The Pony Room sits inside Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa in Rancho Santa Fe, its wraparound terracotta patio shaded by umbrellas and surrounded by hills and eucalyptus trees. The setting draws a resort crowd along with locals, and dishes are served family style.
The kitchen works from a farm-to-table, Coastal Ranch approach built on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. A buttery cinnamon roll baked in a cast iron pan, served with frosting on the side, has become a standout on the breakfast side. The Mexicali fried rice arrives loaded with lobster, shrimp, and chorizo, and the prime rib French dip holds together through its au jus.
The bar program runs deep: locally brewed craft beers, roughly 100 tequila variations, an extensive wine list, and hand-crafted signature cocktails round out the drink menu alongside the food.
The kitchen works from a farm-to-table, Coastal Ranch approach built on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. A buttery cinnamon roll baked in a cast iron pan, served with frosting on the side, has become a standout on the breakfast side. The Mexicali fried rice arrives loaded with lobster, shrimp, and chorizo, and the prime rib French dip holds together through its au jus.
The bar program runs deep: locally brewed craft beers, roughly 100 tequila variations, an extensive wine list, and hand-crafted signature cocktails round out the drink menu alongside the food.