Navio - Half Moon Bay

Dante started off by detailing the brunch buffet. When we thought he was done because there was a dramatic pause, he scolded us for interrupting him (to say we're ready to order), and said he wouldn't repeat himself again. Subsequently, his attitude remained hostile, quiet and his service became passive. Orders that we never took down kept going to our table, and we weren't certain whether it started at the kitchen or with the servers. Doing the absolute bare minimum, he set the tone for what was an unremarkable meal, that we don't expect when we pay that amount of money.The food wasn't worth it either. Some positives are the atmosphere, the views, and the hostess. You get an ample amount of time to try everything.

One of the most decadent brunch experiences I have ever had. All you can eat for $249/person within a 2-hour window, and you can order two items at a time from the menu. The service is surprisingly fast, and the staff was definitely very attentive to every need. Beautiful setting inside the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay. Be sure to book ahead as reservations can be hard to come by.

Amazing service and great food! You order two dishes at a time and it comes out within minutes. The service is very on top of it and constantly checks in. Beautiful views of the ocean. Highly recommend trying the scallop, caviar tasting, and smoked salmon.

This was our first experience and we came for New Year's Day Brunch. Right off the bat, the service was excellent. We were ushered to our table and every server acknowledged us and wished us Happy New Year. We started with the bread and butter which were really good and presented beautifully.Here are my rankings of the food we ordered:4/10 Caviar Tasting. Only one tasted really good, I wish they included a mother of pearl spoon8/10 Blue Prawn Cocktail. Tasty, Ordered twice.9.5/10 Seared Scallop. Rich and Excellent Flavor. Ordered twice.8/10 Crab Cake. Great flavor. Ordered twice.5/10 Smoked Salmon on Crispy Potato Cake. Just felt incohesive.9.5/10 Egg Benedict. Bearnaise sauce was super silky. Great!5/10 Cavatelli with Truffle. Truffle was fine but pasta was mid.7/10 Vegetables. Peas were fresh, but was just ok for me. anted more freshness. Everything started tasting creamy and rich.9.8/10 Wagyu Slider with Pork Belly. Excellent yet filling.6/10 Pumpkin Soup. Just a standard good soup for me.6.5/10 Lamb Chop. Good sear but was just fine.7.5/10 Rib Eye. No sear, good sauce, but was disappointing.5/10 Glazed Salmon. Pretty but salty and creamy.3/10 Lobster. Overcooked.10/10 Belgian Waffles. We weren't even going to order but did for husband and he said they were the best he's ever had.5/10 Dessert Tiers. Pretty but all creamy and rich.My constructive crit would be to include more items on the menu that are refreshing or palate cleansers since a lot had rich sauces or creams. Would have loved fresh fruit or a sorbet. Also wish they would have included a sticker for the to-go box or a bag to keep the box shut as it kept opening in the car, and also that extra touch would have been nice.We had a beautiful view from our table and as mentioned staff were excellent. Shout out to our server Jefferey who was awesome. Cruz who took our photos and even took different angles and suggested great views. And Brian which I think was the name of the host who was very warm and welcoming and offered excellent care. Kid-friendliness: They allow kids

An excellent all-you-can-eat-in-2 hours table serve Christmas buffet, with stunning ocean views from all tables.Gourmet, fine dining execution of multiple high-end seafood and meat options — served as appetizer portions.Highlights included Pan-seared Scallop, a wonderfully savory, buttery taste of the sea. Raw Oysters Rockefeller, topped with warm cream, bacon, spinach and cheese — rare-find and expertly prepared. Lobster Tail served with salmon roe and broccolini.An excellent choice for an extra special holiday brunch. Followed by a drink by the bonfires outside or a walk along the sea-misted greenery, another plus.