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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 (1310)

$50 and over

Organic

47900 State Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920

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2 people

Jul 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 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 1,310 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
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Healthy
California Central Coast
Romantic
California Central Coast
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn offers an "unreal dining experience" with "amazing food and drinks" complemented by "incredible views." The service is often praised as "impeccable" and "friendly," making it ideal for special occasions. Diners appreciate the "creative" and "delicious" cuisine, although some find the prix fixe menu limiting.

1,310 Reviews

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Minnie VIP
San Francisco Bay Area39 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A delightful lunch at Sierra Mar . Everything tasted delicious and we had wonderful service from Ramon . I definitely recommend a visit to Sierra Mar !
Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded 1 day ago
Dear Minnie, This is just the feedback we take joy in finding, and we are thrilled to know that your recent Sierra Mar retreat was a culinary journey that will long be remembered. We’ll be sure to share your accolades with both Ramon and those in the kitchen, and on behalf of all of us, we hope to welcome you time and again for many years to come. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar
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Cheryl VIP
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our tasting course dinner was amazing. Service was incredible. The food was phenomenal. So creative! Will be back.
Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded 1 day ago
Dear Cheryl, You know how to make our Sierra Mar team smile. We thank you for the endless accolades, and reading that you will soon be visiting again is the greatest compliment of all. Please do hurry back just as soon as you can. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar
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Brett VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth11 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best dining experiences you can have in the region.
Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded 1 day ago
Dear Brett, We are humbled by the kind words, and on behalf of all of us at Sierra Mar, we are thrilled to know that the culinary experience left such a lasting impression. With menus changing daily to reflect the most in-season ingredients being harvested from our Chef’s Garden, we hope we’ll soon have the pleasure of hosting you again. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar
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Simon
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on July 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent & unique rendition of high quality ingredients.
Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded 3 days ago
Dear Simon, It was a pleasure to have you join us and your accolades mean the world to our greater Sierra Mar team. As you likely know, our menu changes daily to reflect the freshest of in-season ingredients and we hope you’ll soon have the chance to join us again. Until then. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar
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Wayne
Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review
2.0
Dined on July 13, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Total rip off…. The food was quite tasty but the atmosphere was far too intense and the food a complete rip off
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Anthony VIP
San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. The food and environment are superior.
Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded 1 day ago
Dear Anthony, Greetings from Big Sur and your many friends overlooking our coastal views. We are delighted to find your review and pleased to know that the experience captivated each of your senses. We’ll be sure to share your thoughtful accolades with our team, and we hope the memorable experience soon inspires you to visit again. Until then. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar
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Mark VIP
San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal dining experience. Great views…and the food and service matched it. My wife and I enjoyed every bite and every second of the meal. Awesome place.
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Andrew
Austin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing view! Amazing food! Absolutely recommend. We will be back.
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Luke
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went after my finances and I’s engagement in Big Sur and this restaurant was on another level. The amazing food and drinks with the incredible view is unmatched. Telling friends and will be back!
Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded 1 day ago
Dear Luke, Congratulations once again to you and your new fiancé, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to join in the celebration of your recent engagement. Your accolades mean the world to us, and we appreciate you spreading the word, both in the form of your review and as you land back at home. Hosting you again would be a pleasure for us all, and perhaps you can even envision joining us at the ranch for a future honeymoon. Until next time, we congratulate you again and wish you endless years of health, happiness, and love. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar
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Corina
California Central Coast1 review
3.0
Dined on July 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Not worth the price. Food was ok, some dishes better than others, but not extraordinary. The location is fantastic, but the dirty windows and the hideous plastic sunshade spoiled the experience. I would expect a more sophisticated solution in an upscale place like this.
Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnResponded 1 day ago
Dear Corina, Greetings from Big Sur, and thank you for sharing your review. We value the feedback shared by our guests, and we thank you for sharing your observations. Our windows frame the most mesmerizing views, and sitting high above the ocean, keeping the glass clean is a continual focus for our team, and we apologize if the panes needed attention. Your comments regarding the culinary experience have been heard as well, and we regret if the meal felt inconsistent in any way. We hope our service team offered alternate dishes, and we look forward to better impressing the next time we see you. In the spirit of hospitality, Reylon Agustin Director of Culinary Sierra Mar
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Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 1310 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

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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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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 1,310 people are saying

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