We went to Big Sur Taphouse for our first night in Big Sur for a low key dinner after receiving a recommendation from our hotel staff. There are no reservations needed, you walk in and order at the counter and seat yourself. The restaurant has beer and wine and non alcoholic drink options and a decent size food selection option. We ordered the chips and salsa for around $10 to start and the chips were all house made and came out warm, all salsa was also homemade. For entrees, we ordered the burger for around $25 and we later found out the bun was made fresh locally and all cheese and meat came from local vendors. It truly was an amazing operation, amazing food and all staff was friendly. We definitely will come back if we are back in the Big Sur area again! read more

Nice pub to grab some food and beer. The back patio is nice and big! My gripe is that the food took really long to come out. 40 minutes. And had we known it would take that long we would have just grabbed food at the deli that's connected to the tap house. I wish the guy told us how long it would take. But I will say we came right at lunchtime so maybe the kitchen was overwhelmed. But it was a Monday, not the weekend! My curly fries were served cold but I had no time to send it back, I was so hungry. Also my wife got sick and vomited all night from the chicken quesadilla. read more

Big Sur Taphouse - Chicken quesadilla - Pubs Near Me - Big Sur, California

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Great for lunch! We visited Big Sur Taphouse to grab a bite to eat between hikes. The interior was small and cozy, with the ambiance of a dive bar. There was a football game on so there were loud eruptions of cheering every few minutes. We snagged a booth in the corner and went up to order at the bar. I chose the French Dip Sandwich (specials menu) and my friend opted for the Chicken Taphouse Tacos. Service was friendly and quick. My French Dip Sandwich was absolutely massive! I feel like this serving size could've fed 2-3 people. The beef was flavorful and I loved the melty cheese and au jus. I also loved the fries it came with - perfectly skinny with a nice texture. My friend said her Chicken Taphouse Tacos were also great. Would return for more! read more

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We really loved this place! The burger was fantastic and the outdoor patio was an incredible place to enjoy your food read more

Big Sur Taphouse - Tap House Burger - Pubs Near Me - Big Sur, California

Local small spot off the highway with plenty of tabs & standard pub fare. Inside was boisterous. We got the cider on tap, onion rings ($15.99), caprese panini ($19.99), and half dozen buffalo wings (forgot how much these were). Everything was tasty and the portions were great. Omg - the amount of fruit flies harassing our meal was laughable :') Staff are friendly, and inside is rustic - there are a few screens for watching sports. read more

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Stopped in at this small tap house to escape the rain while road tripping down the pacific coast highway. It's quite small and intimate but everyone inside was friendly. The beer was good and cold. We ordered sliders as well and these took way too long to come out. We finally got up to investigate what was taking so long and found them sitting on a counter. By the time we found them, they were already cold. The flavor was good but I'm sure they would've been much better served warm. read more

Big Sur Taphouse - Pubs Near Me - Big Sur, California

Best restaurant I went to in Big Sur (and I went to Sierra Mar too lol). Dive bar vibes, but it was fantastic. Staff were friendly, service was great/fast, but the food was the standout 10/10! Hot wings: I'm a wing snob (been going to Wings n Things for 30 years IYKYK), and these were some of the best I've ever had. 10/10 Big Booty Burger: Wife said it was one of the best burgers she's ever had! 10/10 read more

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Not too busy when we went, decor was neat. Staff was friendly. Food came out so fast! Got the nashville chicken sliders(awesome) and a sour (delicious). nice time read more

WiFi service is non-existent out on Hwy 1, so looking up spots saved is nearly impossible unless you do it old school and write things down, which I did not do in advance of our trip. We hiked a killer hike in Julia Pfeiffer state park and meandered our way back to our resting spot. On our ramblings we landed here for a bite and drink. It wasn't until after the fact I realized I had saved this spot when trip planning and boy did it deliver!! Service was friendly and warm. They have WiFi which is a luxury around the area, lol. The food was FANTASTIC! So many gluten free options I didn't know what to do with myself! Burgers, panini, tacos, nachos! They don't do gluten free pizza but whatever, everything was so plentiful in options it's not like you'll starve here if gluten free. They do make house-made queso, which is always a solid option if done well, in my humble opinion. We landed on the nachos with carne asada and some drinks. It was delicious! The nachos have pickled jalapeños and red onions to add pop to the nachos which are fresh made chips, the queso, truly a delicious bite! And the place is overall such a vibe! We absolutely loved it. It was the perfect spot to wind down and relax after 2000' of climbing up the highway. The back patio has plentiful seating including sun loving spots as well as shady options. Fun decor, fire lamps for when it's cold. I can see live music here being awesome! It's connected to a deli, merch options for purchase, truly a local gem. We loved every second of this spot and wish it was closer to make it happen on the regular. We'd highly recommend if around the area! Delicious food, great service, plenty of room to relax and enjoy, great line up for drinks, and friendly service all at reasonable prices. Chefs kiss! read more

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What a great place. Ambience and character. Food was solid. And the string band jamming in the corner was Devine. read more

Big Sur Taphouse - Pubs Near Me - Big Sur, California

This woodland grotto is epic! If you are looking for a treehouse to eat unique homemade treats this is the spot. The inside feels like you are walking into a portal to deliciousness! The people working there are the perfect vibe to and energy to match the nature! Go get your zen on! read more

Holy shit this place was good and the beer was cold and tasted so fresh. We had the Mai Tai from Alvarado (can never go wrong with Alvarado) and I had the BLAST with sub French fries and my hubby had the Grande Nachos, BOMB. Honestly it was so good and was not greasy and the portions are huge! read more

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Food is always amazing here at Taphouse, everytime we go to bigsur Taphouse is our choice. They got tacos, pizza on Thursdays. They have a nice patio if you dont want the crowd and tv on site. Servers are always attentive to get your orders. You're on the mountains so if you dont want wilderness this area is not for you. I've been here so many times and this is my to go place. They have a mini grocery stuff and souvenirs. read more

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Five stars for atmosphere and food! Granted, you've got gotta be comfortable with a little grunge. I likened it to Boy Scout camping. . Food- all the thumbs up. Sandwiches are very shareable, meaning they're huge. I love their daily specials- never had a miss with a special. We always enjoy the cheesesteak, fish & chips, & Reuben. I was really digging the buffalo chicken sliders that were a special. Shrimp Po Boy was fun as well. Fries and onion rings are always tasty and plentiful. The drive there from up north is worth the trip! read more

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Limited food options in Big Sur and this was one of the few places open when we visited in December. The menu was small and basic. We ordered the chicken tenders and a sandwich. Food was ok for the location and price. The patio outside was peaceful and dog-friendly read more

Big Sur Taphouse - Pubs Near Me - Big Sur, California

Excellent food! Awesome patio! Friendly service! Great vibes! Definitely recommend Big Sur Taphouse to anyone visiting or passing though Big Sur. The Po Boy was delicious! read more

Big Sur Taphouse - Po Boy (Plastic knife for size reference) Huge and tasty! - Pubs Near Me - Big Sur, California

What a cool space! Honestly the upstairs outdoor patio has to be one of the coolest places for an unexpected quick stop into a taphouse for lunch and a drink after beach day. read more

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Must stop location in Big Sur. Great beers, even batter sandwiches (on the weekends). Whether you're driving through or staying in Big Sur make sure this is on your itinerary. read more

Nice spot right alongside Hwy 1. True pub feel. Great beer selection and food was delicious. Friendly staff. Right next to a little market. Great stop for road trippers that want to restock on supplies. read more

Big Sur Taphouse - Carne Asada Tacos and Reuben pastrami sandwich. Patio área is really nice. - Pubs Near Me - Big Sur, California

Ca Hw 1 opened yesterday!!! So we celebrated by eating at Big Sur Taproom. Fabulous! I had the BLAST (bacon, lettuce, avacado, sourdough and tomato. So appropriate for this occasion since it brings together San Francisco sourdough and So Cal avacado! Great selection of beers. Great ambiance and service. read more

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Delicious!!! The pizza was amazing:and I'm a Chicago pizza snob:). The quesadillas were fab and the sauce yummy. Stop in-grab a beverage and use the wifi. read more

Big Sur Taphouse - Pesto pizza - Pubs Near Me - Big Sur, California

My group and I needed a quick snack with good shareable plates so we opted to stop by the Big Sur Taphouse. They had plenty of appetizers good to share for group settings. We ordered at the counter and was given a number to sit outside. I would highly recommend sitting at the outdoor patio which is so secluded and cutely decorated! My group loved the fries seasoning with the aioli and nachos were decent too! read more

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This place is definitely a spot you want to go while you're at Big Sur! The vibes were so chill, service was good and the food was amazing! We had the heavenly hippie pizza and it was one of the best pizzas I have ever had. It's definitely a local spot, and was very welcoming 10/10 read more

Big Sur Taphouse - Pubs Near Me - Big Sur, California

Great atmosphere and food! I love this place. The perfect post hike meal and cold beer

Great food, great beer and great scenery! Keep your eyes peeled when driving down highway 1 as this place is easily to miss but is an absolute miss! The food is grade A and the view is very relaxing. Also, on top of it all, the staff is great and deserve all the Big Sur business! read more

Big Sur Taphouse - Ruben. So good! - Pubs Near Me - Big Sur, California

Good place for fresh food in the middle of beautiful drive thru Big Sur area. Some people in our party were vegetarian and were doubtful if we will get vege food but we're amazed at their vege tacos, panini's and sandwiches which were very tasty. Plus, the people who served were amazing. Thank you. read more

Wow!!! This was one of the worst experiences I've ever had at a restaurant. It's Saturday night and there was one guy working the Beer/ wine service and taking orders. The entire back section of the restaurant was filled with a wedding party and front had people watching the football game. Busy yes, but not an excuse for the pathetic behavior of the dude (Seth) behind the counter. We were a party of 6 and we come to Big Sur several times a year to visit the Hawthorns and their gallery. We were looking forward to having a few beers and dinner. We ordered and waited ( again we know it was busy) 5 of us got our food and when we were almost done we realized one of our party hadn't received his Tacos after we watched Seth hand out two full taco plates for free to his "local" buddies. When we asked he got upset because he got caught handing out free food and tried to offer us $10 for the problem. We didn't want $10. We just wanted the tacos we paid for. He completely lost his mind and wanted to know where we lived and what our names were. After some back and forth banter he told us we were cut off after 2 beers and told us the shut the F up and get the F out! My friend was so shocked by this she immediately started crying and a patron also friend of Seth followed us to the store to apologize for his friend and offered to pay for our diner. Another guy came out( one of the guys who got the free tacos) and apologized as well. He said there is a ton of localism here. I would think with the road being closed to the south that establishments would welcome "tourist". The food was good but I still can't get over the scene that happened. PS: The local group of people drinking alcohol, rolling and smoking pot right outside the front door was really not a good look for the business. read more

Wow! First time here and yeah I am coming back. The food was amazing and they had Pliny the Younger on tap (though probably gone as I post this). The lunch meal, I ordered was the Shrimp Po Boy (special for Mardi Gras) and it was loaded and about a 8 inches long and filled with shrimp, tomatoes, lettuce and a secret hot sauce. Order at the bar and grab a seat indoor or on their back patio. Relaxed atmosphere for lunch. Outdoor patio has several wooden benches and heaters and a couple two top chairs. The covered patio area has a TV for those sports fans. The service was great. The food came out quickly and they brought it to our table in the upper patio area. I can't wait to come back to try the rest the menu and all the beers on tap. read more

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We are in Carmel Valley. Been raining for days and hubby has never been. We ventured out even though it said the road was closed. Wooo hoooo road was open and they had power here. THIS was worth the drive and slight anxiety with all the wetness of the mountains. This is by far the best tacos we've had. Even hubby got in on the yelp and gave review. So this is so worth coming in. yummm read more

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Best spot in Big Sur? This place is a gem. First of all big shout out to anyone who has Pliny The Elder on tap. Especially at this remote a location. I had eaten already so I didn't try the food but I wished I hadn't eaten before when I saw what was coming out if the kitchen! Great looking sandwiches with shaved deli meats, large orders of good looking nachos. The vibe is great. When you walk in its like an old tavern which is great in its own right but the place to be is the upstairs open air patio. Pics included. Definitely will be back here and next time with an appetite. read more

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Alright! Been here enough times to write review. Upon walking in its very localized spot. But don't let that worry you. The vibe is mellow and welcoming. Every time I've been here I've never had a bad experience. Always been treated with respect and professionalism. So let's move onto the food and drinks. There's always. Great selection of beer on tap. And it isn't to expensive here either. Great spot for some beers if that's all you're looking for. They also have TV and wifi. Something that is a rarity in Big Sur. You don't really come here to watch TV of use the internet. In my opinion it kills the Big Sur vibe and experience. But to each their own. The food. So their food has changed almost every time I've been here each year. Is that a bad thing? No. I like how the menu stays new and different. The only part I was upset about is how their fish tacos have changed. They were AMAZING. They're a bit of a different style now but STILL worth getting. The calamari sandwich? Holy jesus it's HUGE. It's enough food for a whole family lol. The sandwich would easily feed 3. Their fries are perfect and fresh that come with it to. Also tried their popcorn shrimp. Excellent shrimp seasoned very well. All in all I really can't say anything bad about this place. The only reason I even gave it 4 stars is because I really miss the original fish tacos. They were something I always came back for. But now they're a different s style. So I'll have to find a new go to on the menu. Overall. I would highly recommend this place. You really can't go wrong here. read more

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Good food and service and the locale was entertaining. We ordered a burger and BLT with two delicious IPA's. The outdoor patio was a nice place to enjoy the meal. read more

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Great for Sunday football! The food was really good and large portions! The back patio is a hidden gem

Such a cute place to stop for lunch in Big Sur! The staff are friendly, the dog friendly patio in the trees is adorable, and the caprese sandwich was delicious! Will definitely be back next time I'm in town! read more

Do you love scenic drives? Are you hungry? Could you use a beer? Kill 3 birds with 1 stone and head to Big Sur Taphouse. The only way to get to it is to drive down a beautiful chunk of the California coast and upon your arrival you'll be greeted with better than average bar food and a variety of beer. (Don't drink and drive). The place is super casual and has a variety of seating both indoors and out. The patio out back bumps right up against a mountain and has nice tree cover for some shade and plenty of space for groups. The food is better than you'd expect in a place with such a captive audience given that there isn't a wide selection of restaurants in the area. The prices are reasonable and the service is quick and friendly. If you're here, you're probably stopping anyway because there aren't many businesses in the area and you probably want to stretch your legs, so go ahead and grab a bite while you're at it. read more

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Fast friendly service. Great food. Party of 8, including 2 kids, served promptly and everyone enjoyed their food. Portions are big. 2 meals that were split were hatd to finish due to portion size. Would recommend. read more

Their sandwiches are HUGE and super filling! Definitely large enough to share between 2 people. This is a great place to gather and get some drinks. All the food we ordered was great! The chips taste like your classic baked kettle chips. I highly recommend the Cheesesteak and Reuben. Our party also tried the Bixby BBQ Pork Sandwich, Chicken Banh Mi, and Buffalo wings. Parking right outside Staff super friendly Pro Tip: $1 off Pint of Beer with check-in and $20 for $25 gift certificate on yelp! read more

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Very friendly inviting atmosphere with great service. The variety of tap beers was excellent. Prices were also reasonable!

Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Top ranked restaurant in the area on your drive down Big Sur. Food was solid. Great indoor and outdoor seating. Wonderful convenience store with snacks/drinks/souvenirs attached as well! Only downside is one customer toilet (which needs a good deep clean) with a long wait line at any given time of day. read more

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Great atmosphere especially on the back patio. This is the kind of place you could hang out all day. We got the bahn mi, it was ok. It had cucumbers, cilantro sriracha Mayo & bbq shredded chicken, so not authentic but the portion was big enough to share. We later got chips, salsa & queso, that was really good & we'd get it again. Also, because I checked in I got a $1 off my beer! read more

Big Sur Taphouse - Saison - Pubs Near Me - Big Sur, California

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