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Nepenthe

48510 Highway One, Big Sur, California 93920 USA

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Pricey

Closed Now

Opens Mon 11:30a

Credit Cards
Accepted
Outdoor
Seating

“Food & Drink in CA”

Nepenthe Restaurant is a family owned enterprise which includes a Restaurant, Cafe (Cafe Kevah) as well as a Gift Shop (The Phoenix Shop.) Built by the Fassett Family, the restaurant opened its doors in 1949. Still in the family over six decades later, the restaurant, cafe, and gift shop continue to serve the visitors to Big Sur with pride. Nepenthe Restaurant serves lunch every day of the year from 11:30 - 4:30. We serve dinner from 5:00 - 10:00 every day except Thanksgiving & Christmas. Cafe Kevah is now open 9am-3:30 pm.The Phoenix Shop is open 10:30 to 7pm seven days a week.

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Reviewed by
Dee Ashley

19 Reviews
4 Helpful

May 14, 2017

Rated 5.0

*** This is the cut-off point (approx) due to recent landslides taking out the nearby bridge on highway 1. As of MAY 2017, this section of highway 1 will REMAIN CLOSED INDEFINITELY! ***

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
Tatiana Danger

Road Warrior
1,169 Reviews
729 Helpful

March 27, 2016

Rated 4.0

If you're in the mood for some decadent cliffside dining, head to Nepenthe Restaurant, request a terrace seat and order the Ambrosia Burger and chocolate cake for dessert.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
glitchtour

2 Reviews
1 Helpful

March 07, 2015

Rated 5.0

Wonderful long-time Big Sur establishment. Nepenthe Restaurant has good food, incredible views, and very relaxed atmosphere. The Phoenix Shop is full of interesting items from Big Sur and all over the world - books, jewelry, clothing, home items, body care, etc., etc.. A must stop in Big Sur.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
Natalie Akers

Road Warrior
371 Reviews
120 Helpful

March 31, 2016

Rated 4.0

A touristy Big Sur scenic restaurant with cliffside dining. The view is no joke, but then again if you're driving Big Sur you're probably used to it. This place is visited enough that if you just stop in without getting a table you won't be a total weirdo. I pulled it off.

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