Great ambience, very good service!! Delicious food too.
Bradley Teague
The 3-course prix-fixe was outstanding. Michelin should take note soon, consistency assumed.
Abhishek Rao
This review is for weekend brunch for a party of 4 in May'25. I have been to Navio several times before and always remember the weekend brunch to be a buffet setting where you help yourself to unlimited savings.. but things have changed slightly now.
It still is an AYCE but the food is served to you ala-carte style at your table. We enjoyed the following - Caviar sampler - Benedicts Traditional and Smoked Salmon - Bean Soup w/Bacon crumble - Cavatelli pasta - Wagyu beef slider - Lobster Roll - Beef Tenderloin - Lamb Chops Tea /Coffee / Fresh juices are included.
The price per person is $199 plus taxes Valet parking (the only option) is $50
Overall, Navio is a place for special occasions..with the food , service and ambiance consistently maintaining it's standards over the years.
G R (Reem Reviews)
This is what the Ritz Carlton should be like.
If you see my review of the sister restaurant in the hotel, the Conservatory, I am not afraid to mince words.
However, this was an excellent experience. Blew the other restaurant in the hotel out of the water.
Our waiter was excellent, attentive, very knowledgeable. The bartender was excellent, friendly and helped us to figure out great drinks. He even allowed us to sample a few Specials he made.
Everyone at this restaurant clearly cared about what they were doing.
It was expensive, but this was worth it.
I would go back in a heartbeat. It would be a great place for a special occasion, such as an anniversary or your spouse’s birthday.
Well Reem.
Kevin Eddings
$700 “Lunar New Year” brunch that included them butchering their normal menu and smearing everything with peanut sauce.
Service was great, food was beyond awful.
Amy Chang
This is my third time dine here. Today, in a rainy day, I drive by with my spouse, wish to have an afternoon tea/ snack. It’s pretty empty spots as it’s in the afternoon time, they told me that we can’t seat in the dining area and had me to sit in a public area. We seat for 15 mins later, no one provides us the menu, later on we checked in with them again and learn that we need to get the menu ordered by the bar ourselves. Ordered some pizza and soup, and wait for 25 mins, finally serve to us. I don’t think I will want to come here ever again.
Jasmin S
The food was delicious, the chef and pastry chef go greet you and the staff made me feel so welcome. Couldn't recommend this place more. 5 stars 🌟
xue yu
over all this place is one of the best restaurant out of all restaurant I eat. the service here is very good
Michael
Fresh and undoubtedly premium ingredients you can taste.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anni key
Restaurant did their best to avoid my dislikes, not allergies simply dislikes! Gave them the extra star for that!
We visited Navio with some family from out of town. We had been meaning to visit for many years but had never made it down. We dined for the set price brunch.
The setting was amazing- absolutely gorgeous ocean views and our table overlooked the 18th hole. Service was friendly and available.
The food was an absolute disappointment. Maybe I am accustomed to SF pricing & quality, but I was incredibly disappointed. The lamb, lobster, and beef courses were very tasty but everything else was a miss. They sent us a salad that looked like it was made by a 4 year old with dressing slopped on top.
The oysters had clearly been shucked a long time ago and the toppings were disgusting - who ever asked for a sweet creamy oyster? I literally thought to myself, wow they have done a disservice to the oyster that died for this - absolutely inedible. Most of the fishes had some version of the same potato/butter puree. The vegetables on every plate were flavorless. The cauliflower soup was butter soup.
We asked for a bellini and got syrupy prosecco. If you can’t serve a bellini then just say no?
Who made these desserts? It was like a signature challenge from an early season episode of the great british bake off - soggy pastry shells and unfinished, lumpy, ugly cake edges. Seriously disappointing, amateur, childish desserts.
Incredibly uninspired and not worth 200$/person. Skip the set price brunch and if you want to visit, just go for the a la cart menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Daisy de Santiago
Our overall dining experience at Navio was just okay. The decor is heavy and outdated even though it looks like they may have done some “refresh.” Their service could certainly use improvements. For the price tag of their Prix Fixe menu, you’d expect high-quality service. Instead we got servers who didn’t show any genuine hospitality towards us. Very disappointed that this is the level of service at a Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay restaurant.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Chretien Rice
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Navio. It was a memorable weekend with some of the best food I've had in a long time. I apologize for the delay in sharing my review as I initially lost, but later found the pictures from my visit.
The service and beverages were exceptional. My only suggestion is that they should offer more French wine options, but it's not so much a complaint as it is a request.
The food was part of a visiting Chef series, and during my visit, it was the 2023 Global Cuisine Series featuring Chef Miguel Navarro. I thoroughly enjoyed the event and look forward to returning to the restaurant in the future for more outstanding cuisine.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jonathan Bernis
Overall, I liked the food. For up to $100, I would have been happy with the brunch. The place is stunning, with magnificent views of the ocean tableside. My big complaint was that I payed over $200 and when I ordered lobster (my favorite food item and why I was so excited to go) I was told the kitchen had run out. NEVER, when you charge $200 for an “all you can eat” brunch should you EVER run out of ANYTHING on the menu. Especially not the most expensive and luxurious item. COME ON!
As much as I loved the atmosphere I would not go back or recommend what you get….or rather dont get for the cost
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Anya hasanov
Came to Navio for the first time to celebrate my birthday and the staff made it an amazing experience. We got a private room (for just the 6 of us) without even asking. Victoria one of the hostesses even wrote me a Birthday card in my native language. Cruz our server was super friendly, attentive, and accommodating. I even received a birthday surprise and a birthday song from the staff. The food was excellent. It was all small portions but it was delicious and very filling. I can’t wait to come back again.
Great ambience, very good service!! Delicious food too.
The 3-course prix-fixe was outstanding. Michelin should take note soon, consistency assumed.
This review is for weekend brunch for a party of 4 in May'25. I have been to Navio several times before and always remember the weekend brunch to be a buffet setting where you help yourself to unlimited savings.. but things have changed slightly now.
It still is an AYCE but the food is served to you ala-carte style at your table.
We enjoyed the following
- Caviar sampler
- Benedicts Traditional and Smoked Salmon
- Bean Soup w/Bacon crumble
- Cavatelli pasta
- Wagyu beef slider
- Lobster Roll
- Beef Tenderloin
- Lamb Chops
Tea /Coffee / Fresh juices are included.
The price per person is $199 plus taxes
Valet parking (the only option) is $50
Overall, Navio is a place for special occasions..with the food , service and ambiance consistently maintaining it's standards over the years.
This is what the Ritz Carlton should be like.
If you see my review of the sister restaurant in the hotel, the Conservatory, I am not afraid to mince words.
However, this was an excellent experience. Blew the other restaurant in the hotel out of the water.
Our waiter was excellent, attentive, very knowledgeable. The bartender was excellent, friendly and helped us to figure out great drinks. He even allowed us to sample a few Specials he made.
Everyone at this restaurant clearly cared about what they were doing.
It was expensive, but this was worth it.
I would go back in a heartbeat. It would be a great place for a special occasion, such as an anniversary or your spouse’s birthday.
Well Reem.
$700 “Lunar New Year” brunch that included them butchering their normal menu and smearing everything with peanut sauce.
Service was great, food was beyond awful.
This is my third time dine here. Today, in a rainy day, I drive by with my spouse, wish to have an afternoon tea/ snack. It’s pretty empty spots as it’s in the afternoon time, they told me that we can’t seat in the dining area and had me to sit in a public area. We seat for 15 mins later, no one provides us the menu, later on we checked in with them again and learn that we need to get the menu ordered by the bar ourselves. Ordered some pizza and soup, and wait for 25 mins, finally serve to us. I don’t think I will want to come here ever again.
The food was delicious, the chef and pastry chef go greet you and the staff made me feel so welcome. Couldn't recommend this place more. 5 stars 🌟
over all this place is one of the best restaurant out of all restaurant I eat. the service here is very good
Fresh and undoubtedly premium ingredients you can taste.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurant did their best to avoid my dislikes, not allergies simply dislikes! Gave them the extra star for that!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We visited Navio with some family from out of town. We had been meaning to visit for many years but had never made it down. We dined for the set price brunch.
The setting was amazing- absolutely gorgeous ocean views and our table overlooked the 18th hole. Service was friendly and available.
The food was an absolute disappointment. Maybe I am accustomed to SF pricing & quality, but I was incredibly disappointed. The lamb, lobster, and beef courses were very tasty but everything else was a miss. They sent us a salad that looked like it was made by a 4 year old with dressing slopped on top.
The oysters had clearly been shucked a long time ago and the toppings were disgusting - who ever asked for a sweet creamy oyster? I literally thought to myself, wow they have done a disservice to the oyster that died for this - absolutely inedible. Most of the fishes had some version of the same potato/butter puree. The vegetables on every plate were flavorless. The cauliflower soup was butter soup.
We asked for a bellini and got syrupy prosecco. If you can’t serve a bellini then just say no?
Who made these desserts? It was like a signature challenge from an early season episode of the great british bake off - soggy pastry shells and unfinished, lumpy, ugly cake edges. Seriously disappointing, amateur, childish desserts.
Incredibly uninspired and not worth 200$/person. Skip the set price brunch and if you want to visit, just go for the a la cart menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Our overall dining experience at Navio was just okay. The decor is heavy and outdated even though it looks like they may have done some “refresh.” Their service could certainly use improvements. For the price tag of their Prix Fixe menu, you’d expect high-quality service. Instead we got servers who didn’t show any genuine hospitality towards us. Very disappointed that this is the level of service at a Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay restaurant.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Navio. It was a memorable weekend with some of the best food I've had in a long time. I apologize for the delay in sharing my review as I initially lost, but later found the pictures from my visit.
The service and beverages were exceptional. My only suggestion is that they should offer more French wine options, but it's not so much a complaint as it is a request.
The food was part of a visiting Chef series, and during my visit, it was the 2023 Global Cuisine Series featuring Chef Miguel Navarro. I thoroughly enjoyed the event and look forward to returning to the restaurant in the future for more outstanding cuisine.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Overall, I liked the food. For up to $100, I would have been happy with the brunch. The place is stunning, with magnificent views of the ocean tableside.
My big complaint was that I payed over $200 and when I ordered lobster (my favorite food item and why I was so excited to go) I was told the kitchen had run out.
NEVER, when you charge $200 for an “all you can eat” brunch should you EVER run out of ANYTHING on the menu. Especially not the most expensive and luxurious item. COME ON!
As much as I loved the atmosphere I would not go back or recommend what you get….or rather dont get for the cost
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Came to Navio for the first time to celebrate my birthday and the staff made it an amazing experience. We got a private room (for just the 6 of us) without even asking. Victoria one of the hostesses even wrote me a Birthday card in my native language. Cruz our server was super friendly, attentive, and accommodating. I even received a birthday surprise and a birthday song from the staff. The food was excellent. It was all small portions but it was delicious and very filling. I can’t wait to come back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blue Shrimp Cocktail, Caramelized Scallop, Caviar Tasting, Lobster Beurre Blanc, Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Dessert Tower
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