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Nepenthe

Highway 1, Big Sur, California 93920

Featured Review : "Never let the truth get in the way of a good story..." Bill Fassett The founder of Nepenthe obviously knows how to please a crowd. Since 1949 this iconoclastic dining facility perched on a breathtaking vantage p...See Full Review

  • #1 most popular
    Big Sur restaurant
  • Avg. User Rating:
    4 out of 5 stars

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Nepenthe Reviews

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Nepenthe in the Early Morning

  • 5 out of 5 stars by River Queen from Walnut, California
  • July 3, 2008
Quote: My family and I stayed up in the Redwoods for a week, in a truly rustic cabin with roaring fire instead of TV. It was a wonderful change of scenery for us. One fine morning I decided to go to the NEPENTHE to enjoy a bowl of healthy granola and... Read the full Nepenthe review
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Nepenthe

  • 5 out of 5 stars by rabbitgirl from San Diego, California
  • June 4, 2006
Nepenthe
Quote: This restaurant was really awesome. You can eat right on the side of the mountain looking at gorgeous views. It's very relaxing and you can sit on pillows while you drink a beer and wait for your table. We were there during the day but it looked... Read the full Nepenthe review

From journal If you're going to San Francisco...

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Cafe Kevah at Nepenthe

  • 5 out of 5 stars by smmmarti guide from Lahaina, Hawaii
  • October 17, 2003
Cafe Kevah at Nepenthe
Quote: "Never let the truth get in the way of a good story..." Bill Fassett The founder of Nepenthe obviously knows how to please a crowd. Since 1949 this iconoclastic dining facility perched on a breathtaking vantage point with some of Big Sur’s... Read the full Nepenthe review

From journal Harmonic Conversion in Big Sur

Nepenthe's

  • 5 out of 5 stars by PIANOMAN from NOVATO, California
  • January 12, 2003
Quote: No trip to Big Sur is complete without a stop at Nepenthe's. Just south of Big Sur, Nepenthe's is set off on a hillside bluff overlooking the Pacific. It consists of the Phoenix (great gift shop), a downstairs cafe, and Nepenthe's restaurant above.... Read the full Nepenthe review

From journal Big Sur Special Spots

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Nepenthe

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Gwilym Owen from London, England
  • November 27, 2002
Nepenthe
Quote: Nestled under the watchful gaze of the forest clad Santa Lucia Mountains and open since April 24th 1949, the hugely romantic setting of Nepenthe's* beautifully manicured gardens, outdoor terraces and restaurant perched on the edge of magnificent... Read the full Nepenthe review

From journal Big Sur: The Sublime Driving Holiday

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Nepenthe's

  • 4 out of 5 stars by grimmts from Wadsworth, Ohio
  • April 9, 2002
Nepenthe's
Quote: I'll let the words from Nepenthe's website describe the setting: "Perched on the edge of the continent, high above the Pacific, watched over by the majestic Santa Lucia Mountains sits Nepenthe Restaurant. This Mecca of poets, artists, travelers and... Read the full Nepenthe review

From journal Too Much Fun - Monterey to Big Sur

Nepenthe

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Judy Andreson from Elko, Nevada
  • August 7, 2000
Quote: Since 1949 repeat customers have been returning to Nepenthe for the simple yet delicious food and the memorable view. Spacious decks overlook the Pacific Ocean, the Santa Lucia Mountains and a 40-mile view of the Big Sur Coastline. Try the famous... Read the full Nepenthe review

From journal A Wondrous Journey to Big Sur Coast