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Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel, San Diego, CA

Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel

4.7
4.7
69 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Nearly 70 years after its arrival onto the San Diego boutique hotel landscape, Point Loma’s iconic mid-century modern Pearl Hotel has unveiled the latest chapter in its storied history with an ambitiously reimagined restaurant and bar: Ponyboy. The inspiration behind Ponyboy extends beyond its décor and menu. Named after the protagonist of S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, the restaurant conveys the spirit of individuality and rebellion in a time when hope and resilience were pivotal to navigating the challenges of a changing world. Guests will sense the nod to cultural iconography as they step into a space that feels familiar and refreshingly new. The ambiance is designed to harken back to a bygone era when traditional American comfort foods and elaborate dinner parties were both fashionable and fun. We look forward to seeing you soon, drink in hand, soaking in the sun pool-side. Stay gold, San Diego.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 226-6100
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 69 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel offers a "remarkable dining experience" with its retro mid-century charm and unique concept of a "dive-in theater" ambiance. Guests rave about the "fantastic food," "delicious cocktails," and "impeccable service." The menu features "elevated comfort food" with creative twists, making it a "must-visit" spot for both locals and visitors.

69 Reviews
  1. Nancy

    San Diego

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Lauren

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Jordan

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    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. Lysander

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 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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  5. Calista

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 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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  6. Peter

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pearl hotel has been a great place to get some drinks in Pt Loma for a long long time. Unfortunately, these days you're going to need a reservation because the food is just so damn good. Ponyboy has added their own spin to the concept of "dive in theater" and now the cocktails are perfect, and the food is so different from anything anyone else is doing in San Diego. I'm not sure how long they'll be able to keep the current reasonable price point, but for now it's also a relative bargain. Go now while you can get it

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  7. Lawrence

    VIP

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pony Boy is delightful in all respects. The food is fantastic and the staff is superb. We love the quirky throw back decor from the fifties. And no annoying sports on TV to ruin the great dining experience.

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  8. yvonne

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My overall experience was fine. But I don’t particularly see myself returning here. My main concern was the food/drinks. For the price point, I didn’t find it worth it. For the flavor and the execution. The prime rib was 50% dense fat which definitely wasn’t worth the $35. The beef stroganoff was good but nothing to rave home about. The grasshopper pie was also good but again, nothing particularly wowed me. The apple cinnamon whisky sour had a ridiculous amount of cinnamon on top so it was extremely hard to drink. Service was great though!

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  9. Laura

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was terrific, as were the specialty drinks. One of us raved about the stroganoff and another of the soup. Two of us had the fondue, which turned out to be meatless and skimpy, a surprise at $40. Only other disappointment was the pineapple-upside down cake, which, unlike the rest of the menu, was a chic update that fell short. Still, we'll definitely return. We'll have to research the parking. We found none at the restaurant and cruised the neighborhood. Took us a good 10 minutes to find anything. Maybe Uber?

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  10. Doug

    VIP

    San Diego

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff was very good and attentive. The food was excellent. The menu was fun but limited. They have a very good wine list

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Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel is rated 4.7 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel

1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106-2239

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Point Loma
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
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