Complete list of all Big Sur California Restaurants, Pacific Ocean View Restaurants, Cafes, Snack Bars, Hamburger Stands and Espresso Coffee Bars; Big Sur California 93920, USA |
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General Store and Café, Historic Sebastian's (1852) a California State historical monument in San Simeon, California.No reservations are usually necessary but you may want to call ahead to double check current hours and menu:
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Sebastian's General Store and Cafe Phone: 805-927-3307 EMAIL:sebastiansgenstore@yahoo.com Sebastians General Store with restaurant reviews Sebastion's (misspell) restaurant reviews |
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| Rated by Reviewers: Mixed, #7 of 9 - 3 stars |
* Price Range: $$$$ |
| Dining Options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Deserts, Coffee, Wine/Beer, Appetizers, Espresso, Deserts | Good For: Couples, Families/Kids, Small or Large Groups, View, Weddings, outdoor seating dog friendly |
Ragged Point Inn Restaurant,
Ragged Point Wine, Beer, & Espresso Bar
19019 Pacific Coast Highway 1
Ragged Point, California 93452
Miles from Monterey: 84
Miles from Big Sur: 52
Miles from San Simeon: 15
Restaurant Reservations:
805-927-5708
Resort Telephone:
805-927-4502
EMAIL:
ragged@san-simeon-lodging.com
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Ragged Point Inn Snack Bart |
Restaurant Telephone:
805-927-5708
Ragged Point Snack Bar, Sand witch, Hamburger and Hotdog Stand are the fast food division of the wonderful Ragged Point Inn and Resort. Drinks and snacks can also be purchased at the mini-mart as well as the Wine/Beer & Espresso bar both of which like the Hotdog Stand are on the parameters of Ragged Point's "Picnic Table Plaza". The resort is 15 scenic miles north of Hearst Castle on Pacific Coast Highway 1. The Ragged Point Inn and Resort is the perfect get out of your car and enjoy the Big Sur Coasts only good ol’ American fast food; the Ragged Point Snack Bar serves up a full selection of made to order burgers, cold sandwiches, hotdogs, with perfect compliments like hot fries, and milkshakes. There is a more extensive menu than your average fast food joint which included fresh salads, homemade soups and chili, fried chicken, fish and chips and also available are some delicious quick breakfast items.
Pet Friendly, you can have your well behaved leashed dog with you on the outdoor benches, trails and picnic areas when dining at the Ragged Point Inn Ocean View Resort.
| Rated by Reviewers: Good, #3 of 9 - 3 ½ stars |
* Price Range: $ |
| Dining Options: American Fast Food, Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch | Good For: Families/Kids, Small or Large Groups, View!!! picnic table or bench seating |

Ragged Point Snack Bar
19019 Pacific Coast Highway 1
Ragged Point, California 93452
Miles from Monterey: 84
Miles from Big Sur: 52
Miles from San Simeon: 15
Restaurant Telephone:
805-927-5708
Resort Telephone:
805-927-4502
EMAIL:
ragged@san-simeon-lodging.com
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Whale Watcher Cafe at Gorda Springs Resort |
Restaurant Reservations:
805-927-1590
Whale Watcher Cafe can't be missed, right on the Pacific Coast Highway 1 offering California Style cuisine breakfast lunch and dinner 7 days a week for over 60 years. Gorda Springs Resort has been serving Scenic Pacific Coast Highway travelers since it opened in 1937; besides the Whale Watcher Cafe with both indoor and patio seating there is the Pacific Market Delicatessen serving fresh deli sandwiches and homemade soups; there is also espresso bar (the Crooked Wheel Bar) serving up gourmet coffee drinks, bakery goods and desserts. There is also a general store, gas, llama and...
Pet Friendly, you can have your well behaved leashed dog with you on the outdoor dining patio and outside areas when you eat at Whale Watcher Cafe.
| Rated by Reviewers: Poorly Mixed, #12 of 12 - #9 of 10 - 2 stars |
* Price Range: $$$$ |
| Dining Options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Coffee Drinks, Wine/Beer, Deli | Good For: Couples, Families/Kids, Ocean View, outdoor seating |
Whale Watcher Cafe,
Pacific Market Deli &
Espresso Bar
at Gorda Springs Resort
HC 67 Box 1811
Gorda Springs, California 93920
Miles from Monterey: 67
Miles from Big Sur: 34
Miles from San Simeon: 28
Restaurant Reservations:
805-927-1590
Resort Phone: 805-927-4600 or
805-927-3918
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Wild Coast Restaurant & Sushi Bar at Treebones Big Sur Yurts |
Restaurant Reservations:
805-927-2390
Wild Coast Restaurant & Sushi Bar at the Treebones Big Sur Yurt Resort serves a casual lunch and dinner; nightly starting 6pm; the Sushi Bar runs from 5:30 – 8:30pm (Closed Monday); Lunch is served 12 -2pm daily. Enjoy wood grilled Big Sur Coast specialties, beer and wine in the ocean view dining room located at the Big Sur Coasts newest resort, Treebones Resort, look for the yurts off the Pacific Coast Highway 1 a mile north of Gorda Springs.
A good breakfast buffet with hot fresh waffles is included for overnight guests at Treebones Big Sur Yurt Resort.
| Rated by Reviewers: Most comments about food are good (but overpriced), resort rated #4 of 8 - #5 of 10 - 4 stars |
* Price Range: $$$$ |
| Dining Options: Free Breakfast for guests, Lunch, Dinner, Sushi Bar | Good For: Luxury Camping, Couples, Ocean Views, indoor/outdoor seating |
Treebones Grill
at Treebones Resort Big Sur Yurts
71895 Pacific Coast Highway 1
Gorda Springs, California 93920
Miles from Monterey: 66
Miles from Big Sur: 33
Miles from San Simeon: 29
Restaurant Reservations:
805-927-2390
Toll Free Resort Telephone:
1-877-424-4787
EMAIL:
treeboneslodge@yahoo.com

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Lucia Restaurant at the Lucia Lodge |
Restaurant Reservations:
831-667-2391
The Restaurant at the Lucia Lodge Resort is right on the Pacific Coast Highway 1 adjoined to their general store is the historic ocean view restaurant that features famous fish and chips; it is open for lunch and dinner throughout the year and during the tourist season breakfast is also offered. Lucia Lodge restaurant offers a spectacular Big Sur Coast Pacific Ocean view deck enjoyable outdoor dining, as well as a charming, comfortable and historic ocean viewdining room. I stop at the Lucia Lodge almost every time I travel the Big Sur Pacific Coast Highway; the Lodge is half way between Cambria and Carmel right on the highway; for me it's a nice place to stretch legs, grab a cup of coffee from the lodges convenience store and use the handicapped accessible restrooms.
| Rated by Reviewers: Choice Highly Average Poorly Mixed, #9 of 12 - comments for restaurant mostly good resort got 3 ½ stars |
* Price Range: $$$$ |
| Dining Options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Wine/Beer | Good For: Couples, Families/Kids, Small Groups, Scenic View, outdoor seating |
Lucia Restaurant
at the Lucia Lodge
PCH 1
Lucia, California 93920
Miles from Monterey: 54
Miles from Big Sur: 22
Miles from San Simeon: 41
PHONE 831-667-2391
TOLL FREE 1-866-424-4787
FAX 831-667-2326
EMAIL:
info@lucialodge.com
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Coast Cafe at |
Restaurant Reservations:
831-667-2301
Coast Cafe at the Big Sur Coast Gallery offers a simple self-serve lunch featuring soups, sandwiches, baked goods, coffee and estate bottled wines. Coast Gallery is unique business built from recycled redwood water tanks open 9-5 has a large collection that features thousands of works from over 250 American artists and craftsmen and a museum which displays lithographs of works by the late writer and artist Henry Miller.
| Rated by Reviewers: The Gallery is popular and commets about the Cafe are positive. |
* Price Range: $$$ |
| Dining Options: Brunch, Lunch, Coffee, Wine/Beer, open 9AM to 5PM | Good For: Couples, Small Large Groups, Views, outdoor seating on the roof |
Coast Cafe
at Coast Gallery
49901 Pacific Coast Highway 1
Big Sur, California 93920
Miles from Monterey: 36
Miles from Big Sur: 4
Miles from San Simeon: 57
Restaurant Reservations:
831-667-2301
FAX:
831-667-2301
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Deetjen's Restaurant at Deetjen's Big Sur Inn |
Restaurant Reservations:
831-667-2378
Deetjen's Big Sur Inn Restaurant at historic Deetjen's Big Sur Inn offering breakfast and diner 7 days a week in a quaint old world setting. This charming award winning Big Sur eatery features eggs benedict, French toast, homemade granola and Huevos Rancheros breakfasts. The unique dinner menu changes often and reflects what is seasonally available and includes a large selection of wines.
| Rated by Reviewers: Highly, #2 of 12 - #2 of 10 - 4 ½ stars |
* Price Range: $$$$ |
| Dining Options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Deserts, Coffee, Wine/Beer, Full Bar, Appetizers | Good For: Couples, Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Groups 4 & under, intimate dining |
Deetjen's Restaurant
at Deetjen's Big Sur Inn
48865 Highway 1
Big Sur, California 93920
Miles from Monterey: 34
Miles from Big Sur: 2
Miles from San Simeon: 61
Restaurant Reservations:
831-667-2378
Resort Telephone: 831-667-2377
FAX: 831-667-0466
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Nepenthe Restaurant |
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Restaurant Reservations:
831-667-2394 or
831-667-2345
Nepenthe Restaurant, open daily for lunch and dinner near Big Sur it is world famous for its spectacular Pacific Coast Ocean view dining terraces, vista decks, and indoor dining ocean view areas, colorful history, blissful atmosphere, as well as their unique and tasty Big Sur cuisine. Nepenthe Restaurant and the amazing Phoenix Gift Shop have been a local favorites and Big Sur Pacific Coast Highway 1 travelers must-stop offering casual dining since 1949. Sorry no pets allowed in the restaurant or on ocean view dining terraces.
| Rated by Reviewers: Highly, #1 of 12 - #5 of 10 - 4 stars |
* Price Range: $$$ |
| Dining Options: Lunch, Dinner, Wine/Beer, Full Bar | Good For: Couples, Families/Kids, Small or Large Groups, Awesome View, outdoor seating |
Nepenthe Restaurant
48510 Pacific Coast Highway 1
Big Sur, California 93920
Miles from Monterey: 33
Miles from Big Sur: 1
Miles from San Simeon: 60
Restaurant Reservations:
831-667-2394 or 831-667-2345
FAX:
831-667-2394
EMAIL:
lpotter@nepenthebigsur.com
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Café Kevah at |
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Restaurant Reservations:
831-667-2394 or
831-667-2345
Café Kevah is located on an outdoor ocean view terrace below Nepenthe; open March through the first week of January weather permitting Café Kevah offers casual outside only dining with good food carefully prepared from fresh ingredients, home made bakery goods and gourmet espresso coffee drinks served from a open-air counter. Wait on yourself delicious breakfast and brunch with the same breathtaking Pacific Ocean California Coastal view as Nepenthe (on the same property & uses the same parking lot as Nepenthe). Sorry no pets allowed on the patio.
| Rated by Reviewers: Highly #3 of 10 - 4 stars |
* Price Range: $$$ |
| Dining Options: Breakfast/Brunch, Bakery Goods, Coffee, Tea | Good For: Couples, Families/Kids, Small or Large Groups, Awesome View, outdoor seating only |
Café Keva at Nepenthe
48510 Highway One
Big Sur, California 93920
Miles from Monterey: 33
Miles from Big Sur: 1
Miles from San Simeon: 60
Restaurant Reservations:
831-667-2394 or 831-667-2345
FAX:
831-667-2394
EMAIL:
lpotter@nepenthebigsur.com
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Sierra Mar Restaurant at |
Restaurant Reservations:
831-667-2800
Sierra Mar Restaurant at Post Ranch Inn serves reservations only lunch, dinner and snacks in a restaurant perched 1,149 feet up on the cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean with a spectacular view of the Big Sur California coast, the award winning Sierra Mar Restaurant serves world-class cuisine in an awe-inspiring setting. This Big Sur restaurant features an innovative, four course, prix fixe menu, which changes daily and utilizes organic, seasonal fare. Sierra Mar offers wine selections from one of the most extensive collections in North America. Resort overnight guests are treated to an awarded complimentary gourmet breakfast.
Post Ranch Inn Resort is designed and operated for adults seeking a romantic getaway; to support and promote the this type of atmosphere, they discourage bringing children.
| Rated by Reviewers: Choice , #1 of 19 - #3 of 12 - 4 ½ stars |
* Price Range: $$$$$ |
| Dining Options: RESERVATIONS ONLY, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Wine/Full Bar | Good For: Couples, Romance, Ocean View (not for kids) |
Sierra Mar Restaurant
at Post Ranch Inn Resort
47900 Pacific Coast Highway 1
Big Sur, California 93920
Miles from Monterey: 33
Miles from Big Sur: 1
Miles from San Simeon: 60
Restaurant Reservations:
831-667-2800
Resort Phone 831-667-2200
TOLL FREE 1-800-527-2200
FAX 831-667-0573
EMAIL:
reservations@postranchinn.com
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Restaurant Ventana |
Restaurant Reservations:
800-628-6500 or
831-667-2331
The Ventana Restaurant at
Ventant Inn & Spa is currently open for lunch and diner and the outdoor terrace offers stunning mountain/Pacific Ocean views; the lower terrace offers a full bar and delicious unique appetizers. Enjoy a wonderful Big Sur redwood forest Santa Lucia Mountain ambiance and a Pacific Ocean View, your favorite drink and a delicious selection of innovative cuisine made using fresh local ingredients.
Ventana is designed and operated for adults seeking a romantic getaway; to support and promote the this type of atmosphere, they discourage bringing children or pets.
| Rated by Reviewers: Average, #6 of 12 - #7 of 19 - 4 stars |
* Price Range: $$$$ |
| Dining Options: Lunch, Dinner, Full Bar, Appetizers | Good For: Couples, Special Occasions, views, outdoor seating, (children & pets discouraged) |
Ventana Restaurant
at Ventant Inn & Spa
Pacific Coast Highway 1
Big Sur, California 93920
Miles from Monterey: 33
Miles from Big Sur: 1
Miles from San Simeon: 60
Restaurant Reservations:
800-628-6500 or 831-667-2331
MENU LINK for
Restaurant Ventana
EMAIL:
reservations@ventanainn.com
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BREAKFAST:
Café Kevah -
From Scratch Restaurant (Carmel) -
Deetjen's Restaurant -
Big Sur Lodge Restaurant -
Ragged Point Inn Restaurant -
Big Sur Bakery & Restaurant -
Ripplewood Resort Restaurant -
Gorda Restaurant -
LUNCH:
Nepenthe -
Sebastian’s General Store and Café -
Ragged Point Snack Bar -
R. G. Burgers (Carmel) -
Big Sur Center Deli -
Ragged Point Inn Restaurant -
Island Taco Mexican Grill (Carmel) -
Lucia Lodge Restaurant -
Big Sur River Inn Restaurant -
Coast Gallery Cafe -
DINNER:
Nepenthe -
Ragged Point Inn Restaurant -
Big Sur Lodge Restaurant -
Big Sur River Inn Restaurant -
Big Sur Bakery & Restaurant -
Big Sur Roadhouse -
Deetjen's Restaurant -
Lucia Lodge Restaurant -
Maiden Publick House -
Post Ranch Restaurant -
Redwood Grill at Fernwood Resort -
Ripplewood Resort Restaurant -
Rocky Point Restaurant -
Treebones Resort Grill -
Ventana Restaurant
The information on this page is correct and current ( m-d-y 10-01-11) to the best of my ability; it was provided by the restaurants or gleaned from the internet and is subject to change at any time. This Big Sur Lodging information is provided as a free travel service for visitors to the Big Sur Coast in California and I accept no responsibility for its accuracy.
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