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Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, CA
Award-winning

Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn

4.7
4.7
1217 Reviews
$50 and over
Organic

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2 people
23:30
Booked 14 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Offering spectacular, picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean, Sierra Mar restaurant at Post Ranch Inn is a farm-driven restaurant that celebrates the coastal bounty of Big Sur and our neighboring communities. Our dishes are centered around the dialogue of balance: on the plate, between sea and land, with sustainability always in mind. Selections from our Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning wine list enhance the inspired cuisine.

We have a family-style lunch experience for $75 per person. Our dinner experience is priced at $175 per person. Lunch and Dinner is available to the general public, however space is limited and reservations in advance are required. The minimum age for guests is 18 years old and pets are not allowed.

Non-hotel guests will be welcomed at the gate house no more than 30 minutes prior to their reservation.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Organic, Californian, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 667-2200
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Hoon Kang
  • Private party facilities
    With advance reservations, we allow for up to 16 guests for lunch and 12 guests for dinner.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Big Sur
  • Cross Street
    Highway 1
  • Parking details
    We offer Valet as well as a private lot for parking.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 1,217 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • California Central Coast

    Best Ambience

  • California Central Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • California Central Coast

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn offers an unforgettable dining experience with "breathtaking views" of the Pacific Ocean. Guests rave about the "phenomenal service" and "delicious, garden-fresh cuisine." Despite some mixed reviews on menu creativity, the restaurant's stunning setting and "attentive staff" make it perfect for special occasions.

1,217 Reviews
  1. Angie

    Lake of the Ozarks

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dining experience! The view was spectacular!
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Angie, It was a pleasure to acquaint you with all that awaits at Sierra Mar, and we thank you for taking the time to share details of your visit for others giving thought to booking their own culinary journeys with us. We trust endless photos of the majestic Pacific coastline were captured to share with friends and family at home and on behalf of all of us, we look forward to you one day joining us again. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

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  2. Jennifer

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. Most incredible view and service. Highly recommend for a different experience.
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Jennifer, Your recommendation is quite the gift to receive this holiday season, and we thank you for spreading the word about your magical Sierra Mar experience. We are thrilled to know that you so enjoyed the visit, and we hope to welcome you time and again for many years to come. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

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  3. Lauren

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding and attentive service. Everyone was top notch. Incredible views and restaurant ambience—ours was just a little affected by being seated near some annoying and loud people FaceTiming, which took away from the otherwise peaceful atmosphere. We LOVE food, but aren't huge "fancy food" people, so it could most certainly be an "us" problem. We were celebrating a special occasion, so we took a chance, since our favorite restaurant was closed that night. However, we didn't feel like the tastes and flavors of all the food justified the $$$ price. We were hoping for a pri fixe menu but were presented with a more expensive tasting menu instead. We didn't love all the courses and would have preferred having some wiggle room of choices with the pri fixe. This was probably just a one-time experience for us. Neat place to check out, though.
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Lauren, Our team so enjoys hosting special occasions and we thank you and yours for choosing to celebrate with us. Your accolades of the service received leave us beaming with joy and we are thrilled to learn that the captivating views left a lasting impression. We appreciate your added feedback regarding the menu choices and apologize if the prix fixe menu left you feeling constrained. We are always listening to the desires of our guests, and we appreciate you letting us know of your feelings which will be taken into high consideration as we continually strive to elevate the guest experience. We hope you’ll one day join us again and until then, we wish you a happy holiday season. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

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  4. Scott

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent prix fixe lunch...............well done!
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded on 12 December 2024
    Dear Scott, During the winter months which pose an earlier sunset, lunch is an ideal time to plan a Sierra Mar visit as the daytime ocean views truly go on forever. We are thrilled to learn that your time was so wonderfully enjoyed, and we hope you will soon have the chance to join us again. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

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  5. Brian

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an amazing experience. Fabulous setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean on Big Sur. The salad was prepared with freshly sourced greens and vegetables topped off with a home made ranch dressing. It was great. The carrot soup was smooth and elegantly topped off with fresh chopped apple pieces. The fresh striped Pacific Bass was seared to perfection and the flat iron steak was tender and delicious. The apple crunch top desert was exquisite with crema on top accompanied by a slice of dried apple. This is a can't miss experience for the amazing setting and superb food and service.
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded on 11 December 2024
    Dear Brian, We thank you for letting your fellow diners know that your recent Sierra Mar experience was so thoroughly enjoyed and that they can expect the best in fresh ingredients, many coming from our own Chef’s garden, and others coming from local farmers and growers. Your accolades will be shared with all involved in curating your experience and with our menu changing daily, we hope you’ll soon be able to visit again. Until then. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

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  6. Teresa

    New Mexico

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal today Great staff and service Will eat here again
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded on 11 December 2024
    Dear Teresa, Learning that you look forward to joining us again is the greatest of compliments and we thank you for taking a moment to spread the word about your thoroughly enjoyed Sierra Mar experience. It was a pleasure to welcome you in and we would be delighted to assist in planning your return. Until then. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

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  7. Ben

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time to Sierra Mar. It was exactly as we expected, excellent. The food, service, and atmosphere were superb. The fixed menu did not disappoint. Highly recommend!
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded on 11 December 2024
    Dear Ben, Your recommendation means the world to us, and we thank you for taking a moment to pass along your feedback for the benefit of others planning their own Big Sur dining experiences. We’ll be sure to let our service and culinary colleagues know of your kind words and on behalf of all of us overlooking the cliffside views, we hope to welcome you time and again for many years to come. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

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  8. McKenzie

    VIP

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Devin our waitress was absolutely the best. She made the entire experience something to remember!
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded on 2 December 2024
    Dear McKenzie, Our Sierra Mar team members are experts in curating exceptional moments and endless memories for all to remember and we are thrilled to read that Devin was such a standout. We thank you for taking the time to pass along your review and we hope the treasured experience soon inspires another. Until next time. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

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  9. Bibhu

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience for our lunch. The ambiance with the art pieces and the out of this world view is inspiring. But the food left something to be desired. The ingredients were of high quality, made competently, but could have used some more creativity, introducing some new flavors. There were no moments when any of us said wow!
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded on 2 December 2024
    Dear Bibhu, Our team extends a warm hello, and we thank you for taking the time to pass along your review. Your thoughtful feedback is received with our great appreciation, and we are delighted to know that our dining room and the views from our floor to ceiling windows fully captivated your senses. We appreciate your feedback regarding your meals, and we look forward to earning your full seal of approval the next time you join us. If we can ever assist in making those plans, we would be pleased to do so. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

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  10. Rachel

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely great dinning experience! Would recommend!
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded on 27 November 2024
    Dear Rachel, Your recommendation means the world to us, and we are thrilled you were able to join us for a Sierra Mar visit. With our menu changing daily to reflect the freshest of seasonal ingredients, we trust you’ll one day visit again and have the pleasure of sampling several new culinary creations. If we can ever assist in planning your return, we invite you to be in touch. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

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Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 1217 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn

47900 State Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Highway 1
  • Area
    Big Sur
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Organic, Californian, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer Valet as well as a private lot for parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Hoon Kang
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (831) 667-2200
  • Private party facilities
    With advance reservations, we allow for up to 16 guests for lunch and 12 guests for dinner.
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