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The Conservatory, Half Moon Bay, CA

The Conservatory

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
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 20 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Conservatory, set in the Ritz-Carlton, offers "amazing views" and "beautiful ambience." Patrons praise the "excellent service" from the attentive staff, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. While the "delicious food" garners acclaim, some find prices steep and the mandatory valet fee a downside.
20 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Olivia VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredibly lovely team from Emily on the phone as we were running late, to the lady who checked us in to Antonia and Edith who were just excellent. So impressed and even the Valet kindly offered us water as we left.

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  6. KimberlyB VIP

    Tahoe5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had 7 PM reservations on a Saturday night. The restaurant was packed with people, including a lot of kids which made the noise level very high. The food was good, but was not memorable. Given the cost of the restaurant I was not satisfied.

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  7. Brisa

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    You have to pay $50, with no self parking. Pebble Beach has self parking and easier to go grab lunch spend the day.

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  8. Tamara VIP

    London21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pleasant setting with excellent service. Menu is good. Feels a bit overpriced due to its setting in the Ritz Carlton.

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  9. Lynn2thebeach

    Palm Springs11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a table with the most amazing view! Service was great and the lunch was delicious.

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  10. Erica

    New York City35 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We came for a birthday and they forgot to acknowledge it but charged us for a dessert we didn’t get.

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FAQs

The Conservatory is rated 4.3 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. Peninsula
  5. Half Moon Bay

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 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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