Hartsock Homestead

About one year after my last negative review I gave it another go! Had a 5 star. Customer service experience. Great parking, great views. Indoor and our door seating, drinks only patio area, limited menu but great food ( mostly) mixed drinks done well. Phillipe our server was amazing. The draw backs Dirty women's room ( did get remedied eventually), in one dish we had poor quality / old mussels a kitchen test of product batches would have prevented this. ( The rest of the dish was done well with quality ingredients) Old review:"Tried three times to dine here during days an hour's web page said. Three times I was dissapointed. 3-4 years ago this was my favourite place to eat and have a coffee after while watching the ocean. Hoping they return to business as normal now that summer is ramping up?"

Guilherme Cesar dos Santos Pereira

Oh my God what a view! Be sure to take pictures from the gardens and the surroundings before or after your meal. There are great views all around so that's a must. This place has got an amazing view of the PCH Bridges near Big Sur. It's a very cozy place to eat, with a good wine menu, very good appetizers and delicious main courses. Service was fast, with very nice waiters, so me and my wife were never left waiting.

+2

Kent Caldwell

We had a lovely late lunch on Easter Sunday at Rocky Point Restaurant. Natalie had the crab salad sliders and I had the fish sandwich. The food was delicious and plentiful and the service was friendly and fast. The views are spectacular and breathtaking. Pictures don’t do it justice. The restaurant is updated and landscaping is gorgeous. I’d definitely recommend this as a must try. They even have picnic tables where you can bring your own and just enjoy the views.

+6

April H

We came here for a late lunch and loved it. It was right before they closed so they weren’t crowded and we got to sit right at the window with an amazing view. We ordered the chicken sandwich and the burger which were both very good and came out quick. After we ate we walked outside and explored the rocks which gave us some of the best views of Big Sur. We will absolutely be back.

+2

Gus Walbolt

The setting is spectacular and just 15 minutes or so from Carmel. Located on the edge overlooking the Pacific you will be hard pressed to find a better view anywhere along the Pacific Coast. We have eaten here a few times in the last year and have enjoyed their Cioppino (that was as good as any I've ever had), Fish and Chips, Burgers and salads. They offer both indoor and many outdoors seats. We like the outdoor because we can bring our dog. They have an excellent wine list (better than many in the area). We have also been impressed by how friendly the staff is with every visit. On the expensive side, but well worth it.

Samantha T

This place is hidden on the way to Big Sur, outside of Carmel; the views are amazing! If you can come for sunset the photos are phenomenal and the the views are unreal. Beautifully decorated, great friendly staff, good food and amazing drinks! LOVE the Bloody Mary and lemongrass martini!!!!

+3

Alan W.

Came here on a Friday afternoon to escape the hustle and bustle of the bay. The weather was prefect, the drive was beautiful and the cheese plate was delicious. With a couple glasses of wine, I felt like we were in heaven on earth! It is a long drive from the bay, but it is totally worth it!

+1

Vishaal Zade

Can you get a beer by the Pacific? Romantic? Trying to locate whales in your horizon? This is the place. Exceptional view. We stopped by this place and were so amazed by the view that we spent almost two hours looking at the ocean. They have a good collection of wines and a few beers. They have their own train down the hotel. It's brilliant setting for a romantic date. Just brilliant. Don't forget to take your camera, plenty of good shots. For sure.

Richard Janoušek

Three main elements I will describe: service, food, view. The service was absolutely horrible. We waited for fifty minutes to get water and our wine despite reminding the waitress and another member of staff three times. We ordered an additional portion of bread and again, it would not have arrived had we not reminded them of it. While there were relatively many guests when we arrived, the restaurant emptied out by the time we left which did not improve the service. On food, it was mediocre. The chicken was dry and bland, crab cakes were very fried. The starter of mussels was good. Finally, the views are spectacular. In short, save enough time and nerves, do not not expect much of the food and enjoy the view!

+4

Marcel Admoni

Restaurant closed (for renovation?), but no sign that will give you a heads up. Plenty of tables off the parking lot, to use for free, bring your picnic basket. Views: priceless!!!

Vishwajeet Kumar

The place is closed now. But thank god we brought our own drinks. Enjoyed the view.