Vegetarian Friendly cuisine: the best places to taste it in Big Sur

13 restaurant menus in Big Sur, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Sierra Mar
Sierra Mar
93/100 (1820 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Oyster
Risotto
Tuna
Salmon
Burger
Hamburgers
Cod
Halibut
Beef
Foie gras
Pasta
Cakes
Salad
Lamb
Pesto
Crab
Fish
Scallops
Pork
Duck
Sit down
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Valet Parking
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Absolutely the best dining view in California! This was an extremely special experience! We were seated at an end table closest to the window..."
bartellj
"We celebrated our wedding anniversary with dinner at Sierra Mar. To say this restaurant is spectacular is an understatement. The sunset views are..."
Cookie Jarmon
"Absolutely stunning view three stories up in a tree house restaurant with glass walls over the cliff of the pacific. Beautiful for a sunset dinner...."
Caridad M.
"In a word, magnificent. Such creativity and so carefully prepared. The food and service is as spectacular as the views. Try to catch a reservation at..."
Maria Saha
"Exquisite. The plating was superb and the view was breathtaking. Very glad to have made a reservation early as to be able to see past the fog. The..."
Penny Jackson
"Has good atmosphere. My son and I sat outside under the umbrella checking out the beautiful scenery and watching the ocean waves! It is a very..."
Lottie Smith
"Magical place. Food could be better... Kayla our server might be the best to do it. We were so impressed by her hospitality and friendlyness,..."
Mat Townsend
"Came here for birthday treat. Very nice food and great view for sure. One thing is I think my reservation was too early,5:30pm. The seat by The..."
Danka Chiang
Deetjen's Big Sur Inn Restaurant
Deetjen's Big Sur Inn Restaurant
92/100 (809 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Pesto
Fish
Crab Cake
Pork
Filet Mignon
Cod
Polenta
Pancakes
Eggs Benedict
Pasta
French Toast
Salad
Toasts
Crab
Pork Tenderloin
Duck
Paella
Seafood Paella
Risotto
Cakes
Salmon
Lamb
Sit down
American
Reservations
Table Service
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Ripplewood Resrt Restaurant
Ripplewood Resrt Restaurant
90/100 (464 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Burrito
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Breakfast Burrito
Burger
Toasts
Omelette
Pancakes
Salad
Sit down
American
Café
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Big Sur Taphouse
Big Sur Taphouse
90/100 (696 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
American
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Nachos
Fish
Sandwiches
Burger
Wings
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Live Music
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Very cool little spot on the roadside just after Pfeifer Beach. We've gone twice. The back patio is the spot to sit. Laid back staff. Decent food..."
Andrew Hayman
"The dining area at the back of Taphouse was pretty chill. It was a hidden surprise. They also have power outlet for recharge on the very right. Their..."
Silly Bunny
"Very chill and friendly pub in a Big Sur. This place may not look like much from the outside but it was fantastic. They have a large dog friendly..."
V
"Love this place! Super cool people and beers and wine on tap. Me and the wife needed a quick bite and a brew after a long hike in Big Sur. Thanks..."
R C
"Dive bar vibes with decent food and big portions. They run specials on certain days and I happened to be there for burger Wednesday, they have a few..."
April
"Wow - great stop. Note: you're in Big Sur, so prices are a little up there. For most folks, a slider plate is definitely a sine person meal, but..."
Brent Fremming
"Pleasantly surprised! This is an interesting place to have something to eat and drink. There's a beautiful backyard patio but you have to go through..."
T Haw
"Always friendly!! I love stopping in here when I am in my favorite part of the coast, Big Sur. Rotating daily specials packed with flavor and options..."
Michele N
Big Sur Village General Store & Burrito Bar
Big Sur Village General Store & Burrito Bar
90/100 (21 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burrito
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"We found this place on accident. We liked it so much after dining here several times, that we had our wedding reception at the restaurant. It was..."
Joshua Clayton
"I had lunch here recently and was very impressed! Their location by the river is a very peaceful spot for a meal outdoors. The heirloom tomato salad..."
Greg Sivertson
"Finally, an organic cafe and restaurant in Big Sur! The space in itself is so beautifully designed. And the food, AMAZING! The owner drives all the..."
Kathleen Vizconde
"This is one of those special places that you wish you could keep all to yourself. Imagine if a few of your favorite people opened a beautiful and..."
Zachary Davis
"You will want to eat everything again and again. One of a kind in Big Sur and maybe all of Monterey County. Organic ingredients and the vegan cheese..."
Peter M
"Love this place!. I have been going once a week for the last month because I can’t get enough of their amazing menu. Great vegan/vegetarian options..."
Jordan Rossow
"Beautiful spot. Great service. Great vibe. Food is delicious with good local beers on tap. Will definitely go back and take our friends. Also Dog..."
Kylie Schmitz
"My partner and myself are HUGE fans of Big Sur and spend a lot of time with friends who live in Big Sur full time. We absolutely love The Village and..."
The Lubo Collective
Nepenthe
Nepenthe
89/100 (9230 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Basket of French Fries
Filet Mignon
Brussels Sprouts
French Fries
Banana Cream Pie
French Dip Sandwich
Sandwiches
Soup and Salad
Burger
Baguette
Basket of Fries
Hamburgers
French Dip
Cream Cheese and Lox
Fish
Nepenthe Coffee
Nepenthe Steak
Shrimp
Pork
Lollys Roast Chicken
Margarita
California Artisanal Cheese Plate
Homemade soup
Nepenthe Bloody Mary
Chocolate cake
Champagne
Deep Dish Dutch Apple Pie
Salad
Vegetarian Burger
Goat Cheese and Garlic
Tuna
Famos Ambrosia Burger with Coleslaw
Salmon
Sit down
Pub
American
Bar
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The view is spectacular specially during sunset. The stuff are nice and friendly. Food is a little pricey. However it is tasty, we love the chowder...."
Meriam B.
"This is a gorgeous place on the Big Sur coast. Everything about this restaurant is beautiful. Serene and amazing. We went there around745 on a..."
Shilpa M
"Beautiful views! Service, drinks, and food were phenomenal. Be prepared to wait. We grabbed cocktails and sat on the bench overlooking oaks, horses..."
Markie Hull
"A unique cafe with pristine views and great drinks. This is a one of a kind cafe in big sur that offers mesmerizing views of the Pacific from a..."
Aditya Chaturvedi
"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..."
sage s
"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..."
Brian Hadfield
"We came here for dinner during our honeymoon while staying locally in Big Sur. The views were stunning, especially during sunset. Parking was ample...."
Simone Yassear
"A fantastic place to get a quick bite and have a glass of wine with a beautiful view! This is a very popular place but there’s plenty of seating..."
bartellj
The Sur House
The Sur House
85/100 (1056 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Barbecue
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Brunch
Bass
Duck
Chicken Sandwich
Risotto
Octopus
Tuna
Ice Cream
Salmon
Sandwiches
Lettuce Wraps
Burger
Cobb Salad
Pesto
Tapas
Fish
Tacos
Shrimp
Beef
Pork
Swordfish
Halibut
Ribs
Pasta
Salad
Toasts
Crab
Scallops
Sit down
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Waterfront
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Wonderful food and great service! When we were here, Sur House was the place that served all the meals, including lunches. Breakfast: lox and..."
Brian Lin
"Great food and impeccable service! Personal favorites are scallops with risotto and seasonal galette as dessert. Our pup also loved black bass on dog..."
Phyllis Z
"This place is beautiful. Part of the Ventana resort. You probably have to stay at the resort to eat or visit. But this place is awesome looking. We..."
Jason Howard
"One of the better meals I've had in my entire life. The view was mesmerizing and the food was..."
Jobany Villatoro
"Beautiful stop for lunch with a tremendous view! Tesla charger next to the restaurant rather than using chargers down the steep stairs. No..."
Jizz Star22
"Went to Big Sur on our way from Los Angeles to San Francisco. While exploring the area we ended up at the Sur house. It has magnificent views of the..."
Sparkling Ice
"Very friendly staffs and attentive service. Breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean. Duck chest is very..."
Wq Chen
Big Sur Deli
Big Sur Deli
84/100 (205 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Salad
Burrito
Sit down
American
Parking Available
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Tap house offers fresh fare with large..."
Juliesd
"Best Big Sur Bang for the Buck. As frequent visitors to beautiful Big Sur, my wife and I were delighted to recently discover the Big Sur Deli. The..."
Gordon
"Lots of cold and warm foods options and very moderately priced. Good parking..."
Ananthram EL
"I stopped in a little before the taproom opened so I grabbed a sandwich ($10), the up in smoke and a craft beer and had a picnic in Big Sur State..."
Trypp Adams
"Stopped in here during our second visit to Big Sur and were so glad we did. We wanted something quick, delicious so we could continue enjoying the..."
Nimit Patel
"10/06/2021 I was looking for a place that was open and had hot coffee. I stopped at Big Sur Deli and had the most delicious cup of coffee. My small..."
Undercover Astrology
"So many great foods unique to this store, I have personally driven an hour down to this place to enjoy the beautiful drive down the PCH and to grab..."
Mr F
"The grocery store is small but super impressive with the selection of food and beverages. I found some super unique beers (which you can purchase by..."
Melissa Reyerson
Cafe Kevah
Cafe Kevah
83/100 (404 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Breakfast Burrito
Toasts
Sandwiches
Cobb Salad
Paninis
Salad
Crab
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Sit down
Café
American
Waterfront
Seating
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Amazing views and reasonably good food with no wait time, unlike the famous Nepenthe upstairs. The views are actually pretty similar so it is a..."
Alan Varghese
"I love the view from here and the staff is friendly. Birds hang round to keep you company. I liked the cappuccino. Got the breakfast burrito, was..."
Taufiq Habib
"When nature and good people get together, only amazing things can come out! First off, the view from Cafe Kevah is worth a stop. It is gorgeous and..."
Marina C
"With a name like "Nepenthe" (neh-pen-they), which is a Greek word meaning "house of no sorrows" -- it's easy to see why the name here fits...."
Laura “BehaviorMomma” Matlock
"We intended to go to nepenthe but this is just below and less crowded. We got some coffee and smoothies and enjoyed the views. The gift shop below is..."
Ram R
"View and ambiance were superb, food crispy and delicious, served hot with fresh fruit and lemonade you could tell was fresh, not bottled! Highly..."
Jeff G
"Staff were great, ordered food and they brought to table and bussed it when we left. I got the Brioche French Toast w fruit compote, and my Mom got..."
Carmen Gonzalez
Coast
Coast
83/100 (748 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
American
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Salad
Sit down
American
Café
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
Big Sur Roadhouse
Big Sur Roadhouse
82/100 (937 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
American
American
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Toasts
Burger
Roast Beef
Breakfast Sandwich
Ice Cream
Beef
Po' Boys
Biscuits and gravy
Donuts
Pasta
Salad
Lamb
Oyster
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
American
Healthy
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Light and tasty food in a beautiful setting. Our party of four had the shrimp salad, chicken salad and the burgers. After two weeks of road-tripping..."
Jane
"This restaurant is nothing like the the one featured in the movie, Road House. You won’t find Sam Elliott at the bar or Patrick Swayze removing..."
Valerie Mitchell
"We were extremely pleased. The sandwich was excellent. It was moist and juicy, the cabbage was flavorful and the bread was crusty and perfect. The..."
Pam Greer
"Great food for a stop over during a long ride on Big Sur. Comfortable & quiet with seating overlooking the forest. Car parking available. Clean..."
Ammar El-Taher
"Cozy yet modern restaurant in the woods. Beautiful views on back patio with outdoor fire pits and space heaters. Pulled Pork and Veggie Burgers were..."
Parisa
"Super friendly clean and cozy restaurant in the heart of Big Sur. Took a break here while exploring with a friend. Burger was big and juicy and the..."
Petey Lee
"Lovely setting. Food was quality. Excellent beverage/beer menu. Sit on the back deck and enjoy nature while you..."
Rita Robinson
"Beautiful setting (Big Sur, duh!) with attentive servers and delicious Sunday brunch. The Huevos Rancheros is the BEST I’ve ever had! Bonus: they..."
T Jeffery
"Decided to pull into this place on our way back home from a camping trip, ran across it right about at lunch time. The place looked really nice..."
Scott Bremer
"Such lovely people and what a beautiful back deck! The service was fast and friendly. The salad I ordered was exactly what I wanted, and my husband..."
Donna Goldin
"Excellent breakfast; relaxing atmosphere inside & out. Wonderful views on outside patios, each with their own firepits. Inside the fireplace with..."
Michele Macdonald
Big Sur River Inn Restaurant
Big Sur River Inn Restaurant
81/100 (1030 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Brunch
Lamb
Crab
Pesto
Calamari
Fish
Calamares
Pork
Salmon
Sandwiches
Burger
Hamburgers
Ribs
Fish & chips
Beef
Burrito
Pancakes
Chicken Sandwich
BLT
Apple pie
Pasta
Cakes
Salad
Fast food
American
Bar
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Brunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"I love this place! The foods is good, clean and quite. The only the thing I’m very disappointed when I check out on Friday morning I forgot my one..."
Dwight Keller
"This is a lovely location. Make sure that if you seat outside, seat on the lower deck which has a nice view to the river. You can also, after you..."
New York Live with Mickey
"Very elegant and accessible restaurant. They offer large meals and for reasonable rates. We enjoyed the meals very much and the waiters were very..."
Edison Waller
"Came for drinks and appetizers and it was a cool experience. The ceviche was bomb! And the Apple Pie ala mode was fricken..."
Robert Riberal
"Beautiful backdrop a big redwood trees and if you listen you can hear the string Rippling down the mountain. Very clean bathroom highly recommended..."
Michael Powell
"Very enjoyable atmosphere and meal. The service was quick. I had to pulled pork which was excellent and my girlfriend had the burger which was even..."
David Tsoulis
Big Sur Bakery
Big Sur Bakery
81/100 (2908 ratings)
Quick Bites
Dessert
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Burger
Toasts
Beef
Roast Beef
Omelette
Pancakes
Quiche
Salad
Cakes
Duck
Fish
Risotto
Salmon
Sit down
American
Café
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Mid-range
"Great coffee shop! Everything in Big Sur is expensive but this place is more reasonable actually. We went Sunday AM around 10... very busy!! But it..."
Eliza Papke
"Delicious bakery! Absolutely a must stop. Their pastries are all delicious - would say this is one of the top 10 croissants I have had. Heads up they..."
Kent Santin
"Hippie, rustic cafe tucked alongside the woods of Big Sur. Small but delicious menu. The yogurt dish was beautiful and delicious. Crunchy granola,..."
Parisa
"The really must-go bakery when you’re in Big Sur! Highlights of the menu: 1. Cream filled donut 2. Pumpkin soup 3. Hot chocolate 4. Allagash white..."
Vy Dinh
"We stopped for dinner one weekend evening. Two of us shared a salad and duck breast entree plus we each had our own desserts. We found everything to..."
Derek Nelson
"I made my first visit to Big Sur Bakery, but it won't be my last. Their website indicated the bakery opens at 9:00 am, however I arrived before 9:00..."
Linda Caruthers
"Came on a Weds around noon, healthy line of people ordering and eating outside. Line took 15 min as there was 6 people or so in front. Ordered some..."
Nate Ulsh
"This place is so cute! Their food was amazing. We had a maple bacon croissant, a veggie strudel, and a chocolate croissant. The perfect breakfast..."
Kinsey Douglass