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    The Conservatory

    3.3 (373 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 AM, 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Getting a start to the morning
    David L.

    We were staying at the Ritz-Carlton and this was one of the places to eat. We had breakfast here. No reservations and got seated as soon as she set the table. Right next to the window looking out to the ocean. The place is really nice. There were a lot of people here on a Saturday morning. The staff was really nice and friendly. I ordered a hot chocolate when she took my drink order. I didn't want whipped cream but it came with it as they brought it to the table. Luckily my wife loves whipped cream. I didn't complaint. I got the pancakes with lemon curd and fresh fruit. The pancake was so light and yummy. I really liked it and the fruit was fresh. The wife got the eggs benedict. It was really great too. Loved the food and service here. Top notch.

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    Eva W.

    We came here for breakfast. It was a nice day, and the sun was out, and it brightened up the dining area. We were seated by the window. Our server was friendly. She brought out a complementary little shot of a smoothie. I forget what she called it, but it had orange juice, turmeric, ginger, and I can't remember. It didn't taste great. Not for me. My husband and I decided to order the eggs benedict and pancakes to share. The eggs benedict was good, and it came with house made hashbrowns, which was ok. I've had better. The hashbrown was a little hard, like it was over cooked. It was flat and hardly had potatoes in the middle of it. It was not good. It was more like a big hard chip. The pancakes were very good. They were very fluffy, and the lemon curd gave it a good added flavor. Didn't need syrup. We had a nice breakfast overall.

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    Kevin D.

    Super place to grab a great meal! The Conservatory is located near the front desk area and elevators of the hotel here at the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay. This entire property is very special to us as is the area since I grew up near here. The employees are some of the best in class, easy to see and feel here. Not only does this apply for this specific area, but the entirety of the property. The food was excellent, which was necessary given the price point here. The Wagyu Bolognese stole the show, just fantastic! The ambiance here speaks for itself. Higher end, on the ocean, and nothing spared in this space that would say anything other than welcome, and enjoy. Dynamic place, top end hotel, a place for wellness of mind and spirit.

    Mushroom risotto
    Mary G.

    Here for a work event and tacked some personal time on. Dinner at this restaurant in the hotel was more like 3.5 stars but I rounded up for our fabulous server Dean. We did not book a reservation (mistake in hindsight) and were told there would be a short 30 minute wait for our table but we could have full dinner at the bar high top. We kept our name on the wait list and walked around for about 10 minutes to take sunset pics. We came back and saw there was a spot in the bar so we sat down. We planned to let the bar server know to remove us from the waitlist but he never came. He served tables next to us but let me know he would need to come back for us. Honestly not his fault he seemed overwhelmed. After 15 minutes we gave up since our quoted wait time was nearly up anyway and we were seated at a two top in the man restaurant. This where things got a lot better. Dean was delightful, helped us through the menu and timed our meal perfectly. Started with bread course and a cocktail. I really like extra cherries in my Manhattan and often when I ask for that I receive 1 extra cherry. Dean did not skimp on the extra cherries and they were delightful. We share steak tartar (not pictured because we dug I to too quickly like starved maniacs) and we cleaned the plate. Risotto was good but slightly too al dente for me. Dessert was a rockstar with the cute cart showing off the options. Dead described our Apple treat perfectly to us and we were very pleased with what we ordered. My daughter said - usually deserts like this look awesome but don't taste that good and this was an exception to that. Beautiful and tasty. Of course the view is a 10 and you are at the ritz in half moon bay so the cost of meal is unusually high but I would for sure give this place a shot.

    Iberico pork loin
    Judy C.

    The Conservatory is a perfectly adequate hotel restaurant with a lovely ambiance and view. The staff are all friendly and professional. The food won't blow your socks off, especially given the price tag but will suffice if you want to stay on the property. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4. The complimentary scallion bread was soft and tasty. My friend and I got the iberico pork loin and the cioppino. The pork loin was juicy and had that nice nutty Iberico flavor but it was a little bland and tougher than expected. I get that the point is to let the pork shine but it was missing a flavor enhancer of some sort. Between the two dishes, I preferred the cioppino. As far as cioppino goes, it was good but would not land in my top 3 cioppino list. I did appreciate that the crab required little work in this presentation.

    Coastal Midnight
    Phil Y.

    We came to The Conservatory for a casual Saturday lunch and were seated right away, even as a party of thirteen. They placed us in the private wine room, which was perfect for our group and gave the whole meal an easy, relaxed feel. Service was excellent throughout: waters topped up constantly, dishes cleared smoothly, and the pacing felt natural as we moved from drinks to entrées to dessert. Between kids and adults, we covered a good portion of the lunch menu. The Kale & Sweet Potato Salad had a refreshing mix of greens and soft roasted cubes, finished generously with parmesan. The Pan-Seared Branzino arrived with crisped skin over grilled asparagus and dots of garlic aioli. The Half Moon Bay Cioppino came in a small pot packed with mussels, shrimp, crab, and white fish, with toasted bread on the side to soak up the broth. Several people ordered the Steak Frites, a compact Wagyu strip loin with Café de Paris butter and thick-cut fries. The Boletus Risotto was creamy and full of mushrooms, with a drizzle of aged Modena vinegar. The Westholme Wagyu Burger was solid with melted cheddar, bacon, and fries. The kids' spaghetti with marinara was simple and well-received, and the chocolate chip cookie was warm and (according to the experts) "yummy." Desserts for the adults were nicely done: the Golden Hour Gateau had a polished chocolate finish with light whipped topping, while the Coastal Midnight was an airy mousse with crisp chocolate curls. Drinks were taken care of with equal attention; everything from cold-pressed juices (Earth and Berry Bliss) to the Fitzgerald Old Fashioned, margaritas, hot chocolate, and iced lattes came out in the right rhythm. For a full table, the staff handled it all smoothly. Value-wise, it's in line with what you'd expect at a Ritz-Carlton property. Prices are on the higher end, and while the food is good, it's not aiming for the level of ambition you'd find at Navio next door. But as a relaxed, family-friendly hotel restaurant with attentive service and a comfortable setting, it delivers what it's meant to. Overall, a very pleasant lunch with excellent service, thoughtful pacing, and a menu that works well for groups and kids. It was a positive experience and a place we'd happily return to next time we're back at the resort.

    corn fritters
    Donna T.

    The Conservatory is basically the only restaurant for dinner at the Ritz, Half Moon Bay. Quite honestly, we wouldn't have even originally chosen to dine here if it weren't for the convenience with that. I had booked a reservation through the hotel concierge, specifically requesting for a window table. You'd think that since we were hotel guests, the request would have been prioritized and honored, but it wasn't. If you're not sitting by the window which overlooks the views of the ocean, it basically just feels like you're at any underwhelming hotel restaurant. Thankfully our server did have wonderful table-side service as he was super on top of checking in on us, water refills, crumb sweeping, etc. For food we ordered 2x cioppino, corn fritters, and 2x strawberry mules which totaled to over $200. Everything was just OK; the cioppino flavors could have been better. Though I did like that it came out and remained piping hot. The strawberry mule tasted a bit watered down and was light on the strawberry part. Overall, everything was definitely overpriced and average at best. I'd skip coming here even if I was a hotel guest next time.

    Samantha A.

    This was a fabulous experience and meal. Outstanding service and delicious food. The view was incredible too.

    Corn Fritters
    Akki N.

    We really enjoyed our day the Ritz Carlton HMB and thoroughly loved the food. Our server, Antonia was very sweet and friendly. Starting from the green onion bread and it's the perfect salty, spreadable butter to the dessert, everything was just delicious. We had the corn fritters, the prawn cocktail (best so far), ahi tuna (good), truffle fries, crispy chicken sandwich, lobster burger, burrata (ok), berry cold press (pretty good), every salad (ok), Branzino (best so far), chocolate cake, signature sundae (really good). Overall loved the experience and the ambience, definitely will return for another occasion soon.

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    We have been coming to The Conservatory for many years, and it has become a special place for us to celebrate birthdays and meaningful milestones. From the hosts to the entire waitstaff, the team is consistently phenomenal and makes every visit feel memorable. We most recently came to celebrate my 22nd birthday, and our server, Jared, was absolutely outstanding. The food speaks for itself everything is beautifully prepared, and the desserts and drinks are just as exceptional. What truly made the evening special, though, was Jared. He was incredibly kind, attentive, and helped make the celebration feel personal and joyful, especially when we brought out my birthday cake. His warmth and care truly made my night unforgettable. Highly recommend! Also, love the fresh florals they have throughout the lobby. Stunning ocean views as well!

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    Wendy A.

    Loved the food and drinks. But as soon as we sat down at 2:40pm for our 2:30pm reservation, the hostess said you have 5 minutes to order - kitchen closes in 5 minutes. Super stressful considering we drove 90 min to get there for a pre MDay lunch! Fortunately, our server Adam ensured a lovely experience and even ice cream sundaes for the kids. Word to the wise - lobster sandwich has a lot of garlic in case anyone is garlic sensitive!

    Rebecca X.

    I completely forgot the name of what we got, but we stopped by on a Friday morning. Staff were super friendly even though we were just past the hours they would be open for breakfast. Food was pretty good! Really enjoyed the hash browns, eggs were creamy, and tomatoes super succulent and sweet. We got complimentary health shots, something I make a lot back home so that wasn't entirely mind-blowing. I feel most people are here for the view, and it's quite beautiful! You can pay for valet through here if you're just visiting. Personally this fulfilled a dream I've had since I was a child, but I am quite sad to say that the dream was overly inflated.

    Donnabelle B.

    My fam and I went here to eat breakfast to celebrate my birthday. It was a very nice chill experience, the ambiance was nice, the view of the ocean was great. The service was top notch. The server was attentive enough, checking in with us often, the host was friendly and quick to check us in for our reservation. Their food was ok, there was nothing special about the food they offer, typical breakfast, typical meal. No wow moment with the food, if you are looking for a great experience in service, view and ambiance, this is it. Other than those three, there are better food options in Half Moon Bay.

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