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    The Polo Pony

    3.7 (17 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Cynthia T.

    We wanted to check out this new place. It opened just short of 2 months ago. Absolutely 100% fun place to eat. The service was excellent, ask for Curtis, he is really good and he knows exactly what he's talking about as far as portion sizes and recommendation's. We ordered the lobster rolls for appetizer and the chicken and waffles for dinner. It was excellent. Next time I want to try the ham and cheese sandwich because he highly recommends it. I loved the ambiance and eating outside and watching the sun go down. It was a nice cool evening and thy kindly brought over a heat lamp.

    Debbie B.

    Had a great birthday celebrating with my husband. Excellent service, ambience wonderful, and food unique..

    The service and atmosphere were amazing! Food off the charts! Maggie is so good at her job! Thank you for all you did for us

    Ambiance and art work are just a delight. From the moment you walk in the door service was impeccable. Whipped feta was light and had lots of depth. Salmon was cooked to perfection and the salad was so light and refreshing.

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    Food was good! Classic American food, was able to sit without a reservation. Servers were great.

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    Getting a reservation at Stirrups is honestly an accomplishment, so when Ronnald M. invited me to…read morejoin him there on his birthday, I said yes without hesitation. He extended such a generous invitation, and since we've been getting along beautifully, it felt like the perfect opportunity to share a truly special evening together. Stirrups, tucked inside the World Equestrian Hotel in Ocala, already feels like an experience the moment you walk in. The staff were polished, kind, and welcoming from the door to the table, and the setting itself feels refined in the best way. Once we sat down, everything unfolded effortlessly. The bread service alone deserved its own applause. Three different breads, each more delicious than the last, and the whipped honey butter was almost dessert-worthy. I ordered the largest cut of the filet mignon and it was absolutely more than I could eat. Tender, flavorful, beautifully prepared. Ronnald went bold with the twenty two ounce bone-in ribeye, and he finished it without a single bite coming home. If that doesn't say everything, I don't know what does. We shared roasted vegetables, Florida mushrooms, charred broccolini, and sipped our drinks. Prosecco for me, Pinot Noir for him. The kind of meal that feels like it's unfolding in chapters. But what made the night truly unforgettable was the company. Great food is wonderful, but great company transforms an evening. We laughed, talked, and enjoyed every moment, and it meant the world to me that he included me on his special day. The restaurant even surprised him with a birthday dessert, and as we were leaving, the host stand called to let him know he'd left his birthday card on the table. We decided the ribeye must have been the culprit. It was one of those rare nights that felt elevated, intimate, and memorable from start to finish. I am genuinely grateful to Ronnald for inviting me. It was a beautiful celebration, and I wouldn't have wanted to spend the evening anywhere else.

    MAN VS. FOOD - 22 OUNCE RIBEYE - MAN WON!…read more When I think of celebrating my birthday meal, the first thing that comes to mind is a nicely marbled Ribeye...juicy, tender, buttery, and oh, so delicious! So when Kimberley K. recommended Stirrups and I reviewed the menu I was all in! The restaurant itself is located on the ground floor of the World Equestrian Hotel in Ocala, Florida. Now for those Yelpers reading this review from around the globe, Ocala is approximately a one hour thirty minute drive north from my home base of Orlando. No worries though, for a great meal, time and distance is no object. Upon entering the hotel and the restaurant, service was outstanding. From the doorman, to the front desk, to Margaret from Security (BIG THANKS FOR TAKING OUR PRE-MEAL PHOTOS), to our servers, I have only the highest of regards. And this brings us to our meal... River and Milagros did double duty as our servers and were a delight throughout the evening. The Bread Service to begin the meal was stellar. Three different bread options, including a Sweet Potato Roll (LUSCIOUS!)...and the Whipped Honey Butter (OH, YEAH!) For my entree, I chose the 22 oz. Bone-In Ribeye and Kimberley opted for the 8 oz. Filet Mignon. Both dishes included Roasted Vegetables but, we also selected the Florida Mushrooms and Charred Broccolini to accompany our meal. Paired with a glass of Prosecco for Kimberley and a glass of Pinot Noir for yours truly and we were set! Everything and I mean everything was tasty. The meat dishes were perfectly grilled to our requested temperatures and the seasoning was on point. The sides were flavorsome and plentiful. AND DID I MENTION THERE WAS NO TAKE HOME BOX FOR MY 22 OUNCE RIBEYE! Yes, it was "one and done"! But the festivities didn't stop there, I was provided a gratis Birthday dessert by the restaurant. A perfect ending to a memorable meal. And speaking of my memory, a tremendous THANK YOU to Kaysie at the host stand...she called me on my cellphone as Kimberley and I were leaving the hotel saying I left my birthday card at our table...Hey, I can blame forgetting my card on getting one year older or the fact I just ate a 22 oz. Ribeye at one sitting...come to think of it, I'm sure it was because of the RIBEYE!

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    Service was great. Came in at 5:20 and only a few people in. Bar and server were friendly and…read morequick and had good suggestions. Ambiance felt like a gulf coast dive bar. Even though this was in an outside mall spot in Ocala. Good music and lots of TVs with sports and trivia. Music was good and not too loud. Food... we'll see. Yup. Good. Char grilled oysters were good. Good variety. Crab was pretty good and the shrimp were good.

    Stopped in after attending the holiday craft fair at the World Equestrian Center…read more first time visitor, but definitely not last there was only two of us so we grabbed a couple of things to share. We started with the seafood trio appetizer, which had a nice mix of fried calamari, shark bite shrimp, and a cold crab dip that was served with five pieces of warm bread. The shark bite shrimp had a little bit of spice to it, but not overly spicy. The crab dip had a great flavor of Old Bay, but not overwhelming. Then we moved onto the seafood tower which was a variety of cold seafood. The oysters were my favorite. The clams were my least favorite. The oysters were shucked perfectly and were super fresh. While the shrimp was delicious... I do wish they were deveined and shelled. Thee server was nice and pretty quick. We sat outside on their patio area that is basically in front of the parking lot area but it was still nice to be outside. Overall the food was good and I would go back and try a few new things. But I would absolutely get the oysters again.

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