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Sierra Mar: Restaurant Reviews

Hwy 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
(831) 667-2800
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Ranked #4 of 22 restaurants in Big Sur
Price range: $41 - $80
Cuisines: American, Californian
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Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Description: Overlooking the Pacific Ocean with a spectacular view of the California coast, the award winning Sierra Mar Restaurant serves world-class cuisine in an awe-inspiring setting. This Big Sur restaurant features an innovative, four course, prix fixe menu, which changes daily and utilizes organic, seasonal fare. Sierra Mar offers wine selections from one of the most extensive collections in North America.
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Austin, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Worth the View, but you don't have to dine!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2012

I knew this place was going to be an arm & leg to eat at, so my friend and I just went during lunch for a glass of wine. SOO Worth that. This place has amazing rooms that start at $700 (plus tax) a night, so I stayed at another resort, but Sierra Mar was well worh the visit. The views of the oceanside gives the impression that one is actually hovering over the water. I really wanted to stay here and I see how the 1% lives. If you're in Big Sur, check this place out. The food looked great too!

  • Visited November 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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New York City, New York
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36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Amazing location....but bit of ripoff”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2012 via mobile

Had dinner for two, really amazing location, but at over 400 bucks ...we both walked away thinking the same thing, could be missed. Food and service were good but not amazing....not nearly special enough to warrant price. (Breakfast was superb, and views are sublime.).

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Los Angeles
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6 restaurant reviews
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“awesome”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2012

great design!! allows for private spaces for views of coast. open, airy, with full windows. food is excellent!! ate breakfast and dinner. A must visit!

Visited November 2012
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Salisbury, England, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Well worth the trip”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012 via mobile

Recommended by family, and definitely not disappointed. Stunning location, staff very attentive, 3 course meal currently $40 well worth it, food well prepared, presented and tasty. Not your usual big American plate, but cuisine size. Other comments have said pricy, this may be by American standards but certainly not by British. Amazing walk up to restaurant (but less able are offered a drive up) it is part of a great looking cabin accomadation area with great views of ocean and surrounding mountains. Paths to beautiful working kitchen garden, with dear watching you walk by. Great stop on the way from SF to LA highway 1

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New York City, New York
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28 restaurant reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“The best view”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012

If you are beeezing through Big Sur make sure you DO NOT miss this. The view is exceptional and the food is lovely. There are also ledges outside the doors next to the tables so you can take in the sunset outside and get a picture. Just gorgeous

  • Visited September 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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