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The Pony Room, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
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This restaurant now offers Takeout

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The Pony Room

4.8
4.8
1189 Reviews
$50 and over
American
The Pony Room is a favorite among locals and resort guests alike. In addition to an extensive selection of all expressions of agave spirits, it is also home to one of Southern California's most impressive wine and hand-crafted, seasonally inspired signature cocktail lists. The Pony Room serves exceptional, American inspired comfort classics with daily specials.

Live Music 7 nights a week

Join us every Saturday and Sunday for Brunch on our beautiful hacienda inspired terraces from 11am to 2pm.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 759-6246
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Rancho Santa Fe
  • Parking details
    Valet is complimentary.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,189 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Best Ambiance

  • North San Diego

    American

1,189 Reviews
  1. Jhastings

    San Diego

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the Pony Room and had not been in a while. With a new chef and GM, the experience, food, service and ambiance were even better…if possible. A festive holiday setting coupled with delicious food, friends and excellent service, a good time has had by all….thank you Pony Room team!

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  2. Sunshine

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Pony Room at the Rancho Valencia resort is my favorite restaurant. It's such a treat to be there.

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  3. JimM

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant usually but this last Sunday brunch was pretty bad. Food overcooked (omelette) and I question the freshness of oil that they cooked the hash brown French fry in. Still have upset stomach. Mom’s quiche overcooked and plate presentation not up to your usual standards in general. Restaurant was quiet at 1:30 so seemed like maybe a skeletal staff?

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  4. LaleW

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Routinely hard to get a reservation on open table for this venue even though you can usually get seated as a walk in. If you succeed in getting a reservation, seating preferences are rarely accommodated. Instead of on the main patio, got seated in the courtyard where service is a little slower. It was very cold that day and took an inordinate amount of time and 3 requests to get someone to look for a heater and then find a heater with gas in the tank. On the plus side, the food quality which had been a little spotty post COVID, was excellent. I love this restaurant and hope they can get back to the consistency in excellence they had established pre COVID. Still highly recommend.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent breakfast/brunch! Everything we have tried here has been outstanding. Well done in the kitchen, but also fantastic servers who have been well trained and are very conscious about ensuring our visit is exceptional.

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  6. ElizabethW

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as always! Great crowd! Food always dependable

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  7. MelindaA

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very loud party next to us affected our dining experience. Service was great. Food was delicious but to get a 1 inch by 1.5 inch “ short rib” with one spoon of mash potatoes was ridiculous. It was tasty but was literally a two bit entiee. Was hungry after that for dinner. Friend got pasta with shrimp which was delicious and good portion.

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  8. NickE

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was a 10 out of 10, servers were in sync, prompt, but not "too much," prices were high but in line with the entire experience and the valet was on top of things. A great experience.

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  9. JimB

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    There was a cold breeze blowing through the dining room, making it feel more like we were on the patio. Not a good option in late November.

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  10. JeremiahJ

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent lunch, and our server (Jarad) was suberb.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Away our go to place to celebrate just about anything. Fish & chips on Friday’s is the best.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exceptional — my wife had the chicken enchiladas and I enjoyed the wagyu bolognese. Portions were large, so plenty of leftovers to enjoy on another day. Don’t miss the chocolate chip cookie for dessert! Service was phenomenal — staff was incredibly attentive making sure everything was to our liking. We can’t wait to go back!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente en todos los aspectos el mejor italiano de san Diego

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  14. DavidI

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went expecting the special to be lobster risotto, which I intended to order. But it was not available. I was relegated to a burger, which was undercooked.

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  15. NancyH

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fun place to go. Food, drinks and service are wonderful. Love the back patio.

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  16. LisaD

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy The Pony Room! Excellent food, service and ambience!

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  17. TerriD

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite place in San Diego by far. Always.

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  18. SusanH

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Chris, was awesome! We had a large party for a celebration and enjoyed our experience

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  19. ChristianG

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Chris was awesome. The prime rib and fish tacos were delicious.

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  20. KerryP

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I invited friends from The RSF Covenant to join me for dinner and they were extremely pleased with the expansion of the Pony Room. The ambiance, service and our dinners were 5 star and they look forward to returning with their husbands !

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  21. Axiom

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had dinner reservations at 6:15 and arrived at the restaurant at 6:20. There was a line at the hostess stand with two couples in front of us, but no one was working the hostess stand. After waiting 5 minutes for a hostess to show up, three hostesses showed up simultaneously and proceeded to talk to one of the couples in front of us that did not have dinner reservations for another 5 minutes. They found a table for them and sat them down. When it was our turn, we were told that our reservation was at 6:15 and that because we were late, our table had been given away. I had to bite my tongue to keep from telling the hostess that if had not had to wait for almost 10 minutes, we would not have been 15 minutes late to our reservation. Instead of waiting on the couple without a reservation for 5 minutes, they should have asked if anyone in line had reservations. No brainer. We were asked to wait by a fireplace area until a table was available. My wife asked if we could wait at the bar and we were told no because they could find us easier if we wait by the fireplace area adjacent to the hostess stand. By this time, my wife wanted to leave. I talked her into waiting at least 10 minutes. We were seated approx. 10 minutes later. The wait staff was very good, knowledgeable and courteous as usual, but we are highly disappointed by the hostess staff. Completely unprofessional. We rated Pony Room 3 stars for service due to the hostess experience only. We would rate our waiter and bus boy at 4.5 stars.

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  22. DavidM

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall food was very good. The mussels were very salty but everything else we ordered was good. The older gentleman at the front gate wasn’t that friendly and was a bit abrasive. We had 2 other vehicles and all 3 of us had the same experience with the front gate gentleman. He may have been having a bad day or something.

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  23. susieh

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New favorite restaurant for us. Really enjoy the food and ambiance.

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  24. WilliamH

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go here a lot and the service is amazing. Scott is our usual server and he couldn’t be nicer. Love this place.

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  25. AndyB

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Sat outside with heaters and blankets. Was a little chilly but the meal And service was good. The steak ribeye and filet excellent. Wish that as the weather gets cooler , they expedite the indoor restaurant. Finally the duck lollipops are a must

    The Pony RoomResponded on November 14, 2023

    Good evening Andy You will be happy to hear that we have opened up our indoor space for the winter evenings as of today.

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  26. JenS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a joy to be dining here. I cannot recall if this happened when I came before with my family, but the staff at the gate knew my name when I entered. How does he do that? Is it be because I made the reservation? Wow! Now, that is an excellent service and it makes the guest feel so welcomed. We were celebrating my friend's birthday, and the server and the whole staff were so accommodating and friendly. My friends were all happy, and thanked me for choosing the Pony Room. Will definitely be introducing this place to many other friends^^

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  27. RussellL

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was great! The service was good. We had a nice time.

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  28. DeborahD

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated a birthday over brunch and everything was perfect. Our waiter was friendly and attended to our every need. The setting and ambiance is fabulous-truly a special restaurant.

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  29. ChristopherR

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service. Love the pony room.

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  30. JayS

    San Diego

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our evening at Pony Room. Ambience was great. Our waiter was excellent and knowledgeable. We ordered a few different dishes and enjoyed them all. The portions are quite small for the price of some dishes but you aren’t really looking for a great value at a lively, fun, upscale place right?

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  31. TerryA

    San Diego

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Pony Room is one of my favorites! The restaurant is awesome and the food is terrific! You can't find a better meal in San Diego.

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  32. Eddy

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as usual. Unfortunately the lobster tacos was disappointing this time. I think it was a bad batch of lobster.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I enjoyed a perfectly timed multi-course meal from the expansive Pony Room menu during our BabyMoon. Chef was so kind to accommodate my requests and sent out a beautiful carrot cake to honor our special occasion. The staff at this resort and restaurant are delightful and aim to enchant guests in every way. Excellent ambiance. Effortlessly chic.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to come in and dine : we love all the staff and all the changing offerings on the menu. Fresh and delicious. The live music is always such a treat as well

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the pony room. Wes very hard to get seated to the bar but they managed to make it happen. Food is great. service is really good but a little slow last night. Great ambience. Live music was fab.

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  36. AshleyL

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fun time at Pony Room. The music was fantastic :)

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  37. KidHollywood

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to celebrate a special occasion or no occasion at all!

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  38. SueB

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. One dinner guest said it was the biggest prime rib portion he has ever had...enough to fill 2 people. The Hamachi Crudo was outstanding and the stone fruit salad was big enough for 4 [people to share. Sister in law from Thailand highly complimented her sea bass with rice. Wagyu Bolognese and the 10 0z filet were equally delicious. Enjoyable evening!

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  39. KopaK

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The is one of my favorite restaurants in Southern California. The food is great, and the service is always outstanding.

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  40. JoanneL

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you to the staff for their attentiveness. I arrived 20 minutes early and they were kind enough to seat me with a glass of wine. The ambiance, with an outdoor table facing the sunset, was gorgeous.

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FAQs

The Pony Room offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 759-6246.

The Pony Room is rated 4.8 stars by 1189 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 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Pony Room

5921 Valencia Cir, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Rancho Santa Fe
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet is complimentary.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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