Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur, California
Sierra Mar
Restaurant
Why we point you here
New American cooking in Big Sur that's charted internationally—worth the detour along the coast.
Big Sur's dramatic coastline isn't just scenery—it's home to New American cooking serious enough to earn international recognition. Charted on OAD for three consecutive years, this is the kind of place worth building a night around when you're exploring the region.
Accolades
- 2023Four-Star
- 2022Four-Star
- 2021Four-Star
- 2020Four-Star
On the map
Other charted spots in Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur, California
Worth the detour.
Charted by Forbes Travel Guide· Last verified 2026-07-08