Painted Pony

4.8

2544 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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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.

Not bookable

Online reservations at Painted Pony can only be made directly on their website.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(435) 634-1700

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
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
Website
http://www.painted-pony.com/
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

Location
2 West St. George Blvd. #22, St. George, UT 84770
Neighborhood
Utah
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

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Popular dishes

BACON WRAPPED DUCK$34.00
apple stuffing, celery root puree, cider reduction
PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED FREE RANGE CHICKEN$34.00
house made pappardelle, olive cream sauce, pomegranate glazed carrots
HANGER STEAK$38.00
(the butchers cut) red wine pan sauce, broccolini, truffled ruffles
BONE IN PORK CHOP$35.00
juniper brined chop, blue cheese walnut stuffed pear, sweet corn bread pudding, smoked tomato relish
PISTACHIO CRUSTED LAMB CHOPS$43.00
sweet potato gratin, shaved fennel, pomegranate, mint gelée
GRASS FED TENDERLOIN$45.00
patatas bravas, truffle cream sauce, asparagus
- Petite$39.00
SEARED AHI TUNA$35.00
pan-fried noodles, wasabi aioli, edamame, orange mango sauce
GRASS FED CHARBROILED RIBEYE$48.00
stilton fritters, red wine demi, maple bacon creamed brussels sprouts, sunchokes
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI$30.00
sage brown butter, mushroom leek ragout, pine nut crumble

DINNER SIDES

truffled ruffles$8.00
stilton fritters$8.00
sweet corn bread pudding$8.00
macaroni & cheese$8.00
herb whipped potatoes$8.00
broccolini$8.00
aspargus$8.00
patatas bravas$8.00
sweet potato gratin$8.00
blue cheese walnut stuffed pear$8.00

SMALL PLATES & APPETIZERS - LUNCH & DINNER MENU

Served ala carte

Soup Of The Day
- Cup$8.00
Sage Smoked Quail$17.00
tamarind glaze, mushroom risotto cake, creamed spinach
Potato Trout Cakes$15.00
two smoked pepper sauces, remoulade
Phyllo Baked Brie$16.00
berry compote, roasted garlic
Bacon Wrapped Almond Stuffed Dates$12.00
stilton blue, port drizzles
Steamed Mussels$16.00
saffron aioli, garlic, fennel, tomatoes
Parmesan Crusted Asparagus$11.00
farm egg aioli

LUNCH & DINNER SALADS

Served ala carte

Mixed Greens$9.00
toasted walnuts, apples, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Gorgonzola Salad$11.00
torn lettuces, grapes, walnuts, bacon, pickled onions, croutons
Beet Salad$16.00
sherry vinaigrette, goat cheese beet gateau, candied hazelnuts
Chopped Caesar$10.00
garlic croutons, parmesan frico
Iceberg Wedge$10.00
tomatoes, bacon, bleu cheese dressing
Green Goddess Salad$17.00
roasted poblano hummus, greens, feta, avocado, kalamata olives, potato, egg, seeded cracker
- Add Salmon$9.00
Ahi Tuna Salad ~ lunch only$16.00
wasabi, avocado, wonton, peanut lime dressing
Cobb Salad ~ lunch only$15.00
chicken, kalamata olives, avocado, tomato, egg, bacon, blue cheese

PONY DESSERTS

Seasonal Creme Brulee$10.00
Oozy Gooey Chocolate Cake$10.00
vanilla bean ice cream, raspberry
Selection of House Made Sorbets$10.00
ask about today's flavors
White Chocolate Cheesecake Tower$10.00
layered between walnut lace cookies with blueberries and raspberry sauce
Coconut Key Lime Pie$10.00
lime custard tart with coconut graham cracker crust
Seasonal Bread Pudding$10.00
Favorites include: raspberry, mexican chocolate, white chocolate banana nut.
Frozen Lemon Soufflé$10.00
strawberry rhubarb sauce, orange shortbread

Coffee & Cocoa

Espresso$2.50
Cappuccino$5.50
Latte$5.50
Hot Chocolate$3.50
Irish Coffee$10.50
Mexican Coffee$10.50

LUNCH MENU

Served Monday - Saturday from 11:30 - 3:30 p.m. All sandwiches served with choice of fries or house salad. All sandwiches available as a wrap for carb conscious alternative. Gluten free bread available.

Grilled Tenderloin Burger$15.00
melted bleu cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, pickled onions, poblano aioli
Western Patty Melt$14.00
rye bread, roasted peppers, onions, pepperjack cheese, chipotle mayo
Torta Ahogada: Spanish Dip Sandwich$14.00
tenderloin, roasted onions, green and red peppers, cotija, guajillo chile dipping sauce
Rosemary Chicken Sandwich$15.00
grilled chicken breast, olive tapenade, roasted sweet peppers, spinach, provolone
Beef Brisket Panini$14.00
pulled brisket, horseradish mayo, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sandwich$12.00
provolone, avocado, lettuce, tomato, poblano aioli
Smoked Turkey Club$12.00
bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, dark wheat roll
Reuben$14.00
corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, thousand island, rye Sub Turkey = Maggie
Oven Roasted Meatloaf$16.00
whipped potatoes, green beans, port wine mushroom gravy
Linguine & Clams$15.00
littleneck clams, garlic, chili flakes, parsley
Baked Macaroni and Cheese$14.00
sautéed vegetables, sharp cheddar

What 2,544 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect!
C
Cathy
New Mexico
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love your carrot jalapeno soup! Delicious! The cheese cake tower delicious! Will return!
MW
MelW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had lunch: brisket sandw. and mushroom sandw. The food was, as always, very delicious. Looking out to the ancestor square was very pleasant.
TB
TonyB
Edmonton
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Outstanding food and ambiance. Thanks for a wonderful meal. The beet salad was a very unique and welcome presentation.
N
Neil
Surrey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
In my opinion, the best restaurant in St George. The food quality is consistently excellent and the range of options is sufficiently varied. Great atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Service was good but slow. Food arrived lukewarm. Bill was way over expected, but ambience was good.
B
Blondiej
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Brie appetizer was delicious, as were the mussels and salad. Husband ordered chicken which he never does. Moist and flavorful. I had the rib eye, medium rare. Perfection! Sitting on a sauce which had so much flavor, just the right consistency and did not drown nor overwhelm the meat. Served with Brussel sprouts which I love. Not al dente but cooked through as I like them with a little bacon (I think) and a wonderful tasting sauce. I could eat this exact meal multiple times per week it’s that good. Portions are generous, service was excellent. We are lucky to have the Painted Pony in St George. Love this restaurant!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Carrot- Jalapeño soup, Gorgonzola salad, Grass fed Filet, butterscotch brulee..all creatively plated, with lazer guided flavor. The atmosphere is set perfectly, cozy with a golden glow. Impeccable service, all staff professionally friendly, with a smile.
PH
PH44
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a wonderful experience! Our friends hadn’t been there before and we all very much enjoyed it!
GO
GOLFSKI
Las Vegas
31 reviews
2.0
31 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience3
My wife and I and another couple visited last evening. I ordered a glass of wine and everyone else ordered soup, salad and entrées. Our server/waitress seemed aloof at first and actually was very arrogant. Our soup was brought out and all four of us were somewhere between half and two thirds through that course when the salads were plunked down on the table. (We were at a four top table so with water glasses, my wine glass? bread plates, soup bowls and now salad plates the table was uncomfortably crowded. As the waitress set my salad off the side of my soup I advised her as follows "we do not want to see our entrées until we are finished with our salads and those dishes have been cleared." I expected her to acknowledge that request, promise to that she would do so and apologize for bringing out the salads about 10 minutes too early. Instead I got the following comment "don't fret this is not that kind of restaurant." To which I offered "well that is not true so far." The rest of her service that evening was deplorable (basically she just went through the motions after that exchange.) My $45 Entrée had obviously been prepared to have been served much sooner as it was too early the plated sides were at best warm with the sauce cool, the steak clearly had been sitting as the exterior of the steak was barely warm and the "hot pink center" was cold and dried out. The restaurant was busy with all tables filled during our time at our table (just under 2 hours). However, being busy is not an acceptable excuse for bad service and improperly prepared or served food. Our cost (for 2, my wife and I) with a 20% tip was $170. Really? We have been to this restaurant many times since moving to St. George in 2003 but if this is what we can expect in terms of service and food quality then our likelihood of a return any time soon is very low.
JS
JulieS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful day, lovely table, great food, excellent service!
KA
KARENW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
my mother is handicapped and they were so kind and helpful.
AS
AdamS
Exclusive
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice fine dining for something other than a chain restaurant, good food great service nice ambiance
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great reception, service was great, food was excellent. Overall it was great.
AB
AnnieB
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience. Wonderful food and exceptional service.
L
Lelectric
Palm Springs
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, ambiance and server! Definitely a must in town.
ME
MaE6
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve loved everything I order at the Painted Pony. The food is excellent, and the service is wonderful. Our server knew each dish, and described them in such a mouth watering way that we wanted to order all the things. Definitely recommend!
KC
KieranC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place. Highly recommend!! definitely my favorite place in town.
AL
AmyLou
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first visit and we were not disappointed on any level. The cocktails we ordered were top notch. Pomegranate Martini and Old Fashioned. The soup (French onion) and salads (garden) were equally delicious and high quality vegetables and lettuces. The main courses (prosciutto wrapped free range chicken, wasabi Ahi Tuna, and bone in stuffed pork chop) were all 3 perfectly cooked with incredible pairings with several complimentary spices and flavors. We loved them all! Will dine there again! We will recommend to friends and family too.
PR
PeggyR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I adore Painted Pony and come here several times a month with friends.
NH
NancyH
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I go to Painted Pony often because of the first rate food, atmosphere and service. I entertain colleagues, friends and family at this outstanding restaurant.
JK
JulieK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic as always! Great food, great service, elegant surroundings.
MS
MervS
Calgary
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was very knowledgible and provided excellent service.
AH
AndiH
Salt Lake City
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was delicious!
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Cathy
New Mexico
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience4
The lunch special of apple and brie was delicious!
JL
JeffL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fabulous food and menu choices. Along with a great wine list. Flavorful and friendly. Loved it.
PR
PhilipR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a sublime experience. Looking very forward to my next meal there.
J
Janet
Salt Lake City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Painted Pony rocks!!! We loving driving 50 miles every month to have a very special meal there. My fave is the Carrot Jalapeno Soup! So Yummy! Yesterday we both had the Cajun Salmon BLT. To die for!!! The ambience is so upscale and comfy and Cyndy our server was excellent! Thank you. Can't wait to go back! :-)
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OpenTable Diner
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4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and presentation was great, service was top notch. Great place for a special occasion
JA
JaniceA
Raleigh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Painted Pony is our family favorite when kids come to town from Colorado and Wisconsin. Mussels always excellent. Ahi tuna salad superb. Carrot jalapeño soup delicious. Special was blackened salmon sandwich on ciabatta bread—awesome choice for lunch. Ambiance so pleasant
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HughM
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Painted Pony is a place we go for special occasions. It's classy, has consistently good food & great service. We highly recommend it.
DL
DanielL
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Christmas Eve dinner I've ever had. So memorable. The food was incredible and the service so professional and kind.
G
Gallogenova
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were superb. A very pleasant and delicious dinner. I had two different cocktails and they were excellent. As good as the cocktails I recently had at Sundance.
FK
FrannyK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just as wonderful as we expected - Great service - No rushing - Wine was fine - Food presentation unique - meal tasty
CV
CharlesV
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Reliably good. However their vegetarian and fish choices are limited. They could maybe stand shaking up the menu a little... if you ask a non-gourmet like me.
M
Michelle
Salt Lake City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were so thankful that Painted Pony was open on Christmas Eve so we could enjoy such a wonderful holiday dinner with our friends. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. We love the half booths and the sunny bright interior. Thanks for everything.
DC
DanC
Salt Lake City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Of all the times we have eaten at the Painted Pony this one was the best overall for the food and service.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
45 reviews
vip
1.0
45 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Our dinner was bad this time. We ordered the chicken and blood was oozing from the bone. We didn’t realize it until we hate a lot of it. The dish was in a pool of pink juice (we thought it was from the pomegranate and table 62 is dark). We got to the bone and were horrified to see the blood.Told our server. She brought us the bill with the chicken on it! Unbelievable
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PaulP
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always enjoy our experience at Painted Pony. Great food and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
103 reviews
vip
5.0
103 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great welcome by hostess, Kim, and wonderful service throughout our meal from Cyndy. We enjoyed the house soup, the lunch special (Brie and green apple panini), and the western patty melt. All were delicious and as always the staff at the Painted Pony were amazing!

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 2544 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

Online reservations at Painted Pony can only be made directly on their website.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(435) 634-1700

Additional information

Cross street
Main Street & St. George Blvd.
Neighborhood
Utah
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
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

Website
http://www.painted-pony.com/
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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Painted Pony

Not bookable

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

59 Salt Lake City Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Beet Salad

Steamed Mussels

Western Patty Melt

DINNER ENTREES

BACON WRAPPED DUCK$34.00

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED FREE RANGE CHICKEN$34.00

HANGER STEAK$38.00

BONE IN PORK CHOP$35.00

PISTACHIO CRUSTED LAMB CHOPS$43.00

GRASS FED TENDERLOIN$45.00

SEARED AHI TUNA$35.00

GRASS FED CHARBROILED RIBEYE$48.00

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI$30.00

DINNER SIDES

truffled ruffles$8.00

stilton fritters$8.00

sweet corn bread pudding$8.00

macaroni & cheese$8.00

herb whipped potatoes$8.00

broccolini$8.00

aspargus$8.00

patatas bravas$8.00

sweet potato gratin$8.00

blue cheese walnut stuffed pear$8.00

SMALL PLATES & APPETIZERS - LUNCH & DINNER MENU

Soup Of The Day

Sage Smoked Quail$17.00

Potato Trout Cakes$15.00

Phyllo Baked Brie$16.00

Bacon Wrapped Almond Stuffed Dates$12.00

Steamed Mussels$16.00

Parmesan Crusted Asparagus$11.00

LUNCH & DINNER SALADS

Mixed Greens$9.00

Gorgonzola Salad$11.00

Beet Salad$16.00

Chopped Caesar$10.00

Iceberg Wedge$10.00

Green Goddess Salad$17.00

Ahi Tuna Salad ~ lunch only$16.00

Cobb Salad ~ lunch only$15.00

PONY DESSERTS

Seasonal Creme Brulee$10.00

Oozy Gooey Chocolate Cake$10.00

Selection of House Made Sorbets$10.00

White Chocolate Cheesecake Tower$10.00

Coconut Key Lime Pie$10.00

Seasonal Bread Pudding$10.00

Frozen Lemon Soufflé$10.00

Coffee & Cocoa

Espresso$2.50

Cappuccino$5.50

Latte$5.50

Hot Chocolate$3.50

Irish Coffee$10.50

Mexican Coffee$10.50

LUNCH MENU

Grilled Tenderloin Burger$15.00

Western Patty Melt$14.00

Torta Ahogada: Spanish Dip Sandwich$14.00

Rosemary Chicken Sandwich$15.00

Beef Brisket Panini$14.00

Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sandwich$12.00

Smoked Turkey Club$12.00

Reuben$14.00

Oven Roasted Meatloaf$16.00

Linguine & Clams$15.00

Baked Macaroni and Cheese$14.00

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