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The Sur House, Big Sur, CA

The Sur House

4.6
4.6
477 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • 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.

Breakfast | 18+ years
Lunch | All ages welcome
Dinner | 18+ years

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Alan Kwan
  • 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!
  • 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, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 477 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sur House offers "stunning views" of the Pacific, creating a "spectacular" dining experience. Guests appreciate the "great service" and "delicious food," particularly the fish tacos and tuna melt. While some find it pricey, the "incredible" atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "gem of a place."

477 Reviews
  1. Ann VIP

    London26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Andy

    Central Coast8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Paul VIP

    San Francisco73 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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  6. 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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  7. julie

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location, interior and decor. Cozy fireplace, excellent drinks, amazing appetizers. The mains weren’t as good as the apps, but still yummy. Service was perfect. Very memorable Big Sur experience though pricey.

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  8. Chuck VIP

    Greater Boston614 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chips/guacamole, tuna melt & chicken sandwich all great, but tacos WAY overpriced with no warning & shells were soaked through. Otherwise, it was great. But my wife’s meal was a real disappointment.

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  9. Andrew VIP

    Los Angeles28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jaw dropping experience, couldn't say enough good things about the Sur House, the staff was absolutely amazing and made us feel like superstars, the view is breathtaking, highly recommend sitting outside for the view of the pacific is endless. food was good, had the tuna melt and the burger, both were cooked well. the drinks were delicious and ended the date with some espresso martini's that hit the spot. If you go to Big Sur you NEED to go to the Sur House!

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  10. Niala

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing views! They are pet friendly during lunch. Staff is very attentive and nice. The food was amazing. I loved every moment of it

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The Sur House is rated 4.6 stars by 477 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for The Sur House

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
    Alan Kwan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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