The Tiny Pony

My girlfriend and I thought this place was pretty good. If you like cheeseburgers then you can…read morenever go wrong with the Snake Bite burger and their fried pickles and jalapenos are amazing especially with their ranch. The servers were nice, kind and fast. There are two things bringing this from a five star to a 4 star. Their vibes are cool a visually appealing however, at each table there is a Light shade hanging down I am 6'4 and it was awkward for me to sit and eat because my head kept hitting the shade. Lastly the water tasted a little weird.

the food was incredible! one person got the pasta the rest…read moregot the wester burger. They were all impressed with the burgers and everyone commented with excitement on the curry pickled jalapeno, served on the side. I went out on an edge and tried the double cut pork chop. It more than impressed!!! It was better than any 5 star steak house in the lower deser, then the server asked if I wanted regular potatoes or horse and cheese!. Of course I opted for the spicy loaded which almost knocked my socks off!

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Patio

The Copper Room

4.1(344 reviews)

0.4 mi

we had dinner here at the Copper Room on Saturday the 10th of October…read more it is smart to get reservations because it is a smaller place and was very busy. the food was all very delicious and the service was friendly. would go here again when we are in the area

We were really excited to try this restaurant because of the great reviews and recommendations from…read morelocals. Unfortunately, our experience didn't quite live up to our expectations. Our server was friendly when we first arrived, but there was a misunderstanding about my drink, and I ended up receiving the wrong one. When I asked if it could be changed, the interaction felt a little uncomfortable, and I didn't feel that she was very happy about having to replace the drink. As for the food, I ordered the noodle salad, but unfortunately it wasn't quite to my taste. It was heavily dressed and quite salty. The beef skewers and fries were good out of everything else Overall, while we really wanted to love this place, our experience with both the food and service was disappointing. Hopefully, it was just an off night, as we had heard so many positive things about this restaurant.

Live Band on Many nights.

Gluten-free crispy chicken lettuce wraps!! WOW

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Exterior

Pappy & Harriet’s

4.1(2.6k reviews)

5.0 mi

Ordered the double smash burger for and it was amazing. So juicy and flavorful. I added in bacon to…read moremy burger. The ranch taste amazing. We were seated pretty quickly, this place has lots of searing and was full when we went! There's a cute photo booth inside you get two strips for $6! :) Definitely a place I'll visit again!

Went to a show at Pappy & Harriet's…read more Parked in darkness and dirt. Drop a pin or whatever you need to remember where you parked. The stage is outside with a couple bars. VIP is on the far side with TVs. They have their own restroom. Everyone else goes into the restaurant for their restroom. If you need guaranteed seating, go VIP. General Admission says standing room only but there is one bench across center stage, in the very back. I found wi-fi info in the bathroom.. i have Verizon and had no bars.

The stage!

Wood Fire Grilled Atlantic Salmon w/ Coleslaw + House Salad

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Mezcal cocktail

Red Dog Saloon

4.1(331 reviews)

5.2 mi

Stopped by Red Dog Saloon in Pioneertown on a Thursday evening, and it was such a good time! The…read moreold Western vibe is perfect for photos, especially in front of the saloon. We even caught a beautiful sunset and the petting zoo across the way ( open until sunset ) Julio was the best bartender and host! His Moscow mule with fresh housemade ginger beer and specialty Mexican shots were delicious. Shoutout to Chef Christopher too--the tacos, chips, and guacamole were flavorful and filling. Add the hot sauce for an extra kick! The locals were friendly, and even without live music, the atmosphere was great. For my fellow people of color, we felt completely welcomed and comfortable. 10/10 recommend!

It's a cute spot located at Pioneertown. Theres plenty of parking. They have indoor tables, bar…read moreseating, and outdoor tables. You can order both the food and drinks at the bar. Food pickup is located outside. I love their tacos but it's just tortilla and meat. Super flavorful. There's also cute shops nearby to walk around!

Mexican shot

More burnt pork

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Giant Rock Meeting Room

4.3(216 reviews)

7.7 mi

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I RARELY ever leave reviews, but this one is worth it! The atmosphere is eclectic & cool, the pizza…read moreis absolutely delicious, and the concert venue (The Annex) is incredible! Linus is an amazing & unforgettable host and I will come back to Giant Rock any/every time I'm in the area. Don't miss it!

We came here to celebrate our daughter's birthday. She's a vegetarian so the Vegan options were…read moreperfect and her pizza was fantastic! We ordered a variety of pizza's for our party and non-vegetarians, we were not disappointed. Were they good?? Well, a party of 5, 5 pizzas ordered--no left overs. Our server was Alex and she was awesome! For sure we'll be back again!!

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The jungle something and the salad was very refreshing.

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Look for this sign off the main road.

Z CLUB

4.8(16 reviews)

5.9 mi

I highly recommend Z Club. It is a small establishment with a nice attached patio. They make very…read moregood drinks and they have very good music every day of the week. The owner plays a mean saxophone on Friday nights. It was the first place I went to where I saw people close to my age. I am 81 and it's hard to find people my age when I go out I love to dance when Brian Z plays with his drummer and guitar player. I'm in heaven. The Drummer's name is Mike. The guitar player's name is Chris. I think I hope I'm terrible with names but if you want an interesting evening with Music, I highly recommend Z's Club and Natalie the Bartender makes some very interesting drinks!

Joshua tree really offers gems in secret places. This is one of them! It looks like a smoothie shop…read moreduring the day. The drinks are priced well. The bartender with the beard was friendly and accommodating and the ambiance is chill, soulful, and intimate with the jazz music in the background. I genuinely enjoyed myself and meeting the regular patrons!

Live jazz in the desert choice

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Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese (per chef in building next to bar, who brought out the foo to us)

Nick's Bar and Billiards

4.1(8 reviews)

1.3 mi

Great " locals " spot , cheapest bar to drink at in town . They have a music box that you can play…read moresongs with via app on your phone . They have " 2 " pool tables , and they have good food too . No drama ever .

Walked into the Yucca Bowling Alley for the first time not knowing what to expect and was…read morepleasantly surprised by the modern, tidy bar and billiards set up tucked away inside. I was one of the first patrons there for the evening and was immediately greeted by one of the women bartending for the night. She saw my interest in the pool tables and laid out the pricing: $4/30min or $8/hr. I went ahead and paid for 2hrs of play and was handed a box of billiard balls with my choice of a table. I was introduced to the full bar, the well stocked fridge filled with beers, seltzers and wines and the specials for the weekend. As the night developed, more and more groups came in, ordered drinks and sat around the bar and tables with plenty of seating and tables available for everyone to hang out comfortably without being on top of one another. My only recommendation for this place when it does get busier, is that they have a designated ordering section at the bar where people can't sit so that those wanting to order or close their tabs can easily get to the bartender without having to awkwardly cut through people that are sitting there. Otherwise, this is a solid spot to hang out and have a couple casual drinks with a divey ambience and local feel.

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Más o Menos

4.1(351 reviews)

11.1 mi

What a vibe!!…read more Visiting Joshua Tree and had to make a stop here! Options for coffee or a cocktail, what a cool concept. They have cool art work and merch. Staff are super friendly and had great customer service. We tried the Banana nut latte, salted caramel cold brew, Arnold Palmer and a cocktail El Compsnero. All were super tasty! I would add a little extra swetner when getting a tea, but we enjoyed our mid day pick me up! The photo booth was so much fun! We had a blast getting our pics. Just overall a dope place!

Overhyped and not worth it…read more The place looks really nice inside, but unfortunately, that's about the only positive thing I can say. I ordered the blueberry hibiscus, and it was terrible there was barely any flavor at all. It was so bad that I ended up throwing it away, which felt like a complete waste of money. My friend ordered the matcha latte, and that was just as disappointing. The matcha was extremely watered down and had very little flavor. To make things worse, the cashier was rude and had a standoffish attitude, which made the experience even less enjoyable. The AC also wasn't working, so it was uncomfortable inside. Overall, this place is way overhyped. The interior is cute, but the drinks and customer service were a huge letdown. Definitely not worth the money or the hype.

Outside entrance

Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

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Iced matcha with a egg, bacon, cheese on focaccia breakfast sandwich

Mojave Gold

4.3(91 reviews)

1.3 mi

We came here this past Sunday for dinner. The restaurant is nicely decorated. It's modern and…read moreelevated. There is limited parking in front of the restaurant but there's a lot in the back. After we sat down, we were handed record sleeves and inside were the menus. This was a new and different experience for me. I was going to order the Lasagna but was told they were out of it for the night. They were also out of the Pan Seared Salmon and evidently, the Mojave Veggie Burger (overheard the staff member telling the table next to us this). I ended up going with the Mojave Gold Grass-Fed Burger, and my bf ordered the Steak Frites. The food was good. I really enjoyed my burger. The sauce was delicious, and the fries were seasoned very well. I usually like to eat my fries with sauce but these fries could be eaten on their own. As for the overall experience, it was okay. We ordered a total of three dishes - two entrees and one dessert. Our dinner lasted for almost two hours, most of which were spent waiting. It took a while for the staff member to come take our orders, and after we placed our orders, it took some time for the food to come out. The Steak Frites came out wrong; my bf asked to substitute the fries with broccolini but they still gave him fries. They did take it back to the kitchen but it took a while for the dish to come back out afterward. We asked for hot water but that never came out. We also had to ask for ketchup a couple times. When we were given the bill at the end of the night, there was an extra dish that we did not order on it. Of note, the restaurant was mild to moderately busy but definitely not crowded this night. All in all, food and ambiance were good. Staff was nice and friendly, but service could use some improvement.

Really super cute restaurant. My friend really enjoyed his…read moreburger. It looked cooked perfectly. The french fries were awesome.. I gotta be honest. The veggie burger was pretty not good. It needs a binder to hold it together and make it less mushy. My whole sandwich fell apart and then it kind of tasted sweet and overly dateish And like a big pile of mush. Menu was really nice. Had some more interesting exciting things. I wish I would've ordered the lasagna that I was super going to order but for some reason, I changed my mind for the last minute and and decided on a veggie burger. Also, the people who got salads next to me the food looked really good. I will definitely give it another chance , I would not recommend the veggie burger.

A warm, social place to gather.

Bacon-Wrapped Dates: a must-try

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Chermoula Chicken: an medley of amazing flavors

Joshua Tree Saloon

3.4(1.6k reviews)

5.9 mi

Basket o ribs fire Happy hour menu can't be beat …read more Service was okay It was hot and busy so it understandable For however came out quick

Saloon spits fire for authentic bar grub. Drinks are stiff and food tastes just like you need it to…read morebe. Worthy of a stop any time

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Fried pickles

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Ara G.

679

209

4 years ago

It is with a heavy heart that I leave this review, especially given the fact that we have been patronizing this place since they opened and have wanted nothing but success for them. Unfortunately, we had a very poor experience with one of the "owners" named Shavon. We went in yesterday for dinner and sat at the bar where she began to serve us... Everything started out fine, we found out it was her birthday, congratulated her, and took shots with her and praised her for what a great place they've opened. She told us that a few girls got all their money together and decided to start this business...We told her that we were extremely happy for her and will do anything we can to help promote them because we would love for them to be successful. When we finally got our food, one of us had ordered the chicken sandwich and found that the chicken was very undercooked... He told her and she took it back to the kitchen... To my great surprise, she actually came back out with the sandwich, plopped it down next to him on the bar, got up in his face, and told him that not only had the chef measured the temperature before sending it out, but that she did not agree that it was undercooked. This is absolutely outrageous. This is unprofessional and unacceptable literally anywhere..much less a new business that is looking to get on its feet. What you girls need to understand extremely clearly is that you are in the service business. You are in the business of serving people. The customer is quite literally always right. You have no right to behave in such a disgusting and appalling manner. We were all so shocked at your behavior. You are so extremely out of line. And for you to take a pot shot and say negative things about Kate, who happens to be the most solid person working there, is just sadly ridiculous. I'll be shocked if we or any of our people ever come back there again. So sad. Do better. read more

Melody L.

Elite 26

679

146

1046

7 months ago

We headed to Tiny Pony for lunch after a recommendation from our fitness instructor, and it hit the spot. Even arriving around 2:00 PM, the place was buzzing. We had a larger group of eight people, and while the staff kindly offered us some booths inside, we opted for the outdoor seating to have a bit more space. It was definitely the right call for a group our size to stay comfortable. The interior is filled with a bunch of animal portraits lining the walls that give the place a really unique and quirky character. They also have a bar area and a pool table inside. As for the food, the smash burgers came highly recommended and they definitely lived up to the hype. Our server was friendly and ensured all of our orders came out in a timely manner despite the crowd. Before heading out, we couldn't resist the photobooth for some group shots. read more

Kristin S.

Elite 15

241

149

2 years ago

The Tiny Pony is hands down one of the best dive bars around--quirky, unpretentious, and serving up some seriously phenomenal food. This isn't your average bar fare; it's next-level delicious. Let's start with the braised duck nachos--are you kidding me? Absolute perfection. Rich, flavorful, and piled high with just the right amount of toppings. The burgers? Killer. Juicy, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor. And don't even get me started on the queso--creamy, cheesy goodness that's downright addictive. The vibe here is effortlessly cool, with a laid-back atmosphere that makes you want to stay for hours. Pair all that with solid drinks and a friendly crowd, and you've got yourself a Yucca Valley must-visit. Whether you're a local or just passing through, do yourself a favor and stop by The Tiny Pony. You won't regret it. read more

Kasi M.

154

626

3 years ago

The place boasts a unique and creative atmosphere, complete with a pool and walls adorned with beautiful paintings, all following a cohesive style - a detail I genuinely appreciated. While the chicken wings were a highlight, offering a delicious flavor, the chickpea avocado salad left much to be desired, lacking the expected taste. My partner's burger was satisfactory, but the "loaded yucca fries" left us puzzled and overwhelmed due to their excessive oiliness. On a positive note, the server was exceptional - friendly, attentive, and contributing to the overall positive ambiance. While the service and ambiance were commendable, the culinary experience fell short of expectations, leaving me somewhat disappointed with the food offerings. read more

Christopher L.

1 year ago

Disappointing Experience - Style Over Substance This place seems more focused on appealing to an out-of-town, trendy crowd (think L.A., San Diego, Scottsdale) than actually providing good service or quality food. The staff came off as aloof and entitled, with little understanding of what good customer service looks like. A bit of humility and attentiveness would go a long way--especially in hospitality. The food was underwhelming, the drinks were overpriced, and overall the vibe felt forced. I left feeling more frustrated than satisfied. If you're looking for an authentic, welcoming spot with good food and service, I'd recommend looking elsewhere. read more

Damien P.

3 years ago

Nestled in the heart of Yuca Valley, The Tiny Pony is a hidden gem boasting impeccable service and a charismatic bartender named Benny. From the moment you step inside, Benny's friendly demeanor and expert mixology skills ensure a memorable experience. With a diverse selection of drinks and delicious snacks to complement, The Tiny Pony offers the perfect setting for a night out with friends or a cozy evening for two. Its cozy ambiance, comfortable seating, and lively atmosphere make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking exceptional service and a welcoming environment in Yuca Valley. read more

Rung V. T.

Elite 24

144

135

1 year ago

While on vacation in Joshua Tree, we decided to try this restaurant, and it was surprisingly good! The food exceeded our expectations - the pulled pork was absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. I also loved the yucca fries--crispy and flavorful, definitely a highlight of the meal! There was a bit of a wait, but it was definitely worth it. The service was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. It's a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal after a day of exploring the area. Highly recommend if you're in town and looking for a quality place to eat! read more

Jessica M.

7 months ago

I had a really disappointing experience at Tiny Pony. From the moment we walked in, no one greeted us or even told us where to sit, so we were left standing there confused. Once we finally seated ourselves, the service didn't get any better. The waiters completely ignored us, and we felt unwelcome the entire time. We had to go out of our way just to get any attention, and even then it felt like we were a bother. It's frustrating because you expect at least basic customer service when you go out, but this was far from it. Definitely not a place I'd recommend based on how we were treated. read more

Mickey R.

5 years ago

Just another bar in our area for the out of towners, food was okay but way over priced! There must be a secret room in the back as people came in the front door & disappeared! Looks like seating for about 60 but I counted over 100 come thru the front door & cars parked all down the street. It looked like only locals or the unknowns were left in the front room, I wonder what is in the back room? Anyhow, if you like over priced food & drinks, this is your place. By the way, watch your bank account as were charged for our tip on the credit card but we left a cash tip!!! read more

Joel P.

256

109

684

2 years ago

The Tiny Pony is a fantastic disco cowboy-chic dive bar and restaurant. My wife and I had the pleasure of dining at this local gem, and it did not disappoint. The drinks are strong, the decor is vibrant and fun, and the staff is top-notch--friendly, welcoming, and attentive. If you're looking for a spot with great vibes, delicious eats, and plenty of photo-worthy moments, The Tiny Pony is a must-visit. Highly recommend! read more

Miss B.

323

5 years ago

Quickly becoming a regular spot. At night all the raucous children leave. It's my time to shine. I drink the mezcal. My friend buys me a cocktail. It is strong. I cheap out and buy the next round: tecates. There are burgers everywhere. Someone knocks a pool ball into a couple making kissy faces in the photobooth. I am home. Do not let me near the karaoke. You have been warned. read more

John S.

2 years ago

I am local. Come in all the time. We like the food. The service sucks every time. The lack of paying attention to detail combined with the nasty entitled rudeness is getting worse. If you don't like where you work. Quit. And do redo my whole bill. 52 dollars for 2 burgers and fries because ask for a couple extra suce is ridiculous. I'm done read more

Marisol B.

4 years ago

I stumbled upon this bar when looking for a spot with food and I'm glad I did! The burger was mouth-watering and the fries were the perfect side. The bartender was super friendly and mixed me a delicious cocktail. The atmosphere was cozy and made me feel right at home. I can't wait to come back and try more of their menu. Highly recommend! read more

Rebecca S.

4 years ago

The ugliest restaurant I've ever been in. They allow and encourage people to bring their dogs inside the restaurant. If you want to eat overpriced food while sitting next to someones pet then this is the place for you. read more

Jay C.

2 years ago

Mediocre burgers. A little pricy for what you get. Cool atmosphere. Weird they don't want certain people in here! Don't worry, this socially liberal and fiscally conservative Trump-er won't EVER be back! read more

Christopha W.

4 years ago

Love the place....an excellent place for food drinks ..You can feel the love the place has from the owners. It is definitely a safe place for the LGBTQ community ...I can't wait to go back... read more

Bruce R.

3 years ago

A lively atmosphere, wide variety of food choices, and well stocked bar make The Tiny Pony a popular local hangout. We enjoyed chicken tacos and vegan hash, along with tasty mocktails. read more

Deserie Q.

4 years ago

Food was ok. My burger was kinda dry and it didn't come with any sides. The bartender Sarah was super sweet though and we had a good time. Staff was friendly. read more

Mia J.

254

4 years ago

Came to visit for the weekend with a group of friends this was the perfect place to go. Great food and amazing drinks. It's kid and dog friendly as well ! read more

Alyson H.

10 months ago

Service so shitty I shoulda been paid to endure bartender Sarah's sorry bitter at life attitude. Lighten up Sarah stinkfist, maybe you need a drink? read more

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