Sierra Mar

Best lunch in Big Sur. Excellent food and incredible service. A truly magical experience at Sierra Mar. If you are in Big Sur, you have to stop here. The views are unmatched, but the food actually lives up to the scenery. The Highlights: The Food: We had the burger and the steak—both were 10/10. The presentation is beautiful. The Service: Ask for Roman! He provided top-tier service and made the lunch feel super special. The Drink: Do the wine pairing. It matched perfectly with the courses. For a high-end location, the lunch felt reasonably priced given the quality and the atmosphere. It’s rare to find a place that nails the view, the food, and the service all at once. We will definitely be back.

Great location. Really nice food. Unbeatable view. Sierra means “mountain”, Mar means “sea”. That’s exactly where the restaurant is located. Between the mountain and sea. And the food matches the vibe. Chicken and salmon. Salad and abalone. And the taste is unique while delicious. Atmosphere is also great. Nice decoration in the wood. And each food is served in the plate with right temperature. The wine collection is also great. Tried a couple of local products. It’s definitely worth the price. Spent around $250 per person including tips for the dinner tasting menu.

We normally make Nepenthe our go-to when we’re in town, but after a friend’s recommendation we decided to try this hidden gem for lunch. We were lucky enough to snag a last-minute reservation and couldn’t have been happier. The views were breathtaking, the service was exceptional, and the experience was unforgettable. We will absolutely be back!

We were really looking forward to dining at Sierra Mar, but the experience fell short of expectations. The restaurant is clearly designed around its spectacular view, yet in the winter months when dinner starts after sunset, that view simply isn’t part of the experience. Without it, the atmosphere feels a bit flat. There was no wine pairing offered, which was surprising for a restaurant of this level, and the service felt unenthusiastic, polite, but not particularly warm or knowledgeable about the dishes. The food itself wasn’t bad, but it lacked inspiration or excitement. I was a bit put off by one course, a small cup of hen consommé, because it felt more like a placeholder than part of a fine dining menu. We’ve been fortunate to dine at some truly exceptional restaurants around the wor

I visited the restaurant at Post Ranch Inn for lunch on November 15, 2025. The view should be good if it's sunny and the food was okay.Unfortunately, the way the restaurant handled payment completely ruined the experience for me. Because of a power outage, the staff said they could not use the POS terminal. Instead, they asked me to write my full name, full credit card number and CVV on the back of a receipt so they could process the charge later. I specifically asked if this was safe, and was told it was, so I reluctantly did it. After I left, I received a voicemail from the restaurant manager and messages through OpenTable saying they “still need your credit card information” and asking me to call back and leave my card details with the hostess. The wording and tone made me feel as if