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The King's List
Big Sur
The finest tables in Big Sur, adjudicated by King's Score.
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# The King's List — Big Sur
**Sierra Mar** leads a constellation of destination dining establishments along California's rugged coastline. Each venue commands the $$$ price band, drawing discerning travelers to this legendary stretch of terrain.
1
Cafe Kevah
In contention
2
Rocky Point
In contention
3
Fernwood Tavern
In contention
4
Big Sur River Inn
In contention
5
Nepenthe
In contention
6
Sierra Mar
In contention
7
Big Sur Roadhouse
In contention
8
The Sur House
In contention
9
Deetjen's Restaurant
In contention
How the order is decided
Tables with three or more member reviews rank on their King's Score — a trust-weighted 0–100 built from real diners and never from us — and always sit above the unreviewed field. Everything still In contention is held in a provisional, stable order until the Court weighs in. Arrows show movement since last week. Featured tables are labelled and never outrank an earned score.