Nepenthe Review

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Nepenthe

  • Address: Hwy. 1, 2½ mi south of Big Sur Station, Big Sur, CA | Map It
  • Phone: 831/667-2345

Fodor's Review:

It may be that no other restaurant between San Francisco and Los Angeles has a better coastal view; no wonder Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth once owned the place. The food and drink are overpriced but good; there are burgers, sandwiches, and salads for lunch, and fresh fish and hormone-free steaks for dinner. For the real show, settle on the terraced deck in the late afternoon, order a glass from the extensive wine list, and watch the sun slip into the Pacific Ocean. The less expensive, outdoor Café Kevah serves breakfast and lunch.

  • Credit Cards: AE, MC, V

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