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Deetjen's Big Sur Inn Restaurant

48865 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
831-667-2377
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Ranked #1 of 22 restaurants in Big Sur
Price range: $31 - $40
Cuisines: American, Californian
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
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Northampton, Massachusetts
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

We came here after discovering that the Big Sur Café was closed for a private function. It was dimly lit, with eclectic decorations and lovely dark wood furniture. They created a vegetarian meal for me, which was out-of-this world, with artichokes, beets, and local mushrooms. The wine was good, and the service was very professional.

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Livermore, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

The restaurant is small and busy but doesn't feel crowded. The spicy seafood paella was the best I've ever tasted. Service was friendly but professional. They have an excellent wine list. Don't miss the home-made ice cream for dessert -- i's the best, and I consider myself and ice cream expert.

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8 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

This was our second choice and should have been our first. The restaurant atmosphere is great. The food superb. Caesar salad. Sweet potato cakes. Spicy seafood paella. Vegetarian pasta. Chocolate mousse. All yummy. Our server was terrific.

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dallas, tx
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

My niece and I were at Big Sur for just one night on a trip up Pacific Coast Highway One and we stayed at the Deetjin Big Sur Inn. We had a wonderful breakfast in the restaurant at the Inn. My eggs Benedict were just perfect. The ambience in the restaurant fit the setting perfectly. Nice to know this restaurant... More

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Corpus Christi, TX
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54 reviews 54 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

We were here seven years ago, and I don't think a thing has changed. This trip, they were a must on our itinerary. The Eggs Benedict were fantastic back then, and the Huevos Rancheros are almost as good. The Inn's history is as interesting as the tiny, quaint dining areas, and the place belongs in a setting like Big Sur.... More

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Whangarei, New Zealand
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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

We were visiting from New Zealand and our friends brought us here for dinner. Wow. The buildings were rustic and intriguing with the restaurant full of charm and interesting. It felt like stepping back in history and in our opinion beats any modern sterile restaurant. The lady who took care of us was warm and friendly, the food divine. The... More

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London, United Kingdom
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41 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

The perfect breakfast stop and they serve until 12. Helpful staff, a charming venue, beautiful gardens, lots of attention to detail and fair prices. Happy to accommodate special requests (soy milk, gluten free, etc) and quality ingredients in every dish.Overall a top place to visit when passing through or staying in the area.

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west hills, ca
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75 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

Very quaint property, had a nice dinner. Seating is in several small rooms, food was good. Perfect stop for food after a day of hiking. Reasonable for the area.

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Los Osos, California
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7 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

We found out after we had eaten our dinner that the paella is the outstanding dish here...wish we had known before we ordered. The restaurant is charming in terms of atmosphere and decor but we just found our items too rich and salty in general but especially the vegetarian pasta. It was a huge portion and my husband, who doesn't... More

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Martinez, California
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3 restaurant reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

The dining area is beautiful and very romantically lit with low light chandeliers and candles. Unfortunately, we were not totally thrilled with our food. My husband ordered the rib eye which came with potato wedges. The meat itself he liked, but the potatoes had a mustard sauce that for him was way too tangy and pungent. I ordered the pasta... More

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