Restaurants in Big Sur Coast
In addition to the following choices, you should try the Big Sur Bakery and Restaurant on Hwy. 1, just past the post office and a mile south of Pfeiffer-Big Sur State Park (tel. 831/667-0520; www.bigsurbakery.com). It offers friendly service and healthy fare, including wood-fired pizzas and portobello-mushroom burgers at lunch, and salmon, tuna, and chicken selections at dinner. All the pastries are freshly baked on the premises, along with hearth-baked breads. It's open Tuesday through Sunday from 8am to 10pm; they close early on Monday.
Gourmet to Go -- The Big Sur Center Deli sells fresh baked goods, salads, wine, and beer, as well as fettuccine, calzones, enchiladas, and barbecue chicken -- all made on-site. Sandwiches are prepared to order, or you can grab a ready-made hoagie or vegetarian portobello mushroom on a roll. Pastries and coffee drinks are available as well. It's located on Hwy. 1 next to the Big Sur Post Office and is open daily from 7:30am to 8:30pm (tel. 831/667-2225).
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Café Kevah
One level below Nepenthe , Café Kevah offers the same celestial view at a fraction of the price, a more casual environment, and -- depending on your taste -- better food. Seating is outdoors -- a downside when the biting fog rolls in, but perfect on a clear day. You can order…$$Around Town - American
Deetjen's Big Sur Inn Restaurant
With the feel of an English farmhouse -- white-painted wood walls, wood-burning stove, dimly lit old-fashioned lamps, country antiques -- this cozy country setting is the perfect venue for delicious comfort food and friendly service. Mornings start with a cup of strong coffee and…$$$Around Town - American
Nepenthe
Stop by Nepenthe if only to admire the view and pay homage to Henry Miller, who wrote some of his most significant works here. At 808 feet above sea level along the cliffs overlooking the ocean, the view is celestial -- especially when fog lingers above the water. On a warm day, join…$$Around Town
