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With the most reasonable prices in Big Sur, this family-owned deli slices custom-made
deli sandwiches and piles up tortillas with carne asada , pork carnitas, veggies or beans and
cheese. The small market carries camping food, snacks and beer and wine.

Big Sur Burrito Bar & General Store DELI, MARKET
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.bigsurriverinn.com ; 46840 Hwy 1; mains $8-10; 11am-7pm; )
Order a San Francisco-sized burrito or wrap sandwich with a fresh-fruit smoothie from the
back of the Big Sur River Inn's well-stocked general store, which carries snacks, drinks
and camping supplies.

Big Sur Lodge Restaurant & General Store CALIFORNIAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 831-667-3100; www.bigsurlodge.com/dining ; 47225 Hwy 1; mains $10-30;

8am-9:30pm; )
Inside Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, pull up a wooden table in the cabin-esque dining room
or on an outdoor riverside deck to fill up on wild salmon, roasted veggie pasta and gener-
ous salads, all made with hungry hikers in mind. The lodge's small general store stocks
camping groceries, snacks, drinks and ice-cream treats.

Restaurant at Ventana CALIFORNIAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 831-667-4242; www.ventanainn.com ; Ventana Inn & Spa, 48123 Hwy 1;
lunch $16-26, 4-course dinner menu $75; 7-10:30am, 11:30am-4:30pm & 6-9pm; )
The old truism about the better the views, the worse the food just doesn't seem to apply
here. The resort's clifftop terrace restaurant and cocktail bar are Big Sur's gathering spot
for foodies and bon vivants. Feast on grilled swordfish with lemony couscous, a house-
smoked pork sandwich or salads flavored with herbs grown in the garden right outside.
Reservations essential.

Nepenthe CALIFORNIAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 831-667-2345; www.nepenthebigsur.com ; 48510 Hwy 1; mains $15-42;
11:30am-4:30pm & 5-10pm)
Nepenthe comes from a Greek word meaning 'isle of no sorrow,' and indeed, it's hard to
feel blue while sitting by the fire pit on this aerial terrace. Just-okay California cuisine (try