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*Sierra Mar is open to the general public for lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.* Overlooking the Pacific Ocean with a spectacular view of the California coast, the award-winning Sierra Mar restaurant serves world-class cuisine in an awe-inspiring setting. Guests are treated to innovative, multi-course menus which change daily while utilizing organic, seasonal, and local fare, embodying flavor profiles found along the Big Sur coastline. Having earned Wine Spectator’s prestigious Grand Award the past several years, Sierra Mar offers one of the most extensive collections in North America, placing a strong emphasis on both Old and New World wines from all over the world.
Perched on a cliff, this spot boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, sea views & fine Californian cuisine.
Hours
| Friday | 12–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 12–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 12–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 12–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 47900 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920
Phone: (831) 667-2800
Website: http://www.postranchinn.com/dining/?utm_source=google-gbp&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Hiker L
Great location. Really nice food. Unbeatable view. Sierra means “mountain”, Mar means “sea”. That’s exactly where the restaurant is located. Between the mountain and sea.
And the food matches the vibe. Chicken and salmon. Salad and abalone. And the taste is unique while delicious.
Atmosphere is also great. Nice decoration in the wood. And each food is served in the plate with right temperature.
The wine collection is also great. Tried a couple of local products.
It’s definitely worth the price. Spent around $250 per person including tips for the dinner tasting menu.
… moreAnd the food matches the vibe. Chicken and salmon. Salad and abalone. And the taste is unique while delicious.
Atmosphere is also great. Nice decoration in the wood. And each food is served in the plate with right temperature.
The wine collection is also great. Tried a couple of local products.
It’s definitely worth the price. Spent around $250 per person including tips for the dinner tasting menu.
Shyla Robinson
We normally make Nepenthe our go-to when we’re in town, but after a friend’s recommendation we decided to try this hidden gem for lunch. We were lucky enough to snag a last-minute reservation and couldn’t have been happier. The views were breathtaking, the service was exceptional, and the experience was unforgettable. We will absolutely be back!
… moreNicholas Rosenfeld, MD
We were really looking forward to dining at Sierra Mar, but the experience fell short of expectations. The restaurant is clearly designed around its spectacular view, yet in the winter months when dinner starts after sunset, that view simply isn’t part of the experience. Without it, the atmosphere feels a bit flat.
There was no wine pairing offered, which was surprising for a restaurant of this level, and the service felt unenthusiastic, polite, but not particularly warm or knowledgeable about the dishes. The food itself wasn’t bad, but it lacked inspiration or excitement. I was a bit put off by one course, a small cup of hen consommé, because it felt more like a placeholder than part of a fine dining menu.
We’ve been fortunate to dine at some truly exceptional restaurants around the world, and while Sierra Mar wasn’t terrible, it didn’t live up to its reputation. Overall, it was an underwhelming evening at a place that seems to rely a bit too heavily on its view. Though I’m sure it is spectacular when visible…
… moreThere was no wine pairing offered, which was surprising for a restaurant of this level, and the service felt unenthusiastic, polite, but not particularly warm or knowledgeable about the dishes. The food itself wasn’t bad, but it lacked inspiration or excitement. I was a bit put off by one course, a small cup of hen consommé, because it felt more like a placeholder than part of a fine dining menu.
We’ve been fortunate to dine at some truly exceptional restaurants around the world, and while Sierra Mar wasn’t terrible, it didn’t live up to its reputation. Overall, it was an underwhelming evening at a place that seems to rely a bit too heavily on its view. Though I’m sure it is spectacular when visible…
Xiaobei Wu
I visited the restaurant at Post Ranch Inn for lunch on November 15, 2025. The view should be good if it’s sunny and the food was okay.Unfortunately, the way the restaurant handled payment completely ruined the experience for me.
Because of a power outage, the staff said they could not use the POS terminal. Instead, they asked me to write my full name, full credit card number and CVV on the back of a receipt so they could process the charge later. I specifically asked if this was safe, and was told it was, so I reluctantly did it.
After I left, I received a voicemail from the restaurant manager and messages through OpenTable saying they “still need your credit card information” and asking me to call back and leave my card details with the hostess. The wording and tone made me feel as if I had not paid or was trying to avoid paying, even though I had already written down my full card number and CVV for them. I was traveling and on a flight, so I couldn’t respond immediately, but when I landed I called back, provided the expiration date, and also expressed how uncomfortable and upset I felt about the whole situation. The manager hang up the phone immediately and didn’t even let me complete my sentence.
I fully understand that the restaurant should be paid for the meal. My issue is how my card information was collected and how I was treated afterwards. Writing full card details (including CVV) on the back of a receipt and then repeatedly calling and messaging for more “credit card information” feels extremely unsafe and unprofessional, especially for a property at this level. Because of this, I cannot recommend this restaurant.
———updated after restaurant replied in google——
Thank you for your reply. I would like to clarify one important point. In your response you mention that “forms were provided” and that it was my “preference to provide [my] information on the back of [my] receipt.” This is not accurate. And I didn’t get any apologies from the restaurant during the calls. Don’t make it sound that you were sorry at that moment and you didn’t provide any other payment method and you asked me to write down the information not at my preferences.
During my visit, I was only offered the back of the receipt as a way to provide my card details. No separate secure form or alternative method was shown or mentioned to me. When I specifically asked whether writing my full card number and CVV on the back of a receipt was safe, I was told that it was. Under time pressure and given no other option, I complied.
In addition, the follow-up phone call was very upsetting. When I tried to explain what had happened and why I was concerned about the way my card information was handled, the tone I received was dismissive, and the call was ended while I was still speaking. Being treated this way, after I had already provided all the information requested, made me feel as if I was being blamed for a process I did not choose.
My concern has always been about data security and how my card information was handled, not about paying for the meal. I appreciate the apology for the outage, but I also hope the public record reflects the facts accurately and that the restaurant will review both its payment procedures and staff communication so that guests are not asked to handwrite full card numbers and CVV on a receipt, nor made to feel at fault, in the future.
… moreBecause of a power outage, the staff said they could not use the POS terminal. Instead, they asked me to write my full name, full credit card number and CVV on the back of a receipt so they could process the charge later. I specifically asked if this was safe, and was told it was, so I reluctantly did it.
After I left, I received a voicemail from the restaurant manager and messages through OpenTable saying they “still need your credit card information” and asking me to call back and leave my card details with the hostess. The wording and tone made me feel as if I had not paid or was trying to avoid paying, even though I had already written down my full card number and CVV for them. I was traveling and on a flight, so I couldn’t respond immediately, but when I landed I called back, provided the expiration date, and also expressed how uncomfortable and upset I felt about the whole situation. The manager hang up the phone immediately and didn’t even let me complete my sentence.
I fully understand that the restaurant should be paid for the meal. My issue is how my card information was collected and how I was treated afterwards. Writing full card details (including CVV) on the back of a receipt and then repeatedly calling and messaging for more “credit card information” feels extremely unsafe and unprofessional, especially for a property at this level. Because of this, I cannot recommend this restaurant.
———updated after restaurant replied in google——
Thank you for your reply. I would like to clarify one important point. In your response you mention that “forms were provided” and that it was my “preference to provide [my] information on the back of [my] receipt.” This is not accurate. And I didn’t get any apologies from the restaurant during the calls. Don’t make it sound that you were sorry at that moment and you didn’t provide any other payment method and you asked me to write down the information not at my preferences.
During my visit, I was only offered the back of the receipt as a way to provide my card details. No separate secure form or alternative method was shown or mentioned to me. When I specifically asked whether writing my full card number and CVV on the back of a receipt was safe, I was told that it was. Under time pressure and given no other option, I complied.
In addition, the follow-up phone call was very upsetting. When I tried to explain what had happened and why I was concerned about the way my card information was handled, the tone I received was dismissive, and the call was ended while I was still speaking. Being treated this way, after I had already provided all the information requested, made me feel as if I was being blamed for a process I did not choose.
My concern has always been about data security and how my card information was handled, not about paying for the meal. I appreciate the apology for the outage, but I also hope the public record reflects the facts accurately and that the restaurant will review both its payment procedures and staff communication so that guests are not asked to handwrite full card numbers and CVV on a receipt, nor made to feel at fault, in the future.
Jack Johnston
I recently visited Serra Mar at Post Ranch Inn for drinks and dinner. The ocean view is absolutely stunning and is easily the best part of the experience. The food was fine, but not exceptional.
What is unacceptable is what happened at the end of the meal. After first presenting our original itemized bill and taking my card, our server, Tommy, added an additional 26% gratuity without disclosing it. He then brought back a non itemized receipt and verbally told me that tip was not included. That is intentionally misleading. When I reviewed the total and confronted him, he became visibly nervous and tried to move the conversation outside (so other guest didn’t hear) instead of explaining the charge clearly in the restaurant.
This is not a misunderstanding. It felt deliberate. I cannot help but wonder how many other guests this has happened to who did not carefully review their bill.
At a property as expensive and well regarded as Post Ranch Inn, this kind of behavior is completely unacceptable. Transparency with billing is the bare minimum, especially when guests are already paying premium prices.
… moreWhat is unacceptable is what happened at the end of the meal. After first presenting our original itemized bill and taking my card, our server, Tommy, added an additional 26% gratuity without disclosing it. He then brought back a non itemized receipt and verbally told me that tip was not included. That is intentionally misleading. When I reviewed the total and confronted him, he became visibly nervous and tried to move the conversation outside (so other guest didn’t hear) instead of explaining the charge clearly in the restaurant.
This is not a misunderstanding. It felt deliberate. I cannot help but wonder how many other guests this has happened to who did not carefully review their bill.
At a property as expensive and well regarded as Post Ranch Inn, this kind of behavior is completely unacceptable. Transparency with billing is the bare minimum, especially when guests are already paying premium prices.
Evon Tran
What can I say!
I love the view and the average, but it could be better.
Me and friend booked a table at 7:45pm for a dinner and we came early around 7:10pm. However, we had to wait until 8:30pm for my table to be ready which was 45m past my reservation.
Not even an apologize from the receptionist, we were just waiting and hopelessly waiting outside and it’s getting cold and colder.
Finally got our table at 8:30pm and they put us in a right next to the door when people walking in and out the balcony to check the view. Feeling we were in a Zoo not a fancy restaurant lol
2.5 hours from where we live to get there, the experience was the worse than I ever had.
Food came out around 9:15pm and we just wanted to finish it and drove back as soon as possible (which took me another 2.5 hours)
$185/ person plus tax and tips. Food was average. Service at the table was okay
If you’re thinking about looking this place for a special occasion, please save your money, time and energy for better options out there.
We left and barely enjoyed the dinner, both of us felt stressed after the long wait of times.
… moreI love the view and the average, but it could be better.
Me and friend booked a table at 7:45pm for a dinner and we came early around 7:10pm. However, we had to wait until 8:30pm for my table to be ready which was 45m past my reservation.
Not even an apologize from the receptionist, we were just waiting and hopelessly waiting outside and it’s getting cold and colder.
Finally got our table at 8:30pm and they put us in a right next to the door when people walking in and out the balcony to check the view. Feeling we were in a Zoo not a fancy restaurant lol
2.5 hours from where we live to get there, the experience was the worse than I ever had.
Food came out around 9:15pm and we just wanted to finish it and drove back as soon as possible (which took me another 2.5 hours)
$185/ person plus tax and tips. Food was average. Service at the table was okay
If you’re thinking about looking this place for a special occasion, please save your money, time and energy for better options out there.
We left and barely enjoyed the dinner, both of us felt stressed after the long wait of times.
H NH
Wow! What a meal! And the view of the sunset was equal to the delicious food. The service throughout the meal was top level. My husband started with some sort of squash salad followed by a King Salmon. Both were amazing. I got the tasting menu which did not disappoint. Each small, beautiful bite was bursting with unique flavor. The abalone ssam was uniquely extraordinary. I highly recommend for a special evening.
… moreJacob Marshall
This is one of my all time favorite restaurants on planet earth. There is nothing like it. The combination of quality service and culinary wizardry, set in a God-tier cinematic location is beyond comparison.
… moreH D
The view at Sierra Mar was awesome and we went on a cloudy day. It would have been that much more amazing on a sunny day. We saw some condors flying around during our lunch. The staff were very attentive. If you’re in the Big Sur area, be sure to stop by. The signs to the parking are weren’t great but maybe it was partially because we were running late. Be warned there is essentially no cell service so plan accordingly.
… moreIvonne Macias Brady
This place has an unbelievable view and incredible food options. This was a pretty special dining experience.
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