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Big Sur River Inn RestaurantvsNepenthe
Both restaurants are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Nepenthe scores significantly higher than Big Sur River Inn Restaurant. Nepenthe comes in at #1 in Central California Coast with recommendations from 8 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
Big Sur River Inn Restaurant
Gayot
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
46840 Hwy 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
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Gayot12.0
"Dangle your toes in the river and then indulge in a juicy steak, or purify your aura with some farro, vegetables or fruits." Full review
Afar Magazine "Although the Big Sur Inn is a fantastic place on its own, the claptrap dining bus at the gas station has some pretty great food." Full review
Afar Magazine "This inn isn't fancy, as it doesn't want to compete with natural beauty." 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
