neighborhood
    Temecula
  • Cross street
    Front Street
  • Parking details
    Friday-Sunday Valet Parking Offered
  • Entertainment
    Now Playing; Guitarist Tim Cash, The Classics from Izon Eden, Alex Drizos...
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,837 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Overall

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Food

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Service

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Ambiance

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Hot spot

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Romantic

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Good for special occasions

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Lively

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon in Temecula delights with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests praise the "exceptional steak," "friendly staff," and "fun atmosphere." Despite some minor decor critiques, diners appreciate the abundant portions and "great value." A perfect spot for special occasions, it's a "highly recommended" dining destination.

1,837 Reviews
  1. Aidan

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my girlfriend loved the place and we both enjoyed our steaks very much as well as the bread, potatoes, and corn. The service was good and the food was worth the price.

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  2. Resa

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The fried shrimp and jalapeños with the cilantro aioli sauce is absolutely amazing!!! So delicious, flavorful, just the right amount of heat. Don’t leave this restaurant without trying this amazing appetizer. The halibut tacos will not disappoint- a lightly fried large slice of halibut with all the taco trimmings- makes my mouth water as I write this. So, just give these items a try, or whatever else suits your fancy, as all of their offered meals will more than satisfy your palate and tummy!

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  3. Elizabeth

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come about one a month to meet friends from the inland area. They are very fussy, but they love The Gambling Cowboy. We go for Sunday Brunch and their menu has loads of choices. The Benedict filet is superb. But our husbands live their Fish & Chips. We’re working our way through the menu. Now for drinkers, they have $20 bottomless mimosas or Bloody Marys. But ask for the skinny, spicy margarita girls. If you like jalapeños, you’ll love them. Jessica provided excellent service!

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Orange County1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Only one elevator in and out of the place… super old and scary. All staff members… trash runs… only in and out of elevators with 200+ capacity is scary and unsafe. But the food was great. Service was 50/50, super nice!!! But messed up several things.

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    Dallas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We all enjoyed our food, and the service was top notch!

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  6. LynneaW

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Casey was our server and she was absolutely amazing!!!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything ordered was delicious! Cannot wait to come back and have dinner here again.

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  8. Kimberly

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great hospitality! The breakfast and brunch menu was great.

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  9. Jennifer

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! I think there’s cocktails could be better. Service was great as always. I got the steak salad and my husband the chile relleno & steak. Both were delicious. Clam chowder was good but a little too rich and thick. I had the dad sweet pea to drink. Has muddled berries. But it was hard to drink because the berries would just get stuck in the straw but you had to drink with the straw because it was such a tall glass. Would be better if they strained the berry chunks out. Or served in a glass that you can sip from. I wanted something different but nothing really sounded appealing so I just had wine. Love that they carry a bunch of local wines.

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  10. Frank J

    San Diego18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great burgers and wine selection. Polite and attentive wait staff.

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FAQs

The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon is rated 4.7 stars by 1837 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today
Google Map for The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon

42072 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Temecula, CA 92590

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Front Street
  • Neighborhood
    Temecula
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Friday-Sunday Valet Parking Offered
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Now Playing; Guitarist Tim Cash, The Classics from Izon Eden, Alex Drizos...
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (951) 699-2895
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private banquet room or we offer our private veranda over looking Old Town Temecula. Our veranda is enclosed and temperature controlled.
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