It's worth a 5-minute trip to gawk at the expensive, trashy decor, but the food? No. The service, when we finally got it, was awful. Our food was prepared incorrectly, and the waitstaff resented the fact we mentioned there was a problem. SLO ... more

It's worth a 5-minute trip to gawk at the expensive, trashy decor, but the food? No. The service, when we finally got it, was awful. Our food was prepared incorrectly, and the waitstaff resented the fact we mentioned there was a problem. SLO has plenty of good restaurants; this just doesn't happen to be one of them. less

I love the Gawdy decor. The food's good too. Maybe the people giving it a bad review are snobish and don't like the gawdy, tacky, over the top decor. Maybe that's whats turning them off. It looks like someones old demented grandmother decorated thi ... more

I love the Gawdy decor. The food's good too. Maybe the people giving it a bad review are snobish and don't like the gawdy, tacky, over the top decor. Maybe that's whats turning them off. It looks like someones old demented grandmother decorated this place. My 1st time was on my birthday 3 years ago. I had steak and lobster and was very happy with it. When ever I travel through, I always drop by for a little something and to pick up an ugly looking colored goblet from their gift shop. They have many differant colors and a wine glass size and a water glass size. We used to laugh about how ugly they are. Now we're collecting them. If you want something differant and aren't to snobbie, its worth a try. less

Hey, this place is nothing more than a fancy coffee shop wrapped in an interesting building. Lots of deco here, so go and have some fun. I like to stop for breakfast, as it is usually pretty quiet. The food is just fine here, don't expect to be bl ... more

Hey, this place is nothing more than a fancy coffee shop wrapped in an interesting building. Lots of deco here, so go and have some fun. I like to stop for breakfast, as it is usually pretty quiet. The food is just fine here, don't expect to be blown away by it. This place has been in business for years and still has it's charm. Give the Madonna Inn a try and who knows, you too might come to like the building, too... less

OK, OK . . . I was "refered" to this awful restaurant by 3 co-workers and the San Luis Obispo Tourist Information. The decor was indeed over the top and downright gaudy! The menu claims that their steaks are "world's best". So, my husband ordered the ... more

OK, OK . . . I was "refered" to this awful restaurant by 3 co-workers and the San Luis Obispo Tourist Information. The decor was indeed over the top and downright gaudy! The menu claims that their steaks are "world's best". So, my husband ordered the filet mignon which was considered their most popular and I ordered the New York steak. After an hour, our entrees came out. I requested medium rare, but I received a well-done. My husband's filet was dry (presumably sitting under a heat lamp). It was so awful, we skipped dessert and the infamous bathroom. So, to sum this up in a nutshell . . . food, service, and price were all disappointing. This is the last time I will take "referrals" from co-workers who, obviously, lack legitimate food buds and class. less

MY EXPERIENCE AT THE MADONNA WAS VERY ENJOYABLE. I WENT THERE FOR DINNER WITH MY HUSBAND AND HAD A TOP SIRLOIN WHICH WAS VERY GOOD. IT WAS COOKED THE WAY I ASKED FOR IT. THE PORTION WAS BIGGER THAN I EXPECTED. I REALLY LIKED THE HOUSE DRESSING ON ... more

MY EXPERIENCE AT THE MADONNA WAS VERY ENJOYABLE. I WENT THERE FOR DINNER WITH MY HUSBAND AND HAD A TOP SIRLOIN WHICH WAS VERY GOOD. IT WAS COOKED THE WAY I ASKED FOR IT. THE PORTION WAS BIGGER THAN I EXPECTED. I REALLY LIKED THE HOUSE DRESSING ON THE SALAD. ON ANOTHER OCASSION MY HUSBAND AND I ATE AT THE CAFE AT THE SAME LOCATION. THE TABLE IS SENT WITH CRYSTAL GLASSES AND LOOKS VERY ELEGANT. WE HAD A TURKEY SANDWICH AND IT WAS I BELIEVE $7.95. IT WAS ALSO VERY GOOD. I WOULD HIGHLY SUGGEST IF YOU ARE EVER IN THIS AREA OR PASSING THROUGH TO STOP AND EXPERIENCE THE FINE DINING. less

Bernard's review below hits the nail on the head - that guy should have his own restaurant review column. As for the other reviewers, I don't know what they ate but they obviously did not have the steak. Absolutely delicious! And the atmosphere is ... more

Bernard's review below hits the nail on the head - that guy should have his own restaurant review column. As for the other reviewers, I don't know what they ate but they obviously did not have the steak. Absolutely delicious! And the atmosphere is one of a kind. A throwback to the Ol' West. less

k, am i totally nuts? everyone else gives this restaurant 1 star, but i want to give it a high 3 stars. yes, the deco is very, very classy, but the food also isn't too bad. it's a nice place for a big dinner, such as a post graduation dinner or ... more

k, am i totally nuts? everyone else gives this restaurant 1 star, but i want to give it a high 3 stars. yes, the deco is very, very classy, but the food also isn't too bad. it's a nice place for a big dinner, such as a post graduation dinner or a birthday party. their specialty is their steak. it's a meat restaurant. it's not cheap; that's 4 sure. if you try to be vegetarian there, you'll have to pay $19 for a plate of steamed veggies.i haven't seen that plate, so maybe it's worth it, but i highly doubt it. anyway, myself, i had the prime rib. it was a little dry, but it was a nice, thick slice. nowadays, i'd prefer a thinner cut, something like house of prime rib's english style cut. i don't mind eating a big quantity of meat once in a while, but i'd like it to be more thinly cut. do you understand? anyway, it was a pretty good meal and a pretty pleasant dining experience all together for me. sevice was okay, pretty polite. well, i liked the restaurant, but maybe i'm crazy. less