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The Pony Room, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

The Pony Room

4.8
4.8
1577 Reviews
$50 and over
American
5921 Valencia Cir, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

What 1,577 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    American

  • North San Diego

    Best Ambiance

  • North San Diego

    Great for brunch

  • North San Diego

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Pony Room is a standout dining destination, known for its "exceptional service," "amazing food," and "beautiful ambiance." Guests rave about the "magical setting" and "impeccable" staff who go above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience. Regulars highlight the creative dishes and special touches that make every visit delightful.
1,577 Reviews
  1. Stephanie VIP

    San Diego22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alicia and Theresa are by far the best servers you could possibly ask for in this world. Everyone is so pleasant and friendly. Yet these two ladies make the experience even better. Foods amazing as well.

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  2. Lucia

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for breakfast and Everything was delicious except for the cappuccinos. 2nd time I’ve tried and they serve more like Lattes not Cappuccinos, it’s minor but their regular coffee is perfect! . Other than that service, food, location and ambience is excellent!

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  3. Dan

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service, outstanding food, beautiful surrounding, highly recommended.

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  4. Brenda VIP

    Los Angeles44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service, and drinks were amazing. Our server Stuart was wonderful. He was so attentive , we look forward to coming back, the sea bass was the best we had. Sangria is not to be missed

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  5. Nicole

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I invited a friend to lunch, she had never been there and I was telling her how great it was. We were immediately greeted by a young lady with dark hair who asked us what our water preferences were, if we had any food allergies, and if we wanted bread for the table. Manny came shortly thereafter and was amazing as always. I had the burger, and my friend had the quiche trio. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Alex took over for Manny and was very helpful as well. He offered us dessert but chose to have a cappuccino instead. As always, I leave the pony room planning my next visit.

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  6. Barry VIP

    Las Vegas23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It pains me to write this review, because we have been regulars for years. So much so that we continued to order takeout during COVID, but the food has been going down in quality in the last few years. I don’t know why the Pony Room doesn’t understand that chicken breast is more popular and appropriate for a pasta dish, but they continue to substitute cheaper dark meat into all their dishes. For more than a year they specified chicken breast enchiladas, which continually had dark meat. This was definitely an issue with the kitchen, as over time the servers would roll their eyes when asked if it was truly chicken breast. Customers must have returned it enough times that after multiple reprinting of the menu they finally changed the menu rather than use higher quality chicken. Tonight the pasta was cold and the truffle fries were way overcooked yet soggy. Also, what happened to the chocolates after dinner; for $200 for two people the chocolates was a nice touch. It’s a shame because we love Gustavo, the other bartenders and the servers.

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  7. Abygail

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wait staff was amazing and the service was exceptional.

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  8. casie VIP

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, service and ambiance as usual. One of our very favorite places in truly the most magical setting in San Diego. The focaccia with whipped ricotta and honey is too die for! The sea bass is also amazing as are the cocktails. A favorite for sure!

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  9. Dr Carl VIP

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service and food, consistently outstanding.

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  10. Arturo VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cuidar de no apurar en traer la cuenta, nos sentimos un poco presionados en tener que terminar rapido

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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 1577 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 21 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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