The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse & Saloon Menu (2025 Update)
The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse & Saloon in Temecula, California, is a must-visit for steak lovers. With a wide range of appetizers like Bacon Wrapped Scallops and Cowgirl Kisses, soups & salads including Classic Caesar and The Wedge, and add-ons like Grilled Chicken Breast, Beef Tenderloin Tips, and Sauteed Prawns, this restaurant offers an exquisite dining experience. Customers rave about the flavorful steaks, delicious sides, and fantastic service. The ambiance, complete with a cowboy theme, adds to the overall charm of the place. Whether you're in the mood for brunch or dinner, The Gambling Cowboy promises an unforgettable dining experience with its delectable menu and welcoming atmosphere. Don't miss out on their Happy Hour specials and Military discounts, making it a great spot for any occasion.
Appetizers
Herb Roasted Artichoke
Roasted with Fresh Herbs and Garlic Served with a Garlic Aioli.
Raspberry Chipotle Brie
Phyllo Wrapped Brie over a Raspberry Chipotle Sauce with Fresh Berries.
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Seared Applewood Bacon Wrapped Scallops Rest on Top of a Brie and Chive Cream Sauce.
Cowgirl Kisses
Applewood Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos Filled with Serrano Cream Cheese and Our Raspberry Chipotle Sauce, a Little Bit of Sweet with a Lot of Spice.
Crispy Cilantro Shrimp
White Prawns delicately fried Tempura Style with jalapeno slices then served over a Cilantro Jalapeno Aioli.
Roasted Marrow Bones
Rich with fresh herbs and garlic served with warm sliced bread.
Shrimp Cocktail
Delicious Chilled Jumbo Prawns, and served with Our Housemade Horseradish Cocktail Sauce.
Sweet Chili Calamari
Delicately Fried and Dressed With a Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce.
Steaming Steamers
Manila Clams Sauteed in White Wine with Garlic, Fresh Herbs, Butter and a Splash of Cream.
Bruschetta
Roma tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Garlic, Red Onion Dressed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, served over Ciabatta Crostini then Drizzled with a Balsamic Reduction.
New England Clam Chowder
French Onion Au Gratin
The Wedge
Crisp Iceberg Lettuce, Chopped Egg, Tomato Bacon, Bleu Cheese, and Crispy Onions, with Our Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing.
Classic Caesar
Served in a Parmesan Bowl, we Toss Crisp Romaine Lettuce with a Lemon-Kissed Caesar Dressing, Grated Parmesan and Garlic Croutons.
The Garden
A Blend of Crisp Iceberg and Romaine Lettuce, Cucumber, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Carrots, Tillamook Cheddar and Garlic Croutons Tossed with Our Homemade Green Goddess Dressing.
The Chophouse
Fresh Blackberries, Strawberries, Crisp Apples, Candied Pecans and Gorgonzola Cheese on a Bed Of Mixed Greens. Served with Our Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Classic Greek Salad
Roma Tomatoes, Cucumber, Kalamata Olives, Red Onion and Feta Cheese with a Red wine Vinaigrette.
Signature Filet Mignon Salad
An 8oz Hand-Cut Filet served over Crisp Romaine Tossed with Our Homemade Bleu Cheese Dressing, Topped with Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes and Crispy Onion Straws.
Soups & Salads
Soups & Salads - Add on
Grilled Chicken Breast
Beef Tenderloin Tips
Salmon
Sauteed Prawns (3)
Ancho BBQ Short Rib
Ancho Chili Braised Boneless Short Rib, fork tender over a Roasted and Queso Fresco Risotto. served with Roasted Corn.
Cowgirl Saltimboca
Tender Pan-seared Chicken Breast filled with Pancetta and Brie served over Wild Mushroom Risotto, with Sauteed Spinach and Finished with a Marsala Wine Glaze.
Lemon Artichoke Chicken
Grilled Chicken Breast served over Roasted Spring Potatoes, then finished with Artichokes, Heirloom Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives and Lemon Beurre Blanc with sauteed spinach.
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Sweet Lobster Meat, served over Spicy Cowboy Mac & Cheese topped with a Panko Crust and Sauteed Asparagus. Pair with: Robert Renzoni Vineyards Pinot Grigio.
Filet Tip & Wild Mushroom Risotto
Tender Filet Tips served over a Truffle Scented Madiera Mushroom Risotto finished with sour cream and served with Sauteed Asparagus.
Traditional Meatloaf
This Classic comfort dish has all the Flavors of Home. Served with our Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes with a Mushroom Maderia Sauce finished with Crispy Onions.
Chophouse Classics
Steaks & Seafood
Filet Mignon
Wet aged, Hand-cut Tenderloin, lean and tender.
Bone in Fillet
A rare cut that has the tenderness of a Filet, enhanced with the flavor only a bone can impart served with Bearnaise.
Prime Chateau
Tender Baseball Cut Top Sirloin.
All Natural Ribeye
Hand-cut, perfectly marbled.
Hanger Steak
Citrus marinated, grilled to perfection and finished with cilantro chimi-churri.
Ribeye & Relleno
All Natural Ribeye, served with a Homemade Mexican Cheese filled Roasted Poblano. Pair with: Leoness Meritage.
New York Steak Au Poivre
Hand-cut, finished with our Peppercorn Brandy Sauce.
Porterhouse
The perfect combination of tender Filet and New York Strip.
Peanut Butter Ribs
St Louis Style Pork Ribs, slow cooked to fork tender, then broiled with an Ancho - BBQ Peanut Sauce, served with Cowboy Mac 'n Cheese and Asian Slaw.
The Gambler
Our Signature Steak. The Original "Cowboy Cut" a 24oz Bone-In Ribeye. Pair with: Fazeli Cabernet Franc.
Ribeye Cap Steak
Unique only to The Cowboy. This cut is extremely marbled and known as "Butcher's Butter" Filet tender, with all the flavor of a Ribeye. Recommended Mid-rare to Medium. Limited Availability.
Barrel Steak
This tender center cut of All Natural Ribeye is topped with Bleu Cheese and Bacon, finished with a Balsamic drizzle. Recommended mid-rare to medium.
Blackened Ribeye
All Natural, hand-cut, marinated, 72 hours in our House Cajun blend
The Cowboy Trifecta
Prime Rib
Roasted Prime Rib
Slow Roasted with Fresh Rosemary, Garlic and Spices. Served with Creamy Horseradish and Jus. Pair with: South Coast Winery Cabernet Sauvignon.
Happy Hour Prime Rib
Served with Choice of Potato, Roasted Corn and Chef's Vegetable. Sunday thru Thursday 3pm to 6 pm - Excluding Holidays - No Splits.
Maine Lobster Tail
11 to 12 oz
1 lb King Crab Legs
Sauteed Shrimp (3)
Bacon Wrapped Scallops (3)
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Sauces
Bleu Cheese Crumble
Bone Marrow
Bearnaise
Peppercorn Brandy Sauce
Mushroom Madeira
Oscar Style
King Crab, Asparagus Tips, Bearnaise
Sinatra Style
Bacon, Mushrooms and Onions.
Roasted Poblano
Gourmet Mexican Cheeses, Serrano Cream Sauce.
On Top
Seafood Specialities
Chili Dusted Salmon
Fresh Atlantic Salmon, served over a Mediterranean Risotto of Sundried Tomatoes, Artichokes and Kalamata Olives with Sauteed Spinach and finished with a Cucumber Dill Yogurt Sauce.
Cowboy Shrimp Carbonara
Jumbo Shrimp sauteed and served over a Rigatoni Pasta tossed in a Traditional Rich Sauce of Pancetta, Mushrooms, Parmigiano Reggianno with sauteed Snap Peas. Pair with: Lorimar Roussanne.
Pistachio Crusted Halibut
Fresh Alaskan Halibut, served over Spring Potatoes and Vegetables then finished with an Apricot Citrus Glaze.
Citrus Jalapeno Swordfish
Fresh Grilled Swordfish, also known as the "Steak of the Sea" Blood Orange Jalapeno glaze, Jumbo Shrimp, Pickles Jalapenos served over a Roasted Poblano & Queso Fresco Risotto & Asparagus.
Cowboys's Fresh Catch
Cowboy Mac & Cheese
Rustic Rigatoni in a Creamy Spicy Blend of Tillamook Cheddar, PepperJack Cheeses and Pancetta, finished with a Panko Crust.
Brussels & Bacon
Shallots, Sherry Vinegar, Pancetta, finished with a Balsamic Reduction.
Fresh Asparagus
with Hollandaise.