The Restaurant at Ragged Point
Located 350 feet above the ocean, this restaurant offers a glass-enclosed dining room and a cliff-edge patio. It is noted for its fresh bread and biscuits.
Nepenthe
American Restaurant
A sit-down restaurant situated on a cliffside with stunning ocean views. It shares a location with the more casual Café Kevah.
4.5(6,041 reviews)
Restaurant at Big Sur River Inn
American Restaurant
This historic hotel and restaurant features Adirondack chairs placed directly in the river, allowing guests to cool their feet while dining. They are known for serving their original hot apple pie.
4.2(1,126 reviews)
Café Kevah
Cafe
A casual terrace cafe located below Nepenthe, offering a more relaxed atmosphere and a cheaper menu. Be mindful of local birds that may try to steal your food.
4.4(268 reviews)
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