15 Best American Restaurants in Big Sur

Post Ranch Inn American
47900 CA-1, Big Sur

“About a week ago my now husband and I eloped at the Post Ranch Inn and everything about it was perfect! We wanted a stress free and intimate ceremony amongst the trees and that’s exactly what we got. The event coordinator, Derek, was great and made sure that we were taken care of and happy each step of the way. We stayed in the pacific suite and it was beyond beautiful, along with the entire Post Ranch property. It was magical and we cannot say enough good things!“

4.6 Superb92 Reviews
Nepenthe American • $$
48510 CA-1, Big Sur

Customers` Favorites

Famos Ambrosia Burger with Coleslaw
California Artisanal Cheese Plate
Four Layer Chocolate Fudge Cake
Deep Dish Dutch Apple Pie
Goat Cheese and Garlic
Basket of French Fries
Lollys Roast Chicken
Green Goddess Salad
French Dip Sandwich
Vegetarian Burger

“The restaurant has a very nice view of the ocean in a cozy place. You can expect a few minutes waiting for a table if you come in a peak hour, so I recommend stopping by early to get a nice spot. The food was good and prices are high, compatible with the place.“

4.5 Superb262 Reviews
Deetjen's Restaurant American • $$
48865 CA-1, Big Sur

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Burrito Con Vegetarian House Salsa
Stuffed French Toast with Real Maple Syrup
Blueberry Pancakes with Real Maple Syrup
Eggs Benedict with Home Fries
Bowl of Seasonal Fruit
English Breakfast
Smoked Salmon

“Chicken apple sausage and mushroom Benedict, my favorite! And the breakfast potatoes are great!Vegetarian options: On the eggs benedict you can choose what you want and you can choose all vegetarian if you like. There is also great French toast and pancakes so a lot of breakfast items could be vegetarian.“

4.7 Superb63 Reviews
Sierra Mar Fine Dining
47900 CA-1, Big Sur

Customers` Favorites

Roasted Honeynut Squash
38 North Dry-Aged Duck
Spring Lettuce Salad
Niman Ranch Burger
Wine Selection
Vegan Sausage
Panna Cotta

“Majestic experience, I felt transported into a shared but intimately private experience. The gentle decor and soft spotlight created a welcoming environment for conversation. The food was top notch but seasoning was not always to my preference. Nonetheless, I plan to return and recommend it to anyone considering visiting!“

4.1 Good311 Reviews
Big Sur Roadhouse American • $
47080 CA-1, Big Sur

Customers` Favorites

Roadhouse Chicken Sandwich
Roadhouse Burger and Fries
Roadhouse Chicken Burger
Chicken Strips and Fries
English Muffin Sandwich
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Side of Fries
Avocado Toast
Donut

“Quiet little place, good menu, great coffee and even better food. The salad was extremely fresh and had a light and flavorful dressing. Dishes are fairly priced at between $12-$19, which is a deal for the quality of food. Enjoyed the Greek dish with pita and hummus as well as a finely cooked hamburger. The ambience is great. The front side featured fire pits while the back offered a unique dining option of seating along the edge of a relatively steep drop-off overlooking a river (among traditional tables). Highly recommend visiting if staying in the area or passing through while visiting Big Sur.“

4.5 Superb61 Reviews
Big Sur Bakery American • $
47540 CA-1, Big Sur

Customers` Favorites

Banana Chocolate Strudel
Creme Filled Doughnut
Carola Potato Soup
Cream Filled Donut
Blueberry Strudel
Almond Croissant
Prosciutto Roll
Bacon Maple Bow
Veggie Strudel
Salads

“We unfortunately got stuck here on Hwy 1. , N and S both ways -due to mud slide- have been blocked today . We ended up visiting 3 different restaurants near by, and first 2 were over priced yet super busy and not sure about the attitude we received was kind enough. I really do appreciate the kindness and the good quality food & service we received from this beautiful restaurant. Not sure if I am coming back to Big Sur area again but I live in LA so I am definitely recommending this beautiful place . Please do yourself a favor and order the beet salad ! Make sure to crown your dining experience with a scrumptious dessert ? ?Dietary restrictions: I appreciate the vegetarian and seafood dishes !! As a Mediterranean, I am not into eating bacon, sausage etc ? Need to come back for breakfast for sure !Kid-friendliness: They offer pasta for kids, fresh squeezed OJ is yummy !!“

4.2 Good85 Reviews
Big Sur Taphouse Pubs • $$
47520 CA-1, Big Sur

Customers` Favorites

Totally Amazing Cheesesteak
Pork Nachos Shareable with
Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Taphouse Quesadilla
The Hot Reuben
Taphouse Tacos
Craft Beer

“Close to the campsite we were staying at, this looked like a nice place to get dinner. I wasn't hungry but at the same time, I wasn't sure what time breakfast was going to be the next day. I ordered a BBQ chicken sandwich which had chips and a pickle. For a drink I ordered a light beer. My friend ordered a chicken quesadilla and a rootbeer. The vibe is definitely a cabin feel the rain outside made it feel like that even more.“

4.3 Superb83 Reviews
Fernwood Tavern Bar & Grill • $$
47200 CA-1, Big Sur

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Tavern Burger and Fries
Fried Chicken and Fries
Basket of Fries
Chicken Wings
Green Salad
Quesadilla
Tater Tots
Nachos
Tri

“It has a great American vibe and the fish tacos where really great! My friend got the meatloaf and that was also pretty tasty. The prices are reasonable and the whole experience was just goodParking: It had it own parking spots, when we were there it wasn't too busy“

4.2 Good58 Reviews
Wild Coast Restaurant Sushi • $$$
71895 CA-1, Big Sur

Customers` Favorites

Sushi

“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!“

4.5 Superb12 Reviews
Restaurant at Big Sur River Inn American • $$
46800 CA-1, Big Sur

Customers` Favorites

Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
Black Angus Burger
Sweet Potato Fries
River Inn Burger
Chicken Sandwich
Calamari Frito
Vegan Burger
Onion Rings
Avocado
Soup

“Had dinner here. Ate inside but deck looked inviting next to flowing river and with lots of heat lamps. Had the best salad of my life, their winter beet salad with salmon and avocado added. Everything was perfectly cooked and service was friendly and attentive. Pricey but worth it.“

4 Good78 Reviews
The Sur House American • $$$
48123 CA-1, Big Sur

Customers` Favorites

Smokehouse Chicken Quesadilla
Blackened Halibut Tacos
Big Sur Smash Burger
Ventana Breakfast
Guacamole & Chips
Spanish Octopus
Cheeseburger
Duck Breast
Fish Tacos
Churrasco

“Recently had dinner here for an event. The staff was so kind to heat up my boxed meal and even provided a plate of mashed potatoes complementary when I missed out on them. The food was top notch and the location is one of the best most epically beautiful venues in the world. Sitting my the fireplace and eating the superb mashed potatoes is something I'll always remember. Also a staff member assisted me in retrieving my things from a dark place in the forest where I had left them and didn't want to go alone at night and another staff member gave me directions.“

4 Good107 Reviews
Homestead American • $$
Pfeiffer Big Sur Rd, Big Sur

Customers` Favorites

Orange Chicken Salad

“The buffalo cauliflower bites, beer-battered fries, and burger were all good. The orange chicken salad was big and good; only remark was they forgot to dress it. Our waitress was clearly inexperienced but that just made it adorable.The atmosphere of the Lodge, taken as a whole, with the lobby, gift area, trails is great. The outdoor river side dining is nice. Bars inside and out. Drinks were reasonably priced but the prices of the food offset that.“

3.6 Good16 Reviews
Cafe Kevah Cafe • $$
48510 CA-1, Big Sur

Customers` Favorites

Brioche French Toast Topped
Chocolate Walnut Cookie
Latte and a Bear Claw
Breakfast Burrito x
Eggs Benedict
Eggs Aenedict
Bearclaw

“while you driving by pacific coast over route 1 and lunch time and you are near to bixby bridge , wanna eat and enjoy serenity of pacific ocean , then this is the perfect place to enjoy your gustatory and visual satisfaction, serve professional and friendly , foods are “

3.8 Good53 Reviews
Big Sur River Inn General Store American • $
46800 CA-1, Big Sur

“Our lodge in the middle of the night drive home was Big Sur. My family was frustrated to learn that a recent landslide had blocked a road and had to take a detour. So we decided to grab a bite to eat and drive out to survive, and we went in there without even thinking about ordering a sandwich. Oh my god, it was such a tough chicken sandwich to describe how I felt. An old lady at work made it for me. We baked the common bread and added some tough chicken and dark muggy leaves in between. I highly recommend it. It was a tough chicken sandwich.“

3.7 Good117 Reviews
Big Sur River Inn American • $$
46800 CA-1, Big Sur

“Food & drinks: Well, the Angus rib eye steak was great bar none. It was the roasted chicken. i ordered it and immediately i could not stomach the taste. The waitress was wonderful, but i felt that the waitress saw that the chicken was still whole and knew i could not stomach it. It just tasted like chicken and it needed more herbs. There was nothing to accomodate my distaste for it. Well, i guess me explaining that it needed more spice was enough, but nothing else was offered to me to make up for what i didn't like. Case in point, even if you like chicken, don't eat this one because you will be disappointed.“

3.6 Good150 Reviews
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