Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Sierra Mar Patio - Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, CA
Award-winning

Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn

4.5 (1269)
$50 and over
Organic
47900 State Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Romantic
  • 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 $85 per person. Our dinner experience is priced at $185 per person. Lunch and Dinner is available to the general public, however space is limited and reservations in advance are required.

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–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

Experiences

  • Meet the Winemaker: Aaron Miller of Plumpjack!

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 13, 2025 only
    2:30 PM
    Come sip, nosh and chat with a world-class winemaker! Join us as we welcome Aaron Miller of PlumpJack Estate Winery for an afternoon of fine wine and conversation. Enjoy tastings from PlumpJack’s vineyards in the Napa Valley, and learn more about Aaron’s philosophy on winemaking, the storied history of PlumpJack and more!
    Meet the Winemaker: Aaron Miller of Plumpjack! Photo
  • Meet the Winemaker: Raj Parr

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 29, 2025 only
    2:30 PM
    Come sip, nosh and chat with a world-class winemaker! We’re thrilled to welcome winemaker, farmer and sommelier Rajat Parr for an afternoon of tasting and conversation. Raj is the founder of Phelan Farms of Cambria, California, where he farms and makes the wine from their vineyards, focusing on regenerative agriculture and natural winemaking.
    Meet the Winemaker: Raj Parr Photo
  • Dinner with Raj Parr

    $295.00 per person

    Jul 28, 2025 only
    Ask winemaker, farmer and sommelier Rajat Parr what is most important about wine, and he will tell you: the land, the people, and the health of the vineyard. Balancing these elements is an exercise in alchemy that, in Raj’s hands, produces some of California’s most inspired wines. His vineyard at Phelan Farm is deeply intertwined with nature, and after tasting some of Raj’s wines, we feel the same. Join the Post Ranch team and Raj Parr for an unforgettable dinner that will expand your palette and your mind.

What 1,269 people are saying

Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Healthy

  • California Central Coast

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn offers a "truly unique dining experience" with "stunning views" of the Big Sur coastline. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "incredible service," with standout mentions for "impeccable service" and a "magical atmosphere." Ideal for special occasions, the restaurant's setting and culinary offerings promise a memorable visit.

1,269 Reviews
  1. William VIP

    Los Angeles14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Great prix fixe lunch. Just perfect. Service even better!
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded 3 days ago
    Dear William, This is just what we hope to hear, and we thank you for taking the time to pass along your accolades. It was a pleasure to serve as your host, and we’ll be sure to celebrate your kind words with both our service and culinary teams. Welcoming you again would be a pleasure for us all and we trust you will soon have the chance to join us again. Until then. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

    Is this helpful?

  2. patti

    Coastal Georgia1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated right away at a window seat with fabulous views. The wait staff was professional and timely. Each course was delicious and the timing perfectly paced. The food was flavorful, served at the appropriate temperature. The only complaint was the additional and rather inflated charges for coffee and tea served with our dessert.
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded 3 days ago
    Dear patti, We are so pleased you had the chance to join us for a Sierra Mar experience, and we thank you for taking a moment to share your thoughtful review. Our team reads each comment, and we are elated to know that each dish was so thoroughly enjoyed. We appreciate the thoughtful feedback and we will hope to welcome you again in the months and years ahead. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

    Is this helpful?

  3. Noemi

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, people, and environment! I would highly recommend to my friends and family :)
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Noemi, Your recommendation means the world to us, and we thank you for taking the time to pass along your spectacular review. Our menu changes daily and we look forward to you exploring all that awaits during your next Sierra Mar experience. Until then. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

    Is this helpful?

  4. Ifeanyi

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Loved the Oysters! Food and staff were excellent. My wife and I went there for our Anniversary and had the best time.

    Is this helpful?

  5. JohnP

    Tahoe2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The restaurant resembles a cafeteria. Air conditioner blowing to the point that most put on jackets. The servers , for the most part were unprofessional and uninformed regarding the dishes. It didn’t seem we had a waiter dedicated to our table as it switched constantly between three who didn’t seem to know the chronology of our courses. All of the courses contained an overwhelming amount of pickled vegetables. (Both salads and even smash burger ). They even brought a soup , “ a gift from the chef” that was basically clear liquid with marinated artichokes. ( They must have had a surplus of artichokes to get rid of.) The view was stunning and that is basically what we paid for at our $194 lunch for two without drinks and before tip! Skip it! There are plenty of similarly stunning views accessible from both hiking trails and roadside turnouts along the Big Sur coast. And also great restaurants like Deetjen’s Bug Sur Inn and Ventana amongst others.
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded 3 days ago
    Dear JohnP, We thank you and yours for joining us for your cliffside lunch. We fondly remember our conversations had and while we understand there was disappointment in your preferred patio table not being available, our check-ins throughout the visit led us to believe that the experience was being enjoyed. We are sorry to learn of your feedback, and we apologize if our efforts and presence fell short in displaying our desire to ensure every aspect of your visit was perfectly enjoyed. We thank you once more and we hope the balance of your day was thoroughly enjoyed. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

    Is this helpful?

  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    A 5 star setting with 3 star food & 2 star service, luckily the wine list is excellent although none of the staff had a clue about wine. Overall very underwhelming despite a big reputation.
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded on May 12, 2025
    Greetings, We thank you for joining us and for sharing your review. The details shared do leave us greatly concerned as the experience described is not reflective of what we strive to provide. Should your time allow, I am hopeful that you’ll message me directly so that we can plan for a time to speak by phone. I’d like nothing more than to learn more about your experience and offer my more personal apologies for any moments of inconsistency. We thank you again and I look forward to hearing back from you in the days ahead. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

    Is this helpful?

  7. Aaron

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! A great place to spend a special occasion!
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded on May 12, 2025
    Dear Aaron, We are elated to learn that you so enjoyed your Sierra Mar dining experience, and we thank you for taking a moment to spread the word in the form of your online review. Special occasion or not, we look forward to ensuring each visit is perfectly enjoyed and we do hope your recent Big Sur experience soon inspires your return. Until then. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

    Is this helpful?

  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience!! We loved every part of the dinner from the service to the last bite of our chocolate ice cream. The view is epic!
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded on May 12, 2025
    Greetings, We are humbled by your kind words, and we so appreciate you recognizing the talents of our culinary team and the genuine hospitality provided by our service colleagues. We trust endless photos were captured to share with friends and family at home 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

    Is this helpful?

  9. Tex VIP

    Central Coast103 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another exemplarity experience at Sierra Mar. From the clear views on this warm coastal evening, the tasty drinks at the bar, to the attentive service and delicious dishes, all were absolutely perfect and without reproach. We look forward to the next opportunity to step away from the real world and blissfully enjoy being in tranquility.
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded on May 13, 2025
    Dear Tex, It was a pleasure to welcome you and yours and we trust the Big Sur sunset put on an equally impressive show, full of vibrant colors, complemented by the green-covered cliffs and the movement of the blue waves below. We thank you for taking the time to shine a light on the warm welcome and attentive service provided by our team and we’ll share your added accolades with our many talented culinary colleagues. We are humbled by the kind words, and we too are looking forward to you joining us again, hopefully, one day soon. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

    Is this helpful?

  10. Beth

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spirit was wonderful as was the rest of the staff
    Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded on May 12, 2025
    Thank you, Beth. We have already shared your kind words with Spirit and the rest of our Sierra Mar team, and we trust you’ll be thrilled to know that endless smiles were the result. On behalf of all of us, it was a joy to have you join us on a culinary journey and we hope the months and years ahead provide us the chance to host you again. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn is rated 4.5 stars by 1269 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. California Central Coast
  4. Big Sur
  5. Big Sur

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Neighborhood
    Big Sur
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 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
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo