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the renowned Ambrosia burger) takes a backseat to the views and Nepenthe's history - Or-
son Welles and Rita Hayworth briefly owned a cabin here in the 1940s. Reservations es-
sential.
Downstairs, cheaper but still expensive Café Kevah delivers coffee, baked goods, light
brunches and head-spinning ocean views on its outdoor deck (closed during winter and
bad weather).
Big Sur Roadhouse
CALIFORNIAN, CAJUN
lunch $6-12, dinner $19-30; 7:30am-9pm)
This Southern-spiced roadhouse glows with color-splashed artwork and an outdoor fire pit.
At riverside tables, fork into a New Orleans-born chef's hearty fried chicken, white grits
with serrano peppers, po' boy sandwiches and blackened locally caught fish with a dollop
of fresh herb aioli. Reservations advised for dinner, or just stop by for drinks and small
bites like buttermilk biscuits.
Big Sur Bakery & Restaurant
CALIFORNIAN
mains $14-36; bakery from 8am daily, restaurant 9:30am-3:30pm Mon-Fri, 10:30am-2:30pm Sat &
Sun, 5:30pm-close Tue-Sat)
Behind the Shell station, this warmly lit, funky house has seasonally changing menus, on
which wood-fired pizzas share space with more refined dishes like butter-braised halibut.
Fronted by a pretty patio, the bakery makes addictive fruit-and-ginger scones and super-
stuffed sandwiches. Expect long waits and standoffish service. Dinner reservations essen-
tial.
Deetjen's Restaurant
AMERICAN
mains $26-38; breakfast 8am-noon Mon-Fri, to 12:30pm Sat & Sun, dinner 6-9pm daily)
At a quaint yesteryear lodge, the cozy, candle-lit dining room has a daily changing menu
of steaks, cassoulets and other hearty country fare, primarily sourced from organic local
