Pony Corral Restaurant & Bar (Pier7)

UPDATE: Came here for a Thanksgiving/ Birthday meal. At first, I am sure Google did say that this place will serve the meal for dine-in too. Either the person whom I spoke to didn't understand that I wanted the meal inside it was one of the staff members from the Wilton, Grant Park, Pony Coral , or Google wasn't updated.nNevertheless, the one that came to the front desk said she will talk to the kitchen if they could serve the Thanksgiving meal inside. And the answer was they can.nThe meal came, my guest's meal was hotter than mine, and the vegetables were undercooked, and the meal was very salty. The iced tea was a bit tasteless, at first.nWhen getting the pumpkin pie to go, they were small slices in two separate take-out containers, they both could of been together.nBut, just a few, or so things, that were not that good, and the wait times for both getting out table, and the dessert, was a bit longer than expected.nHOWEVER, it is great to see the special guests that came to that location! And, like I stated before on here, a month ago, was that the food was great, the servers are great, even on this date, and the regular desserts are great! I also most definitely recommend the cheese bread.nWill I still come back? The answer is YES!

Beautiful restaurant with a view of the lake.nOrdered chicken fingers with honey dill sauce. It was good. Nothing too fancy.nnI loved my drink as well.nnSince it was my bd, I also got a free chocolate birthday cake :

Looking for a taco salad that doubles as a science experiment? Look no further than the Pembina Pony Corral! I was hoping for a fiesta in my mouth, but instead, I got a soggy beef puddle that could probably fuel a small car.nnHonestly, I should’ve gone to Taco Time or Taco Bell for some better quality beef for half of the price. Instead, I got a liquid beef experience that left me questioning my life choices and considering a career in food criticism. Save yourself the trouble and avoid this taco travesty unless you’re into culinary disasters, and want to be on the toilet all evening long.

SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS appetizer was Very Very Salty, Very Very Greasy & certainly not pan fried as per menu. Entree dinners includes tossed salad or soup of the day. Server also mentioned FRENCH ONION SOUP and that’s what we ordered WITHOUT advising us there’ll be an additional charge of $5 each! The French Onion soup was watered down like a consommé & Very Salty as well. CHICKEN CORDON BLEU was too over cooked; the potatoes were definitely not roasted as per our server; the mushrooms were chopped version of the appetizer Sautéed Mushrooms. JUMBO SHRIMP DINNER’s shrimps were NOT jumbo and NOT tender as per menu. They were sliced length-wise, flattened to look jumbo, heavily breaded and deep fried to CHEWY.

Patio is great and really the only selling feature! Lots of seating, tiki huts, heaters etc. Service was good. Cocktails were tasty. Average selection of beer on tap. The food is OK. I would not recommend getting the nachos. Dinner size plate for $32. Cheese was nit melted, couple pieces of chicken. Hard pass. The food overall was edible.