Cancel

Open app

Search

The Tiny Pony

4.2 (568 reviews)
ModerateBars, Burgers
Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

The Tiny Pony Photos

Business Info

THE TINY PONY ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Divey
Hipster
Casual

Recommended Reviews - The Tiny Pony

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

April Britney Elise Me
Carrie M.

Really cool local bar, kitschy velvet cat paintings and other fun art, excellent staff and management. Cocktails are great, if you're hungry I recommend getting one of the daily specials - any one of them, never disappoints! Karaoke on Tuesday night is very fun!

Amanda B.

The Tiny Pony is an eclectic dive looking joint in Yucca Valley with "the best views of Shoe City" lol! Get the yucca fries (they're not potato). Love the duck nachos. Love love love the wild boar sloppy joe. They also serve Abita root beer. The Photo Booth is $5 and the pictures are incredible - dooooo ittttt! Great patio and also plenty of inside tables. It can be intimidating when they are packed but just walk in and you will find a seat.

Brownie Cookie
Katie J.

The spot has character with a bunch of fun, quirky decor. My boyfriend and I went on a Friday night ~9pm, and it was packed. We were lucky that a party at the bar left right when we got there so we were able to snag those seats. I ordered one of their cocktails, the spicy picante, which was more tequila forward than my liking. For a tavern, the brownie cookie though was surprisingly good and satisfied my sweet tooth for the night. Service was slow, and I didn't feel like any of the staff really cared to check in or make the experience welcoming.

Matt M.

Besides the super slow service (which I don't entirely blame them for - it was busy and looked like there was maybe 1 main wait staff and 1 floater), the food was pretty decent! We tried the duck nachos, tiny pony burger, maple miso shrimp tacos, crispy chicken sandwich, and blueberry pie with ice cream. Out of those, the pie was the sleeper hit for me. Jam packed with blueberries and such a great texture on the crust. That plus the ice cream was so good. We probably could have ordered a second. After that, the tacos were pretty unique. The flavor combination was nice, and the crunch from the cabbage broke up the texture of the taco nicely. The burger was good as well, but nothing really special about it. Same with the chicken sandwich. Coming in, you seat yourself and water is self serve. There are bathrooms here, and there's a bar area. They also have a photo booth and sell some restaurant swag. Parking was tight, but there's also plenty of street parking.

No reason to go to the overly priced overly trendy Copper Room. This place is right down the road. Full bar, vegan options, always friendly service. It can get busy, it can get loud. But it has so much charm. Love the staff. Patio is dog friendly. So fun checking out their collection of velvet paintings on the walls. This has become our go to spot every time we are in town.

Paloma
Teri M.

While I was staying in Twentynine Palms, I was looking for a place to stop by and see if I could get some socializing in as an out of town stranger. I found this place online, and I noticed somebody I know from back east liked the place so it had to be cool. Also I had to find out how someone I know knew this place in the middle of the desert and come to find out she doesn't live too far away so that was a nice surprise. Nevertheless I ended up in this place on a win and sat at the bar. There wasn't a lot of room to find a seat, even though I was a party of one. I found one towards the end of the bar and squeezed myself into a spot. There were a couple of people working behind the bar. The lovely lady who took my order was indeed a very busy bee, yet maintained a smile on her face as she addressed guests. I decided to order a Paloma with El Tesoro. She asked if I wanted Tajin on the rim and I said yes. Palomas are one of my favorite drinks. I didn't care for this one. Not that I want them super sweet, but this one lacked the tart sweetness that balances the kick of tequila that I love, and the flavor had a hint of that bitter yet blande grapefruit juice of olden times. Maybe there was too much soda, I couldn't say. I'm picky about my palomas. I would have ordered something else but I had a long day and I needed to be able to drive to my Airbnb. All the staff I interacted with were really nice and it was lively, busy, and full of cool people in there. I think I need to come back another time with more energy and try more of the menu.

Outside
ruth r.

Stopped by this bar on a Tuesday night and really enjoyed the experience! The food was tasty the veggie burger was absolutely delicious and the fries were just as good. I also tried a couple of mezcal drinks and they were strong in the best way. Service was friendly and attentive. They did forget to bring out the fries at first, but once we mentioned it, they fixed it right away and brought them out quickly. We left soon after they were starting Karaoke. It definitely seems like a lot of locals go there. Overall, a great spot for good food, solid drinks, and a good vibe. Definitely would come back!

Ho-po cocktail
Meg C.

Stopped here for a drink and a salad for our first lunch in the area and it reminded me a lot of a Portland OR bar dropped in the high desert of CA. Casual and quirky/artsy vibe with decent food and relaxed service. Had the chickpea salad with chicken and a Ho-po cocktail with mezcal, chipotle liqueur, and grapefruit. The salad was solid and the drink had good flavor but was too sweet for me. Good spot to hang and grab a bite and beverage, a bit more $ than we expected.

Brunch *__*
ErUta N.

Came in for a breakfast again - shrimp & grits didn't have the sauce anymore, just some brown butter. Grits were gummy and the tasted reheated, the shrimp were well seasoned but also gummy. French toast is off the menu, tried the fried avocado tacos which were tasty but only some of the avocado was actually fried. Coffee was worse and I was spitting out grounds from the bottom of my mug. Refills are not free and it's now $3 per shitty cup - we got charged $12 for four coffees. Maybe if you come in Saturday the food is actually fresh and Sunday is leftovers? Dinner last year had reheated seeming Yucca Potatoes. Chatted with the bartender when paying and they lost their chef 8 months ago. People had been complaining about grits the weekend before. RIP Tiny Pony

Cutesy

Location is a bit hidden from the street, The decor is really cool--they have one pool table and a full bar. Even the restroom has unique style, which is a fun touch. I tried the tiny burger. The presentation was great, but the patty itself was a bit lacking in flavor for my taste

Dustin W.

Came for Memorial Day but their menu says Labor Day special (multiple months off). You seat yourself and serve yourself water, but the waitress was not that friendly about it. She seemed annoyed that we weren't ordering alcohol and told us to fetch our own water. Later we asked for coffee with creamer, which the creamer was forgotten. We asked again, never came, so we flagged a different waitress for a third attempt to get some. Later she did seem more friendly when we ordered more food, but just seemed too frank about things. Inside has a huge mix of different decorations. There's a nice large bar with again random decorations. There is outdoor seating and allows for pets. Food came out relatively fast. Yucca fries - crispy when fresh but eat them quick as it starts to get cold and the cheese hardens; it was okay but I would've preferred normal fries; bacon was just a huge hard blob that you couldn't break up and too salty - which they had crumbled it and spread it around for you Chicken sandwich - served on their own tiny pony paper which was unique, decently crispy but contained decent amount of fat, not bad tasting Overpriced for mediocre food. Service was not the friendliest. You seat and serve yourself and they still recommend 22% tip on their receipts. Probably would only come here in the future for drinks or would rather check out a different local spot. Food: 3.5/5 Service: 2/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5

Wedge
Mar B.

Cute place. Nice server. Inside was way cuter/cooler in temp (obviously) than outside, but we had a pup so could not enjoy. Micheladas were good. Wedge salad was like a 3.6/5, unsure why it had pickled red onions on it- could have used more dressing, but it was a fine snack. Photobooth was digital but cute. They did have a beehive or some kind of wasp infestation in the front entry lol. Had a warning sign and we just ran through the door to dodge the bees lol, but they should probably hire someone to fix.

Shrimp tacos with Fresno chiles
Jenn B.

Got lucky and snagged a spot at the bar even though it was packed! Loved the zero-proof menu. Tons of options. The bartender made me a Paloma and it was perfection. I went with the shrimp tacos to stay on theme (I know, shrimp in the desert coming from San Diego) but they were so good, especially with the Fresno chiles on top. Highly recommend for the vibes and the food. Next time I'm trying the loaded yucca fries... they sound amazing!

Burgers

See all

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Dan R.
7
48
14

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Sue B.
25
50
3

2 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Kelly R.
214
90
312

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 3
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0
Photo of Kristen K.
106
86
33

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Daniel A.
295
10
1

1 year ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 1

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Staci F.
57
55
43

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 2
Love this 0
Oh no 1

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Amazing service, drinks were amazing. Food was great wouldn't do the friend with duck and boar again. A little pricey

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 2
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Food was excellent, as well as the service, great vibe. A must stop when you're in town!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Ban K.
0
42
5

5 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 2

5 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Glenn G.
36
131
14

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 3 of 15

Ask the Community - The Tiny Pony

How late is the kitchen open?

The kitchen is open until closing. The drinks are better with food and the food is amazing!

21+ or all ages?

I've seen tons of families with little ones!

Are dogs allowed on the patio?

Yes!

View All 6 Questions

The Copper Room - The Pilot's Burger (so gooood!)

The Copper Room

4.1(317 reviews)
0.4 mi

This restaurant is set away from primary Palm Springs. We took a drive one night to explore and try…read morethis place out. I love that it's placed on the landing strip and enjoyed reading the history behind its existence. When you walk in you feel like you're stepping into another time. It's original decor and wait staff is very friendly. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip, ahi tuna starters, Copper Room steak, cheeseburger and Smash Burger. I ordered Tequila Sours and they were delicious! This place was such a fun experience, I would highly recommend!

Avoid The Copper Room: Hostile Service and Pure Confusion If…read moreyou enjoy being lied to and treated like an inconvenience, The Copper Room is the place for you. After being told by the hostess that we could order from the full cocktail menu on the patio, we sat down only to be immediately shut down by our waiter. When I pointed out that the hostess had literally just handed us the menus and confirmed we could use them, the waiter didn't bother to check; he simply gave a dismissive, "I'm sure," and brushed us off with zero interest in helping. It is rare to find a staff so poorly coordinated and a service style so openly hostile. We didn't even stay for water before walking out. Don't let the mid-century aesthetic fool you--the service is stuck in the dark ages, and there are far too many great spots in the high desert to waste your time being treated like garbage here.

Photos
The Copper Room - Live Band on Many nights.

Live Band on Many nights.

The Copper Room - Gluten-free crispy chicken lettuce wraps!! WOW

Gluten-free crispy chicken lettuce wraps!! WOW

The Copper Room - Exterior

See all

Exterior

Pappy & Harriet’s - Full Rack of Ribs

Pappy & Harriet’s

4.1(2.6k reviews)
5.0 mi
$$

Always wanted to come here for years and never got a chance. Now I did…read more Ordered the Cowboy Combo with rack of ribs and tri tip, plus mac and cheese and baked beans, and a lemonade. The ribs were tender with a nice smoky flavor and came off the bone clean. The tri tip was just as solid, juicy and well seasoned with that classic barbecue taste. The mac and cheese was creamy and comforting, and the baked beans had a good balance of sweet and savory. The lemonade was cold and refreshing and worked well with the meal. The atmosphere is a big part of the experience. Rustic, lively, and full of character. It feels like a true desert spot with history behind it. The place can get busy, but the staff kept things moving and were friendly throughout. This place loves to its hype. Definitely more than just a meal. It's the kind of place you go for the full experience, and I'd come back again.

This place is a must check-out if in the area and a craving to get your bbq on. There's a sign…read moreinside that says "if ur in a rush ur in the wrong place" so not the quickest place esp since there r many people wanting to eat here so theres a bit of a wait. I think we waiting 30 mins or so and finally got seated! I got their half rack of baby back ribs with seasonal veggies and cold slaw and it did NOT disappoint. Love the dry run and it was mostly soft and came with bbq to dip so not overly saucy! Partner finished the chicken sandwich so i bet it was good. They had a band playing that night so many started to stream in for that. Overall def recommend to check out!

Photos
Pappy & Harriet’s - Inside look at the concert stage.

Inside look at the concert stage.

Pappy & Harriet’s - Wood Fire Grilled Atlantic Salmon w/ Coleslaw + House Salad

Wood Fire Grilled Atlantic Salmon w/ Coleslaw + House Salad

Pappy & Harriet’s - Mezcal cocktail

See all

Mezcal cocktail

Red Dog Saloon - Mushroom Taco

Red Dog Saloon

4.1(316 reviews)
5.2 mi
$$

We really liked this place. As soon as we walked in, we saw a small, prominently displayed rainbow…read moreflag, which made us feel right at home. We sat at the bar, and our bartender was very friendly - recommended the cowboy coffee for me, and gave me very generous pours. My partner got an Arnie P, which was nice and refreshing. We were there in the late afternoon, and it was relatively chill, bustling, but not overwhelmingly crowded, so it was still easy to navigate. We also got a snack - two tacos - bean 'n cheese for my partner, mushroom asada for me. These were fresh, so they were yummy, and at the same time, I would have love some diced onions and cilantro thrown in. They came wrapped in foil with washi tape, and we love washi tape. We also got the tatchos (tater tot nachos) with queso and some peppers. This really hit the spot. Lots of cute dogs too. I'm honestly not sure how often we'll be out in Pioneertown, but when we do get up there, this will def be a pitstop for us.

Delicious tacos. Mushroom and bean taco on corn tortillas. Small and simple. Super cute ambiance…read morehere with friendly service. Prices ok. Dive bar vibes. Apparently this is the spot to hang if you're going to a show at Pappy & Harriet's next door. Full bar. Super fun and cool. Loads of parking. Take a walk in pioneer town too. The guacamole was absolutely legitimate and the tacos were great. On corn or flour. And fairly priced. Eat well and enjoy your meal. This is definitely a destination location that requires you to have a plan. Especially if you are drinking. It's on a windy mountain road with no service once you get there. Do it! Enjoy your life. SYOY.

Photos
Red Dog Saloon - January 2nd, 2025

January 2nd, 2025

Red Dog Saloon - More burnt pork

More burnt pork

Red Dog Saloon - January 2nd, 2025

See all

January 2nd, 2025

Giant Rock Meeting Room - Pizza Bar - The pepperoni pizza with added mushrooms, artichokes and Kalamata olives.

Giant Rock Meeting Room - Pizza Bar

4.4(209 reviews)
7.7 mi
$

My family and I are in town for a few days and were struggling to find a place to eat since so many…read morespots were already closed. I called Giant Rock Meeting Room but assumed we were out of luck again when no one answered, so we headed to a market to grab ingredients and cook at the place we're staying. On the way there, we got a call back and they apologized for missing our call and offered to squeeze us in even after hours, even letting us dine in. We were so grateful! The service was amazing, and the food did not disappoint. We ordered a margherita pizza, a pepperoni and sausage pizza, and a salad--everything was absolutely delicious. Such a great experience all around. Highly recommend!

Arrived right around when they open at 12pm on a Saturday and there was no wait and plenty of…read morespace! Service was very friendly and attentive. I wasn't very impressed food wise though relative to the cost. We ordered a Pepperoni ($19) and Hey Boo Boo ($22) pizza and some cheesy bread for an appetizer. They were fine. We all enjoyed them, but wouldn't crave the pizza here more than at other locations that offer more value. What did make this place standout though was the fun decor and opportunities for play! We had a fun time playing street fighter on their video game console and an even better time playing on their shuffle board. All in all, I would definitely come back for the vibe, and would love to check out a live event.

Photos
Giant Rock Meeting Room - Pizza Bar - Inside

Inside

Giant Rock Meeting Room - Pizza Bar - The jungle something and the salad was very refreshing.

The jungle something and the salad was very refreshing.

Giant Rock Meeting Room - Pizza Bar

See all

Nick's Bar and Billiards - Sweet bar and pool table set up tucked away inside the bowling alley

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.

Photos
Nick's Bar and Billiards - Full bar, beer list and wines available along with seltzers and alcohol free Heinekens

Full bar, beer list and wines available along with seltzers and alcohol free Heinekens

Nick's Bar and Billiards - Good crowd on a Saturday night with plenty of space to sit and order as needed

Good crowd on a Saturday night with plenty of space to sit and order as needed

Nick's Bar and Billiards - Good crowd on a Saturday night with plenty of stools and space to hang out

See all

Good crowd on a Saturday night with plenty of stools and space to hang out

The Tiny Pony - bars - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...