Restaurants near Big Sur

“The food at this restaurant is actually excellent. The burrata / garden tomato appetizer with strawberry compote and fried capers was inspired and perfectly balanced. The octopus with patatas bravas was old-world tender and the sauce was piquant. We left delighted and satisfied.”

“Nepenthe in Big Sur is renowned for its breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and delicious cuisine. The restaurant perched on the cliffs offers a unique and unforgettable dining experience, making it a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Big Sur!”

“The food was excellent as well as the service!!! Will be back!!”

“Nice place to relax and enjoy water creek amazing and facilities bathroom was very clean…”

“Last minute change of anniversary plans after a huge disappointment at Ventana Sur House. Everything was amazing from the food to the customer service. A very quiet and intimate place and they made our special day even more special. Definitely a place to celebrate special occasions.”

“Delicious beer place decorated forHalloween, prices were great”

“There is no other place in Big Sur with this spectacular a view offering a delicious brunch/lunch/wine/espresso drinks to enjoy and savor while the view of the ocean and coast line is right in front of you. Parking is limited so come early.”

“The Village evokes so much “Wow” for the eyes and palette— with amazing, tasty, fresh, local and organic dishes… vegan and gluten-free yummy pastries, and the best oat milk chai I’ve ever had! I wish you so much love and success with your business!❤️”

“Gorgeous spot with top notch service and seriously tasty food and drinks. Can’t recommend it enough”

“The Omakase dinner was excellent. They clearly take a ton of pride in what they do and the food and experience.

A few of the reviews here seem to be for the main restaurant (which is also a very good experience). If you have the opportunity to visit to Sushi bar for dinner, make sure you take it!”

“Expensive but where in Big Sur isn’t Very nice views and nice accommodations food is good and nice gift shop store”

“The wooden furniture, bright natural lighting during the day and incandescent lighting at night fit the outdoorsy theme of the restaurant. Food was ok. Definitely pricy for what you get. Service was good, but I felt like the staff were getting over worked over the holiday weekend. They also have a decent collection of local-ish goods and souvenirs you can purchase.”

“This has always been the go to spot for me on my way back from Laguna Seca and World Superbike/MotoGP races. I always got the BBQ Chicken, an endless cup coffee and of course the grand finale was a huge piece of delicious carrot cake. No rushing, no problem sitting there hanging out chatting with the help and guests. They recognized me when I would come in year after year on my motorcycle. Great place, can’t beat the view. The food was fantastic, the service impeccable. I would give more than five stars if I could.”

“Wow, this hidden gem was awesome! We came from marina to escape the fog and we were not disappointed! The atmosphere is super chill and laid back, we ate outside and the weather was perfect! The pizza was so good and so was our salad. We’ll definitely be back for more!”

“My husband & I arrived at opening and were greeted and seated right away. Customer service was great and the food was absolutely delicious. My husband and I both ordered Lunch Box specials and shared a J's Maki roll. Food was fresh and our server was attentive, checking in on us every little while to make sure everything was okay. Mika Sushi is definitely a gem in Carmel Valley Village and we'll definitely be back again.”

“The baker is on fire! Great treats coming out of the kitchen. The quiche/frittata is always solid. My latest favorite are the oatmeal cookies - they are perfect: Big, soft yet crunchy and carmelized just a little. Nice people.”

“Such a cute little spot to eat. First time here the service Was excellent and the food was delicious. I got the chicken salad. With italian dressing. And I got an horchata very good. Thank you must definitely be back again.”

“My wife and I had lunch at Lucia's on Friday 5/29. Our waiter was Blad, who did a very nice job. The chef stopped by our table and we asked about his daily special. We started with a creamy carrot soup that was to die for. The chef prepared a special dish of fresh caught local salmon tartare and oysters with crispy toast points. This was a Michelin dish for sure!! What a wonderful luncheon experience!

Mark and Carole Klein
Pacific Grove”

“I experienced a very relaxing happy hour visit at the Sunset lounge. Our server (Cassi) was so helpful and attentive our every request. Live music started in the lounge which topped off a perfect time spent at the Highlands Inn.”

“We had a great time wine tasting at Holman Ranch—friendly staff, a relaxing outdoor setting, and a delicious meat and cracker board. The five-wine flight, featuring both reds and whites, was well-presented and thoroughly enjoyable. We especially liked the Three Sisters Pinot Noir.”

“We enjoyed the Mother’s Day picnic box. It was delicious and so easy. The corn chowder was fantastic as was everything else.. There was plenty of food and no clean up. I would definitely do it again next year.”

“Stopped in for lunch after wine tasting next door and we were not disappointed. The food is amazing and the service was fast and pleasant. I would've preferred we were seated at a table first (instead of the bar) or asked to wait for table. We ended up being seated at the bar and then offered a table 10 minutes after and had to move all of our drinks and food. Other than that, amazing experience and we will definitely return when we visit Carmel again.”

“Our group was in town for a wedding and we’re desperately searching for a place we could watch the Browns game Sunday Morning at 10am and Trailside delivered! They not only let us take over the TV and bar area but they provided exceptional service and the food was amazing! Highly recommend the Pesto Chicken and the artichoke app!!”

“Great place to sit and have some local beer and wine. Friendly and inviting atmosphere. We will definitely be coming back when we are in Carmel Valley. Complimentary popcorn is even served and appreciated”

“I love the Bonilla family!! They are so amazing and it was a pleasure working for them. The food and dunks are amazing too!!”

“What can you say... It is the pizza place in town. Call ahead and it will be ready to take home. Stop by and they will get you your pizza in the time it takes to make one. You can sit and play the claw game or pet the bear rug on the wall.”

“A newish tasting room space for one of Santa Lucia Highlands pioneer grape growing families. Kristen McIntyre, daughter of the founder, runs the tasting room and has created a very lovely patio space for outdoor wine tasting in Carmel Valley. The umbrellas, pergola and oak tree offer nice shade. They are very dog friendly, and the wines are delicious. There’s plenty variety of Monterey wines to explore, from Chardonnay and rose to Pinot Noir and more. They also sell tasty charcuterie boxes.”

“What a beautiful setting and fantastic wines! It’s a great place to relax with a glass or bottle in the CV sun 🌞. The owners and employees are terrific and so is the music they pipe all over the property. Don’t miss this gem of a tasting room. Cheers!”

“This place is always a slam dunk good eats!
I would always come here for the wings, fish & chips and today all of us decided to have the ribeye steak. Cooked to perfection, simple is better, filling and so juicy. Felt like good ol’ home cooking, fun and easy listening county music, fun décor all around and the service was perfectly welcoming, kind and attentive. No doubt as to why this is a local favorite with a small town, good people feeling ❤️❤️❤️ I should have taken photos… next time 😉”

“Always something tasty by the glass here and great food too. Friendly service. A total gem in CV. Sitting on the patio here on a sunny day, there’s absolutely nothing better.”