“ Highly recommend. I have never seen such hard working, professional and friendly staff. I was impressed by how every single person greeted us with smile and courtesy. The heater was more than enough and the staff brought us blankets. Food was excellent too, and yes you pay for the view of course. We had a great time! ”

“ What not to love about this restaurant? AMAZING views, Awesome staff, Delicious foods and GREAT service. I have nothing, BUT positive reviews for this resort, restaurant and staff. All the staff has done a beautiful job to accommodate and to provide the best quality and world-class experience to all guests. I definitely will return again. Many thanks to the bartenders, chefs and servers for being flexible and patient to provide us with great dishes / drinks / services. We greatly appreciate your artistic ability, dedication and hardwork to please your customers!! ”

“ We were guests a few nights at the hotel and I was very impressed with everything I tried. The menu was very creative & they had some fantastic options for breakfast, lunch & dinner. There wasn't a meal that I didn't enjoy. I think my overall favorite was the chicken hash for breakfast, beautifully spicy & delicious. Service was top notch as well. Felt like a 5 star experience. Highly recommend this place regardless of whether you are staying at the resort. (I've attached a million pics of the various breakfast, lunch & dinners). ”

“ What a beautiful restaurant! We ate here three times total for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For dinner, it took quite awhile to get our main entree. Without us complaining or even bringing it up, our waiter proactively checked on us and offered us a free drink for the delay. The other two meals were great. The location is perfect, snd the views are stunning. ”

“ Ate here for dinner 3 times while staying for 3 nights at the resort. Overall it was a fantastic experience every time. Attentive waiters, delicious food, good portion sizes and variety. Some of the highlights over the 3 days include for appetizers: King Salmon and Grilled Prawns are a must-get option. Extremely flavorful, delicate, light and delicious. For entrees: Beef Ribeye, Sable fish, King Salmon (normally not offered but was in place of Sable Fish one night due to availability). Chose to get the beef with a side salad (Harvest of Lettuce) rather than the suggested sides. All the proteins were cooked to absolute perfection every single time. Harvest of lettuce salad was shockingly good and a great pairing with the steak. You cannot go wrong with any of the dessert options, every single one was fantastic. We had the same friendly server all 3 nights. The quality of the food being served here is much higher than the in-suite dining options for the same menu items. ”

“ Didn't expect a free in-house restaurant to be so good, to be honest. Had a total of 8 or 9 meals at this place and was satisfied with almost every dish that I ate. My favorite was the U10 scallop and the minute I bit into it, I knew this would likely be one of my favorite foods of 2024. As a matter of fact, I ordered it 3 times during my stay lol. Also enjoyed fresh and well-seasoned salmon, iron steak and crab cake. The view also adds significantly to the taste. Reservation is recommended but actually not required for resort guests. The short trail from the resort to the restaurant is pretty scenic and fun to walk. ”

“ Located on the property of the Alila Ventana Big Sur at the top of the hill, the Sur House has the most unbelievable views that we have ever seen at any restaurant. It was foggy at Big Sur today, and the views of Pacific Ocean while while we were having lunch were still memorizing! The food and service were outstanding as well. This is an adults only property, but kids can visit during lunch service. In any event, the Sur House is a bucket list restaurant experience, a must try if you're in striking distance of it! ”

“ My three days staying at Alila Ventana Big Sur have been one of the best three days of my life, and the Sur House is a big reason why. We came here every single day for our complimentary breakfast, lunch, dinner as hotel guests. I believe that breakfast and lunch are for hotel guests only but Sur House is open for non-hotel guests for dinner time. Even if you are not staying at Alila, the Sur House is still worth the trek if you’re in Big Sur. The dining here is world class and I was told that the chef is actually from the Michelin restaurant nearby. Every single thing we ate was extraordinarily delicious, and believe me, we tried the whole menu during our stay! Below are some of my favorite selections from the menu for each meal. BREAKFAST — Bagel & Lox (colorful and IG worthy) — Egg Omelet (with fresh eggs from the onsite farm) LUNCH — Habanero wings (perfectly spiced) — Fish & Chips (fantastic fry, not too oily) — Churrasco (this steak is actually my favorite dish of our whole stay) — Market Fish (ours was a beautifully cooked salmon) — Coconut sorbet (DO NOT SKIP THIS!) DINNER — The Hen Egg (sounds simple but has big flavor) — Spanish Octopus (soooo tender) — Squid Ink Spaghetti (but honestly all the pastas are amazing) — Steak, Salmon or Halibut (are the best because for me the poultry options were a bit dry) All the desserts are great and we’ve tried them all, but I just cannot stop thinking about the coconut sorbet. It lives in my mind rent free. Not only was the food excellent, the service was equally as amazing. Our server for most nights was Leo - he is fantastic. He always remembered our names and what we ordered and made sure to wish me a happy birthday. We really felt taken care of and seen. On nice days and nights, Sur House is located in a patio area of Alila Ventana and overlooks the huge blue ocean and Big Sur cliffs. It’s a really stunning sight especially at sunset. On days with very foggy or rainy weather, the party is moved indoors for a more romantic, cozy, wood surroundings dining vibe. I will be dreaming about Alila Ventana and the Sur House for a long time! ”