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The Pony Room, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

The Pony Room

4.8 (1619)
$50 and over
American
5921 Valencia Cir, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

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
  • Website
    https://ranchovalencia.com/san-diego-resort-dining/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The Pony Room is set in the heart of Rancho Valencia Resort, in turn, nestled in 45 acres of stunning Rancho Santa Fe. We offer all types of private dining, wedding and corporate event space. Our Sales and Catering team will be delighted to help plan your next event. Please email your enquiry to sales_catering@ranchovalencia.com or call 858 7596259
  • Location
    5921 Valencia Cir, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
  • 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, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,619 people are saying

The Pony Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    American

  • North San Diego

    Best Ambiance

  • North San Diego

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Pony Room offers a "fantastic experience" with "amazing food" and a "magical setting" in San Diego. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" from dedicated staff like Manny and Victor. The ambiance is "beautiful and elegant," with live music adding to the appeal. A "hidden gem" for special occasions.
1,619 Reviews

  1. Ryan VIP

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Coral did a great job. Scott is awesome. Food was excellent. One of our favorite spots for a date.

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  2. Terry VIP

    San Diego38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I believe The Pony Room is one of the best restaurants in San Diego Co. They have a great menu, service and a great ambiance. If you have not been there, give it a try

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  3. Hunter VIP

    San Diego30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We lunched on the Pony Room courtyard patio on a perfect San Diego afternoon. The setting, the ambiance, the service and the food were all equally perfect. The new "Midday" menu hit all the right notes. Nothing could have been better.

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  4. Paul VIP

    San Diego57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience overall! Beautiful outdoor dining area, great service from our server and the entire staff, and compliments to the chef and kitchen staff for a delicious meal! Our cocktails and wine were perfect and then the special birthday dessert for my wife was a nice finishing touch! Thank you for a great time!

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  5. Melinda VIP

    San Diego31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible dinner on the courtyard patio! Had the best seabass of my entire life ! Desserts were fab too!!

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  6. Robert VIP

    London13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Pony Room has long been a favorite place for dinner. Lately, in following some less than admirable industry trends, they have quietly begun to add hidden fees which are not disclosed until the bill arrives which is, at best, disingenuous and, at worst, not particularly honest. First the good: The setting and restaurant spaces are gorgeous. Service and food are consistent and remarkable. The staff at Rancho Valencia are some of the best in the business. Starting with check-in, they are upbeat, fun and beautifully trained to make sure that the beginning of the experience sets the right tone for the meal to follow. We have enjoyed outstanding wait staff who, truly, seem to love their product and possess an excellent knowledge of both the food and wines. And the less good: When the bill arrived, we noticed “Up Charges”. When we enquired what they were for (if we understood the explanation correctly), it was for an extra shot in whatever drink was ordered. This added $10 per drink! Several weeks ago, when we questioned this charge, the waiter admitted with some candor that with the particular drink ordered, the charge was there, but due to the size of the glass, the additional liquor was not. This last meal, the drink arrived in its usual compact glass and was only half full!? Up Charge. Another guest asked for her drink to have a “light pour” on the alcohol. Despite barely having one shot of liquor...Up Charge. What is galling is that it is not possible to receive the drink without this stealth charge. It is farcical and deliberately misleading to represent that an item costs a certain amount and, then, jack the actual cost up substantially on the final bill. The reason for this unfortunate practice is transparent as, if the establishment were forthcoming at the outset about actual costs, persons would, likely, elect to reconsider their decisions. Sadly, this marred what was otherwise a superb Summer evening with great food and service.

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  7. Roger VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The indoor room is closed for the summer. It is preferrable for us. We enjoyed the outside patio, but it can be cool. Dress for that. We had the Dover Sole. It was delicious. Enough for two.

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  8. Nancy VIP

    Mexico City74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there for lunch and everything was awesome. Staff very friendly and eager to please. Most delicious food. Enjoyed ourselves very much.

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  9. Inna VIP

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always delicious!! Had great live music and drinks were so good!!!

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  10. Noha VIP

    San Diego11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was very quiet and inattentive. Took a while to get to our table and seemed almost nervous about the job he was doing.

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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 1619 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
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
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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, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://ranchovalencia.com/san-diego-resort-dining/
  • Phone number
    (858) 759-6246
  • Private party facilities
    The Pony Room is set in the heart of Rancho Valencia Resort, in turn, nestled in 45 acres of stunning Rancho Santa Fe. We offer all types of private dining, wedding and corporate event space. Our Sales and Catering team will be delighted to help plan your next event. Please email your enquiry to sales_catering@ranchovalencia.com or call 858 7596259

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