Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel

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   Heather

   Pinehurst

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   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 3 days ago

   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

   17 reviews

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   4.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   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 November 14, 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 November 10, 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 November 3, 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 November 1, 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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   Laura

   Montana

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 26, 2024

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

   Holly was our server and she was excellent! She seemed to really love what she was doing and she took great care of us! We may be back to stay at the Pearl next time too.
   

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   Anthony

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 24, 2024

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

   The food and restaurant were unexpectedly amazing!!
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2024

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

    Ponyboy is one of the best newer venues and dining experiences I’ve come to have in San Diego. Would HIGHLY rec coming for any special event or just a night out!
    

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