Nepenthe Restaurant

48510 Hwy 1, Big Sur, California 93920 USA

2,596 Reviews

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$$$

Pricey

Closed Now

Opens Fri 11:30a

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
Wheelchair
Accessible
Public
Restrooms
Outdoor
Seating

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“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.

Reviewed by
Allie G.

February 19, 2024

Nepenthe is one of those iconic restaurants that had been on my list for ages. Since they don't take reservations, our plan was to arrive right at 11:30, when they open for lunch. We walked in at... Read more

Reviewed by
Hugo M.

March 31, 2024

We went to Nepenthe for lunch. We were seated with a view of the ocean, 10/10 view while enjoying lunch but you can get similar views all along the big sur coast. The food was definitely... Read more

Reviewed by
Ziad A.

January 15, 2024

The location is beautiful hands down, amazing outdoor seating with heater options too. Good indoor seating too. The food options are very limited thats a negative, we went for lunch and the menu... Read more

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