Ponty Bistro

I stopped into the restaurant to get lunch. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked in and was greeted. The place was cozy and busy. I was sat and served by Mohammed and he was super nice. I ordered: Ginger Martini Moules Mariniere (white wine sauce) Truffle Macaroni and cheese Dibi Haoussa (Rack of Lamb, couscous, spinach) Homemade Tirimisu The food was really tasty and my favorite was the Moules! It was so tasty with flavors! All in all a good experience!

Ponty Bistro is the perfect blend of West African and French fusion done right. From the moment we arrived, the vibe felt warm, stylish, and intentional. The passion fruit mango margaritas were refreshing and perfectly balanced. The escargot surprised me in the best way rich garlic butter, a hint of cognac, and incredible flavor. The truffle mac and cheese and rack of lamb were both standout dishes, cooked beautifully and full of depth. Seafood lovers will appreciate the creamy risotto packed with shrimp, mussels, scallops, and lobster sauce. Dessert sealed the experience, and I’d absolutely return to explore more of the menu.

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 wo

Had a wonderful Saturday night dinner here. A terrific sea bass special and the Poulet Yassa was geat. We wanted to stick with their West African dishes and they did not disappoint. We would be happy to return to try more. Service was warm and friendly + having a deejay on site was a fun touch, even if the music got louder as the night grew later.

The best happy in Harllem 4 - 7 pm. The esgarot appetizer is one of my favorite but the happy hour Leche martini that Reese makes is the best and Mohamet is on point as far as service. Oh did I mention LIVE jazz music on Thursday (weather permitting) starting at 8pm. This is definitely the joint!!!