Service Hours: Daily 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM • 800 Feet Above The Pacific • Verified Operator Pricing

Dining menus, verified prices, and ingredient sourcing in Big Sur.

Nepenthe Restaurant in Big Sur California has world class views. Nepenthe sits 800 feet above the ocean and we also have Cafe Kevah for brunch and lunch. Every tier operates on verified per-person pricing without binding table quotes or hidden reservation markups.

Our Culinary Sourcing Commitments

Nepenthe buys directly from Central Coast growers, Monterey Bay fishermen, and regional bakeries. We use California cold-pressed olive oil, organic produce harvested within sixty miles in the Salinas Valley, and poultry raised without antibiotics. We refuse pre-packaged frozen hamburger patties, boxed soup bases, and artificial syrups. If road closures south of Big Sur delay deliveries, we adapt our daily specials to what can arrive through Monterey rather than compromise on fresh ingredients.

Visiting Nepenthe on Highway 1

All three dining services welcome guests on a walk-in basis at 48510 Highway 1, Big Sur. Call 831-667-2345 to check real-time seating availability or highway road advisories.