Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel

4.7

60 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
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
Website
http://www.theponyboy.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

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

What 60 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
American

Review summary

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Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel offers a vibrant dining experience with a unique 60s vibe and modern twist. Guests praise the "fantastic" food, "impeccable" service, and "stylish" mid-century decor. The menu features elevated comfort food, with standout dishes like the "best" Beef Stroganoff and Oysters Rockefeller. A "cool" poolside atmosphere completes the experience.

60 Reviews

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Doug
VIP
San Diego
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The staff was very good and attentive. The food was excellent. The menu was fun but limited. They have a very good wine list
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Steven
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing culinary renditions of mid century staples.
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Sandy
San Diego
42 reviews
4.0
42 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The host/ floor manager was top notch, very professional and efficient. Our sever, could have been better, forgetting our drinks. Food was good and loved the ambiance and the endless Bewitched. Really like the ambrosia salad. We will definitely go back.
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beth
VIP
San Diego
34 reviews
3.0
34 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We had the fisherman's hot plate and it was tasty, but a bit too tangy. The fish sandwich was just OK--the shark seemed mushy, and the bun was gigantic. Would have been nice to have a bit of slaw or something green instead of so many fries. We've been here before it was Pony Boy, and I get the vibe, but I don't get the cartoons showing on the giant screens--so distracting. Of course I don't like TV's in restaurants, so I guess it's better than sports, but can we just turn off the TV's?
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Stefan
San Diego
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Tasty food with a unique 60s vibe + modern twist. Nice space by the pool.
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Jenna
VIP
Greater Boston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our host and waitstaff was so friendly and accommodating. The food and cocktails were fantastic, start to finish. Pool view was so nice and very well warmed with the outdoor heaters. Great experience overall!
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Susan
VIP
San Diego
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique and cool decor. Full on. Great concept. The chicken was the best dish!
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Daniel
VIP
San Diego
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
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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Stefano
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this placed, the ambience, the food. I’ll be back
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Alan
San Diego
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 14, 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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Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel is rated 4.7 stars by 60 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

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

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1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106-2239

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

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

Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel

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