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Whale Watchers Cafe


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4 of 5 stars 18 ratings
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#11 of 13 restaurants in Big Sur
  • Address: HC 67 Box 1811, Big Sur, CA 93920-9657
  • Phone:  (805) 927-1590
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2 of 5 stars
the_ambler_rambler 4 contributions
Mission Viejo, California
Jun 3, 2009

For starters, this restaurant has a great location! We actually saw a whale in the water as we were eating dinner here. Now for the bad stuff. VASTLY overpriced for what you get. Want soup? $12.50. $15 Chicken Strips, and that was an appetizer! The food was good, but not $30 per entree good. The bill came to something like... more

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3 of 5 stars
jasondlr 8 contributions
Austin,Tx
May 14, 2009

Stopped here for lunch while driving up the PCH. We sat outside which was great because the view was absolutely amazing. Service was good as was the food. Everything was a little overpriced but worth it as the scenery was stunning, and the people friendly. more

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1 of 5 stars
traveler-ca22 1 contribution
CA
Apr 17, 2009

On our spring break trip, we stopped by the place to have lunch. We paid the meal by credit card and tips in cash (the waiter specifically told us, tips are only in cash), after we got the credit card statement and found, they charged us almost $13.00 more than what the bill was. We not go there again for... more

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2 of 5 stars
SouthPasadenaBiker 2 contributions
South Pasadena
Mar 24, 2009

On our way to Monterey Bay we stopped at this place. View was beautiful, decor was charming but the food was extremely overpriced and well not so good. I ate a dry $18 steak sandwich. On a happier note beer in a bottle was cold, our calimari was good, clam chowder was ok and all three were not on our... more

Horrible!
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1 of 5 stars
MedusaGoddess 8 contributions
Los Angeles, CA
Oct 17, 2008

First of all, this place is absolutely FILTHY. I cant believe the health department hasnt shut it down for the millions of flies infesting the place and sticky, dirty tables. We were so desperate that we ordered a really bad ham sandwich that cost well over $10 and was your basic sandwich bread and lunch meat. The sodas were flat,... more

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3 of 5 stars
Stymy 1 contribution
Illinois
Oct 14, 2008

We ate at the Whatchers Cafe recently and it was overall a pleasant experience. We were the only patrons in the place when we first walked in and were told the credit card machine was not working, we had to pay in cash. That was fine with us. We chose a seat outside just across the street from the ocean.... more

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1 of 5 stars
cathymount 1 contribution
prather california
Sep 12, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Iam sorry if this review does not get posted but it needs to be said, it was the wurst dinning experiance we have ever had. We ordered 2x coffees,1x hot cocoa,1x B.L.T., 1x patty melt and 1x french dip.We asked for the onions to be very well done(BLACK), when the food arrived, the patty melt was rare the onions were... more

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1 of 5 stars
BruPete 10 contributions
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Jul 30, 2008

$15 hamburgers, bad food, poor service...need I say more...have a drink - If you must to see the sunset....and leave quickly before they rip you off more

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3 of 5 stars
Enerz 1 contribution
Enerz
Jun 17, 2008

Need I say more...the place is very cute inside and out, but the prices were OUTRAGEOUS!!! I have been on a clam chowder tour also...and out of 10 (10 being best) I would give theirs a 6. more

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1 of 5 stars
trav360 1 contribution
trav3
Dec 9, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We wish we read the review dated 2004, before dining at the "cafe" - too bad we didn't walk out upon viewing the menu/prices as another couple had done. You are better off giving away $16 to a McDonald's cashier for a Big Mac and fries - at least the food is edible and not burnt to ash; we made... more

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Whale Watchers Cafe Address

HC 67 Box 1811, Big Sur, CA 93920-9657
Tel: (805) 927-1590
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.