12 Best American Restaurants in Big Sur

“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!“

“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.“

“We celebrated my birthday dinner at Sur House at Alila and it was an amazing experience. The food was incredible, especially the pork chop — perfectly cooked and full of flavor.

What truly made the night special was our server, Juan. He was warm, attentive, and made the entire dinner feel extra special and memorable. His service really elevated the whole experience.

Beautiful views, fantastic food, and outstanding service. Highly recommend!“

“Post Ranch Inn completely won me over after four incredible nights. It’s what intentional luxury should feel and look like. Perched high above the Pacific, it instantly calms your mind with serene circular rooms, the sound of the ocean, and soft natural light. My head to toe spa experience felt deeply restorative, and dining at the Michelin recognized on-site restaurant Sierra Mar was a treat. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor, and the views were absolutely breathtaking. This was truly an unforgettable escape that I’d love to revisit and continue sharing with others who value connecting with nature, intentional rest and restoration ✨“

“I'm very surprised this place has a 3.7, it was really good! My friends and I had a hard time finding a place to eat for dinner while we were driving through Big Sur, and we were extremely hungry and decided to eat at Homestead, and it was such a pleasant surprise! I got the hot chicken sandwich and it was tasty, it was the right level of spice (like a medium, wasn't wanting anything super spicy on a vacation day) and the service was fantastic! It's definitely a bit on the pricier side but it's in a lodge and there's really not many places nearby. I will say the onion rings were very mid, not much flavor at all and not worth the up-charge in my opinion.“

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

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

“Delicious beer place decorated forHalloween, prices were great“

“Great staff! Great food! Great Ambiance!“

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

“After touring Big Surf all morning this is a great stop to have a late breakfast and coffee. The parking lot wasn’t busy in late October and we grabbed a nice table with umbrellas and a beautiful view.

The food as good, not great and bit pricey as expected. The staff seem very friendly and fast. Almost a must stop for chilling and the view.“

“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!“