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- DDanielaCaribbean •1 review5.0Dined todayThis place was outstanding! The food was great & the service was even better! We came for our anniversary and got treated with Prosecco just as we arrived! Jacob was very attentive about the menu and made our experience great! We would come back to Carmel just to eat here again!More infoCasanova Restaurant CarmelPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Carmel•4.6
- MMichaelLos Angeles •11 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoMy wife loved the tuna melt and the fig ice cream was great!More infoThe Sur HousePrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Big Sur•4.3
- CChrisVIPSeattle / Eastern Washington •23 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWow, wow, wow! The sunset was spectacular. The service was excellent. The food was Michelin star worthy, for sure. The prices, though very high, were well worth a very special experience. Overall, a perfect Christmas dining experience. Hoping to stay a couple of nights this summer. Thank you!More infoSierra Mar - Post Ranch InnPrice: Very Expensive• Organic• Big Sur•4.7
- FFredSan Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat dining and ambiance. Wait staff and front of house personnel are top notch. Even with being in a high tourist area this restaurant delivers a five star experience at a reasonable cost. And they have been here for 45 years. We have been customers since opening. Who would have thought… Keep up the good work!More infoChart House Restaurant - MontereyPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Monterey•4.4
- JJenniferVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •118 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoIncredible!!! Not to be missed. The views were amazing!!! Tony took great care of us. We had the crab eggs Benedict and the California eggs Benedict (with mushrooms) and both were outstanding. The fried potatoes were perfectly prepared and the coffee was delicious. We will be back.More infoPacific's EdgePrice: Very Expensive• American• Carmel•4.5
Discover Big Sur
Stretching along the California coast, Big Sur is one of the country's most beautiful places. As you drive along Route 1 and take in the breathtaking mountain and ocean views, make sure to stop into one of the many great eateries that Big Sur has to offer. With its prime location on the Pacific Ocean, Big Sur offers every type of seafood you could imagine. Enjoy sea scallops, crab cakes or fish and chips while looking over the ocean from one of the restaurants that sit in the town's iconic cliffs. There are also a number of cafés and small bistros that offer relaxed atmospheres and additional views of the water. Big Sur also has options for those looking for international cuisine, with Italian and French-inspired restaurant choices.
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The most romantic restaurant in Big Sur is Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn
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