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Painted Pony, St. George, UT
Painted Pony, St. George, UT
Painted Pony, St. George, UT
Painted Pony, St. George, UT
Painted Pony, St. George, UT

Painted Pony

4.8
4.8
2891 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
A culinary island in Southern Utah, the Painted Pony brings a touch of class--and intriguing flavors--to St. George. The restaurant, tucked away in Ancestor Square, is exceptionally clean and cozy, with contemporary art, fresh flowers, and -- in the evening -- a top notch romantic atmosphere with subdued lighting and patio dining.

If your surroundings don't clue you in, your first glance at the menu will. Painted Pony is not your standard fare. Contemporary American cuisine evidently doesn't mean just another good steakhouse, and the simply written food descriptions promise something new and intriguing for your palate.

The Painted Pony has perfected the fine art of using fresh ingredients and delicate flavoring. An exceptional wine list, generous portions, attentive service, and reasonable prices will convince you to return to "the Pony" anytime you're in St. George.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (435) 634-1700
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Randall Richards
  • Private party facilities
    Our semi-private garden room accommodates 20-24 guests.Smaller groups can reserve the garden room for a small room charge.Larger parties (up to 65 guests) can use the back half of the restaurant which would be closed off to the public.
  • Private party contact
    Nicki or Tom: (435) 634-1700
  • Neighborhood
    St. George
  • Cross street
    Main Street & St. George Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Free parking is available in the back parking lot of Ancestor Square. Street parking is also available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,891 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Utah

    Contemporary American

  • Southwest Utah

    Best Overall

  • Southwest Utah

    Best Food

  • Southwest Utah

    Best Service

  • Southwest Utah

    Best Ambiance

  • Southwest Utah

    Best Value

  • Southwest Utah

    Good for business meals

  • Southwest Utah

    Innovative

  • Southwest Utah

    Good for groups

  • Southwest Utah

    Healthy

  • Southwest Utah

    Neighborhood gem

  • Southwest Utah

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Southwest Utah

    Good for special occasions

  • Southwest Utah

    Lively

  • Southwest Utah

    Most Booked

2,891 Reviews
  1. Kilikina

    Baja California Sur

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The service and ambience were lovely. The food was delicious. The petites sirloin and presentation were outstanding. The only item we didn’t appreciate was the noise level, but primarily to a very large group of loud women behind us. Next time we will try and get a quieter place in the restaurant, but we will be back.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food is incredible. Will always choose this restaurant for special occasions!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    The painted pony was a great experience. We loved it. However, the food quality wasnt that great.

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  4. SMaze

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants I have ever been too.

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  5. RebeccaK

    Las Vegas

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve reviewed this restaurant before and I have to tell you that is is better than ever. Chef’s ever changing menu brings new flavors and keeps favorites. It’s really, really good!!!

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  6. Kathleen

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Great food. Whenever we are in S.G. We dine at the Pony. Food is always excellent

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent place to eat in St George. Wish there were more restaurants like this. But it is one of a kind

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  8. LeonardT

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We drove up from Vegas on the way to Brianhead. Everyone and everything we encountered and ordered was impeccable. Worth the drive/detour; we will come again and again.

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  9. ScottS

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kim is the best host ever! Always helpful and pleasant. Love Painted Pony!

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  10. LynnL

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    Steak was hard To chew ordered crab cakes which were poor

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  11. PattiO

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The new menu, new chef, and new owners have really stepped up the quality of what was always a good, but not particularly creative, restaurant. They have retained some customer favorites like the carrot jalapeno soup and beet salad, but added fresh and creative dishes to every part of the menu. Today Painted Pony is clearly the best restaurant in the St. George area. It was easy to make a reservation on Open Table, and we were seated promptly and courteously. Each person at our table of 4 ordered a different entree and found it excellent (the rack of lamb, duck, ahi, and pork chop). The service was a little slow, but overall it was a delightful experience. Congratulations and thank you to the new owners and chef!

    1 person found this helpful

  12. RAnn

    Exclusive

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Love all the gluten free options. Fresh tasting food. Interesting flavor combinations. Service is always great.

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  13. EmilyB

    Oklahoma City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    We enjoyed the beautiful patio on a sunny day! Great lunch options

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  14. JackieB

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Place! Lunch was very good. Great service from our server Will.

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  15. DanC

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My wife and I had a fantastic experience at The Painted Pony and we highly recommend it. There were plenty of food options and our selections (the pork chop and the ahi) were delicious. Plus, our waitress was exceptional.

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  16. Jonathan

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time eating here. The food and service are spectacular. 10/10

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Awesome place. The vibe and service were amazing. The food was really good too. The venison, philo baked brie, and bread were all super delicious. The Brussel sprouts appetizer was not great. I will admit that we hold our Brussel Sprout standard to the ones we get at White Horse in Salt Lake City, and we have yet to find anyone who can compare to how good those are so I may be biased. Overall the experience was worth it and we would come back.

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  18. KathrynL

    Las Vegas

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Was slightly disappointed this time around. The food wasn’t as good in quality as it usually is. My husband’s tenderloin was tougher than usual and my sister’s ribeye was very fatty. Everything else was up to par. Our server was great but the food took longer to come out than it should have. Still love Painted Pony and will definitely be going again.

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  19. SeanR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place never disappoints. Sat on the patio deck with my wife for dinner. Great ambience and comfortable seating.

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  20. live2eatout

    Las Vegas

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have been coming here for over 10 years. Food and service is always excellent.

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  21. Diane

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the food, the service, the ambiance. Best restaurant ever!

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  22. JenniferS

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    I really love the Painted Pony! Love their service, love their food, their bar is excellent! The reason for the markdown on score was because they offered the patio to us, but none of their heaters were ready to go.

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  23. RonaldW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we ordered was delicious. Service was very attentive. Everyone from our table would definitely come back for more!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Painted Pony is a favorite of ours. CJ, our waiter, was personable, made great suggestions and has a wonderful sense of humor. Made the evening just right.

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  25. JoAnneM

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff is always welcoming and polite. Great service.

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  26. WestnyMom

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second time at Painted Pony and it did not disappoint! Food, ambiance and service all outstanding! Looking forward to my next visit!

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  27. Debbie

    Salt Lake City

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    After a LOVELY meal, we were looking forward to the Panna cotta for dessert. Alas! It was a new item and was a bit too sense. Once it is refined, I'm sure it would be delicious.

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  28. Robert

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I have been coming here for years. Its a place that we are confident in. The food and staff are always great. I always recommend the Painted Pony to anyone who is looking for a great dining experience.

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  29. LauraB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Overall, it was… fine. Did not live up to the hype. The soup was very good, as was the cocktail; the main course was… fine, which would be fine if it weren’t priced for a “very good” or “exceptional” meal.

    1 person found this helpful

  30. Mediumsteak

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The staff was fantastic! I ordered a medium steak and it came out red and raw. The waiter was so kind and sent it back. However it came out looking the same again. Once it came back the third time it was perfect. I wish I didn’t have to be that person that keeps sending it back, but with the price and quality, it needed to be correct. Our waiter, however, was wonderful in making it correct and made the experience much better!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stellar service. Stellar food. A true gem in Southern Utah.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    110 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service - a warm greeting from Kim and amazing service throughout from our server, Abe. We were a group of 6 ladies enjoying lunch out and everyone had a delicious entree and a lovely afternoon. The food was all fresh, perfectly prepared and amazing. Thank you again for a wonderful dining experience at the Painted Pony!

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  33. SupraMike

    Seattle

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food; Excellent servers; Beautiful setting; Reasonable prices.

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  34. SusanP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had family from out of town come and this was the perfect place to show off St. George and our beautiful historic downtown area. Thank you

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  35. SandyH

    Denver

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, wonderful service. Highly recommended

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Who thinks to put lemon and ricotta together with mushrooms? The Painted Pony’s menu is jam packed with flavors that are surprising and delicious. Try the mushrooms… and the carrot jalapeño soup… and any other offerings that make you go “hmmmm.” You will not regret it. In addition, after a long day of riding I was parched. The service staff was perfect. My glass was never empty! Two last things: in my opinion, skip the panna cotta dessert and the pear appetizer. Also, gluten free people can appreciate this: when the bread basket came out before the meal, I was offered the gf bread (delicious). Many of the items on the menu were gf. Yay me!

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  37. Akronguy

    Cleveland

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice early dinner. Food and service were excellent

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So good we made reservations to eat there again the next night.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The waiter really knew everything about each meal on the menu. My wife has to know a lot about each selection to make her choices me it’s very easy the pork chop is the bomb!!

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  40. Tanuki

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything including decor, ambience, attentiveness of service, and food, was superb.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Painted Pony offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (435) 634-1700.

Painted Pony is rated 4.8 stars by 2891 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Painted Pony

2 West St. George Blvd. #22, St. George, UT 84770

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main Street & St. George Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    St. George
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking is available in the back parking lot of Ancestor Square. Street parking is also available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Randall Richards
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (435) 634-1700
  • Private party facilities
    Our semi-private garden room accommodates 20-24 guests.Smaller groups can reserve the garden room for a small room charge.Larger parties (up to 65 guests) can use the back half of the restaurant which would be closed off to the public.
  • Private party contact
    Nicki or Tom: (435) 634-1700
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