Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel

Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Shelby

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Such a fun girls night! They played Clueless on the projector screen over the pool during dinner. You can swim! It was just a little too chilly for a dip tonight but the heaters made dining outside incredibly comfortable. Food was delicious! Atmosphere was fun and laid back. Definitely will be coming back soon!
   

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   Hilldoc VIP

   Coastal Georgia56 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   It was our first time there and I loved the vibe, very much my aesthetic so felt very homey! We started with the oysters Rockefeller which were pretty good, the poblano pepper was interesting, I felt they could have been more robust. Will try pickle dip and deviled eggs next time. Did I say I loved the vibe? They nailed that nostalgic past.  We then split the brussels sprouts which were undeniably amazing, I will have these again. I had the fisherman‘s catch, which was a rockfish and the grits, well as a Southerner the grits weren’t quite up to my standards, the corn nuts were cool and the fish was buttery and so well prepared, but I felt the flavor was more flat. It was definitely a lot of fish though excellent for the price point. My husband had the lentil sloppy Joe ands hands down was so incredible and I will get this next time. We then finished off with a strawberry shortcake, I loved the brown butter (could have used more?) and the strawberries, the mascarpone added a little more sourness than I was expecting, I think I’ll go for the grasshopper pie next time. We will definitely be back and really enjoyed this gem. Did I mention they were playing one of my favorite cult classics clueless on the TV?
   

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   TashaL VIP

   San Diego3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

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

   Amazing cocktails. Loved the deviled eggs with caviar.
   

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   Antonio

   Palm Springs10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

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

   Perfect date night restaurant tucked in the Pearl Hotel. Bar selection is on point and the food is over the top. Very rich Americana style dishes so plan a palate cleanser accordingly
   

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   Nancy

   San Diego29 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

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

   Had a marvelous time with delicious food and amazing service! Highly recommend the fondue! We will be back!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 February 2025

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

   Food was inspired and ambience was great. Staff was very attentive.
   

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   Lauren VIP

   San Francisco4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 February 2025

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

   I cannot say enough good things about Ponyboy. The service was better than most other trendy places in San Diego. The menu was fun and delicious, and the decor was cute and comfy. Came for movie night, left with the warm and fuzzies ❤️
   

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   Jordan

   Denver2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 24 February 2025

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

   There is something so special and darling about this place, it was a perfect date night. We got the fondue which was absolutely delicious! Service was great, we felt so loved and taken care of! We also ordered the Mississippi roast and the Jidori Chicken Kiev both fantastic and highly recommend it! Thank you Pony Boy you are a gem and I’m so lucky we live so close.
   

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   Lysander

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

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

   We came for Valentine's weekend, which had a special 3 course menu. Each dish was delicious and the servers explained the make up of each dish which made it even more of an experience. They had disney movies playing on the various screens around the restaurant which made for a nostalgic atmosphere. Highly recommend Ponyboy for date night
   

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    Calista

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

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

    What a fun night out with our daughter and her boyfriend. This place has such a unique vice and a fun menu. The ready cocktail selection was great and we enjoyed ordering some fun beverages to enjoy with dinner and for dessert. The deviled eggs were amazing! And our dinners were delicious and a fun twist on old classics. Enjoyed glancing at episodes of Bewirched while we dined. I’m sure we’ll be back l again!
    

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