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- RRonaldVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoLocation Location Location - most amazing views with good food and great service. One of our favorites!More infoPacific's EdgePrice: Very Expensive• American• Carmel•4.5
- DDOUGLASVIPCalifornia Central Coast •53 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe went here for our anniversary dinner, was a wonderful place better than I really expected and anticipated, everything was Top Notch dinner.More infoSierra Mar - Post Ranch InnPrice: Very Expensive• Organic• Big Sur•4.6
- DDougVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •31 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoThe Linguine with seafood was as good as it gets and the scallops were excellent as well. Very nice casual ambiance with our superb waiter Aaron made for a perfect dining experience.More infoCasanova Restaurant CarmelPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Carmel•4.6
- TTilySan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews5.0Dined on May 26, 2025I love this restaurant. I was afraid to go thinking I would not fit in since it was located in such a high end hotel, but the staff were friendly and food prices were reasonable, and the diners dressed casually. The food presentation was excellent. The views are phenomenal!More infoThe Sur HousePrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Big Sur•4.7
- GGwenSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review4.0Dined on Apr 9, 2025We had a lovely dinner outside on the patio. The waits were a bit long, but that was because they were short-staffed. Our waitstaff was delightful and professional. Food was good.More infoHomestead Restaurant at Big Sur LodgePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Big Sur•4
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Stretching along the California coast, Big Sur is one of the country's most beautiful places. As you drive along Route 1 and take in the breathtaking mountain and ocean views, make sure to stop into one of the many great eateries that Big Sur has to offer. With its prime location on the Pacific Ocean, Big Sur offers every type of seafood you could imagine. Enjoy sea scallops, crab cakes or fish and chips while looking over the ocean from one of the restaurants that sit in the town's iconic cliffs. There are also a number of cafés and small bistros that offer relaxed atmospheres and additional views of the water. Big Sur also has options for those looking for international cuisine, with Italian and French-inspired restaurant choices.
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The most romantic restaurant in Big Sur is Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn
Restaurants in Big Sur with a great view include Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn, The Sur House and Homestead Restaurant at Big Sur Lodge
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