Exceptional experience in every way. If you like Sushi, The Wild Coast presents the best I've had. Treat yourself, it's worth it. If you like an unmatched view of the Pacific Ocean and sunsets, look no further. read more

One of the most unforgettable sushi experiences I've ever had. Picture this: you're perched above the Pacific, watching the coastline fade into evening light, while enjoying a 15-course omakase in an intimate, eight-seat setting. The remoteness of this place just adds to the magic. The menu reads like a love letter to Big Sur. Fish so fresh and delicate it feels like it still remembers the ocean. Herbal touches pulled straight from their garden. Service that's warm, and personal. You can hear the waves breathing below you, and the occasional exhale from someone tasting something extraordinary. As the sky shifts from blue to lavender, everything takes on a dreamlike quality. Things to know: Located at Treebones. Two nightly seatings at 5pm & 7pm. Prepaid - $160 per person. Closed Sun-Mon. With only eight seats, reservations book far in advance so plan ahead. It's open to the public even if you're not staying at the resort, but honestly, you should stay here. The resort is incredible and unlike anything else on the coast. read more

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This is the best day of my year, every year. The sushi, views, and sushi chefs make this spot so special. Each dish is completely unique and pairs with every drink served. Yancy and DJ are true experts in sushi curation! read more

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We stayed at the Treebones Resort (where wild coast is located) and got the 5pm seating. Omakase (pre-set small plates of hyper fresh fish and Japanese flavors). Stellar. Amazing. Stunning freshness. We also got the sale pairing. Wonderful. The views, the ambiance, and the welcoming chef team made it a fantastic experience. Can't wait to return. read more

Wild Coast Sushi Bar - The view as the sun sets. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Big Sur, California

This place was worth every cent! The fish service and vibe is top quality. My wife and I just got the tasting and ordered a few drinks to go along with our experience. I would definitely do the drink pairing if I could go back. Chef was on point with everything. The fish melted in my mouth and their were flavor bombs with every bite! Highly recommended! read more

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This place has ruined sushi for me - nowhere else is as good as it was here. Service was impeccable, and Chef Yancy is so nice and knowledgeable and makes incredible food. read more

I basically died and went to my version of heaven: Treebones Resort and Wild Coast Sushi. Chef Yancy and DJ were both Godly in their creations. Treebones was incredible but Wild Coast Sushi took the entire experience up another notch. I booked the 5 o'clock seating for last Saturday and hindsight is 20/20... I wish I booked 5 o'clock AND 7 o'clock because I did *NOT* want to leave. My good friend and I opted for the beverage pairing and every bite was subsequently paired with the perfect sip whether it was sake, champagne, or tea, everything matched accordingly. On Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, Chef Yancy prepared an egg custard topped with sea urchin to start us off. The second dish was a scallop and oyster combo topped with chutney and edible flowers. It was this dish that introduced me to REAL wasabi. Full disclosure: I never knew what I was missing and now that I do, I will never go back to 'imposter' wasabi. The real freshly-grated wasabi was bright and green with just a touch of heat. Unlike the overpowering fake wasabi traditionally served, this was delicate enough to let the flavor of each fish shine. Our third dish was a lightly grilled fish served over a small bed of rice. Subsequent courses featured nigiri style sushi; the freshest fish over rice. Salmon and several types of tuna including toro were highlights for me. A unique take on a miso soup came next. A sushi handroll with three types of tuna followed and was yet another favorite course. The finale was a two parter featuring dessert, but not just any dessert. Cake as part of an Omakase sushi menu? I expected innovation here and Chef Yancy did not disappoint. He prepared a fish cake drizzled with delectably sweet honey. The last dish was a thin custard with strawberries. By that time I was fully satisfied by each of the previous dishes and beverage pairings. Seriously the worst part about this experience was the fact I couldn't have more. I have thought about Treebones and Wild Coast more times than I can count over the past week. I'm already looking at my calendar to see when I can return to the beautiful, serene atmosphere. Thank you Yancy and DJ! I'll be back! read more

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This place is magical, Chef Yancy and DJ are both wizards and we were lucky ducks being able to sit at their sushi bar at the Treebones Resort. The bar only seats 8 people which is really wonderful and intimate - we ended up having chats with everyone in there. The sake pairing is a must - the variety of sakes that we were able to try was just mind-blowing and DJ gave such wonderful explanations about each one. Each bite of food/sushi was heavenly. From what I understand they are constantly changing the menu depending on what is fresh, and you can taste the freshness and the care and thought they have put into each bite. This is such a special experience - one that is worth planning and traveling for. read more

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Wild Coast offers a lovely experience for guests with resort reservations and visitors. It's a great stop along Highway 1 to grab a bite or enjoy when you're staying at the resort. I enjoyed the passion and expertise for both sides of the restaurant. Wild Coast takes walk-in while the Sushi Bar requires reservations. The staff are so passionate and committed to the best ingredients. The Main Restaurant is open nightly 5:00pm - 8:30pm with lunch served 12:00pm - 2:00pm. I had a pizza to go and enjoyed it at my campsite under the moonlight. Another night, I had the 16-course sushi course. The Wild Coast Sushi Bar offers three seatings Wed-Sun at 4:30pm, 6:00pm and 7:30pm. There were 3 couples total at the open air bar. It's a small space with an open kitchen. Everything is prepared in front of you and served right away. I have to admit, I got a pizza after the sushi dinner. The food was amazing but portions were on the small side. Perhaps, my eyes are bigger than my belly, but the pizza managed to disappear. read more

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This is a case of long term planning that manifested perfectly. When I found out about the Human Nest at Treebones Resort a few years ago, I was intrigued. And when I found out they also served omakase on the grounds, I just knew I had to have this experience. So I booked the nest with a 7:00 PM Saturday omakase seating a year ago and finally the day came to trek down to Big Sur. I'll speak to the nest in a separate post, but with regards to omakase, this was definitely a unique experience. Not only because it's part of a super luxe glamping resort, but also because all the food is Japanese-inspired but very little is Japanese-sourced. That is, we learned through the night of how much of the food came to our plates, and the real Japanese wasabi for example was grown hydroponically within California. As far as the omakase course went, it was 16 small chef-prepared small bites with a few optional add-ons. I posted the menu and shots of each bite with this review so you can see for yourself how lovely and delicious each morsel was. The fish was incredibly fresh, and each nigiri came with a dab of real wasabi root which was finely grated in front of our very eyes, and had none of the sharp sting to the nostrils that a typical Japanese restaurant's wasabi paste from a tube might present. Many of the bites came garnished with edible flowers, and also were made with ingredients from the onsite organic garden (e.g., the first course of little tomatoes with mint leaves drizzled in honey made on the grounds). The add-ons I mentioned earlier included wagyu bites and an exquisite little bowl of indulgent uni layered on sushi rice. The sushi chefs were very friendly, giving us all equal attention while still keeping the food experience top notch. Eating omakase at an intimate seating while watching the sun sink into the vast blue sea and a sliver of moon revealing itself at sunset, is a beautiful experience that will keep me warm for years to come. read more

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With COVID-19 not giving me the option to travel internationally for 2020 I instead went on a road trip exploring CA's Central Coast via 1/101. During this road trip I fell in love with Treebones Resort. It's one of the most unique places I ever stayed at and the stay itself is one of my favorite travel experiences, but it also helps that the hotel restaurant and omakase sushi is also one of my favorite traveling eating experiences. When I stayed at Treebones COVID-19 and the Dolan Fire greatly limited my dining options. The fine dining options at Sierra Mar and the Sur House were not an option because COVID-19 restricted the restaurants to hotel guests, which I refused to pay over $1K for a night. The more affordable options such as Nepenthe or Big Sur Roadhouse were inaccessible because Treebones was at the southern end of the CA-1 closure due to the fire. Therefore the best dining options were at the hotel and while the hotel's restaurant and omakase sushi were technically open to the public the hotel gives preference to their guests. Even in a COVID-19-free world seats at the sushi bar are hard to come by if you're not staying at the hotel - the option to reserve seats for the sushi bar are first given as you book your yurt/campsite. *** LOGISTICS Restaurant: Lunch 12-2pm, Dinner 5:30-8:30pm, reservations recommednded. Omakase Sushi Bar: Weds-Sunday 3 seatings nightly: 4:30, 6:00 and 7:30pm. 16 courses, $100/person, $80/beverage pairing. Maximum 6 people. The sushi bar is also separate from the hotel restaurant. Non-hotel guests have an opportunity to request seats a week in advance. *** ~Restaurant~ COVID-19 restrictions only allowed outdoor seating, but as long as I was layered up with a glass of wine I wouldn't have minded because the view beats Nepenthe's for the "best ocean view" in Big Sur. If you get cold easily there are heat lamps stationed every other seat at the front and towards the back heat lamps are situated up top every table. Entrees - Halibut (fingerling potatoes, summer succotash, red bell pepper coulis, arugula salad, $42). Paired with a Pinot Noir from Joyce Vineyards ($15) - Chocolate souffle (berry sauce, whipped, cream, $12). Paired with a Late Harvest Zinfandel Tobin James 2009 ($10) Halibut was cooked to perfection and the accompanying sauce and veggies kept it light. Vegetables are sourced from the hotel's own garden, which falls in line with the resort's sustainability practices. The Pinot Noir was okay but maybe I'm not so much into pinots from Monterey County. ~Sushi Bar~ Omakase Sushi menu: (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=xu6iJRdPXfg2gr-e8nDrQQ&userid=7gNtYzygF7dB8e7k1mWdjA) The main chef is Yancy, a SD expat (Wrench and Rodent). DJ is his sous chef. Apparently the owners of Treebones loved Yancy so much that they asked him to come to Big Sur and serve sushi to their guests. When I think of the "omakase" experience, Wild Coast will be my gold standard. Chef Yancy and Sous Chef DJ are an excellent team as they were observant with all their customers while keeping each course flowing smoothly. The fact that everyone talked to each other over the course of the dinner also made the entire experience magical. Because I was at the last seating the restaurant got colder with no nearby heat lamps but I also had a scarf that doubled as a blanket for that purpose. The first five courses were beautifully contained within a wicker plate served as a kaiseki (different cooking styles). The next seven sushi were assembled in front of us and presented in front of the counter. The final four were the closing dishes and consisted of the most beautifully decorated tuna maki I've ever seen, a dungeness crab hand roll and 2 desserts. Even though sushi was served from the counter I had no qualms eating from there due to the enhanced cleaning precautions. I had no favorite as everything was delicious in their own way and the strength of the menu ensured a well-rounded dinner. Chef Yancy did an excellet job preparing the sushi and the I could taste the quality of the fish - reminded me of eating sushi in Japan. Akami is not even one of my favorite cuts and the quality was just as a good as a chutoro. I took the time for each course savoring every bite. Drinks were good but my favorite ended up being the roasted buckwheat tea. DJ made an entire pot for me to enjoy back at my treehouse in addition to getting a golf cart chauffeur so I can make it with my tea in one piece. Even with COVID-19 forcing me to significantly alter my travel plans I found a silver lining eating sushi. It evoked similar happy culinary moments from my other travels in Europe and Japan. Upon the completion of experiencing this magical moment I changed my Treebones reservation so that I could eat here on my birthday just in case travel restrictions won't allow me to fly mid-2021. ご馳走さま でした, Yancy-sensei and DJ-sensei. Keep up the good work. read more

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After reading all the reviews, I knew this was going to be a must-eat at a sushi bar, and I was not disappointed. In fact, this may have been the best meal I have ever eaten. Attending during CV19, the bar is essentially at half capacity, with plenty of space between guests. The sushi chef and sous chef were truly a delight. Friendly, educational, and eager to feed you something special. If you ever get your chance at eating here, 110% go with the omakase option. Don't think, just do it. If you are feeling adventurous, go for the sake/beer pairing, but be warned, you will be feeling the juice by the end of the meal. I look forward to returning one day to experience this again and wish anyone else the best meal ever! read more

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Wow. No words. Chef Yancy and DJ are the best. If you're looking for an intimate omakase experience this is a great one. The fish is sourced and caught locally, daily. Which means the menu can change daily. It was so cool to see and hear about all the different types of fish. We shared a drink pairing and the sakes were excellent. We definitely left the dinner feeling a healthy buzz! Great conversation with the chefs and other diners. My favorite was the three different cuts of tuna - the fattiest one melts in your mouth. Omg. The music was great too lending to the ambiance. And the views. Spectacular. Can't beat looking out at the ocean and a gorgeous sunset too. Hope to be back! read more

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The food is exquisite here. We made reservations for 7:45pm on Tuesday evening. We ordered: 1) bone in ribeye with seasonal vegetables & mash potatoes: had the perfect sear, it was phenomenal 2) lobster & prawn pasta with asparagus: cheese , huge prawns, decadent, just perfect 3) grilled octopus with citrus salad $22: tastes great, refreshing 4) late harvest zinfandel, desert wine: fabulous sweetness 5) bowl of soup - kale, leek soup - just OK 5) bread served was good too! Sunset views while seated inside, we were blessed to stay at Treebones and to dine here at night! We want to come back for their sushi night in the future! read more

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I ate here both for regular dining and for the coveted Omakase and both experiences were amazing! The first night we arrived at Treebones after getting settled in, we grabbed a late dinner 30 minutes before the kitchen closed at the main dining room. Our server was DJ and he was extremely friendly and accommodating. When I was contemplating between 3 white wines, he didn't hesitate to grab me sample tastings of all of them, and even allowed me to order a glass of wine that was listed at bottle price only. I ordered a beet salad while my husband ordered the skirt steak flatbread. The quality and freshness of all the produce and dressings were night and day compared to what Nepenthe offers (which we were just dining at 5 hours prior to). Later I learned that the dressing is made in-house, and all of the produce in my salad is grown right in their garden! While the price point is still relatively high, it was a tad bit more reasonable than Nepenthe's, especially given the freshness of the food and how personable the service was. Now onto my Omakase experience - we've had Omakase at Michelin Starred restaurants in SF, so I didn't necessarily set high expectations for Wild Coast's dining, but wow we were truly blown away by the experience from start to finish. I ordered roasted barley tea while my husband got Asahi on tap, and to my surprise I was given a teapot of rich flavorful barley grains with hot water added in. It was a cute touch that the "teacup" was a mini camping mug. All of the pieces of nigiri and the kaiseki (other small dishes that weren't nigiri) were delicious and quite a bit of food for the reasonable $95 price tag. All the little details were amazing as well - the wasabi was freshly grated on shark skin and locally sourced from Half Moon Bay, one of the nigiri pieces was charred with a Japanese White Oak, the golden eye snapper was quickly blanched to maximize tenderness, and once again, all of the produce was grown in their own garden. The main chef and the sous chef (who happened to be DJ again!) were both very personable, approachable and just the right amount of talkative with the backdrop of the Big Sur coast for a perfect dining experience. Definitely don't miss out on the Omakase if you're staying at Treebones Resort. You can book as soon as you book a stay at the resort, but for those of you who aren't staying at Treebones, you can still call the week of to inquire about the upcoming reservations. read more

This is really a three and a half star review, and it kind of pains me to write it. But our meal here wasn't cheap, I was looking forward to it for weeks, and it was a bit of a disappointment. Make a reservation here if you want to eat in the company of some very nice people in a very gorgeous setting. There is a wonderful high/lo alchemy of sleeping in a yurt without a toilet and then enjoying omakase and some delicious wine. However, the sushi was not up to par. The rice was under-seasoned and fell apart easily. The fish was clumsily cut and sinewy. Some things that were served should have been left on the beach. $140 in my neck of the woods gets you sushi of an entirely different caliber (Try Mojo Omakase in Chelsea). It may be worth it for the experience, but I think I would have been happier (and wealthier) with another hamburger. read more

had lunch there in between big sur hikes. what a beautiful setting--outdoor with a big view. Lunch options limited but very well done. service perfect. Wife had an amazing salad with chicken 5*--it looked like the chef must be an artist. I had a salmon burger 4*--very good but not great. we will be back read more

Honestly, the food here isn't 5 stars but because of my experience here, I'd give this place a 5! My boyfriend and I visited Big Sur for the weekend and we had no idea where to get food around there. It seemed like there were no restaurants nearby so we stumbled upon this place. First of all, the VIEW. We sat outside during sunset and it was perfect... we enjoyed our hot bowl of clam chowder while watching this beautiful view, it really couldn't get better than this. It got cold and windy really fast so the waitress was kind enough to set up a table for us inside! The service here is spectacular and really made us feel welcomed. We even came here the next morning because they offer free WiFi. We wish we could've tried their omakase though but you have to book that in advance! Definitely a gem in Big Sur :) read more

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Yurt, sweet yurt. Jamie W. and I really enjoyed our brief stay at Treebones (review: http://bit.ly/1EpCRN7), and we managed to eat at their sushi bar for dinner on both evenings we were there. I felt like that dining experience was discretely separate from the main restaurant, so I reviewed it in its own listing (review: bit.ly/1wtm7jv). That means what's left to review is the Wild Coast where we had breakfast and lunch. This is the dining room you walk into when you enter the front door of the main building. I did manage a peek at their dinner menu (photo: http://bit.ly/1EOMaDG) and was frankly startled at the exorbitant prices for the entrees. Venison chops in a blackberry reduction were $42. Was the deer raised on organic alfalfa or something? A filet mignon was $36. Oy. Given that guests would have to drive for quite a while on Hwy 1 in the dark to find another option, it would appear they are held captive by these expensive choices. On the other side, breakfast was complimentary, and while it mostly consisted of cereals and pastries, the one ringer was the self-service waffle which I have to admit was quite delicious (photo: http://bit.ly/15HRqwI). I'm not sure what exactly was in the batter, but it was definitely a grade above the gluey globs served up at a Best Western buffet spread. Lunch was a simple menu of a daily special soup, a couple of salads and a selection of burgers and sandwiches (photo: http://bit.ly/1Cg3Bip). I ordered an $8 bowl of the soup, a Butternut Squash and Carrot combination, which was perfectly decent (photo: http://bit.ly/1BwKXjl). I also had the $14 Roasted Veggie Sandwich which had a bit of a Middle Eastern flair with yellow squash, zucchini, mushrooms, eggplant, tomatoes and greens enfolded into a thick garlic naan and spread with a Siracha aioli (photo: http://bit.ly/15NDqBk). Presumably all the produce came from the organic garden on the grounds, so it was quite fresh tasting. Jamie had the $16 Tuna Melt which added tomato, cucumber, red onion, pepper jack and greens in thickly sliced wheat toast (photo: http://bit.ly/1zwFw6D). Both of us received veggie chips as part of our baskets, and while satisfying for a leisurely school-type lunch, it was all a bit underwhelming for the surroundings and the second mortgage we had to take out. I'm not sure what choice we really had. FOOD - 3 stars...unlike other aspects of Treebones, it's the expense that lingers the most in the memory...except for the complimentary waffle, of course AMBIANCE - 4 stars...by contrast, the interior is casual and comfy SERVICE - 3.5 stars...it looks like everybody at Treebones has multiple jobs (our masseuse was our waitress!) TOTAL - 3 stars...a captive audience will pay what they need to for food read more

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What an amazing experience! One of the best sushi tasting we've had in a long time. Chef Yancy and DJ were great hosts. It was entertaining to watch them prepare the food. If you are staying at Treebones, definitely book a spot here. read more

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Best highlight during our trip to the Treebone hotel. Fresh ingredients and unique recipe. Of course the view is breathtaking on top of that. Perfect for a romantic getaway! read more

We stayed at the resort and ate two nights. Once in the lodge with the normal menu and once in the sushi bar. Both nights were good. We started our first meal with a caprese salad. My husband ordered the filet mignon. I got the sushi sample off the main restaurant menu. Plus we had a bottle of Pinot Noir. The staff is friendly and attentive but not over bearing. The beef was tender and prepared as requested. The main restaurant request a reservation but not 100% sure they are necessary. The second night we ate at the sushi bar. We were extremely fortune to be there during Carlos's last week at Treebones. We have eaten sushi all over the world and this was top notch and amazing. Nothing we ordered was bad. Actually many of them were creative and delicious. The menu is large and nothing like the sushi on the main restaurant menu. A wonderful night in a magical location. Worth every cent we paid for both meals. Both were around $120 with tip and alcohol. The sushi bar does not take reservations. If you can't eat with in the sushi bar you can eat right out side with the same menu. read more

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Sushi bar was the most epic omakase experience hands down. We stayed at Treebones back in August and made a reservation at the sushi bar. We had no idea what to expect but it was a magical thing. Small intimate space, high quality food and service and the views were dreamy. Each item that came out was hand crafted in front of you! I especially enjoyed the wasabi process. The sake and beer was also amazing - they had a red beer on tap at the time. I cannot wait to get back here! read more

Wild Coast Sushi Bar - First 3 of 17 courses. EPIC. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Big Sur, California

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Chef Yancy and DJ are the soul of this restaurant. I must say a stay at Treebones without having sushi at Wild Coast would be the biggest regret. The meal starts with a delicious 3 course appetizer to prep you for more deliciousness to come. The sushi matches the raw, spontaneous and unpretentious spirit of this place with low sugar dark vinegar and hearty cuts of fish that's been properly aged and dressed with fresh wasabi and soy sauce. You will leave feeling full and happy. :) read more

During Covid, they are having 3 seatings of 6 people. We were the 7:30 seating but just 5 of us. It was an amazing experience as Yancy prepares each piece of sushi and sashimi like a work of art. The 3 of us sat far away from the other couple, but we had a great experience consuming these delicious pieces of sushi and chatting. It's fun not to have to think about what to order.....just eat everything placed right in front of you. We had the roasted brown tea which went perfectly with the sushi. read more

Wild Coast Sushi Bar - Almost everything served that evening. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Big Sur, California

I try to stop by Wild Coast Sushi Bar every time I visit Big Sur, and I am always glad I did. I love Treebones and they did a spectacular job with this place. Everyone who has worked there has been wonderful, the view is beautiful, the sushi is perfect, and the presentation is creative. It is a great setting and a great place for drinks with friends. I've had some good times here with fellow travelers as well. I cannot recommend the "Amazing Grace" roll enough. It is made with vegetables instead of fish, but you would never know it. The roll is topped with beets that look like fish. I seriously thought the sushi chef (who knew I was vegan) was messing with me. It is impeccable. Thank you Wild Coast for providing delicious vegan sushi options! read more

Wild Coast Sushi Bar - "Amazing Grace" roll. Cucumber, asparagus, avocado, and gobo roots, topped with thin layers of no, not fish, BEETS! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Big Sur, California

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Hidden gem. Killer playlist. Bespoke service. Outstanding food.

We stayed at the Treebone resort for 1 night. So we had to try out their sushi bar. It completely blew our mind. One of the best sushi places in California coast which offer a one-of-a-kind experience in itself! Read my complete blog on Treebone Resort here - https://payalbaruah.wordpress.com/2017/05/20/a-glamping-getaway-in-treebone-resort-big-sur/ - LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION. Can't beat the view of California HWY1 coastline! - This place is dinner only. At sharp 4.30 PM, people throng in line to put their names to queue. Seated based on availability, up to 8 PM. At a time they seat only 8 people. Grab a wine at the bar and enjoy the view while you wait. - The ambiance is super romantic and intimate. You will be dining with a close set of people and interacting closely with the chefs. - The omakase is $80 pp, a great choice with the best from the chef. A la carte has good options too. - It's more of a culinary experience here. The chef takes you through the dining slowly working on the freshest catch, adding the most exquisite ingredients and with a presentation that's a visual feast. Takes sweet 2 hours of leisure dining. Warn you - this is not the place to rush in hurry. - Our Favourites: Yellowtail nigiri ($16 4pcs ), Scallop with black garlic ($16 4pcs ), the Treebones rolls ($20 ), shrimp tempura roll ($18 ), Trout Roe ($7), Wagyu beef ($10 ). Total bill was $100 for two. A must try for foodies in the area. A great place to celebrate special occasions. read more

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While looking for places to eat in the area, I noticed none of the reviews were about their lunch menu. Since my partner and I stopped here for lunch as road trippers passing through, we were delighted by the amazing quality of food. I ordered the portobello mushroom sandwich and Caesar salad. The sandwich was juicy with red peppers and onions, and the salad had freshly made croutons. The croutons also had some type of mesquite seasoning which gave it an extra kick of flavor. Since I did visit during COVID and on a Wednesday, there was nobody else dining, so it was serene and quite. We had the view of the ocean of course, some rosemary bushes and flowers, and a view yurts nearby. Although we were not guests of the Treebones Resort, it was a peaceful experience. read more

Really great Omakase with views to die for. Had heard about this place a few times but timing never worked when I was either driving up the coast or back down. This time I made it work and am glad I did. Great two man crew putting out incredible flavors. Get it with the Sake paring. read more

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Yum. We liked the little restaurant. Its pricey. Most of the stuff is from the garden. Its convenient for the Treebones folk. Staff super nice Cozy little space. We absolutely loved our stay here, the food, etc. read more

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Ok, this place is a must experience on everyone's bucket list! We were able to get seats for the Sunday 430 pm seating along with the owners(John and Corrine Handy) and his sister and husband. There are only a total of 10 seats so make reservations! The sushi chef served "omakase" and I lost track of how many bites he made, but each one was so outstanding I could not name a favorite. I am one to really only eat "cooked" sushi but this opened my eyes wide to the amazing flavors of well prepared raw fish. They also have a wonderful selection of sake. Truly a great way to spend my birthday and our 30th wedding anniversary!! read more

This was an expensive prix fixe menu but you realize why by the end of the night. There's only two seatings. For the entire night. So everybody basically shows up at the same time and get the individual pieces together. Sushi is served in a separate small building with a window that overlooks the sunset over the pacific. There's only 10 stools. (I think) and so it's cozy and intimate. The sushi is delicious. Some of it is slightly redundant but it is absolutely delicious. Omg. We even had oysters and a sweet bite to finish the meal. I loved every bite. Maybe a little salty but otherwise perfect. Great sake to go with it too. Pictures are probably better to illustrate. read more

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Fresh and delicious seafood, wonderful atmosphere and excellent service. Would recommend for all

We ate at the lodge and had the Prix Fix menu. It's a small, very casual environment with amazing views of the hillside and ocean. They had a wide selection to fit any dietary preferences and everything was delicious. They offered oysters in addition to the prix fix which were so fresh. The coffee rubbed ribeye was cooked perfectly and the blue cheese mashed potatoes were amazing. read more

My boyfriend and I stayed at Treebones and we're huge sushi lovers (aka we have pretty high standards for sushi). We decided to go the omakase route and we were thoroughly impressed. Everything is fresh and beautifully plated. If you're looking for buttery or fatty fish, you won't get that. Hey, they're literally on the edge of the earth! Think about the shipping/transportation logistics. The quality is as good as it gets. The selection of fish is awesome and to top it off, they include a lot of colorful plants that are in their own garden. Wow! Yancy is truly a culinary gastronomist, as said by the owner. (Coincidentally we were eating at the same time the owners, a very friendly couple, were having dinner too.) We ended our meal with this green apple panna cotta plate and it was amazing. I would say this restaurant is better than their main American one. But that's just me. read more

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Have you ever heard the expression that all food taste's better when you are camping? Maybe it's the embers from the hot fire or the aroma from the surrounding redwood bark. Or, perhaps, it's the expertly crafted sushi creations with a view rivaling the best on earth. You heard me correctly. At Treebones Resort, campers and "yurters" enjoy all the amenities of top-shelf eco-tourism -- including the twelve-seated, swank sushi bar just behind the main lodge which offers a panoramic sunset view of South Big Sur. Truth be told, this was not the most traditional sushi experience I have ever had; however, "authentic" was not exactly my expectation. An experience as unusual as this should undoubtedly have some flare and personality all to it's own. Imagining menu items such as "strawberry shenanigans", sushi burrito and tuna tulips, Sarah, Treebones' free-spirit and on-site sushi chef, has created a fusion menu inspired by traditional Japanese preparation and casual coastal improvisation. The sushi bar at Treebones Resort is open six nights a week (closed on Tuesdays) starting at 5:30pm.They do not take reservations so arrive early or be prepared to wait around sipping a drink on the seaward terrace...I can think of worse problems to have. read more

I want to give this sushi bar a 4-star rating but just can't. I LOVE the Big Sur area, the view from the sushi bar, and the amazing Yurts at Treebones, but sadly, the sushi is just OK. I'm a sushi fanatic, but the combination of reggae music in the background (not the zen-feel I like), and food not-to-die-for, we had to cut-bait pretty quick. In all fairness, I'm sure getting the best fresh fish (and chef) up there is challenging. I'll be back though - I hope they keep getting better. read more

Some of the best sushi I have ever experienced ... I knew from the reviews it would be excellent. Everything is thoughtfully and creatively prepared with quality ingredients. Small, 10 person sushi bar with a fantastic view. There were 6 of us and I was worried we wouldn't find a place due to the popularity. We checked in right when they opened at 4:30 and they gave us a buzzer to ring us when there was availability at a later time. Some in our party had the mackerel and loved it. I had the yellowtail nigiri (an absolute must), king trumpet mushroom nigiri (another absolute must), spicy tuna, butternut squash nigiri and the highlight of the entire meal - the Treebones roll - spicy tuna and cucumber topped with various sashimi, avocado, citrus, chili oil and garden blossoms. My son loved the shrimp tempura roll. Also tried the Plasket creek roll (sauteed greens, avocado, topped with charred onions, wild sorrel) - it was excellent. I cannot wait to go back ... Chef Yancy is the man! read more

Beet salad was great, the perfect ratio of beets to goat cheese... meaning A LOT of goat cheese! The flatbread was perfect... mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, olives and onions. The artichoke was tender and the seasoning was good, it was just a little crumbly and hard to eat. There was a special the day we were there of a salmon tostada, which was a little weird... just a slab of salmon on a pile of beans, salsa, lettuce and weird fried tortilla. Service was all right, but the prices imply the service should be impeccable. Definitely a bit overpriced in general, but if you're staying at Treebones, there's no reason not to eat there at least one night. read more