Brittany Holland

2 months ago

"I visited Pony Bistro in late September 2025 for a work dinner. Let’s just say I’m glad this was a work dinner and I didn’t spend my money at this restaurant. We dined from a Prefix menu. I was concerned the food would be spicy as it’s an African/French restaurant. For appetizers we were served chicken wings, calamari and some type of puff. The puff was spicy and the chicken wings were the only thing that was good. For dinner I order the steak which came with some type of sauce that wasn’t good. The steak also had an after taste to it I stopped eating it. For dessert I ordered the chocolate lava cake which wasn’t any better. It also had a weird after taste to it. I also tried the crème burlee which also wasn’t good and had that same after taste. This isn’t a restaurant I would be visiting again."

Homeboii Sidkon

4 months ago

"The food was good and flavorful. My only complaint is that I wish the calamari came out fresh. They do live jazz music on Thursday from 7pm till close."

Sweetwater Crab

4 months ago

"I had the pleasure of dining at Ponty Bistro for the first time as a birthday treat from a dear friend. The atmosphere was warm, elegant, and inviting. For my entrée, I ordered Le Poulet Parmesan, which was rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor. I only wish I'd taken photos before we dove in! Dessert was the perfect way to end the meal. I chose the chocolate fondant, which had a gooey and velvety center served with vanilla ice cream. My friend ordered the profiteroles, filled with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with chocolate. They were fresh, crisp, and just as enjoyable. The only thing that felt a little off was the music. During our visit, the restaurant was playing pop music and I wasn't expecting that. In my opinion, it didn’t quite match the vibe or the cultural essence of the menu. A playlist that aligned more closely with the restaurant’s identity would’ve added another layer of richness to the experience. Still, it was a memorable day with good company, great customer service, great food and desserts. I’d definitely go back!"

Stacey Mack

5 months ago

"Love this place so much! This was my first time back in a few years, since Covid, and I was so happy to see them still alive and well. I got my usual lobster BLT, mussels and Prosecco & it was perfect"

Frances Benjamin

5 months ago

"I just happened to find the Ponty Bistro in Harlem while looking for a place to eat. I walked in and was greeted by the bartender Sheick, who was very courteous and pleasant. The ambiance is quite lovely and cozy, and clean. I saw a customer eating salmon with vegetables, and it looked so good I quickly changed my salad order to the salmon and veggies. In the meantime, I ordered a cosmo and was very specific as to how I want it. Sheick made it exactly as I ordered. Maaan..that was delicious 😋! My salmon and veggies arrived and let me tell you...I have never had an array of vegetables and sooooo delicious. It was string beans, broccoli, carrots, and Bokchoy, and 2 perfectly sized potatoes. They were in a sauce to die for. Now, that salmon, perfectly prepared the way I requested, was past delicious. I kept telling Sheick how tasty it was, and he was very grateful. I will definitely return to dine at Ponty Bistro."