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The Pony Room, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

The Pony Room

4.8 (1633)
$50 and over
American
5921 Valencia Cir, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 1,633 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 "wonderful experience" with "outstanding" food and "exceptional" service. Guests love the beautiful ambiance and live music. Highlights include delectable dishes like egg Benedict and parfait, and house-made focaccia with whipped ricotta and honey. It's a "favorite restaurant" for special occasions in San Diego.
1,633 Reviews

  1. John VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely idilic setting for a romantic dinner. Excellent food and service as well. Although we live locally, it's like being on vacation. Probably our favorite restaurant for an intimate, quiet lunch or dinner.

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  2. Danielle VIP

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Pony Room never disappoints! The new general manager Lisa is absolutely outstanding and made our birthday celebration so special with the perfect table. The live music, atmosphere and huge delicious portions are out of this world. Favorite restaurant in San Diego!

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  3. Sonia

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful experience, I loved their egg Benedict and parfait. We had breakfast which they also played beautiful music that complemented the environment.

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  4. Tony

    New York City36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    food was excellent, service was very good, outdoor dining was very pleasant. We ordered several appetizers including tune poke, calamari, Mozzarella and tomato - all great. Fish tacos were excellent.

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  5. Terry VIP

    San Diego40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Pony Room is one of the top places for lunch or dinner in North San Diego Co. the menu is outstanding and the service is great

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  6. Kevin

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal with outstanding service . I will come back regularly

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  7. Kimberly

    Orange County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So great! Love the pony room. Great live music, cocktails, food, and service!

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  8. liz VIP

    San Diego47 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    the drive up to the hotel/restaurant sets the expectations high, which it often fulfilled in the past. the menu has barely changed in the last 5 years. the closing of Veladora has not lowered prices, although much more casual now. in the lounge, the new lighting felt like I was in an operating room and it barely dimmed at sunset--thus my low rating for the ambience, which is unfortunate because it is a beautiful room. with the exception of the lamb, the food is pretty average, the cookie sundae can be recommended. the red wines by the glass are average and tend to be overly sweet, not for anyone well versed in wine. the service is exceptional, from the greeting by Alan out on the drive and the fantastic oversight of Harvey, waitstaff Scott, and our busser (I wish I knew his name).

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  9. Tara VIP

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience in every way! The s’mores soufflé was exceptional.

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  10. Valorie VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth249 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a bit of a mixed experience here. Valet staff is great and very welcoming. The food was excellent—especially the Dover sole, which was absolutely out of this world. Our server was fantastic: attentive, friendly, and clearly doing his best. That said, he was stretched way too thin, juggling too many tables across too many sections without any bussers or properly coordinated support staff to help him out. Everyone we interacted with was kind, but there was a noticeable lack of management or organization on the floor. Thankfully, the quality of the food helped salvage the night. One note of caution: skip the lobster tacos. Ours were loaded with shell bits, which really took away from the dish. And the fish tacos were good, but a bit too spicy. But again, salmon and dover sole were great! And the foccacia with ricotta and honey app was killer too. With better staffing and a little more oversight, this place could really shine.

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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 1633 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. San Diego
  4. North San Diego
  5. Rancho Santa Fe

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
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, 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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