The Polo Pony

Discover a champion’s choice for food and drink.

Restaurant Hours

Lunch: Sun–Sat, 11am–4pm

Dinner: Sun-Thur, 4pm-11pm

Dinner: Fri-Sat, 4pm-12am

The Polo Pony celebrates America’s diverse culinary heritage with elevated tavern classics and inventive chef-driven dishes for lunch and dinner.

The Polo Pony celebrates America’s diverse culinary heritage with elevated tavern classics and inventive chef-driven dishes for lunch and dinner. The sophisticated dining room, large bar, spacious private dining spaces, and lively outdoor patio set the stage for bold flavors, ranging from butter-poached mini lobster rolls and duck confit fries to a pastrami stack sandwich and buttermilk fried chicken and waffles. Guests can enjoy indulgent Certified Angus Beef® burgers big enough for two alongside seasonal salads, creative sides and rich desserts like a 16-layer chocolate cake, all paired with a cold pour from the 32-tap beer program. With a focus on bold flavors, premium ingredients and artful presentation, The Polo Pony offers a welcoming dining experience for any occasion. 

A woman holding a glass of wine, a vineyard landscape, and event details for a wine dinner hosted by Polo Pony and Merryvale Vineyards on Wednesday, April 15 at 6pm.

Merryvale Vineyards Wine Dinner

Experience an exclusive evening of fine wine and inspired cuisine in The Polo Pony Private Dining Room. In partnership with Merryvale Vineyards, enjoy an intimate wine dinner featuring a curated five-course menu by Chef Roland LaCroix, with each course expertly paired with Merryvale wines, plus a special appearance by CEO René Schlatter.

Elegant dining area with dark wood paneling, black leather chairs, tables set for service, a lit fireplace, chandelier, and two large portraits on either side of a mantel mirror.

Group Private Dining

Whether you’re planning a celebration, team gathering or a night out with friends, The Polo Pony is a top choice for memorable group events. Reach out to our team to learn more about private dining options.

About Polo Pony

The Polo Pony is one of four new dining concepts located inside The Equestrian Manor, the latest addition to the World Equestrian Center – Ocala campus. Situated on the first floor of the event center building, the restaurant is open to the public by reservation and also accepts walk-in business.

About Polo Pony

The Polo Pony is one of four new dining concepts located inside The Equestrian Manor, the latest addition to the World Equestrian Center – Ocala campus. Situated on the first floor of the event center building, the restaurant is open to the public by reservation and also accepts walk-in business.

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Off-Menu Experiences

Upcoming Events

Sun, April 5

A Southern Easter Prix-Fixe

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Wed, April 15

Merryvale Vineyards Wine Dinner

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Fri, April 24

April 2026 Freestyle Dining Experience

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The Polo Pony

8050 NW 17th Place #500, Ocala, FL 34482

Front Desk:

352.844.8782

Sunday – Thursday

11am – 11pm

Friday & Saturday

11am – 12am