Sebastian's General Store
Sandwich Spot$$$$
San Simeon
"A must if you are visiting Hearst Castle."(6 Tips)
"Cheese burger, beef tri tip and fries are really good."(2 Tips)
"French dip and hawaiian ham and cheese are delicious!"(4 Tips)
"Mail your postcards at the attached P.O."(2 Tips)
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Maybs MMarch 18, 2013If you're eating here before visiting Hearst Castle, make sure you have a lot of time before your tour starts. Great food and service. It's also owned by Hearst!Upvote4Downvote
Connie ChiuDecember 27, 2016Delicious burgers! Get the green chile and pepper jack cheeseburger. The coffee is via k-cup so don't expect much. Love the mish mosh of post office and diner.
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CandiceJune 16, 2012Huge sandwiches! Great place! Also attached to a post office so you can send out some postcards that are available in store. You can also send out wine (as gifts) from the winery.Upvote2Downvote
Caroline BlackSeptember 13, 2016Beef tri tip sandwich and beef burger were amazeballs! Also enjoyed a lovely glass of petit sirrah 🍷
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Jung-Ah YumJuly 12, 2019Burger seemed a bit odd but the bbq pulled pork sandwich was AMAZING. Split/share a sandwich or burger with someone, they are huge!UpvoteDownvote- Joan VallésAugust 17, 2014Cheese burger, beef tri tip and fries are really good. Get a glass of good wine at Hearst Ranch Winery for a perfect mealUpvoteDownvote
C.J. JohnsonSeptember 1, 2018Sandwiches are HUGE and service is fast - might be safe without ordering a side.
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Felix GarciaMay 16, 2014Great burger, wife's sandwich was also good. Go for the small fries if you only have two in your party.Upvote1Downvote
Michael LyonsDecember 29, 2013Order the burger...assuming they haven't sold out. Even the smallest version in the picture is amazing!Upvote1Downvote
Kimberly SunnytechMarch 17, 2013Amazing great sandwiches. You can share it with a friend. Friendly staff and cute place.UpvoteDownvote- Anna CJuly 31, 2011Bypass Hearst Castle (really, who cares?) and go directly to Sebastian's for a bean burger sandwich as big as your head! Mail your postcards at the attached P.O.UpvoteDownvote
- BeccaJune 9, 2011Stop here for lunch after your Hearst Castle tour. French dip and hawaiian ham and cheese are delicious.... big enough to share too.
Upvote3Downvote - AmandaNovember 15, 2010A must if you are visiting Hearst Castle. Skip the cafeteria food inside the visiting center. Really fun and friendly atmosphere!Upvote1Downvote
Rachel SmithJanuary 12, 2013Food was delicious. Shorter wait than expected, due to colder weather. But it was a beautiful day and an awesome spot!!UpvoteDownvote
Ash PaulsenDecember 1, 2013Get the French dip with a side of BBQ sauce. I said god damn. :3UpvoteDownvote- BeccaJune 9, 2011Stop here for lunch before a tour at Hearst Castle. French dip and hawaiian ham and cheese are delicious!UpvoteDownvote
Jon ObergefellJune 9, 2011The French Dip is amazing. With a bag of chips it is big enough to feed two hungry people.UpvoteDownvote
Tanya ReynoldsApril 16, 2011The sandwiches are big enough to share. The rare roast beef is fresh and tasty.UpvoteDownvote
Burt HermanNovember 24, 2012Be prepared to wait. A long time. Not sure it's worth the wait.UpvoteDownvote
Marco ZenoDecember 27, 2012Waited in line for over 30mins. At the cashier a tiny sign saying the credit card machine was down, drove to the visitors center where the ATM was down should have had a sign on the door. >:(Upvote1Downvote
Marco PreciadoSeptember 26, 2013Burgers are fresh but waited an hour for our food and didn't live up to the hype...drive five minutes to some Mexican food.UpvoteDownvote
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Sebastian's General Store
442 SLO San Simeon Road (just off highway 1)
San Simeon, CA 93452
United States
San Simeon, CA 93452
United States
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Tue–Sun
- 11:30 AM–4:30 PM
(805) 927-3307
Features
Credit Cards
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar
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"Great little place with great food -I prefer the cafe to Linn's restaurant because it's quint and usually the wait isn't as long -has different menu from restaurant, but I've never had a bad meal here"
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