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Deetjen's Big Sur Inn RestaurantvsNepenthe
Both establishments are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Nepenthe scores marginally better than Deetjen's Big Sur Inn Restaurant. Nepenthe comes in at #1 in Central California Coast with positive reviews from 8 publications including Afar Magazine, Travel + Leisure and Afar Magazine.
Deetjen's Big Sur Inn Restaurant
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Afar Magazine
Zagat
Frommer's
48865 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
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Fodor's "The candle-lighted, creaky-floor restaurant in the main house at the historic inn of the same name is a Big Sur institution." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Order dinner of rack of lamb or duck breast with a cherry-port reduction at the restaurant in the classic 1930 Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn." Full review
Gayot13.0
"No cellphone coverage, no WiFi --- just the beauty of Big Sur, good food and the company of friends." Full review
Afar Magazine "It's a ramshackle but romantic historic inn on the mountain side of the highway nestled in a forest glen. Cabins and rooms have fireplaces, cozy blanket-heavy beds, and no TVs." Full review
Zagat4.0
"“Funky charm” is the signature of this “very Big Sur” “destination” in a “classic” lodge that provides “solid” Californian fare...“very pleasant” staffers oversee a “quaint” country-inn setting" Full review
Frommer's "With the feel of an English farmhouse...this cozy country setting is the perfect venue for delicious comfort food and friendly service." Full review
Nepenthe Fodor's Travel + Leisure Gayot Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Zagat Travel + Leisure Frommer's
48510 Highway One, Big Sur, CA 93920
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Fodor's "It may be that no other restaurant between San Francisco and Los Angeles has a better coastal view than Nepenthe." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Enjoy an “Ambrosiaburger” on the terrace of a house reputedly once owned by Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth." Full review
Gayot12.0
"âNepentheâ means something that makes you forget your troubles --- and this restaurant exceeds expectations." Full review
Afar Magazine "The food was delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed taking our time exploring the interesting gift shop below." Full review
Afar Magazine "This restaurant/shoppe/cafe along Highway 1 in Big Sur has one of the best views in the area." Full review
Afar Magazine "The food was delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed taking our time exploring the interesting gift shop below." Full review
Afar Magazine "Even the simplest menu items take on a best-ever taste here." Full review
Zagat3.7
"For “a true Big Sur experience”, this “iconic” stop (since 1949) is the place to “sit on the back deck and hang with a mixture of locals and tourists” while taking in the “stunning” Pacific view." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The restaurant, which opened in 1949, offers stellar views of the sea and dazzling sunsets thanks to its position in the Santa Lucia Mountains."
Big Sur Travel Guide
March 10, 2022
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Meat eaters should consider the famous Ambrosia Burger, which includes ground steak topped with ambrosia sauce on a soft French roll.
Frommer's " For the most part, the food is industrial fare (big-box-store-style hamburger patties for the grown-ups and Kraft macaroni and cheese on the kids' menu). " Full review
