Local Blend of Eclectic Cuisine
Big Sur Roadhouse
On property at Glen Oaks
Delicious, locally sourced ingredients with a warm, comfortable atmosphere. Open 8:00am – 2:30pm daily for breakfast & lunch. Complimentary homemade donuts and coffee for our in-house guests each morning. Best breakfast sandwich, burger, fries & tacos in Big Sur! www.bigsurroadhouse.com | (831) 667 2370 or when in-house, dial 330 from your room.
Nepenthe & Café Kevah
4.5 miles south
Casual dining with excellent wine list, featuring Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture and stunning ocean and south-coast views. Café Kevah serves brunch on an open-air patio 9am-4pm daily (closed January to mid-February). Nepenthe restaurant is open daily from 11:30am-4:30pm for lunch, and 5pm-9pm for dinner. www.nepenthe.com | (831) 667 2345
Sierra Mar
3.5 miles south
Located at Post Ranch Inn. Award winning, ever-changing high-end cuisine, with many ingredients grown in the Post Ranch chef’s garden and sourced from local foragers. Architecturally beautiful with stunning ocean views. Open daily for lunch 12pm-2pm, and dinner 5:30pm-9pm. Fixed-price menu. https://postranchinn.com/dining/ (831) 667 2800
Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn
5 miles south
Cozy, quaint restaurant and a local favorite for breakfast especially. Offers comfort food with a dash of sophistication. Best eggs benedict in Big Sur and very strong coffee. Open daily for breakfast from 8am-12pm and dinner from 6pm-9pm. https://www.deetjens.org/dining/ | (831) 667 2378
Solstice
less than 1 mile north
Located at the Village. Serving thoughtful vibrant fair, highlighting locally grown organic produce and seafood sustainably sourced from Monterey Bay. Try one of their cocktails from their full bar (we recommend the Naked Local). The coffee bar is open daily 8am-12pm, Brunch Friday – Sunday 10am – 2pm and dinner Wednesday – Sunday 5:30-9pm. https://www.thevillagebigsur.com/solstice | (831) 667 1700
River Inn
less than 1 mile north
Always a beehive of activity, offering a restaurant, general store, burrito bar, and gas station. Within walking distance (less than 10 minutes) or a short drive. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Best Bloody Marys in Big Sur, and featuring a variety of house-infused spirits for their creative signature cocktails. Live music on the lawn on summer Sundays. Take a drink down to sit in Adirondack chairs right in the Big Sur River! www.bigsurriverinn.com | (831) 667 2700
Ripplewood
directly adjacent to Glen Oaks
Fresh, traditional diner fare, open for breakfast and lunch from 8:00am-2:00pm daily. They have the best au gratin breakfast potatoes and homemade cinnamon rolls. https://ripplewoodbigsur.com/ | (831) 667 2242
Fernwood
less than 1 mile south
Located within walking distance (less than 10 minutes) or a short drive. Fernwood has a restaurant, full bar, and general store. Open for lunch and dinner from 11am-9:30pm daily. Live music most Saturdays year-round! Ping pong table, firepits and heat lamps on the back deck under the redwoods. Great for nachos, pizza and a selection of delicious Lappert’s ice cream in the store. If you’re a sports fan they’ll have the game on! www.fernwoodbigsur.com | (831) 667 2422
Big Sur Lodge
2 miles south
Located inside Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, with the Big Sur River flowing just below the restaurant’s back patio. Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner from 8am-9pm. Has a restaurant, espresso bar (opens 7:30am), gift shop and general store. www.bigsurlodge.com | (831) 667 3100
Big Sur Deli
3 miles south
Delicious short-order sandwiches and a case full of deli items made fresh daily. Perfect to-go selection for a picnic on the beach or a day hike. Also a general store, with the largest beer & wine selection in Big Sur. Located right next to the Big Sur Post Office. https://www.bigsurdeli.com/ | (831) 667 2225
Big Sur Taphouse
3 miles south
Casual restaurant right next to the Deli, with pub fare, yummy specials and the best selection of beer on tap in Big Sur. Large, shady back patio. Open daily from 12pm-10pm. Great place to watch the Warriors game with locals! www.bigsurtaphouse.com | (831) 667 2197
The Sur House
3.5 miles south
Located at Ventana Inn. Upscale restaurant with peaceful ocean views from the outside terrace. Offers coastal cuisine that is locally sourced. Open daily for breakfast 7:30am-10:30am, lunch 11:30am-4pm and dinner (fixed-price menu) 6pm-9pm. https://www.ventanabigsur.com/dining/the-sur-house (831) 667 2331