Nepenthe
Big Sur, CAAmerican restaurant$20–60
Classic California cuisine restaurant perched on a Big Sur cliff with a terrace offering breathtaking ocean views. Known for excellent cocktails, wine, and coffee alongside rooftop seating.
Outdoor seating
Nepenthe has outdoor seating.
Food & drinks
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
Highlights
- Fast service
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Rooftop seating
- Serves local specialty
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Good to know
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Bar onsite
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
Map
Contact
- Nepenthe, 48510 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920
- (831) 667-2345
- Website
- Get directions
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Details from Google Maps listing data, last checked October 1, 2026