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

Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn

4.7
4.7
1230 Reviews
$50 and over
Organic

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Neighbourhood
    Big Sur
  • Cross Street
    Highway 1
  • Parking details
    We offer Valet as well as a private lot for parking.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,230 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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.

1,230 Reviews
  1. Rhonda

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sierra Mar put on a specil meal offering for NYE. It was thoughtfully arranged, with great wine pairings and periodic surprises. The pacing was good and the meal choices were well thought through. We enjoyed ourselves immensely.
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded today
    Dear Rhonda, We thank you for joining us for our New Year’s Eve celebration and for taking the time to share your review. It was a pleasure to ring in the New Year with you and yours and we are thrilled to find that the culinary journey was so well enjoyed. We will share your accolades with our greater team and on behalf of all of us overlooking the Big Sur coastline, we hope to welcome you again in the months ahead. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Kayla was an amazing server! Food was incredible!
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded 2 days ago
    Greetings, Kayla is a gem, one of many on our team and we’ll be sure to let her know that her warm welcome and the attentive service provided to your table left such a lasting impression. We thank you for sharing your review and while our doors will soon be closing for a refresh of our spaces, we’ll be opening again in early March and we hope you can join us again in the weeks and months that follow. Until then. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

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  3. Rohit

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greatest location I’ve ever visited. Perched high in the cliffs overlooking the Pacific, the beauty of this place transcends thought. I preferred the salads - sourced from the local gardens. We ordered steak, fish of the day, and burger - all were good. Outstanding service - the bellman, a wonderful gentleman named Sergio, took us on a tour of the stunning premises. Brendan the manager is also someone who goes above and beyond.
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Rohit, Greetings from your many Sierra Mar and Post Ranch Inn friends. As your review notes, our views can be quite inspiring, though we have long believed it is the warm welcome and endless talents of our team members which brings guests back time and again and your thoughtful feedback further affirms that sentiment. We’ll be sure to celebrate your kind words with those mentioned within your review and we hope you’ll soon be back to further explore our menu. Until then. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

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  4. Harold

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in every way! We enjoyed every part of our meal and experience.
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you, Harold. Your thoughtful review leaves us beaming with pride and we hope your exceptional visit soon inspires your return. Until then. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

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  5. Susan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing evening! Delicious food prepared beautifully. Excellent service. All our servers and the sommelier were friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend for a fabulous meal!

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  6. Carolina

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Incredibly rude and militant hostess who needed to control every aspect of our entrance to the restaurant. Talkative bar staff which combined with our militant hostess we were not able to get a pre dinner cocktail. (Hostess made a point that we had a reservation at a certain time but the bartender talked so much we weren’t able to get our drink order in) Mumbling waiter who we couldn’t hear over the poor acoustics Fantastic collection of wines and amazing sommelier. Decent food and presentation. Some dishes a little overthought. Bus sets who literally ask you every five minutes if you are done with your plate All of this for the fantastic price of almost $1,000 for the 3 of us
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Carolina, We thank you and yours for joining us and for sharing your review. As a leadership team, we value the feedback shared by our guests as it provides us with a great understanding of what was most enjoyed and where there may be opportunity to further enhance the experience. The details you’ve shared have been heard and we wish to apologize for the delivery of our communications. We hope you find comfort in knowing that this will be incorporated into our ongoing coaching with the team, and we again extend our regrets. We know we can shine brighter, and we look forward to earning your accolades the next time we serve as your host. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

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  7. Alice

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect atmosphere to have a lunch in front of the Pacific Ocean. Very polite and kind staff. The food was very good.
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Alice, We appreciate you spreading the word about your recent Sierra Mar luncheon and we are delighted to find that your time with us was so magically enjoyed. Welcoming you again would be a treat for us all and we trust you are likewise looking forward to your return. Until then, we thank you once more and we wish you a healthy and prosperous New Year ahead. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

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  8. Chris

    VIP

    Seattle

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow, 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!
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Chris, We appreciate you including us in your holiday plans this year and we thank you for taking the time to gift us with your spectacular review. Your comments have generated a number of smiles on our Sierra Mar team and learning that you’re hoping to join us again in the months ahead is truly the greatest compliment of all. Until then, we wish you a Happy New Year and we invite you to be in touch if we can assist in planning your return. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

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  9. Rajeev

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and view and service were impeccable. The chef accommodated our vegetarian request without any issue. An excellent dining experience.
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Rajeev, We thank you for spending some time with us as it was a pleasure to welcome you and yours in for a Sierra Mar experience. We are humbled to know that you so enjoyed the visit and as you discovered, with so many fresh vegetables and herbs sourced from our own garden and from local growers, our culinary team was happy to accommodate the vegetarian request. We thank you once more and we invite you to join us again just as soon as you can. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

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  10. Deepak

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely out of world and loved to dine and we were back for lunch too
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Deepak, Happy holidays and thank you for joining us for a Sierra Mar culinary journey. We are thrilled to read that you so enjoyed the experience, and we appreciate you taking the time to spread the word. We trust you found the views just as captivating as the flavors featured in each dish and we hope we’ll soon have the chance to welcome you again. 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 1230 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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