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Address:
48123 Highway One
Big Sur, CA 93920

Neighborhood:
Big Sur

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Cuisine:
Californian

Price: $31 to $50

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The Restaurant at Ventana Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.ventanainn.com/dining.aspx
Email: tjones@jdvhotels.com
Phone: (831) 667-4242
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday through Sunday:11:30am-3:00pm; Dinner: Monday through Sunday:6:00pm-9:00pm Bar & Terrace menu available Monday through Sunday: 11:30am-5:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Californian, Organic
Executive Chef: Truman Jones
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Fireplace, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Contact: Jessica Drewett (831) 667-4202

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Parking: Public Lot

A word from The Restaurant at Ventana

The Restaurant at Ventana serves award winning cuisine in an awe-inspiring setting. The restaurant’s warm, rustic interior opens onto its legendary terrace where panoramic views of the ocean and rugged Big Sur coastline stretch for more than 50 miles. The cuisine makes use of the abundance of… California’s Central Coast with local, simple, sustainable ingredients, including items from Ventana’s own organic garden.Continued

The Restaurant at Ventana

4.4

67 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerRomantic

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59 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

59 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

scenic view(41)
romantic(39)
special occasion(36)

fit for foodies(29)
great for outdoor dining(27)
notable wine list(23)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (59)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everyone in our group had

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Dined on 04/07/2012

2005

Dined on 04/07/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Everyone in our group had the Cobb Salad, and we all agree that it was the best Cobb we ever had. A memorable meal. We'll definitely will be back!"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The chef at Ventana prepares

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/21/2012

2005

Dined on 03/21/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The chef at Ventana prepares well presented and delicious foods. The diver scallops are the best I have ever tasted! Restaurant welcome and service was welcoming, timely, and well coordinated between the waiter and support bus staff. Will definitely visit again and lunch is on my bucket list, too."

Dined on 03/21/2012

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everything about the Ventana

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/19/2012

2005

Dined on 03/19/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Everything about the Ventana - the food, the ambience, the welcoming, helpful people who work there - is consistently delightful. It always has been."

Dined on 03/19/2012

2005

Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ventana Vibes

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Dined on 03/16/2012

2012

Dined on 03/16/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Splendid Pacific Coast Hideaway. Pouring rain obscured our view of verdant coastline rolling down to the ocean cliffs. Luckily we revisited the site of our memorable evening the following morning for a visual feast. The entire experience was delectable!"

Dined on 03/16/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Setting is spectacular. Food

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Dined on 03/05/2012

2012

Dined on 03/05/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Setting is spectacular. Food was fresh and nicely prepared. Service was most agreeable."

Dined on 03/05/2012

2012

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We happened to go there for

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Dined on 03/04/2012

2005

Dined on 03/04/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We happened to go there for lunch on a glorious day in Big Sur and it was absolutely wonderful. The lunch menu offers generous portions and the service was outstanding."

Dined on 03/04/2012

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I typically find good food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2012

2012

Dined on 03/03/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I typically find good food to be inversely proportional to the price but given the convenience of the Ventana Restaurant to the Ventana Inn, I thought we would give it a try. The quality of the food was superb - extremely fresh, reasonable portion size (not too huge), creative. I wasn't disappointed in any of my dishes and my wife raved of the food as well and she typically is not a fan of high end restuarants. W/o question, I would come back here again. The romantic walk back to the Inn on the lit path was a nice touch..."

Dined on 03/03/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Tasty, imaginative veg option

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Dined on 02/23/2012

2011

Dined on 02/23/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My husband and I had a fabulous meal here. I had the vegetarian pre fixe menu and it was phenomenal! Delicious and creative. We had eaten at a nearby restaurant the night before for double the price half the portions and half the menu creativity. Thank you, Ventana for an amazing dining experiece!"

Dined on 02/23/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good food and wine. A bit

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Dined on 02/19/2012

2003

Dined on 02/19/2012

2003

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Good food and wine. A bit pricey. If you stay at the Inn, I recommend walking to and from the restaurant along the winding pathways. A wonderful place to stay if you can afford the prices."

Dined on 02/19/2012

2003

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

High end gourmet-style food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/18/2012

2007

Dined on 02/18/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"High end gourmet-style food and available set-menu type courses also available. A more reasonable alternative to the Post Ranch Inn. Good place to spoil yourself if you are vacationing in Big Sur."