I came to The Conservatory for breakfast twice during my stay at the Ritz Carlton. Our stay included $84 credit towards our breakfast. I have to say I was very pleased with the quality of service: there was always someone nearby to ask questions, and each of our servers were beyond welcoming and helpful. Nothing beats an ocean view in Half Moon Bay. I was glad to be seated near the windows to enjoy the ambiance. All of the seats had a good view though. I was excited to try a handful of different breakfast options: berries, belgian waffles, mimosas, oatmeal, hashbrowns, and the lox bagel. I wasn't even hungry but I finished everything. Maybe it was the mimosas I had, but each dish was very appetizing and filling. Our server noticed that I love mimosas, so she personally made me a special one: Kombucha mimosa! I enjoyed everything about this restaurant. The view, the service, the comfortable seats, and the classic options with elevated taste. read more

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Additional- so relaxing, a beautiful quiet setting amongst family. Twilight birthday accommodations. read more

The crab tartare portion was quite small and mixed with cabbage; the taste was just okay. The clam chowder was a bit too salty, though one positive was that it did not have the sandy texture that chowder at many other places sometimes has. The ribeye, burger, and other meat dishes were all good, and the ribeye in particular was tender and well prepared. The main downside was the service. We were helped by three different staff members--two gentlemen and one lady--and unfortunately none of them made us feel welcomed. Their manner felt robotic, with flat expressions and little warmth. One thing I found especially odd was that the restaurant asked when we made the reservation whether we were celebrating anything, and we told them it was for a birthday. Usually that question suggests some small acknowledgment, such as a complimentary dessert or a warm birthday greeting, but here nothing happened at all. That made me wonder why they asked in the first place. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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I went to the Conservatory with a few friends for the high tea experience. I had never had a tea experience before, and was excited to try it. The staff was friendly and considerate. The experience itself was $125 per person, and $150 per person to add champagne. You get to pick a tea flavor for yourself and get a variety of pastries, scones, and sandwiches. All in all, I just don't feel the experience was worth the price. I got a whole kettle of Jasmine tea to myself, and the tea had good flavor. The sandwiches were okay and so were the pastries. The pastries were holiday flavored and themed, but a majority of them missed the mark and weren't spectacular. The scones were more like biscuits and were very good. One thing I found interesting is that the restaurant is closed between 3pm-5pm or 6pm. Our reservation was at 3pm, meaning we dined in while the restaurant was closed. As a result, I think everything (including the sandwiches) were prepped ahead of time and just plated for us when we arrived. In addition, we asked for some butter to go for the remaining scones we had and were told the kitchen was closed so we couldn't have any additional. This is strange to me that we would be dining while the kitchen was closed, but definitely gives me the impression that nothing was fresh, which is not something I would expect from an expensive dining experience like this. Overall, I am glad I got to experience this at least once, but I would not return or recommend it to others. I cannot comment on the food at the restaurant outside of what was served during the tea experience. read more

From the start everything was perfect, valet was awesome (it was pouring rain) the staff especially our server was above and beyond super attentive and awesome, the food was fantastic and it was absolutely a wonderful experience, can't wait to go back. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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We really enjoyed our stay at the Ritz, which included a wonderful dinner at The Conservatory. Jared took really good care of us and even gave us a special dessert since we were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. The food was outstanding, the service was terrific and I would highly recommend it! read more

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. read more

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We dined at the Conservatory on NYE and had both an amazing meal and a fantastic time. I'm a sucker for Beef Wellington and this one was no slouch. Ample and absolutely scrumptious. Our server was perfectly attentive, boisterous and knowledgeable. His only miss was in not delivering my amontillado, ala Edgar Allen Poe, and when I pointed it out he apologized profusely, immediately brought it out and then comped it. Other diners at our table had the Colorado Lamb Rack, the Beurre Monte Poached Maine Lobster and the Mishima Wagyu Burger along with an assortment of champagne, wine and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails. Everyone very much enjoyed their meals and drinks. On night two (Jan 1) at Conservatory, just my wife and I this time, we were seated on the glass overlooking the Ocean Terrace and cliffs, and got to watch the sunset. Beautiful. While I had my tastes set on the off-menu clam chowder followed by the beef cheek, my wife had decided we were going to share the Tsar Nicoulai Caviar with blinis and all the typical caviar accoutrements followed by the 22 oz Char-Grilled Cote de Boeuf. The meal was a real treat, excellent in every way, service was again top notch and delicious dessert was comped for our anniversary. A+++ to the Conservatory. read more

Took a nice lunch at the Conservatory, have to say it was a fantastic experience. It was just two of us and I called day of and they were happy to get us a table for lunch. Drinks were nice very balanced. Also highlighted they had a great options for mocktails my guest got a nonalcoholic espresso Negroni which was surprisingly very delicious. It was so nice to see mocktails that weren't just overpriced juice in a fancy cup. Food was super flavorful, I got the salmon and my guest got the steak frites. My only thought was the portion size for both entrees were smaller then you would think. The desserts are a must have they have a super cute dessert cart that they bring around to your table and give you a full run down of everything, we shared the chocolate mousse. Super rich and creamy overall phenomenal . Stand out highlights is the service from when we got to the ritz to when we left. Our server Maria was so kind and helpful through the whole experience making sure we had everything we needed and paced our whole lunch beautifully. The valets were so kind and even though we weren't staying at the hotel they had notice our Tesla was on a low battery charge and charged it for us without even telling us while we were at lunch it was such a nice surprise and it's the attention to little details like that just amaze me. read more

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The service everywhere at The Ritz is impeccable. Arrived for our reservation at The Conservatory at 6:30 pm. Beautiful room, view and atmosphere. Greeted by host, staff, and servers. Food was good and simple. We decided to have dessert. The "apple" was so pretty. We will definitely be back. read more

The Conservatory - Orchard Whisper - New American Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Breathtaking views of the pacific coast and the golf course! Outstanding, upscale seafood restaurant at the iconic Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay. Excellent restaurant to celebrate a special occasion with your loved ones. Attentive service, delicious complimentary bread with house made butter. We loved the ahi tuna tataki, which was blackened on the outside and maguro sashimi on the inside with avocado and sesame seeds(great appetizer!). I highly recommend their Cioppino , shareable pot of clams, mussels, scallops, shrimp, fish and Dungeness crab, in a savory tomato broth. The shrimp pasta was very tasty, but the black cod fillet was absolutely incredible! We ordered the caramel sundae with chocolate sauce, and they offered a birthday dessert for my wife's birthday! read more

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Stayed at the Ritz last weekend after a stay at pebble beach. Service was excellent. However, the dining was crazy expensive, even compared to Pebble Beach Resorts. Fair enough since it's the only high end option in the area. What truly disappointed was my food. Breakfast was good but for $36 chilaquiles, portions were small. The worst was my steak at dinner. Ordered the $120 Australian Wagyu medium rare. When it arrived, it was about 1/2" thick and well done. Absolutely NO pink. Hard to do such thin meat med rare while also getting it to required temp. So the cut was horrible and the result. To be fair, it tasted okay but not the "melt in your mouth" quality you'd expect from true Wagyu. They did offer to make another but by then, the to-be-Mrs would be eating alone, followed by me eating alone. Not ideal for our engagement weekend. If you order a steak here, be sure to ask how thick the cut is. Side note: Wagyu at The Tap Room two days earlier was about 1.5" thick and cooked to perfection. read more

We had a reservation for four, arrived on time, and still waited 30 minutes to be seated--despite multiple empty tables, including by the window. We told Kimi about our reservation, but she flatly said we couldn't choose our seats with no explanation. Jeanette at the front desk didn't tell us we had checked in, let us stand there confused, then blamed us for "blocking" her. No greeting, no communication--just cold, dismissive service. Kimi later claimed our reservation was for six people, while four of us were standing right in front of her and she was holding four menus. We clearly booked for four. She still insisted we couldn't sit by the window because of some made-up rule about "six-person tables." This wasn't just poor service--it felt deliberately unwelcoming. We booked in good faith, but they didn't show even basic respect. Won't be back. We ordered cocktail, never show up until we finished our 9 dishes read more

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What a beautiful place within the Ritz Carlton hotel. I would recommend making a recommendation so you avoid a wait time. The service was great and the food was good. The view of the ocean is at every window which was nice. Prices were high, but we expected that. Parking is also a struggle if you don't want to do valet parking ($50). We ordered the steak frites (4 oz is really not much.. but the meat was cooked well. The french fries were very salty though), Wagyu burger which was a good size and my husband said tasted good, and crispy chicken tenders and salmon for the kiddos which actually were really good and not too salty. It was nice that kids under 2 get free food. Overall, good experience! After the meal, we took a walk by the ocean which was beautiful. read more

Honestly had a pretty good time here. We had a reservation for 8 people and got seated at the largest dining table next to all the wine options. View is hard to see once it's dark. Menu options were simple enough! The cioppino was definitely the star dish of the night and everyone is ordering this. They have a free dessert for the birthday folks. We ordered other desserts it the chocolate cake was good, baked Alaska was alright. Service was good - not too overwhelming in our face, but was there to help. Focaccia was SO good. Unlimited as well... Would I come here again? Maybe, if you are staying at the Ritz. There aren't many options around here, so this was pretty good. read more

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My food wasn't great. Way too sweet and I have sweet tooth. And the service is not great either. Wanted to really like this place

This restaurant is part of the 5 star Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay hotel. We were just going there to grab a small bit and a drink. It was a beautiful summer night. Around the sunset time. It was a beautiful view looking down from our window table. There is an outdoor seating with fire pit by the ocean. The food was actually super good. My favorite thing this time was the Ahi Tuna Tartare. Very fresh and delicious! Service was very attentive. After dinner, on the way out, there was a parking space you can park there and a walking path will lead you to the beach. It's so relaxing and peaceful watching the sunset on the beach. It was a beautiful experience. Will definitely go back soon. read more

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Came here last night for christmas dinner with my aunt uncle cousin and my love. They seated us promptly. Service is so quick and attentive. Their bread is phenomenal. I had the chicken, aunty had cioppino, uncle had salmon, and the other two had the burger. Absolutely phenomenal dishes tasted INSANELY good. We were so full and happy from this meal. Thank you for working on christmas and for providing such excellent service. read more

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We were there as a party of 15 ok a Sunday noon. The parking there is pretty expensive at $50, but when you get the check you forget about it, since everything is a but pricey there. The view of the ocean in the restaurant is breathtakingly beautiful. It invites you to keep looking at it for hours. If you are making a reservation, make sure you will get a window seat. They start the service with bread and butter. The bread has small pieces of onion, which is absolutely delicious. My wife ordered king salmon, and I ordered Cioppino. The portion size is mixed here. The salmon was very very small with a little side. Although it was delicious, it was surprisingly small. The Cioppino was very very delicious, and it is a lot of food. Crab, fish, shrimp and perhaps other kinds of seafood was there. Very good food, 好吃 The service here is also amazing. The staff are very kind, humble and with sense of humor. The check though has some hidden fees which I did not appreciate. I wish they were upfront about those fees. We also ordered from the kids menu for my 1.5 years old. He loved the food they bring. Even though he does not eat veggies at home, he did eat all carrots and celery they bring. He also liked the fries and fried chicken as well. But they never bring his dessert and we had to ask several times for them to bring the dip for his veggie. Overall, we had a great time there. Will definitely go there again. read more

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This is specific to the Festive Afternoon Tea experiences. Do not come here for a relaxing festive family experience. It is not worth bringing children (or frankly anyone). Would consider other festive tea experiences as this simply doesn't deliver. I was really hoping it would deliver but it was a pretty big let down. (1) Beyond the fact that the hotel is decorated for the holidays, there really isn't anything "festive" about the tea. Maybe two desserts had festive sprinkles on it. No piano, no carolers. There was the typical holiday soundtrack and carolers singing at the valet stand - which made no sense to me. Wouldn't you want them singing to your diners? (2) For a setting that had what seemed like a large waitstaff, you still had to flag people down. A lot of waiting, a lot of repeat asks, and overall lack of awareness for paced dining service. We had to ask for plates, clearing of plates, getting spoons for tea, holding back food that didn't fit on the table, etc. I tend to be pretty patient but because the table was so small, having 2 children, and the tea cake tray being ridiculously sized, it was not enjoyable. Maybe a bigger table would help? Not sure how 4 adults could comfortable sit at this table. It's hard to discreetly ask for help, it feels like the staff can't see you. (3) No parking validation and no other option beyond valet. No offer to validate even though you're forced to valet in order to dine there - feels like a $50 gouge. Overall, it's a beautiful hotel but the vibe and service feels like a Marriott Convention Center. Unfortunately, recommeding to pass for the holidays. read more

We ate both breakfast and dinner at the Conservatory during our holiday staycation at the Ritz Carlton. The views are spectacular, our dinner service was spot on and dinner was yummy.Cioppino, Lamb Chops, Salmon, Waygu Burger and Pumpkin Soup. One of our desserts was an apple concoction that had the most amazing saturated apple flavor sorbet with a citrus cake and whip cream. It was fantastic. Breakfast was fine. Significantly overpriced. A classic American breakfast was $42(2 eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes, juice) The Avo Toast was good. $10 for a cappuccino seemed like highway robbery being my Nespresso machine in my room didn't work(663) read more

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I wrote in my reservation that I wanted a table with a view so I could write a yelp review with photos. They sat me at a side table with a partial view. I went back to the hostess as she was talking to somebody who was pointing to a better table With a view. I asked her if I could have the good table with the view and she said oh this lady came first, the one that was pointing to the better table. But the good news is, she did sit me at another table that had a better partial view of the ocean. I think our waitresses name was Antonia and she could not have been nicer. I felt we lucked out having her. I was not sure whether to get the steak or the fish. I wish I ordered the fish instead of the steak. I was disappointed and only ate part of it because I was hungry. For two people the bill came to $235. My friend had a club sandwich and one glass of wine and we both had coffee.The bill included Parking for one car which was way too expensive for steak that I wasn't crazy about. read more

The Conservatory - Steak and frites - New American Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

We dined today at the conservatory. We were impressed by the service we received. The way the staff handled an issue and solved it was amazing. The staff attentiveness was beyond what we anticipated. We would especially like to commend Laura, whose outstanding hospitality made our dining an experience to remember. Thank you Laura, thank you to the young host and the chef. read more

As a vegetarian choosing a dinner meal I opted for the Roasted carrots salad and quinoa pilaf. Looks were deceiving because they didn't seem like much, other than just some carrots with fresh greens and quinoa and mushrooms with grated parmesan on top. However, I was pleasantly surprised that both dishes were more than ordinary; very fresh and delicious. I'm also glad that I made the last minute decision to order the salad as well for some extra greens to accompany my dinner. Sometimes it's challenging as a vegetarian eating out, but these were a great pair for a well rounded meal with whole fresh ingredients. Also to note; the quinoa pilaf description said it had pine nuts and pesto. This dish was very heavy on the mushrooms and I did not taste any pesto nor come across any pine nuts. It was delicious though and I felt better about it not having pesto, as pesto has a very high fat content. read more

The Conservatory - Quinoa pilaf - New American Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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I'd come here for the appetizers but not full meal or dessert. Best part is the French window view overlooking the Pacific Coast - the golden hues at sunset complement interior design. Service is okay, I wouldn't expect too much in this department. The burger wasn't fresh. Somehow the gravy, mashed potatoes and carrots weren't braised to complement the short ribs. The chocolate cake was cakey & not spongy, citrus/orange hint overpowering. Best & most worthwhile dish was the baked oysters (appetizer). Bread itself is alright; the garlic butter was great. read more

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Apparently, customer service here means gaslighting your guests with a smile. We told Kimi we had a reservation. She looked at the clearly empty window tables and said "no, you can't sit there" with all the warmth of an automated voicemail. No explanation, no flexibility, just "no." Jeanette at the front counter? She wins the award for least effort: didn't tell us we were checked in, let us stand there like lost tourists, then snapped that we were "in her way" as she started helping the next guest. Charming. Then Kimi circled back with the best excuse yet: "You reserved for six people." Really? Because there were four of us standing there. She had four menus in her hand. We booked for four. But that didn't stop her from claiming our "six-person reservation" disqualified us from sitting near a window. Laughable. Embarrassing. And definitely not worth a second visit. read more

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Atmosphere is nice and pleasant. Service for sure outstanding or has to be considering the amount of money you spend to stay a nite here ...lol. Menu selection could be better, pricing is high. It'll be nice to have a daily chef specials. The portion size in my opinion is decent. Taste and freshness wise is great. We enjoyed our meal! Our server was great and very on top of everything. Highly recommend you try. read more

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Grilled Octopus 4 juicy, chewy, fried potato cubes, salsa, red mustard, sauce taste like marinara Beef Cheek 5 super tender, juicy, black garlic, creamy potato foam, carrots, medium flavorful Half Moon Bay Cioppino 4 clams, mussels, crab, shrimp, dry fish, spicy marinara sauce, sourdough bread read more