Deetjen's Restaurant
Deetjen's Big Sur Inn Restaurant
A cozy 1930s inn restaurant nestled in a redwood forest, famous for its Eggs Benedict breakfast and warm, candlelit dinners.
Located inside Deetjen's Big Sur Inn at 48865 Highway 1, this restaurant dates back to 1939 and retains its historic fireplace and rustic cabin style. Breakfast is the most popular meal, featuring various styles of Eggs Benedict, while blueberry pancakes and vegetarian breakfast burritos are also highly recommended. Dinner is served by candlelight, offering home-style dishes like roast herb chicken, along with a good wine list and vegetarian/gluten-free options. Reservations are recommended for dinner and required for groups of 6 or more. Due to the historic nature of the building, there are steps, making wheelchair access difficult. The price range on Tripadvisor is about $31-40. Located a few minutes' drive south of Nepenthe; please check Highway 1 road conditions before traveling.
Opening hours
Breakfast daily 8:00-12:00; Dinner Friday to Tuesday 17:30-20:30, no dinner on Wednesday and Thursday
Nearby sights
- Henry Miller Memorial Library
- Nepenthe
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Pfeiffer Beach
- McWay Falls
- Andrew Molera State Park
- Point Sur Lighthouse
- Bixby Creek Bridge