The Pony Room

This is the 2nd time we have eaten here. It was cold so they seated us inside the main dining room near a nice fireplace. This place is elegant, classy, but not too over the top. We had Scott as our server and between him and his support staff, the service was superior/AWESOME. The food is plated with STAUB plates that keep your food warm. I have looked these up as they used to use them at Aviara Golf clubs old steakhouse upstairs called the ARGYLE. Top quality dinnerware for a top quality restaurant/resort. Overall we give this place a 10/10. We had the lobster nachos, the "famous" fried chicken they have on Thursdays, the Sea Bass and everything was extremely good. Pricing is fairly high, but for the level of quality and service, it's actually not that bad. We would highly recommend.

One of our favorite spots in Rancho Santa Fe area, the surrounding is beautiful, and the decor, interior, and setting is elegant and classy with a rustic twist. We were there for brunch and the Aperol Spritz was on point, not easy to find somewhere to make it just right on the west coast. The menu serves many classic dishes but it was done with a gourmet approach. The preparation and execution of our meal were excellent, we loved every dish we ordered. The superb service from the team was also worth mentioning, they paid lots of attention to details and were attentive throughout the meal. We stayed a bit longer than expected as we had guests from far away and they never rushed us even the restaurant was shut for breaks before dinner. We had a beautiful, tasteful and memorable time there and will definitely go back!

I’d recommend making a reservation in advance on open table. The menu had changed quite a bit since I was last here. The risotto was the best part of the meal. I wasn’t too keen on the lamb sauces/flavoring. The steak frites was nicely executed. The hacienda drink was delicious. The snickerdoodle cookie was delicious and great end to my meal. Complimentary valet parking.

Great ambiance! Very pleasant place for a date or lunch with friends. The menu is not long though the food is good. Good size portions and the sevice is excellent! The prices are on the high side although the whole experience is worth it.