Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel

Name: Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel
Address: 1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA, United States, 92106-2239
Telephone: (619) 226-6100
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (91)

$31 to $50

American

1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106-2239

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2 people

Jun 21, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem
Great for happy hour

Nearly 70 years after its arrival onto the San Diego boutique hotel landscape, Point Loma’s iconic mid-century modern Pearl Hotel has unveiled the latest chapter in its storied history with an ambitiously reimagined restaurant and bar: Ponyboy. The inspiration behind Ponyboy extends beyond its décor and menu. Named after the protagonist of S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, the restaurant conveys the spirit of individuality and rebellion in a time when hope and resilience were pivotal to navigating the challenges of a changing world. Guests will sense the nod to cultural iconography as they step into a space that feels familiar and refreshingly new. The ambiance is designed to harken back to a bygone era when traditional American comfort foods and elaborate dinner parties were both fashionable and fun. We look forward to seeing you soon, drink in hand, soaking in the sun pool-side. Stay gold, San Diego.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 226-6100
Website
http://www.theponyboy.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106-2239
Neighborhood
Point Loma
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

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What 91 people are saying

Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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San Diego
American

Review summary

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Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel offers an "awesome, retro vibe" with a 1960s aesthetic and poolside dining. Guests rave about the "amazing food and drinks," especially the Chicken Kiev and deviled eggs. The service is "incredible," creating a welcoming and attentive atmosphere. Perfect for fun nights or intimate gatherings.

91 Reviews

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Jordan
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome, retro vibe with old black and white films playing on the projector above the pool! I’m always a fan of unique spots, especially if they actually have good food (which it definitely did).
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Thomas
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it,sat by the pool with good food, drink & company, watched the Jetsons, enjoyed a beautiful little space! Thanks!
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Venesa
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and drinks, but the staff was incredible
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Katherine
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the cutest, vibist restaurant! I definitely recommend sitting by the pool if you go in for happy hour or dinner. It’s very asthetic and the food was so homey and amazing! We got the wagyu burger stuffed with cheese and the chicken Kiev and it was so yummy. My friend had a pina colada and it came out in such a cute little tiki cup and she said it was wonderful. Would reccomend for fun or date night!
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Sallie
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Whole team was amazing! Kristyn SLAYED it! A gem of a server and so attentive. Ian and bartender were amazing too! Best prime rib I’ve ever had. My guests all want to go back with their hubbies.
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Keith
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Try the PonyBoy as you won’t be disappointed I predict
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Tali VIP
San Diego8 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Cute poolside restaurant with 1960s food and cocktails.
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Fred
Atlanta64 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Probably one of the best kept secrets in San Diego. Food, service, ambience, perfect. We will definitely be back.
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Chris
San Diego6 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First off, love the Pearl. Have been a patron of the restaurant & bar for 15 years. The new Pony Boy restaurant is overall great but the Mother's Day brunch was expensive for what was served. $55.00 for about 7 all you can eat options and no bottomless mimosa. That's pricey when compared the Catamaran that has dozens of options, fresh seafood and bottomless mimosa. The Pearl does allow full access to the pool all day so there's that. Will continue to go to Pony Boy but not the brunch unless the value improves...
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Dennis VIP
San Diego24 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a place. The mid century vibe is authentic and having dinner poolside was great. We came early for our res so sat at the bar for a bit enjoying happy hour oysters. Dinner very good. Cream or asparagus and broccoli soup ummmm good. We split a chicken Kiev. Done perfectly light crispy shell with creamy wonderful chicken on the inside. It’s definitely worth the effort to park!
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Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel is rated 4.8 stars by 91 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 21, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

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1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106-2239

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Neighborhood
Point Loma
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.theponyboy.com/
Phone number
(619) 226-6100

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