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The Conservatory, Half Moon Bay, CA

The Conservatory

4.3
4.3
26 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
1 Miramontes Point Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019-2376

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
The Conservatory, located inside The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, features a modern beach house design overlooking the dramatic Pacific Ocean. Delight in a menu of homegrown California cuisine, as well as signature cuts and sustainable seafood dishes. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails at the bar with a coastal spin on the classics.

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Experiences

  • Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea

    $125.00 per person

    May 10, 2025 - May 11, 2025
    This Mother's Day weekend, we bring a touch of Scotland to the shores of Half Moon Bay with a traditional Afternoon Tea Experience. Treat mom to a luxurious afternoon filled with beautifully crafted classic tea offerings from the renowned French Tea House, Dammann Frères. Indulge in a selection of premium loose-leaf teas, thoughtfully paired with a savory array of handcrafted delicacies and desserts. Enjoy Housemade Butter and Raisin Scones, Salmon Roulade, Classic Cucumber and Mint Tea Sandwiches, Peach & Cream Macarons, Raspberry Almond Pain de Gênes, Opera Torte, and more. Enhance the celebration with specialty cocktails and champagne selections that promise to delight. Mother's Day Afternoon Tea is offered on May 10–11. Choose from Afternoon Tea for $125 per guest and Champagne Tea featuring Billecart-Salmon for $150 per guest.

What 26 people are saying

The Conservatory reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Conservatory offers "spectacular views" and "unparalleled service" within the Ritz-Carlton setting. Guests praise the "delicious food" and "excellent service," making it an ideal spot for special occasions. While some find the pricing high, the "amazing views" and delightful ambience often justify the cost. A perfect blend of luxury dining and breathtaking scenery.

26 Reviews
  1. Robert VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful views, attenive service, and that is were most of the good news ends…Over priced valet parking, ridiculous corkage fee, big entree prices for relatively small portions.(Compared to my last visit one year ago.) Feeling tired? Rooms start around 1K.

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  2. Paula VIP

    Naples25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were very kind and helpful. The view is second to none. We enjoyed each item off the menu that we tried!

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  3. Madison VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The portion sizes are extremely small for the price. The waiter was lovely! But truly, I've never seen a chicken or salmon as small in my life, and all of the a la carte sides are also quite small.

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  4. David

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Obviously a high end destination but this was a tad expensive for what you receive (food wise). You can't beat peering out to the ocean and the staff was nice; just a little disappointed food wise...

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  5. Janet

    San Francisco4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ate here on Easter, Sunday. Beautiful setting and view from our window table overlooking the Pacific Ocean. However, the food was average at best with tiny portions. My $42 Mary’s Chicken arrived on a bare plate with two small pieces with a small mound of frisée greens. Nothing else. Total bill was almost $300 for two people with no alcohol and parking. Also, staff was clearly trying to get us out so the meal felt rushed.

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  6. Thomas VIP

    Central Coast7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staying at the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay for 4 nights for our 30th wedding anniversary, our first evening was a travel day so we didn’t really wanna go anywhere for dinner. Decided to eat at this restaurant inside the hotel. Excellent choice would highly recommend. 

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  7. Michelle

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lobster burger was absolutely delicious! This is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion.

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  8. Mochael VIP

    Guanajuato1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants to visit, amazing views

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  9. Eric VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Not at all within the scope of fine dining. The food wasn't especially great, and we never saw our server except when we tried to flag him down? Yes, the hotel is very clean with high end finishes, but that's where it goes wrong, the two don't match.

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  10. ekta

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambience , excellent food and great service

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The Conservatory is rated 4.3 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Half Moon Bay

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Conservatory

1 Miramontes Point Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019-2376

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Half Moon Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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