Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel

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   Voltaire

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   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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   Sandra

   San Diego

   10 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   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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   Deana

   Los Angeles

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   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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   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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   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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   james

   Los Angeles

   18 reviews

   vip
   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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   Myrhiam

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 14 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   it was such a cozy experience. we sat pool side, just across the screen. view was great, ambiance was implacable and service was super attentive.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 10 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Will 100% go back, service, quality amazing and the food was exceptional Love the 70’s retro look and pool side seating The good, the bad and the ugly was playing on a screen above the pool Everything about this restaurant was great Staff, waiters and manager go out of their way to make you feel comfortable
   

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   Michael

   Central Coast

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 3 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had such fun. A truly unique and stylish atmosphere with a major fun factor. That was what compelled us to make a reservation. But man, the food was fantastic. Didn’t know what to expect but everything we ate, particularly the fondue for two, was delicious and innovative. Highly recommended!
   

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    Stacia

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food was excellent. We loved the cocktails, oysters, bone marrow, ceviche and chicken. Cocktails were delicious and they actually had blue cheese stuffed olives for my friend martini. The service was excellent and attentive. I will definitely come back.
    

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