15 Best American Restaurants in Big Sur

“Stunning location and such a serene setting, a must visit. I made a video of my stay.“

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

“Had the good fortune of celebrating a post- wedding brunch at Deetjens. In short, this place has been around so long for a reason - it's good, very very good.

Our party of 12 almost all ordered their incredible Blueberry Pancakes - which were large, sweet, and addicting to eat. I had the Eggs Benedict w/ smoked salmon on an English muffin, which was also excellent - very savory and rich. It was a very quiet table once the food arrived since everyone was too into the food!

Outside of the delicious eats, Deetjens has a very eclectic atmosphere: dark, colorful ceiling drapes, vintage wood furniture, and a wide selection of orchestral classics playing in the background

Staff was very attentive to our large party, making sure we were well stocked on water and condiments.

Having breakfast this good out in the woods while in Big Sur is a treasure - try it, you won't regret it“

“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!“

“Amazing dining experience from beginning to end. Jessica was our wonderful server, and she made sure we got special treatment for our anniversary with complimentary champagne and exceptional service! We had the tuna melt and shrimp tacos for a light lunch before heading back to the Japanese bathhouse, and both were perfection! Thank you to the entire staff for a perfect lunch date! We'll definitely be back!“

“The buffalo cauliflower bites, beer-battered fries, and burger were all good. The orange chicken salad was big and good; only remark was they forgot to dress it. Our waitress was clearly inexperienced but that just made it adorable.The atmosphere of the Lodge, taken as a whole, with the lobby, gift area, trails is great. The outdoor river side dining is nice. Bars inside and out. Drinks were reasonably priced but the prices of the food offset that.“

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

“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.“

“Great staff! Great food! Great Ambiance!“

“Stopped here for breakfast while driving down Highway 1. What a treat. We stopped on a weekday at the end of September and the views were stunning. The food was delicious, but the view alone made this a great stop. We sat out on the patio and enjoyed the breeze.“

“Delicious beer place decorated forHalloween, prices were great“

“Super intimate sushi bar overlooking the ocean. Wild Coast Sushi at Treebones is one of our absolute favorite places! They have two omakase seatings a night for around 8 people at a time. Focus is on local fish, and it's super fresh and delicious.During our stay at Treebones last year we had a Friday reservation and ended up loving it so much that we scooped up a rare last minute opening for Saturday as well!“

“wunderschöner Fleckchen Erde in Big Sur.“

“wunderschöner Fleckchen Erde in Big Sur.“

“wunderschöner Fleckchen Erde in Big Sur.“