the Big Sur River Inn Restaurant


Open Daily 9am to 9pm

Renew your spirit at the Big Sur River Inn Restaurant with a dining room and outdoor patio overlooking the Big Sur River, and a full service bar serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all year round. Featuring both indoor and outdoor dining, enjoy a fabulous meal on our outdoor decks, the manicured grass lawn or along the bank of the Big Sur River. Have a seat in an Adirondack chair in the river water and let the smooth current cool your feet as you enjoy the best Big Sur meal around.

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BSRI Eatery Options

a Big Sur River Inn burrito from the beloved Burrito Bar in the General Store
shopping basket full of grocery staples and Big Sur Souvenirs from the Big Sur River Inn General Store
peppermint ice cream in a waffle cone in front of the Ice Cream Bus at the Big Sur River Inn
  • Located inside the Big Sur River Inn General Store is our burrito bar. Create your own tacos, bowls, or burritos and enjoy on the property or on your Big Sur hike. The burrito bar is open daily from 8am to 7pm on Tuesdays through Saturdays, and 8am to 5pm on Sundays and Mondays.

  • Stock up on all of your food and drink needs at our General Store. We carry snacks, pantry goods, beverages, wine, beer, and BSRI pre-made food made to go. It’s the place to also stock up on your Big Sur and BSRI merchandise from T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, mugs, and so much more. The General Store is open daily from 8am to 8pm.

  • Our famous Ice Cream Bus is located directly next to our Valero Gas Station. We serve popular flavors year around to satiate your sweet taste buds. Nothing better than ice cream on a beautiful day and walking around on property to take in all the nature Big Sur has to offer. The Ice Cream Bus is open daily from 9am to 5pm.

  • Place your order at our restaurant bar, and receive your food in a to-go picnic basket to enjoy on our perfectly manicured grass lawn in front of the historic Big Sur River or take it back to your room to enjoy indoors. We offer this year round, rain or shine. Picnic baskets are available during restaurant hours from 9am to 9pm.

  • Nothing better than barbeque on a warm summer day.

summertime bbq setup on the lawn with mixed drinks, draft beer, and grilled food options
summer picnic blanket on the lawn