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BIG SUR BAKERY & RESTAURANT

    (831) 667-0520
Experience exquisite wood fired cooking, baking, and beverages at this one of a kind gem located in an old ranch house just down the hill from the Post Ranch Inn. Wood fired hearth breads, pizzas and pastries are served up with inspired menus that change with the seasons. Everything is homemade and a specialty here... right down to the ice cream and daily soup and salad dressings. Wood grilled fish, steaks, and game are served up with extraordinary vegetable preparations by soon to be cookbook author/chefs Philip and Michelle. Fresh roasted coffee and teas are available alongside the eclectic wine list. We make the finest wedding cakes in the land and our facility is great for weddings, rehearsal dinners and catered events.
Open Daily at 8 a.m. Lunch Tuesday - Friday 11-3, Brunch Sat & Sun 10:30 - 3:00, Dinner Tuesday - Saturday starting at 5:30. Open Sunday nights during summer. Reservations recommended for dinner.

BIG SUR LODGE RESTAURANT & ESPRESSO HOUSE

      (831) 667-3111
Indoor and patio dining on the banks of the Big Sur River. Freshly prepared foods served in a spacious, airy atmosphere with views of the redwoods. Children always welcome. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Specialty coffees and teas, ice cream. We are happy to prepare take out meals.

BIG SUR RIVER INN

      Wireless High Speed Internet Access (800) 548-3610
Breakfast, lunch & dinner are served daily by a huge stone fireplace or on a deck overlooking the Big Sur River. Live entertainment on Sunday afternoons.

HABANERO Burrito Bar

at the Big Sur River Inn General Store, serving fresh burritos... made to order, daily from 11 AM till 7 PM. Gasoline available at the Gas Station. No Diesel. High speed wireless internet access is available on the property.

BIG SUR ROADHOUSE [h3]
Serving fresh Californian-Latin American cuisine at affordable prices in a lively atmosphere. Fireplace dining, outside patio and copper bar with 42 inch plasma television. Open for dinner 5:30 pm. Closed Tuesday.

[h3] CAFE KEVAH

      (831) 667-2344
Offering brunch & light lunch in an outdoor setting. Located on a terrace just below Nepenthe. Open mid-February through December, 9am-4pm weather permitting.

CIELO - Ventana Inn

      (800) 628-6500 or (831) 667-2331
Open for lunch from noon to 3:00 p.m. on weekdays and 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. Bar is open from noon to midnight. Outside terrace offers great views. Located at Ventana Inn

DEETJEN'S BIG SUR INN

Offering food in a quaint old world setting. Breakfast is served 8:00 AM - 11:30 a.m. Dinner is served from 6:00 p.m. Reservations recommended.

LUCIA LODGE

      (831) 667-2391
Lucia Lodge restaurant offers spectacular deck dining, as well as a charming and historic dining room. Our coastal cuisine is recognized for the great quality and generous portions. Particularly noteworthy is our Fish & Chips which were judged as one of the Top 10 in the United States by Coastal Living Magazine. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner throughout the season. During the summer season lunch is served between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. Dinner is served from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Continental breakfast is available to our cabin guests. Off-season hours may vary.

MAIDEN PUBLICK HOUSE, THE

    (831) 667-2355
Conveniently located next to the Big Sur River Inn in the Village Center Shops, The Maiden Publick House offers affordable pub grub and the most extensive American craft and European beer selection in Monterey County. Enjoy a properly poured pint of Guinness as you watch English Premiere League football, MLB or NFL games or relax in the sun on our outdoor patio. The Maiden Pub also features live music and is a proud member of Red Sox Nation (Catch all Sox games here!).

NEPENTHE

     (831) 667-2345
One of the most picturesque dining spots in California, this restaurant overlooks 50 miles of coastline. Family owned since 1949. Open daily 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Home of Big Sur's only Weather-Cam. Check out the view from the back deck.

RAGGED POINT INN

    
Thirty cozy, romantic rooms nestled cliffside between the Pacific Ocean and Los Padres National Forest. Includes friendly staff, restaurant, gardens, gift shop, and gas. Located 15 miles north of Hearst Castle.

REDWOOD GRILL

      Wireless High Speed Internet Access
Serving buffalo burgers, salmon burgers, hamburgers, vege burgers, sandwiches, salads, and more. Located on Highway One at Fernwood Resort. Sit on the deck among the redwood trees over the Big Sur River. Also private catering for all types of functions, large to small, weddings, corporate, tour buses. Big Sur Coast Foods

ROCKY POINT RESTAURANT

      (831) 624-2933
On the Edge of Forever! Open daily for breakfast (8:30am -11:30am), lunch (11:30am - 3:00pm), dinner (5:00pm - 9:00pm) and drinks and appetizers (all day). Window tables offering spectacular ocean views. Enjoy your candlelight sunset dinner while powerful floodlights illuminate the surf. Featuring the finest steaks and freshest seafood. Ocean terrace. Private events, wedding gazebo, banquet room (10-90).

SAN SIMEON BEACH BAR & GRILL

      Wireless High Speed Internet Access (805) 927-4604
Three miles South of Hearst Castle in Southern Big Sur, since 1958. Panoramic Ocean view. Indoor & outdoor dining (pet OK), exotic decor, stage & sound system. From burgers, pizza & sandiwiches to Steak & Lobster. Cocktail lounge with crystal fireplace, pool table, TV's, live entertainment, Karaoke and open mic. Coffee Bar. Take-out, gift shop, minimarket, ATM. Free wireless Internet. Groups welcome. Next to San Simeon Lodge. For more information e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

SIERRA MAR RESTAURANT

      (831) 667-2800
Located at the Post Ranch Inn and overlooking the Pacific Ocean with a spectacular view of the California coast, the award winning Sierra Mar Restaurant serves world-class cuisine in an awe-inspiring setting. Chef Craig von Foerster’s innovative, four course, prix fixe menu changes daily, utilizes organic, seasonal fare and has won praise from publications including Gourmet Magazine and the Zagat Guide. Sierra Mar offers wine selections from one of the most extensive collections in North America. Lunch from noon to 3:00 p.m., snack menu from 3:00 p.m. to close, dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. Reservations required.

THE GRILL AT TREEBONES RESORT

      (805) 927-2390
Serving casual dinners nightly starting at 7 PM. Enjoy grilled specialties from our ocean view dining room located at Treebones Resort 71895 Highway #1, Big Sur, 1 mile North of Gorda

THE WHALEWATCHER CAFE

      (805) 927-3918
World renowned for its sixty year tradition of hospitality and superb menu in a romantic nautical museum-like setting. There is casual dining indoors and on the beautiful garden patios where whale watching is a favorite pastime. Located at Gorda Springs Resort the cafe is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.