The Sur House

4.4

467 Reviews

$50 and over

Californian

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2 people

Jan 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Great for scenic views
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

The Sur House, at Ventana Big Sur, serves cuisine in an awe-inspiring setting. The restaurant’s warm, rustic interior opens onto its legendary terrace where panoramic views of the ocean and rugged Big Sur coastline stretch for more than 50 miles. The cuisine makes use of the abundance of California’s Central Coast with local, simple, sustainable ingredients, including items from Ventana’s own organic garden.

Non-Resort Guests will enjoy a pre-fixed, 3-course menu for $110/per person. A la carte menu not available at this location for dinner service.
A 22% Service charge will be added to all checks.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Organic, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 667-4242
Website
https://www.ventanabigsur.com/dining/the-sur-house
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alan Kwan
Private party facilities
Ventana features more than 12,000 square feet for meetings, including stunning outdoor spaces overlooking the rugged Pacific Coast and surrounded by towering redwoods. We also offer custom catering to keep everyone nourished and engaged. Please contact us for more information!

Location
48123 California One, Big Sur, CA 93920
Neighborhood
Big Sur
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 467 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Sur House offers a captivating dining experience with "spectacular views" of the Pacific Ocean, complemented by "great service" and delicious food. Guests rave about the "beautiful setting" and "amazing staff," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. While prices are high, the unique ambiance and attentive service make it worthwhile.

467 Reviews

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Cathy
New York City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was fun, nice vibe, limited menu for lunch but nice wine list.
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Trevor
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Romero was the best! Great place, great food, great view.
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Betsy
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stunning view and kind staff. Amazing lunch, so happy we made it.
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Kristin
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Jessica was very pleasant and we enjoyed talking with her. Rodrigo was also very pleasant. We are locals and it was our first visit. It was my husband’s birthday and the complimentary dessert was very much appreciated. We will be back again for sure! Thank you, Kristin Oleksy
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Michael
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife loved the tuna melt and the fig ice cream was great!
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Marje
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Three of us had Christmas dinner there and it was superb!
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Rebecca
Central Coast
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The setting was beautiful and the service was great, but the food was under cooked, dry, and not very flavorful. Disappointing overall.
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superfoodie
San Francisco
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
As Hyatt highlands inn vacati9n owner and seasoned foodies, we were very disappointed with the quality and cost of the food. For a resort that charges $1500 per night, the food should be at a much higher level. We ordered guacamole and chips. The chips were cold and tasted like stale costco chips. the guacamole seemed home made. My wife and I shared a caeser salad. the dressing tasted like bottled dressing, like hidden valley ranch. not fresh made as we were expecting. The main course was a cheeseburger. Honestly, McDonalds has a better burger. It's takes 1 hour to get to this restaurant from Carmel. while the road trip was scenic, it's definitely not worth the drive. We were hoping we could find a hidden gem but take it from. it's not worth the trip.
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Suzanne
St. Louis
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I cannot say enough good things about The Sur House! You will not find a more gorgeous view, amazing food, and the most wonderful staff! We say the same thing every time we visit, and it’s what keeps us coming back! It’s the most special place in Big Sur!
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chi
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing. The market fish was delicious alongside a roasted vegetable salad. The scenery of Big Sur was a gorgeous coastal beauty. And the waitstaff was superb.
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FAQs

The Sur House is rated 4.4 stars by 467 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

48123 California One, Big Sur, CA 93920

Additional information

Neighborhood
Big Sur
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Organic, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alan Kwan
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ventanabigsur.com/dining/the-sur-house
Phone number
(831) 667-4242
Private party facilities
Ventana features more than 12,000 square feet for meetings, including stunning outdoor spaces overlooking the rugged Pacific Coast and surrounded by towering redwoods. We also offer custom catering to keep everyone nourished and engaged. Please contact us for more information!

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