Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel

4.8

54 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Great for outdoor dining

Nearly 70 years after its arrival onto the San Diego boutique hotel landscape, Point Loma’s iconic mid-century modern Pearl Hotel has unveiled the latest chapter in its storied history with an ambitiously reimagined restaurant and bar: Ponyboy. The inspiration behind Ponyboy extends beyond its décor and menu. Named after the protagonist of S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, the restaurant conveys the spirit of individuality and rebellion in a time when hope and resilience were pivotal to navigating the challenges of a changing world. Guests will sense the nod to cultural iconography as they step into a space that feels familiar and refreshingly new. The ambiance is designed to harken back to a bygone era when traditional American comfort foods and elaborate dinner parties were both fashionable and fun. We look forward to seeing you soon, drink in hand, soaking in the sun pool-side. Stay gold, San Diego.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 226-6100
Website
http://www.theponyboy.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106-2239
Neighborhood
Point Loma
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

What 54 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
American

Review summary

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Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel offers a unique dining experience with its retro-modern vibe and meticulously curated menu. Guests rave about the "amazing service," "delicious cocktails," and "exceptional food." Standout dishes include the Chicken Kiev, ceviche, and fondue for two. Enjoy poolside seating and a nostalgic ambiance, making it a must-visit spot.

54 Reviews

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Jenna
VIP
Greater Boston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our host and waitstaff was so friendly and accommodating. The food and cocktails were fantastic, start to finish. Pool view was so nice and very well warmed with the outdoor heaters. Great experience overall!
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Daniel
VIP
San Diego
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
If you like comfort food, and we do, you'll love Pony Boy; however, the food was a little too rich and heavy, which is why I did not give it 5 stars. We had the burger, the stroganoff and the chicken. All were delicious, but i could have stopped after only a few bites, as it was simply too heavy and rich to finish. I hope they offer some lighter menu items in the future.
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Stefano
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this placed, the ambience, the food. I’ll be back
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Alan
San Diego
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to Ponyboy for a birthday dinner. Our service was impeccable!! Every single person greeted us with a smile. We sat outside and had a heater put next to us. The food was excellent. Better that I had expected. It was updated 50-60’s style food. It really took us back to that age with everything from the utensils and dishes to the food. We will definitely be back.
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Bianca
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great service and top quality food. I never get tired of it and their subtle changes to their menu keeps le going. I will always try to make it to Prime rib night because it’s Divine. Holly is a great server and always delivers exceptional service.
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Voltaire
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome ambiance with superb food. Underrated but not for long!
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Sandra
VIP
San Diego
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We live up the street from this restaurant and had no idea the food was so good. The staff was friendly and efficient. The food was delicious. We had the deviled eggs, oysters Rockefeller, chicken Kiev and a stroganoff. We will definitely go back. Sandy
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Deana
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been looking forward to trying PonyBoy since it opened and we loved it! This is elevated comfort food. Old recipes reimagined in the most delicious ways. We started with the Ceviche and The Oysters Rockefeller and both were excellent. The oysters were so delicious I almost ordered seconds! Our drinks were also top notch. I had the Mexican Firing Squad and my friend had the Rosemary Army Navy. They were incredibly imaginative- the entire menu was so incredibly imaginative! We then had the prime rib special with the Dr Pepper glazed sweet potatoes and the tuna casserole. I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to eat sweet potatoes any other way. Our server, Tawny, was fantastic as were all the other staff and help. Can’t wait to go on fried chicken night!!! Very comfortable atmosphere. Cool outdoor dining with old fashioned cartoons playing on the big screen. We just loved everything about it!
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Heather
Pinehurst
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic experience - this place is such a gem. From the food and drinks to the ambiance and staff, the small but beautiful touches, I can’t say enough good things.
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Alison
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique dining experience, loved every minute, with excellent cocktails, excellent wine, excellent service! Food was perfect in portion size, very fresh and tasted wonderful.
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Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel is rated 4.8 stars by 54 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

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1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106-2239

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Point Loma
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.theponyboy.com/
Phone number
(619) 226-6100

Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel

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