Nice local restaurant that serves up meats and burgers. - Burgers are big and are recommended. - Tri-tip salad and sandwich are also recommended. - Potato soup was also good. - Nice to see this place was almost at full capacity on a Saturday night. - Salad bar is nothing to write home about. I'd recommend walking past it first to inspect the options and conditions of the produce. On a Saturday night many items were very low and messy. - Note that many of the menu options on pervious menus are no longer available. You really need to be a meat eater to enjoy this place. read more

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We use to go to the mining company when it was in Restaurant row. We just rediscovered it today. Nick, the owner, is so nice and makes you feel very welcomed. Our food was fresh, delicious, and delivered in a timely manner. The restaurant itself, is very clean, they play nice music, with comfortable seating.... highly recommend.! read more

We have been sitting in the bar because you save a few bucks on beers and you don't wait to be seated, you just pick your seat. But we're going to bypass that next time due to the service in the bad the last couple of times. Hope it's better in the restaurant. Nice & clean inside. The server was nice & friendly, but it took a long time just to get our drinks...over 20 minutes and awhile more before we could place our order. But I do think it's because they make all the drinks, take orders & serve vs just serving you. My mom-in-law really liked her fish & chips and there was a lot of food. She said the fries were really good too. My wife always gets their unlimited salad bar with soup. BEST salad bar! I'm not kidding, it really is. Best dressings (wife loves the 1000 Island) and so many different good things to add to your salad. She loves their cheesy potato soup and got that. I got the turkey dinner and was disappointed as there was so little turkey, it wasn't worth it. I added a bowl of their chili upgrading to the salad bar too since both are so good (yep I was hungry). The chili never came, so had to ask for that when my meal came. We'll be back! read more

I really hate to write this review because we really wanted to find another go to restaurant in the area. Sad to say this will not be it. This was our first time on Saturday and it was really a bad experience. Our waiter, had zero personality first of all. We went there to have Prime, so my wife and I split a large cut. This had to be the worst prime rib I've ever had. Tough, zero flavor with hard gristle fat. My buddy ordered the baseball Filet which came medium well, so we will probably not be back. Maybe it was an off night but for what we paid, I would rather go to Cheescake Factory where I know my meal will always be good every time. read more

Yummy! Best steak & burgers in San Marcos! Great happy hour! Lots of parking. They have a patio for private parties. The service is amazing! My go to place! read more

The Mining Company - 2 grilled fish tacos. Yummy! - Steakhouses Near Me - San Marcos, California

The restaurant is decorated in traditional a mining style with many rustic touches. Our server seemed shy. We ordered a Sauvignon Blanc two waters and potato skins. We received our starter and wine in a timely manner. The potato skins were good so we each ordered the Country Fried Steak with garlic mashed potatoes. The garlic mashed potatoes that were heavy on the garlic and the country gravy tasted like it was from a packet. Our server did not refill our water nor did she ask if I wanted another wine. All this for the price of $90 including tip. read more

The service was meh. The food was just ok, for 55 bucks I expected better (no booze) . The crowd is very old. We sat at the same table with the same waitress last time and it was better. Maybe just too busy for a Sunday at noon. read more

Delicious, my favorite was the coconut shrimp and the cheese potato soup was amazing. Omg the dessert Brownie Sundae was soooo big and delicious. Everyone was friendly and nice. Service was fast and of course the food was delicious. I will be coming back for their lunch specials. read more

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Popped in for brunch @ 10am. OUTSTANDING SERVICE and the food was delicious. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. $3 Mimosa is always a win!!!

So happy this place opened back up! I love the Ruben sandwich or the baseball steak. Chili is pretty darn good too! Love that they stuck with the country western theme and so happy the have the salad bar back! Service is always excellent. read more

We met my friends here who are visiting from Las Vegas. My friend made a reservation for 4 at 6:30pm yet when we got there we were told it would be a 5-10 min wait despite many open tables. We were heavily encouraged to wait and ultimately to eat in the bar. I found this to be very odd and can't help but wonder if it had more to do with our race (we were the most colorful people in the place) and there were clearly open tables and we had a reservation. The food was just okay. My medium rare ribeye was definitely on the medium well side and it was a pretty thin cut as well. The salad bar was adequate although out of boiled eggs. My bf got the combo with ribs and tri-tip. The tri-tip was decent, the ribs were not great. On a positive note, the drinks were great and our bartender/waitress is the only reason this review isn't a 1 star. Kenna has an amazing attitude and her service is outstanding. She was truly the highlight of our visit. Can't say we'd return because the vibe in the main dining area was not welcoming but I wish nothing but the very best for Kenna! read more

First time to The Mining company! Sebastian made our first visit so incredible! He was very kind to explain the menu, talked about the soup options and even gave us little taster of two soups since I inquired about them. We ended up getting the Prime rib, with side salad, baked potatoes, and a side of onion rings! Boy, everything was yummy! Incredible service, incredible food! We will be back. Thanks again Sebastian for making our 1st visit an unforgettable one with your amazing customer service and joyful spirit! read more

The Mining Company - Yummy Prime rib! Cooked perfectly and the baked potatoes with cheese and bacon and sour cream was to die for! - Steakhouses Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Food was delicious, customer service was amazing and atmosphere is a nice relaxing vibe! Theresa was very attentive and friendly! Will make sure to tell friends and family!! read more

Food was pretty good! I was surprised I had a steak well seasoned. The service was great.!

Made reservation for a party of 10 on a Sunday evening. Walked in at 5:45 to an empty restaurant. That should've been our first sign. The food was just average at best. Our server was very kind and attentive, but hundreds of dollars later her kindness wouldn't be enough for me to return. For the price you're paying you want the food to be tasty and it just wasn't. read more

This has to be the most expensive and mediocre meal I've had in a long time. The smoked Tri Tip for 2 comes with same portion of fries as a kids meal. The worst part was our server Paul. I've seen more energy from someone with clinical depression. He tried to charge us extra for the salad bar claiming that my father in law went multiple times. Which he didn't and he tried to ease the tension with a joke but our server just had a blank look on his face. Reluctantly fixes it for us. I'd never come back here and I'd advise keeping this server away from any customers. read more

The Mining Company - Handful of fries - Steakhouses Near Me - San Marcos, California

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The location was cute! Staff was polite & helpful. Food just sadly was not good. We paid $22 for an appetizer sampler that was the smallest sampler I've seen in awhile. My potato soup didn't taste good at all. The bread on the steak sandwiches looked like it was microwaved, all deflated. Just need an upgrade on food here. read more

Shorthanded staff still managed to be friendly and pay attention to all tables, even if a touch of a wait. Food quality and price in line with other reviews on here. Thanks for taking good care of us on what was a busy lunch run for you! 5 stars for our server. read more

This place was ok. I liked the feel of it, and it is much nicer than the previous location, but the food was kind of a miss for us. Fish & Chips - were ok, nicely cooked, but a strange batter on the fish. The fries were not bad at all. Loaded Baked Potato Soup - Interesting flavor, but good. Smoked Turkey - The meat was not good. Seemed like packaged turkey not something cooked. The gravy was salty and the potatoes were bland. Would not get again. The Great - Like the new spot! Open and clean The Good - The servers were pretty pleasant The Bad - The food was kind of sub par The Ugly - NA We aren't in a hurry to go back, but haven't discounted The Mining Company completely! Will update if we do go back! read more

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Comfortable place to get a meal. Dress up, dress down, it doesn't matter. The menu has a wide variety of options, there are some veggie choices like swapping out a meat patty for a veggie patty on the burger and the salad bar. But you come here mostly for the meat. So what's good? Get what you like but I get the chili every time. I don't know what magic they work on it but it is fantastic. Big chunks of steak, delicious herbs that I can't put my finger on what it is but it makes my taste buds happy. We get friendly service each time we are here. An attentive staff that asks if we need anything and fills our drinks. It makes eating out a great experience. Two thumbs up. read more

You know, super old school feel steakhouse. The place used to be Phil's BBQ and sad they left... but we needed a sit in for Friday and decided to check this place out. There was about a 10 minute wait on a Friday night. Lots of seniors here. The food wasn't too bad! The bread was warm and the butter was nice and soft. Which some fancy steak places can't even get that right! We didn't get any apps, but for a drink. They have their house beer for a really good price and it wasn't bad! Wine was also affordable too. The prices weren't too bad. I got the prime rib and my husband got the 2 mix plate of tri tip and ribs. The ribs were completely flavorless and don't get it! But the tri tip wasn't bad. There was a good bark and smoke ring. It was tasty. He also got the tri tip chili, and there were chunks of tri tip on there. My Caesar salad was fresh and crunchy and no brown stale pieces. My prime rib wasn't bad either. The au jus was a little sweet so I added salt and it was better. It was cooked to my liking. And I liked the veggies that it came with. Service wasn't too bad either. Not a bad place. This is like old school steakhouse dinner type that my father in law likes. Like cowboyish in the boonies type too. read more

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Place is big has a dining section and a bar area. The menu is small and doesn't have many options. Service was attentive and kind. They have pepsi products. read more

The Mining Company - Fish and chips and steak with pink lemonade and tea lemonade - Steakhouses Near Me - San Marcos, California

Potato soup had so much cheese, it should be called cheese soup with potato! Prime rib and rib eye were great!

Let's begin with Kenna, the waitress/bartender, being a rockstar. She was fun and bantered right back with my husband. As far as food, the burgers were excellent. I ordered the Brooke's Bear and added mushroom for the win. My husband ordered the 49er. Let me say the fries are very good too. I tend to be picky about America's favorite side dish and they did not disappoint. The beer menu is decent. I enjoyed the Belching Beaver Hazy IPA. I do like the way the previous establishment's draft pours were iced over. It really made one want to order a thirst quenching beer. Also, wood fired pizzas would be a great addition to the menu. We go out to eat a lot and like to enjoy Happy Hours. The Mining Company's prices are NOT competitive with other restaurant's Happy Hours with the same quality. read more

Large establishment, with a family restaurant appeal. We were seated quickly, and our server was quick greet us. The seating was somewhat loud, but they moved us quickly to a more private area. They have an expansive menu. Our meals were delivered quickly. The tri-tip was tasty. I would have liked it to be a bit more moist. The tri-tio appetizer with onions and mushrooms was great. Our server, Kenna, was friendly, efficient, and Very attentive. Will be returning to try their other options. read more

Good happy hour selections. I enjoy the clientele. It is a friendly place. A fun place.

Amazing food. Great atmosphere. Very gos friendly. I've been coming here for years. Moved to Temecula and still come back for a nice dinner and friendly staff. read more

The Mining Company - Steakhouses Near Me - San Marcos, California

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What a great steak house. My cut was absolutely delicious! Service is outstanding. Our waitress was able to explain everything about the cuts, size, and way to have it cooked. She was also excellent in helping me pick a side. Ambiance: the dining room is nice. Not fancy, not a dive, just nice. The Men's room needs to be demolished. I don't know what happened in there, but it was bad. I felt like I had to explain to the guy coming in that it was like that when I walked in. Just burn it and rebuild. Knocking a star for the scar the men's room gave me. DO NOT GO IN THERE! read more

The Mining Company - That Men's room - Steakhouses Near Me - San Marcos, California

This is great place to eat. The service has improved since they first opened. The new owner made a few changes but for the most it's the same as old California mining Co. the cost is no more than any other restaurant. The staff is very friendly and try to make sure you've got anything you need. read more

Been going here for years. After the location change, it still has the same regulars. Great food and the best fresh salad bar since Soup Plantation read more

It's been years since I have been to The Mining Company, in fact this is the first time I have eaten at their current location. The service was excellent. Our server was friendly, helpful, and very accommodating. The other staff members came by to check in on us as well. We chose to order some entrees from their regular menu. My dad ordered the baseball steak and the optional salad bar that you could add onto your meal. The salad bar was plentiful with many options for fresh veggies, cut up ham, dressings, olives, pickles beets, and salad toppings like seeds, nuts, and raisins. My mom ordered the barbecue smoked chicken which was fabulous. The chicken must have been smoked for hours. It was tender, well seasoned, and delicious. I ordered the ribs that were smoked and smothered in their sweet/tangy barbecue sauce. The portions were generous and included a side salad or soup, veggies, or various types of potatoes. The baked potato was heavenly topped with butter, chives, and sour cream. We finished our lunch with the miners mud pie. We loved everything about this, and who wouldn't with hot fudge coated coffee mud pie. The crust was unique in that it was make with crumbled oreo-chunks of goodness. The whipped cream was more like a cool whip consistency (would have fathered real whipped cream). One thing that was missing was the almonds. The description mentioned that the mud pie would have almonds- such a traditional ingredient for this dessert. We finished our meals and had many leftovers to make future dinners. read more

Went there for lunch with our dogs and they have an outside patio. Its close to the Fwy so its noisy but its fenced off which is nice. The order took a little longer, maybe since its newly opened. But since this was at restaurant row the managers should know better. The food was good. But I dont think I'll go out of my way to stop by. The shopping center has terrible traffic trying to get in from San Marcos Blvd. read more

Love The Mining Company! . Always Great Service, Strong Drinks ('Texas Tea' - Thanks Colleen!) & Delicious Food! read more

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Haven't been in years and decided to give it another try. Hubby & I had tri-tip and ribs. The ribs and tri-tip were dry. I mean like they shouldn't have even served the ribs dry. My baked potato was burnt on the outside and not fully cooked in the middle. The service was alright but we won't be wasting our $$ here again. Horrible food. We'll stick with Texas Roadhouse where the food is always prepared perfect. read more

Service is OK. I've seen other staff paying more attention to their customers more. so I think it was just a poor staff employee more interested in what's going on in the back rather than taking care of his customers but altogether after multiple visits, I do believe they have good employees overall, the food is good. It's nice. They have TVs playing in all areas including the bar so you can watch sports while eating a nice steak. read more

The service was horrible. I ordered the Mac and cheese and added on the unlimited salad bar. I couldn't finish my meal and wanted a to go box. The waiter asked if I made a second trip to the salad bar and said yes and told me I could not take my left overs home. They were going to throw it away anyway. what was the big deal??? And then he wanted a 20% tip on top of that. I don't mind tipping but after his rudeness why would I? I paid $100 for dinner read more

Its been a couple of years since my last visit and our family thought it time ti give it another tey for Easter supper. WRONG!!!! $150 wasted on a pickup order that was basically trash, no taste or bad taste on every item, missing items, etc. How in the world does this place stay open - STAY AWAY!!! read more

The staff were super friendly and professional and the food was delicious. Surprised to read all of the negative reviews. My husband and I ordered and recommend the appetizer sampler platter, tri tip chili, Chicken with artichokes and mushrooms and the Cabo San Lucas salad. It's located in a big shopping center so plenty of parking. The restaurant is large, clean with lots of tvs and family friendly. Thank you! read more

We had reservations for a party of 18 on a Thursday night. The food was outta this world. The service was impeccable!! Highly recommend!! read more

The Mining Company - Our large party!! - Steakhouses Near Me - San Marcos, California

ALL the help seemed like it was an imposition to wait on the customers. Not one smiled or pleasant comment. Have been coming here for years and have slowly noticed the attitude was going down considerably. Won't be coming back. read more