Old California Mining Co.

The first moment I walked in was everything was made out of wood, like the wild west. Servers walk toward me with and greets me with a smile. The food tastes great. All out American food. Although, the price may be quite expensive, it would be great for celebrating a birthday. Sorry, if you're looking forward to bring a date with you, I wouldn't recommend it. It's quite noisy, but what the heck. People go crazy for steaks. more

This is a good restaurant with a pretty wide selection of food. And you get a good-sized portion of whatever you order. It gets crowded at lunchtime and is OK for kids. Overall, a good place to go if you're hungry. Great salad bar - it's huge, fresh and has a great variety of food. more

The Old California Mining Company located in "Restaurant Row" in San Marcos, Ca is great. From the moment you enter through the front door you are taken back to the old mining days. From the cozy open fireplace in the center of the waiting area to the vintage decorations throughout, you'll swear you've been magically taken to a different era. The "Mining Company", as we locals affectionately call it, is a great place to bring family and friends. The "Mining Company" specializes in steaks but has a full menu of delicious items to choose from, including their monster salad bar. But remember, be sure to bring a "BIG" appetite or prepare to bring a doggy bag home, the portions are "Awesome"! And don't forget to leave room for their delectable desserts...YUM. more