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The Sur House, Big Sur, CA

The Sur House

4.4
4.4
467 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
  • 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 will enjoy a pre-fixed, 3-course menu for $110/per person. A la carte menu not available at this location for dinner service.
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 7:00 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
    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 Parking
  • 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 467 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sur House offers a captivating dining experience with "spectacular views" of the Pacific Ocean, complemented by "great service" and delicious food. Guests rave about the "beautiful setting" and "amazing staff," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. While prices are high, the unique ambiance and attentive service make it worthwhile.

467 Reviews

  1. Cathy

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Trevor

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Betsy

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. Michael

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife loved the tuna melt and the fig ice cream was great!

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  6. Marje

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Three of us had Christmas dinner there and it was superb!

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  7. Rebecca

    Central Coast

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The setting was beautiful and the service was great, but the food was under cooked, dry, and not very flavorful. Disappointing overall.

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  8. superfoodie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    As Hyatt highlands inn vacati9n owner and seasoned foodies, we were very disappointed with the quality and cost of the food. For a resort that charges $1500 per night, the food should be at a much higher level. We ordered guacamole and chips. The chips were cold and tasted like stale costco chips. the guacamole seemed home made. My wife and I shared a caeser salad. the dressing tasted like bottled dressing, like hidden valley ranch. not fresh made as we were expecting. The main course was a cheeseburger. Honestly, McDonalds has a better burger. It's takes 1 hour to get to this restaurant from Carmel. while the road trip was scenic, it's definitely not worth the drive. We were hoping we could find a hidden gem but take it from. it's not worth the trip.

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  9. Suzanne

    St. Louis

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I cannot say enough good things about The Sur House! You will not find a more gorgeous view, amazing food, and the most wonderful staff! We say the same thing every time we visit, and it’s what keeps us coming back! It’s the most special place in Big Sur!

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  10. chi

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. The market fish was delicious alongside a roasted vegetable salad. The scenery of Big Sur was a gorgeous coastal beauty. And the waitstaff was superb.

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The Sur House is rated 4.4 stars by 467 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 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 7:00 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 Parking
  • 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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