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Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn

Name: Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn
Address: 47900 State Highway 1, Big Sur, CA, United States, 93920
Telephone: (831) 667-2200
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1284)

$50 and over

Organic

47900 State Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920

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2 people

Jun 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

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
(831) 667-2200
Website
http://postranchinn.com/dining
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.

Location
47900 State Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
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

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Chefs Garden Harvest
toasted naan crisps. hummus. zaalouk. market greens. tiny vegetables. market giardiniera.
Tabouli Salad
buttercake lettuce. bulgar wheat. pickled peppers. tomatoes. cucumber. feta. za’atar vinaigrette.
Barigoule Soup
castroville artichokes. thumbelina carrots.
Choose your Main Course, accompanied by the Chefs' Garden daily harvest
fisherman's daily catch, niman ranch bavette steak, fogline farms chicken, roasted lion's mane mushroom, or post ranch smash burger

Dessert

Coconut Panna Cotta
market citrus. mochi. cookie crumble.

Supplements

Tsar Nicoulai Private Batch Reserve Caviar$220.00
Produced in limited quantity, these tawny brown to platinum beads have a nutty and light flavor
Tsar Nicoulai Golden Osetra Caviar$265.00
Osetra is noted for its bright amber gold color, medium grain size, and a clean, rich and nutty finish
Chilled Oysters
champagne mignonette. cocktail sauce. lemon.
Baked Pt. Reyes Quinta Cheese$45.00
candied walnuts. fruit. ad astra seeded bread.
Shrimp Cocktail$36.00
cocktail sauce. garden lemons.

What 1,284 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn offers a "magical experience" with "world class views and cuisine." Guests enjoy "impeccable service," a "great prix fixe lunch," and "beautiful presentation." The restaurant's "friendly and welcoming staff" enhance the breathtaking dining ambiance. While some find portions substantial, others praise the "perfect atmosphere" for a special occasion.

1,284 Reviews

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bradk
Philadelphia County9 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Small portions. Dark intimate ambiance. Amazing service. Fish and pork over cooked. Cost not reflected in food amount or preparation
Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded on November 6, 2024
Dear bradk, Greetings from Big Sur and your many friends overlooking the majestic coastline. It was a pleasure to have you with us and we are pleased to read that our service team ensured that you were fully cared for during each step of your culinary journey. We apologize if the dishes served did not mirror the rest of your experience and we hope you found our team quick to offer other options for you and yours. We thank you once more and we look forward to ensuring your next visit is perfectly enjoyed. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar
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martin
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of a kind experience - food/service is outstanding……however, the view & ambiance is absolutely world class!!
Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded on November 6, 2024
Hello Martin, We are thrilled to know that your Sierra Mar experience was all that you hoped it would be, and we thank you for taking a moment to share your review for the benefit of others exploring the possibility of confirming their own reservations. We trust you captured endless photos to share with friends and family at home and we look forward to you visiting time and again for many years to come. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar
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Peter VIP
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely terrific! The service and the food were great but the location itself is superb!
Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded on November 1, 2024
Dear Peter, Reviews like yours are always a treat to find and we thank you for shining a light on such a remarkable dining experience. Our Sierra Mar colleagues appreciate the recognition and we hope your perfect experience soon inspires you to join us again. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar
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sharon
Wisconsin103 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very splurge-worthy experience that we will cherish for a long time to come. We were celebrating our honeymoon and the overall impression is spectacular.
Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded on November 1, 2024
Dear Sharon, Congratulations to you and yours. Honeymoon dinners and intimate wedding meal celebrations are something we take great joy in hosting, and we thank you for allowing us the chance to play a small role in your special event. We appreciate the kind words, and perfect scores shared within your review, and we hope Sierra Mar holds a special place in your heart for many years to come. Until we next see you, the pleasure was ours and we wish you both endless years of health, happiness, and love. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar
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Duane VIP
Columbus23 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
By far, the best restaurant experience my wife and I have ever had. From the hospitality of the host, to the attention to details, and the delicious food, this is an amazing place!!
Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded on October 29, 2024
Dear Duane, Greetings to you and your wife and thank you again for spending your time with us. We are humbled to read that we have earned a top spot on your list of favorite restaurant experiences, and we appreciate you spreading the word through your magnificent online review. We will share your endless accolades with our service and culinary teams, and on behalf of all of us, we hope you’ll soon be able to join us again. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome place! Staff is awesome! Pricey but very good
Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded on October 30, 2024
Greetings, We appreciate the endorsement, and we thank you for taking the time to spread the joy in the form of your perfect review. While our Pacific views go on forever, we have long believed it is the exceptional care provided by our service team that brings guests back time and again and your kind words further affirm that sentiment. We thank you for shining a light on their genuine hospitality and expert knowledge and on behalf of all of us, we look forward to welcoming you again in the months and years ahead. Until next time. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar
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Cesar
Cancun / Riviera Maya3 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
View is espectacular! That’s it! Service is really poor and food is ok comparing to the price they charges. Don’t arrive early cause you don’t have any place to wait.
Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded on October 30, 2024
Dear Cesar, It was a pleasure to welcome you, and we thank you for sharing your review. While we are thrilled to learn that you so enjoyed the view, we are disheartened to find your added feedback and I’m hopeful that we’ll soon be able to connect so that I can learn a bit more about your experience and extend my personal apologies. On behalf of all of us, we are sorry for any shortfalls and while early arriving guests can enjoy a drink in our bar, or wander our lower grounds at the resort, we apologize if these options were not shared with you. We thank you once more and we look forward to shining brighter upon your return. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar
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Songhee
Toronto / Ontario1 review
1.0
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
This is first time I leave for review. I had really bad experience this place First we got in there just after 12. And I asked nice windows table. But she told us, we can’t have 4 person table. Finally we got very corner beside door. But later I saw all two people had 4 people table. Also I got hard plastic pieces was on my fish People not friendly and not much smile. We paid almost 300 dollars and we got that poor service in that place.
Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded on October 30, 2024
Dear Songhee, Greetings from Big Sur and thank you for joining us for your coastal lunch. While we consider every table in the dining room to offer iconic views and a comfortable setting, we are sorry to learn of your disappointment. We understand the impressions created in later seeing other parties of two at these tables, though requests for window-side seating are often made during the initial reservation. We apologize for the disappointment, and we hope you found our team quick to respond to any concerns regarding the dish mentioned in your review. We hope you’ll one day join us again as we’d like nothing more than a second chance to earn your thoughtful praise and we hope you’re open to the same. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar
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Brian
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb lunch. Best of the best for everything. Cannot say enough good things.
Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded on October 24, 2024
Dear Brian, We will humbly accept your every compliment, and we thank you for taking a moment to share. It was a pleasure to have you settle in for a culinary visit and we look forward to you further exploring our menus the next time you join us. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar
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Lea VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our dinner and then breakfast the next morning. Devin was really nice!
Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded on October 22, 2024
Dear Lea, On behalf of Devon and your many friends at Sierra Mar, we thank you for joining us for your multiple meals and we are elated to read that each visit was perfectly enjoyed. We appreciate the thoughtful review and we encourage 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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FAQs

Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 1284 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 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
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

Website
http://postranchinn.com/dining
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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Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn

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About this restaurant

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Menu

Lunch Prix-Fixe $85

Chefs Garden Harvest

Tabouli Salad

Barigoule Soup

Choose your Main Course, accompanied by the Chefs' Garden daily harvest

Dessert

Coconut Panna Cotta

Supplements

Tsar Nicoulai Private Batch Reserve Caviar$220.00

Tsar Nicoulai Golden Osetra Caviar$265.00

Chilled Oysters

Baked Pt. Reyes Quinta Cheese$45.00

Shrimp Cocktail$36.00

What 1,284 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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