Nepenthe - Big Sur

A unique café with unspoilt views and great drinks. This is one of a kind of café in Big Sur that offers a fascinating view of the Pacific from a cliff top. The... read more A unique café with unspoilt views and great drinks. This is one of a kind of café in Big Sur that offers a fascinating view of the Pacific from a cliff top. The café has a bar and is usually equipped with open seating tables. The drinks are excellent and the bartender is super helpful. Food here is fresh and good tasting. One thing they can improve is the selection in the menu especially for vegetarian/vegan people. There are no vegan options and one vegetarian sandwich. However, this is about the views and should come here to enjoy a meal overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The furnishings of the café are beautiful and quite lively. Give you a picnic vibe just to be here.

Fantastic place. One of the only places in Big Sur to eat, but the ambiance is one awesome (epic views of the south coast), interior and exterior dining have lo... read more Fantastic place. One of the only places in Big Sur to eat, but the ambiance is one awesome (epic views of the south coast), interior and exterior dining have loads of character, and the service was amazing, waters always full, almost like they enjoy their job! Great cocktails, Fantastic food, we got the special (grilled veggies and sausage over pesto pasta- the veggies were perfectly cooked and full of flavor) and the veggie burger was is vegan and was amazing as well. Highly recommend, an exceptional dining experience anywhere, but stands out due to the beauty of the location.

This place was amazing. Friendly staff. Quick service. Delicious food. Unbelievable vista. If you're driving on 1 and want food, you've got to come here. Shop a... read more This place was amazing. Friendly staff. Quick service. Delicious food. Unbelievable vista. If you're driving on 1 and want food, you've got to come here. Shop and café are nice before or after dining. Get the ambrosia burger!

Really amazing view and super friendly staff. Good wine list as well. For how close it is to so much good wine and beer tho the lists were a bit small. The food... read more Really amazing view and super friendly staff. Good wine list as well. For how close it is to so much good wine and beer tho the lists were a bit small. The food was also just kind of fine for the price. But the view was really amazing. 5 stars becausemaybe it was just a weird day.

Beautiful views! Service, drinks, and food were phenomenal. Be prepared to wait. We grabbed cocktails and sat on the bench overlooking oaks, horses and the coas... read more Beautiful views! Service, drinks, and food were phenomenal. Be prepared to wait. We grabbed cocktails and sat on the bench overlooking oaks, horses and the coast. We got a table after a twenty minute wait (we went early for lunch) but as we left weheard people waiting an hour but they have plenty of shaded seating, a cute little shop and cafe, or grab cocktails during yourwait. It's a amazing atmosphere!