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The Sur House, Big Sur, CA

The Sur House

4.5
4.5
473 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 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 07:30–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:30–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • 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
    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!
  • Location
    48123 California One, Big Sur, CA 93920
  • Area
    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

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What 473 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for outdoor dining

  • California Central Coast

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sur House offers "amazing views" and a "beautiful setting" atop Big Sur, providing a magnificent coastal experience. Guests appreciate the "wonderful staff" and "delicious food" with standout dishes like market fish and roasted vegetable salad. The atmosphere is "incredibly relaxing," making it a "special place" for memorable dining.

473 Reviews

  1. Paul

    VIP

    San Francisco

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Matt

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. julie

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. Chuck

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    614 reviews

    4.0

    614 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 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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  5. Andrew

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 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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  6. Niala

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 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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  7. Cathy

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was fun, nice vibe, limited menu for lunch but nice wine list.

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  8. Trevor

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Romero was the best! Great place, great food, great view.

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  9. Betsy

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stunning view and kind staff. Amazing lunch, so happy we made it.

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  10. Kristin

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Jessica was very pleasant and we enjoyed talking with her. Rodrigo was also very pleasant. We are locals and it was our first visit. It was my husband’s birthday and the complimentary dessert was very much appreciated. We will be back again for sure! Thank you, Kristin Oleksy

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The Sur House is rated 4.5 stars by 473 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for The Sur House

48123 California One, Big Sur, CA 93920

Additional information

  • Area
    Big Sur
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:30–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:30–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • 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
  • 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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