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The Sur House, Big Sur, CA

The Sur House

4.7
4.7
480 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian
48123 California One, Big Sur, CA 93920

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Sur House, at Ventana Big Sur, serves cuisine in an awe-inspiring setting. The restaurant’s warm, rustic interior opens onto its legendary terrace where panoramic views of the ocean and rugged Big Sur coastline stretch for more than 50 miles. The cuisine makes use of the abundance of California’s Central Coast with local, simple, sustainable ingredients, including items from Ventana’s own organic garden.

Non-Resort Guests can enjoy a pre-fixed, 3-course menu for $125/per person. A la carte menu is also available at this location for dinner service.

We welcome dogs on the outside terraces at the Sur House patio during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Only certified service animals (dogs) are allowed inside The Sur House for dining.

A 22% Service charge will be added to all checks.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Organic, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 667-4242
  • Website
    https://www.ventanabigsur.com/dining/the-sur-house
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Lauer
  • Private party facilities
    Ventana features more than 12,000 square feet for meetings, including stunning outdoor spaces overlooking the rugged Pacific Coast and surrounded by towering redwoods. We also offer custom catering to keep everyone nourished and engaged. Please contact us for more information!
  • Location
    48123 California One, Big Sur, CA 93920
  • Neighborhood
    Big Sur
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 480 people are saying

The Sur House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sur House offers a "breathtaking" dining experience with "stunning views" of Big Sur's coastal beauty. Guests rave about the "amazing" food and "superb" service, highlighting exceptional staff like Lionel and Juan. While some find the prices high, the restaurant's atmosphere and panoramic ocean vistas make it a "special place" worth visiting.
480 Reviews

  1. Cynthia VIP

    Portugal21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The view is spectacular, the food is exceptional, and the service is outstanding! A must-stop if you are in Big Sur

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  2. Karen

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. We had the prix fixe dinner and every thing was amazing - the layer of flavors and textures was delightful!!! Sitting in the patio is unbeatable. Lionel was a kind, friendly and attentive waiter. We had a leisurely 3 hour dinner next to sunset!

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  3. Sydney

    West Palm Beach1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a truly amazing experience at the Sur House over the weekend. We were here for the weekend visiting from Washington, DC. Juan was incredible, he was very kind, thoughtful, and just overall outstanding! We were celebrating multiple occasions and Juan made the experience so special. Juan gave the best recommendations on drinks and food as well. 10000/10!! We loved it here.

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  4. Jaci

    Central Coast3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was excellent. The food was delicious,but we were very disappointed in the Dulce de Leche chocolate cake. There was no flavor of Dulce de Leche...even when we tried the filling which appeared to be Dulce de Leche. It remained half-eaten. However the Pineapple Tapioca was excellent. We always have a problem with the sound...it is not 'energetic' as portrayed in your graph, it is annoying and way too loud. We always ask the server to turn down the music when we eat on the patio. We enjoy looking at the view and not having to listen to inappropriate music while we do so.

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  5. Ann VIP

    London27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tuna Melt and tortilla soup were wonderful as was the service! Wonderful views, special spot!

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  6. Andy

    Central Coast9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The location couldn’t be any better. Try to get there for sunset. The food and service were excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and experience at the Sur House.

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  7. MichaelG VIP

    Austin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    With how busy and crazy things are in life, it is awesome to find a place that slows everything down. Almost like a calm comes over you while sitting on the patio looking out over the pacific. We will be back. The food was amazing, service incredible, and some of the best cocktails we’ve had in a while. Make the trip. It will not disappoint.

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  8. Irene VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Angel is the best server!! Thank you for the wonderful experience!!

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  9. Paul VIP

    San Francisco74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Only suggestion would be to curate a more ambient background music at a lower volume More Suited to the environment outside

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  10. Matt

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Tiny, appetizer size entrees with absolutely no sides. Very, very overpriced for the quality and quantity of food. I am not a big eater, and nearly always skip dessert because I am more than full after a typical entree, but the portion sizes were so small they were reminiscent of the sizes you would get at an eight or ten course meal. Mandatory 22% service charge after such an anemic meal left me feeling ripped off. No joke, we went immediately to In-N-Out afterwards! Never again.

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The Sur House is rated 4.7 stars by 480 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
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48123 California One, Big Sur, CA 93920

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Big Sur
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Organic, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Lauer
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.ventanabigsur.com/dining/the-sur-house
  • Phone number
    (831) 667-4242
  • Private party facilities
    Ventana features more than 12,000 square feet for meetings, including stunning outdoor spaces overlooking the rugged Pacific Coast and surrounded by towering redwoods. We also offer custom catering to keep everyone nourished and engaged. Please contact us for more information!

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