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Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel, San Diego, CA

Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel

4.7
4.7
52 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 226-6100
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 52 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • San Diego

    American

Review summary

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Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel offers a unique dining experience with its retro-modern vibe and meticulously curated menu. Guests rave about the "amazing service," "delicious cocktails," and "exceptional food." Standout dishes include the Chicken Kiev, ceviche, and fondue for two. Enjoy poolside seating and a nostalgic ambiance, making it a must-visit spot.
52 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    VIP

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    If you like comfort food, and we do, you'll love Pony Boy; however, the food was a little too rich and heavy, which is why I did not give it 5 stars. We had the burger, the stroganoff and the chicken. All were delicious, but i could have stopped after only a few bites, as it was simply too heavy and rich to finish. I hope they offer some lighter menu items in the future.

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  2. Alan

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Ponyboy for a birthday dinner. Our service was impeccable!! Every single person greeted us with a smile. We sat outside and had a heater put next to us. The food was excellent. Better that I had expected. It was updated 50-60’s style food. It really took us back to that age with everything from the utensils and dishes to the food. We will definitely be back.

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  3. Bianca

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service and top quality food. I never get tired of it and their subtle changes to their menu keeps le going. I will always try to make it to Prime rib night because it’s Divine. Holly is a great server and always delivers exceptional service.

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  4. Voltaire

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome ambiance with superb food. Underrated but not for long!

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  5. Sandra

    VIP

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We live up the street from this restaurant and had no idea the food was so good. The staff was friendly and efficient. The food was delicious. We had the deviled eggs, oysters Rockefeller, chicken Kiev and a stroganoff. We will definitely go back. Sandy

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  6. Deana

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been looking forward to trying PonyBoy since it opened and we loved it! This is elevated comfort food. Old recipes reimagined in the most delicious ways. We started with the Ceviche and The Oysters Rockefeller and both were excellent. The oysters were so delicious I almost ordered seconds! Our drinks were also top notch. I had the Mexican Firing Squad and my friend had the Rosemary Army Navy. They were incredibly imaginative- the entire menu was so incredibly imaginative! We then had the prime rib special with the Dr Pepper glazed sweet potatoes and the tuna casserole. I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to eat sweet potatoes any other way. Our server, Tawny, was fantastic as were all the other staff and help. Can’t wait to go on fried chicken night!!! Very comfortable atmosphere. Cool outdoor dining with old fashioned cartoons playing on the big screen. We just loved everything about it!

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  7. Heather

    Pinehurst

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic experience - this place is such a gem. From the food and drinks to the ambiance and staff, the small but beautiful touches, I can’t say enough good things.

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  8. Alison

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique dining experience, loved every minute, with excellent cocktails, excellent wine, excellent service! Food was perfect in portion size, very fresh and tasted wonderful.

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  9. james

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ponyboy is a stylish restaurant located inside the Pearl Hotel, a mid-century modern gem designed by San Diego modernist architect Robert Platt in 1959. As a lover of design, I was drawn to the restaurant primarily because of its unique architecture. Food wise, I enjoyed the Vegetable Tangine - a tasty vegan dish with couscous, grilled vegetables, chickpeas, Moroccan spices, topped with toasted almonds, very good! I also liked the deviled eggs, although I was expecting them to be more savory than sweet. Not a fan of the Caesar-influenced Brussel Sprouts, too crunchy. Ended with the mule float, which was ginger beer with vanilla ice cream. I appreciate interesting desserts such as this, but it could be improved with higher quality ice cream and it needs a touch of citrus (lime?) added to the ginger beer to balance out the sweetness. Overall, an enjoyable experience and I love the thoughtful repurposing of this historic piece of architecture!

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  10. michelle

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well, this review is kinda late because I’m going back for my fourth time tomorrow night. I’m obsessed everything about it is perfect! The food is spot on the service is incredible and each little detail to something in the 70s is brilliant. Definitely my favorite place right now.

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Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel is rated 4.7 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel

1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106-2239

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Point Loma
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
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