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Pony Cocktails + Kitchen, Santa Ynez, CA

Pony Cocktails + Kitchen

4.9
4.9
28 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
3558 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460-9110

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Owner & Mixologist Battaglini Alberto redesigned this iconic Santa Ynez landmark into something unique, elevated yet comfortable.
Situated in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley and, with Chef Jonny McDermott on the helm of the kitchen, Pony COCKTAILS + KITCHEN has a comfortable yet upscale feeling with a super friendly approach to food reflecting globally inspired dishes and fresh farm produces. The cocktail program follow the same ideology of the food giving every cocktails a unique flavor and personality.
Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner this hybrid Cafe/Cocktail Bar Restaurant integrate the Santa Ynez Valley style with modern comfort style food and unrealistic Cocktails.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Italian, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 07:00–14:30 Tue–Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jonny McDermott
  • Area
    Santa Ynez
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 28 people are saying

Pony Cocktails + Kitchen 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Best Overall

  • California Central Coast

    Best Food

  • California Central Coast

    Best Service

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Overall

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Food

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Service

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Ambience

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Value

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Innovative

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for groups

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Hot spot

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pony Cocktails + Kitchen delights with "wonderful cocktails, food & service." The menu, though limited, offers "delicious" dishes like brick chicken and seabass. Guests rave about the "best spicy basil margarita" and the "fun vibe with hip interior." Alberto provides "outstanding service," making it a "must stop" in Santa Ynez Valley.
28 Reviews
  1. Robert VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great choices. Something new every time we go. The sauces are killer.

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  2. Lisa

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful cocktails, food & service. Had a great experience…will definitely be back

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  3. cheryl VIP

    Central Coast20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While the menu is limited, all of the food we had was delicious. The cocktails were also very good. We dined on the patio which was comfortable and not crowded.

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  4. Deanne VIP

    Central Coast78 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails. Small menu but everything we have tried is delicious. The brick chicken is amazing. The seabass was also great. The hearts of Romanian salad is a must have !

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  5. julie

    Los Angeles40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best spicy basil margarita! Excellent tequila selection, and wines from Santa Ynez, and other regions. I loved the spicy shrimp. My friends enjoyed their chicken as well as the mushroom stuffed appetizer. The restaurant has a fun vibe with hip interior, and wonderful hospitality!

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  6. Deanne VIP

    Central Coast78 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails. Great food. And wonderful welcoming service. We had the crudo. Hearts of romaine salad and halibut. We cleaned our plates on each dish

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  7. Barbara

    Los Angeles17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous! Love the menu.. not the “ usual” valley steakhouse or Mexican fare. ( Both of which we love but we also crave other options). Friendly service and amazing cocktail menu.

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  8. Jen

    Central Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic all the way around; we love this place so much. The food is delicious, and so are the amazing cocktails. Definitely worth the visit.

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  9. Steve

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible and the ambience beautiful at the newly redone Pony.

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  10. Jen

    Central Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic cocktails and food. Alberto has hospitality nailed from opening the doors to greet you to checking in on what you need. The cocktails are interesting and inspired, pairing flavors together to make a wonderful experience. The food is outstanding as well. I love the decor too; I t’s small and cozy. I’ve been there for breakfast, lunch and dinner and loved it each time. Even dropping in fir a delicious coffee or tea is great as well. A must stop when in the Santa Ynez valley.

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FAQs

Pony Cocktails + Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 691-9187.

Pony Cocktails + Kitchen is rated 4.9 stars by 28 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
19:00
Booked 3 times today
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3558 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460-9110

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Santa Ynez
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 07:00–14:30 Tue–Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Italian, Californian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jonny McDermott
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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