Big Sur Lodge
Big Sur Lodge is a hotel restaurant serving American dishes with an emphasis on meat but maintaining a few vegan and vegetarian options. The menu includes a vegan risotto as the sole dedicated vegan entrée, but many dishes that seem vegan-friendly contain hidden animal ingredients like fish sauce or dairy, limiting practical vegan choices. Its outdoor seating complements the casual lodge setting, and coffee with soy milk is positively noted despite generally poor dinner vegan options.
Vegan Friendliness
iPoor vegan options
- VEGAN OPTIONS Few · 2–3 dishes
- MENU Poorly marked
- STAFF Basic understanding
- PROTEIN tofu
Some users reported hidden animal ingredients in dishes labeled vegan — ask about sauces and broths.
Others mentioned dishes labeled vegan that weren't — double-check with staff.
A few noted staff aren't always sure about ingredients.
Some flagged vegan options aren't always available.
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