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

Name: Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn
Address: 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States, 93405
Telephone: (805) 543-3000
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

3721 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 20, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(805) 543-3000

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Owned/operated by
Women
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$18.95
Barbecued over our oak pit, sliced and served sizzling hot
Romesco Avocado Toast$10.95
Romesco sauce, roasted corn, feta cheese and cilantro
Garlic Cheese Bread$10.95
San Luis Sourdough bread, garlic, green onions and a variety of fresh cheeses
Artisan Cheese Plate$21.95
Chef's selection of five various cheeses served with honeycomb, candied pecans, Greek olives and grape clusters
Pick & Shovel Turkey Sliders
Turkey patty, cheddar cheese, onion ring, chipotle mayo and Pick & Shovel BBQ Sauce
- For 3$16.95
Shrimp Cocktail$22.95
A generous helping of shrimp served over minced celery and our homemade cocktail sauce
Cheese & Fig Crostini$11.95
Goat cheese crostini with fig compote and pistachio crumbles
Truffle Fingerling Potatoes$7.95
Fingerling potatoes, fresh herbs, Kosher salt, and parmesan cheese. Finished with white truffle oil
Portobello Mushroom Fries$10.95
Parsley, parmesan cheese & lemon aioli
Chicken Caesar Salad$26.95
Sliced grilled chicken breast served over crisp, tossed romaine with parmesan cheese, croutons and our traditional Caesar dressing
Spinach Salad$24.95
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$34.95
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$43.95
You will savor the flavor of this mildly sweet fish
Halibut Steak$41.95
A hearty fillet, grilled to your liking
Atlantic Salmon$37.95
Filleted by hand and broiled to perfection. Rich in flavor, firm, yet very tender and tasty
Broiled North Atlantic Lobster Tail$89.95
Served with lemon and drawn butter
French Filet Mignon$59.95
Hand cut aged beef wrapped in bacon. Served with mushroom caps and a rich burgundy sauce
Filet Mignon$57.95
Our most popular steak. So tender you can almost cut it with a fork
New York Steak$51.95
Barbecued to perfection and topped with mushrooms at your discretion
Top Sirloin Steak$46.95
Properly aged for a robust flavor, cooked over our oak wood pit
Rib Eye Steak$54.95
Due to this steak's unique marbling, you will find the Rib Eye tender and juicy!
Prime Rib of Beef$53.95
Traditionally thick cut and slow roasted. Served au jus style with our bold creamy horseradish
Sun-Dried Tomato Farfalle Pasta$28.95
Sundried tomatoes, fresh basil, roasted garlic, alfredo, parmesan cheese, and pine nuts
- Add Chicken$34.95
Spring Lamb Chops$59.95
Barbecued over oak wood to bring out their distinctive tender and sweet taste. Served with apple mint jelly
Filet Mignon and North Atlantic Lobster$139.95
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$32.95
Fried southern style or barbecued over oak wood and serve with our Pick & Shovel barbecue sauce
Savory Pork Chop$35.95
Frenched two bone, brown sugar brined chop, served with a homemade apple chutney for a sweet and savory finish
Grilled Portabello$31.95
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 3,721 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Celebratory 25th birthday dinner was great! The ambience and energy was wonderful. The food was amazing, my ribeye steak was a bit overcooked for medium, it was more on the well side so it was a bit dry. The other entrée’s seemed to be enjoyed by the table. The drinks were good. The cake was delicious! The service was great! The energy was very joyful.
MH
MistyH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We drove 2 hours just to come and enjoy the ambiance and fine dining with our kids on a family date night (teenage children). We all enjoyed the fun decor and the food was delicious. The pink champagne cake is a must to end your dinner!
CH
CristynH
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Out service staff was excellent!!! They went out of their way to make us feel appreciated and satisfied.
MB
MeredithB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience4
The only reason to eat here is the experience of the over the top decor. The food was expensive and not very tasty. Nothing innovative or unique about the cuisine. Completely opposite from the decor which was very unique and entertaining. We won’t be returning to the restaurant - but glad we experienced it once.
SL
SteveL
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sharon J is the best! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sharon was amazing! We loved the decor and her friendliness. The Champagne cake was amazing and had to take some home! My only wish but definitely not a complaint is that Madonna bakery should have single slice boxes with the logo! I love taking slices back home for my friends to try and this way it would look more like a gift! Thank you for a great experience!
AE
AmandaE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is fun restaurant with good service and quality food without pretension
SM
SteveM
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience4
The food wasn’t that great…and the kitchen rushed it out and made us feel like we needed to hurry up, eat, and be gone. Dining Staff service was fantastic, however.
NG
NancyG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time here. It's was an awesome experience. Our server Ashlee was great! Very friendly and helpful. The Pink Champagne Cake is a must try. Had the best time everyone was super nice and made it great experience.
JC
JulieC
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderful. The steak there is superb!
BK
BeatleK
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience5
Beautiful restaurant! Decor is top notch. Food varied from excellent to ok. Beef filet, rib eye, prime rib & lamb were excellent. Bread was so freah & tasty. Fried chicken was dry with no flavor. The Snap peas on everyone’s plate came out cold. The salad was over dressed, not everyone likes a soggy salad. Our waitress was very nice but not attentive, disappointing service, although our water/busboy was great. We weren’t able to get a second round of drinks from our waitress who disappeared so we helped ourselves to the bar to order. We ordered a full cake ahead of time for a birthday and after asking for it & waiting for a long period of time she brought it to our table & disappeared again without giving us forks. We eventually asked another waiter to help us out, then the manager came over & said he’d send her over to our table. She was pretty much oblivious but Overall it’s such a beautiful restaurant that I would return.
AY
AnneY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and our waiter was very helpful and entertaining. We will definitely go again!
N
Natalie
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our server was terrific. I ordered the rib eye steak special, that came with a salad and potato. I loved the complimentary appetizer, and even though somehow my friend's steak was cooked medium rare and mine was medium, when it should have been the other way around, they were both so good that we didn't complain and ate every last bite of our meals! Fabulous restaurant - I would highly recommend it and want to return to the Inn for more trips.
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beebeck
New Orleans
106 reviews
vip
4.0
106 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
My wife's steak was cooked to her specification but my Halibut was overcooked, dried out, and tough from being way over done. Initially, I had even made it clear that I wanted it still tender and juicy. My waiter took it back to the kitchen for a new piece and said he instructed the kitchen again on how I wanted the halibut cooked, and lo and behold, it came out just as overcooked as the first piece of halibut.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tomas was our server and he was absolutely amazing! I enjoyed our dinner!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
We celebrated our birthday here and they brought us a nice big fancy cake slice.
JA
JenA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful ambience and service. We will definitely be back
M
Megan
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome decor, food, and drinks! We will be back!
r
rogerj
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience5
The food was amazing as always and was the reasturant was decorated beautifully for Valentines. On the other hand. our server left much to be desired. He was new and I think this might have been his first job as a waiter. I know it's hard for resturants to get help but he really needed some training. The busboy was great and tried to make up for the waiter's lack of attention. We waited 20 min after completing our meal before he returned to the table and then we had to ask him if we could order dessert and coffee.
BO
BetsyO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome ambience!! They were very accommodating allowing us to share our dinner, and we got to listen to live music and watch people dance. It is an excellent place to enjoy an evening!
JA
JAAAMS
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love going for anniversaries or birthdays!
MH
MeghanH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
prime rib is delicious, cuts like butter. portobello mushroom fries are also wonderful, crispy and flavorful. pink champagne cake is one of my favorites. food is pricey, but worth it on a special occasion or any meal. love the madonna inn!
JM
JoannaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
SO good!!! I Wasn't expecting too much since I thought Madonna Inn was just famous for its crazy design and the novelty of it. I am so glad that I stayed there and also ate at the steak house. It was one on the best I've been to and I've been to some very fancy, expensive ones:) Everyone in our group loved their food and the portions did not disappoint either! We had the Filet, French Filet and the pork chop along with a chocolate cake and lemon meringue. Will definitely be back again! The cafe for breakfast was also great!
AB
AnthonyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the ribeye, vegetables and salad. Yes, the pink champagne cake is a must. There was a live band on Saturday that made the date night fun with dancing.
JJ
JavonnaJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and exceptional food! Wonderful place to celebrate something special or just having date night!
LC
LisaC
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
It is our first visit and it was what I expected. The service was great, the ambiance is wonderful. Our steaks were delicious but the veggie was ok. Soggy and bland. We celebrated my daughters birthday and she got a big piece of cake. It was rich and delicious. I loved the dancing in the dinning room and the bar seemed to be busy as well
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FF2E
San Francisco
76 reviews
vip
4.0
76 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
What a fun, and fun-inspiring, place. Especially if you're into pink, or just fantastical whimsy. Service is good to very good, with attentive but unobtrusive servers and bussers. The food is ample portioned, with large beef cuts benefitting from wood grill flavor, and large lobster tails; all proteins were somewhat undercooked, yet still flavorful. Sides were adequate, with baked potatoes served in pink wrapping....more fun. Although too full, the pink champagne cake is fun and relatively light, with coffee/espresso to cap the evening. Thank you Jamie and Daniel, we would return here again for fun, service, and fun
TR
TeresaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had our 52nd Anniversary. We had a wonderful time.
LR
LarryR
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The service, table location, ambience and comfort were all excellent.
DW
DeniseW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We go once a year for our anniversary and it’s always lovely. The service is top notch and the food is delectable.
c
chrism
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great experience and great ambiance. Service was fantastic! Food was good but not the best. I expected a little more out of the Filet we ordered. Overall experience was excellent and we will return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Awesome Valentines Day dinner! Thanks Madonna Inn!
FM
FrankM
New Orleans
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valentine Birthday combo dinner. Food was very good and server was excellent.
J
Juneberry
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall3food1service5ambience5
It was a beautiful atmosphere. The food was alright. Your there mostly for the ambience and photos. As for the food my steak was dry and I ordered medium rare. I was surprised because I ordered the filet mignon and they called it their best steak. There wasn't any flavor to it. The appetizers were better than the entree. The mushroom fries were the best part! I would go again for the experience but I will not order a steak. I feel like if the food was better I would come every valentines day but I will probably visit one more time to hopefully order a better entree then I will be satisfied. All in all you are going there for the ambience and great service not for the best food ever.
TM
TeresaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service and food. Love the decorations and the wait staff was very friendly
LC
LindaC
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience4
They have decided to go with quantity instead of quality.
DM
DonaldM
Toronto
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated my birthday. Food and service was exceptional. Complimentary Black Forest birthday cake piece was a standout. Severer, Sharon, was kind and “tops” with taking care of us. Items of smaller size would have been better for us as we are seniors and have problems eating large portions. We are traveling, so taking food home is not an option
CC
ClaytonC
Las Vegas
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time! The prime rib and green beans were incredible.
PM
PaulM
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply a fantastic experience. I took a special someone there on my birthday and just had an awesome time. The food was great, our waiter was charming and accommodating, as was his support, the band was talented and we enjoyed the dance floor. I highly recommend throwing on some kitschy duds, go have a great dinner, and have fun! P.S. If you plan on going somewhere for someone's birthday, even your own, GO! The cake I received in celebration of my birthday was nothing less than melt in your mouth good! I'm not a cake fan but boy, was it great! And as a bonus, NO embarrassing Happy Birthday song sung by the wait staff!
M
Margarita
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoy the delicious food and best cakes ever!! Always enjoy everything about Alex Madonna Steakhouse!!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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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 4.5 stars by 3721 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 20, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(805) 543-3000

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
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
Owned/operated by
Women
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

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Halibut Steak

Rib Eye Steak

Spinach Salad

Appetizers & Salads

Locally Handmade Swiss & Linguica Sausage$18.95

Romesco Avocado Toast$10.95

Garlic Cheese Bread$10.95

Artisan Cheese Plate$21.95

Pick & Shovel Turkey Sliders

Shrimp Cocktail$22.95

Cheese & Fig Crostini$11.95

Truffle Fingerling Potatoes$7.95

Portobello Mushroom Fries$10.95

Chicken Caesar Salad$26.95

Spinach Salad$24.95

Prime Rib Salad$34.95

Entrees

Swordfish Steak$43.95

Halibut Steak$41.95

Atlantic Salmon$37.95

Broiled North Atlantic Lobster Tail$89.95

French Filet Mignon$59.95

Filet Mignon$57.95

New York Steak$51.95

Top Sirloin Steak$46.95

Rib Eye Steak$54.95

Prime Rib of Beef$53.95

Sun-Dried Tomato Farfalle Pasta$28.95

Spring Lamb Chops$59.95

Filet Mignon and North Atlantic Lobster$139.95

Chicken Barbecued or Fried$32.95

Savory Pork Chop$35.95

Grilled Portabello$31.95

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