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Big Sur

Sierra Mar

Restaurant · New American

Why we point you here

New American cooking in Big Sur that's charted internationally—worth the detour along the coast.

Big Sur's dramatic coastline isn't just scenery—it's home to New American cooking serious enough to earn international recognition. Charted on OAD for three consecutive years, this is the kind of place worth building a night around when you're exploring the region.

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Worth the detour.

Charted by Forbes Travel Guide · Michelin Guide · OAD Top Restaurants· Last verified 2026-07-11