Sleep: There
are a few different options to stay at Highway 1 in California and I am glad I
chose Glen Oaks Big Sur. The staff at reception was very welcoming in a warm
and authentic way. I instantly felt I had chosen the right place to stay. The
Lodge is surrounded by big trees … obviously, since this is Big Sur. My room
was spotlessly clean, modern, had a heated stone floor and a massive shower,
just what I needed after a day hiking and browsing the area.
Would I recommend Glen Oaks Big Sur to you?
The answer is a big yes. I enjoyed that there is no TV, no Mini-Bar, no swimming pool, no whirlpool or gym. This truly is a place to recharge and enjoy all things nature has to offer. Ups, sorry, blunt lie ... I loved the free Wi-Fi (I am not perfect).
Eat at Roadhouse Big Sur - local organic ingredients
The Restaurant is a half-minute walk from Glen Oaks Big Sur and the food at Big Sur Roadhouse made from local organic ingredients was so delicious that I asked about the chef. I was amazed to hear that Matt Glazer from New Orleans is still a pretty young guy. His dishes are made with lots of imagination. I truly admire chefs who don’t need to use many different ingredients to create something remarkably tasty.
The
shaved fennel salad with radishes I ordered as a starter was served to the
couple sitting at the next table. I felt too shy to put this straight right
away and waited for what happened next. After a while I inquired about my salad
and truth came out, the couple at the next table said they thought this was
complimentary served, and the waiter said he had mixed up the tables. We all
laughed about it. I had another glass of Sauvignon Blanc from a Sonoma County winery
and listened to the lovely Jazz music while waiting for my starter to arrive.
It all felt right, I didn’t get my starter a minute later and I liked that a
lot. This would have shown they make everything in advance and just dish it
out, no it took just about the right time to prepare the plate fresh. As a main
I had roasted vegetables with raisins and that was just as good as the heavenly
Banana Bread Pudding with cinnamon ice cream plus an Espresso for dessert.
Would I recommend Roadhouse Big Sur to you?
Yes, I will most certainly go again if I am in that area. And yes, of course, I highly recommend it. Everyone who is looking for a cosy, romantic, and stylish Restaurant, where fresh food gets served with a big smile, this is the right place for you.
Have you been to Big Sur in California? Where did you eat and rest your head after a hard day of exploring?
From Berlin with love