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Big SUR California Cafe
9290 Castillo Dr
San Simeon, CA 93452
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#6 of 9 restaurants in San Simeon
  • Address: 9290 Castillo Dr, San Simeon, CA 93452
  • Phone:  (805) 927-5258
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“"You'd spent you $$$ anyway!!!" Horrible...”
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1 of 5 stars
ibronsh   5 contributions
San Francisco
Nov 30, 2009

Guest, beware--Rip off!!! That ran-down diner was the only place open...BIG mistake on our part. Unexpectedly overpriced and terrible at the same time food. Seeing my unhappy face, the waiter/owner whoever he was said--"You'd spent this money anyways"....how do you like that? They get you once and obviously they realize that you aren't coming back...and have the guts to smile... more

“Average food - $5 tap water”
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2 of 5 stars
SharonCalifornia99   2 contributions
Bay Area
Sep 29, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We tried this restaurant maily because it is located in the parking lot of the hotel we were staying at and after a long drive to get here, it was convienent. My husband had the "Big Sur Platter" and a cup of their "best clam chowder in town" I had a terriaki chicken sandwich. None was anything special. Husband's soda... more

“Eat here and forget the rest”
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5 of 5 stars
Autobob   8 contributions
OZ
Apr 26, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Very consistant quality, fairly priced great food. Always clean and servors are in good spirits. more

“Best Breakfast”
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4 of 5 stars
JeroenAmsterdam   6 contributions
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Feb 24, 2008
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Best and cheapest breakfast in San Simeon more

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Big SUR California Cafe Address

9290 Castillo Dr, San Simeon, CA 93452
Tel: (805) 927-5258
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.