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Big Sur Taphouse

47520 Highway One, Big Sur, CA 93920
8316672197
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Ranked #9 of 22 restaurants in Big Sur
Price range: $5 - $15
Cuisines: American
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Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Late Night
Description: The Taphouse is located right next to the Big Sur Deli and the Big Sur Post Office. We have a pet friendly, large outdoor patio with a beautiful view of the Santa Lucia Mountains. Stop by and try one of our 10 craft brewes on tap or a glass of wine. We also feature live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Come stop by and see us!
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New York
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32 reviews 32 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

This place is awesome! Great beers, friendly staff, perfect ambiance. They have books, games, and even mad libs! Such a fun place to stop for a post-hike beer! Wish we could have stayed for longer but more than 1 beer is definitely not a good idea when driving on those winding roads. Still, glad we discovered this place.

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San Diego, California
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34 reviews 34 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

We stopped at the Big Sur Taphouse after a full morning of hiking. The place is small but friendly. Many great beers are on tap (and they are willing to give you samples to help match you to the perfect beer). The food was upscale bar food, both delicious and reasonably priced. If you are looking for a great post-hike... More

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Santa Monica, California
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20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

The rating on this place on yelp is very misleading! The food is AWFUL. The wings are rubbery and fatty and microwaved from the deli in the general store. (We actually saw them doing this) The chili taste like it is straight from the can, which is poured into a vat in the general store to look as though it... More

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Vermont
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26 restaurant reviews
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

We visited the Deli twice during our time in Big Sur for sandwiches and salads all of which were nicely made, reasonably priced, and tasty. Service was fast.

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Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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31 reviews 31 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
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73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

It's easy to understand why there aren't many dining options in the stretch of Highway 1 known as Big Sur, and most of them are (understandably) astronomically priced...but all that you typically thought you knew about dining in Big Sur gets thrown out the window in this little roadside gem. Steve and his welcoming staff couldn't have been more hospitable... More

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Monterey, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013 via mobile

I'm sure locals are happy it's hard to find as I'm sure this is their watering hole, as it would be mine if I lived here!!!! Good beer,laid back, fun. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming. We even played Ganja outside. With was really cool. This is a don't miss for couples and people who like beer and don't have... More

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Long Beach, California
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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

We came here a couple times during our trip. The food is absolutely delish. Their house beer is to die for. They have games to play while you take in live music or you can watch the game on their big screen television since you probably don't have one in your room. The staff was friendly and made you feel... More

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San Francisco, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2012

Wish we would have realized this place was there earlier. We drove by a handful of times without knowing what it was. Finally poked our heads in and it's great! Good beers, tons of board games, cute little place. We didn't eat, but the food looked good and was reasonably priced.

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See 5 more reviews by julie c for Big Sur
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2012 via mobile

Food was excellent(we got the cheese plate)service was great and comfy little tucked away tables. Great beer selection on tap. Added bonus of little store and PO in same pull off. We went going north and came back on our way home.

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Honolulu
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68 reviews 68 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

This place is really worth checking out, back patio is really nice. These guys know their brews and have an excellent tap selection. Food was very good, we will be back for sure!

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