Nepenthe

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48510 Highway 1
Big Sur, CA 93920
Nepenthe open for Dining In - with full service Outdoor and Indoor Dining. For Outdoor Dining, please wear layers to ensure your comfort, as outdoor heaters do not provide equally distributed heat to all tables. Hours - 11:30 AM to 10 PM, 7 days a week.

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4.02,793 reviews
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Carissa B.
12/15/2025

We were driving along Highway 1 in Big Sur when after stopping at a couple of parks to admire the redwood trees we decided to have lunch at Nepenthe. As you climb the stairs to the restaurant...

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Stacy J.
11/25/2025

Believe the hype - Nepenthe deserves it all! The original family that owned and started Nepenthe believed that the view was too magical to keep it all to themselves, and so, Nepenthe the...

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Sara V.
11/23/2025

Nepenthe honestly felt like a little slice of magic tucked into the cliffs of Big Sur. The second we walked up to the terrace, the view just stopped me -- ocean for days, the cliffs, the breeze......

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Joy H.
11/23/2025

I can't review the food but I loved the coffee/tea service and the views. I was referred to this location by a family member and stopped by on a coastal CA road trip. The parking is easy and free....

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David K.
11/8/2025

I am so filled with shame and guilt. I am a 52 year old man who has been coming to this "mecca" my entire life and I have yet to write a review. Hands down, this is my FAVORITE PLACE ON...

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