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The Garden Court - The Garden Court - Luxury Collection, San Francisco, CA

The Garden Court - Luxury Collection

4.1
4.1
2509 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
2 New Montgomery St., San Francisco, CA 94105

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
Featuring innovative intercontinental cuisine, the famed Garden Court offers a superb dining experience in a glorious setting. This historic landmark serves Breakfast daily, 2 Course Prix Fixe Lunch Monday-Thursday and an enchanting Afternoon Tea on Friday and Saturday. The Garden Court features a stained glass dome, Italian marble columns, Austrian crystal chandeliers and is noted on San Francisco’s Historic Register as Landmark #18. Our Executive Chef invites you to try our signature crab salad lightly dressed in our own Green Goddess Dressing, a true Palace original created in 1923.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 6:30 am–10:30 am Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Cross street
    Market Street and New Montgomery
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    BART stop New MontgomeryF-Line Market, New Montgomery
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Garden Court Lunch

    Multiple dates available
    Whether you are dining at leisure or having that executive meeting, join us for our A La Carte Lunch . Bask under the glass dome, with columns soaring above marble floors towards luminous stained glass, gold leaf sconces and mirrored doors. Dining in the Garden Court today is indeed a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the romance of a bygone era. Such turn-of-the-century grandeur is the signature of the Palace. San Francisco's first grand hotel. RESERVATION CANCELLATION POLICY: No charge for reservations cancelled 48 hours prior to the event. Cancellations after 48 hours will be charged $25 per guest in dining party. No call/no show reservations or same day cancellation will be charged $50 per guest in dining party.
    Garden Court  Lunch Photo
  • Signature Tea

    $125.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our Signature Tea showcases an elegant, seasonal menu that is perfectly paired with every pour. A carefully curated selection of teas await each offering a distinct flavor profile to complement your palate. RESERVATION CANCELLATION POLICY: No charge for reservations cancelled 48 hours prior to the event. Cancellations after 48 hours will be charged 50% of total cost. No call/no show reservations or same day cancellation will be charged at the full rate.
    Signature Tea Photo
  • Mother's Day Brunch

    $245.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Indulge in an opulent Mother’s Day celebration at The Garden Court within the Palace Hotel San Francisco. Toast to your beloved with a glass of exquisite champagne beneath our resplendent Austrian chandeliers, surrounded by majestic marble pillars and shimmering crystals, all under a magnificent 150-year-old glass dome. This historic landmark will enchant you with festive live entertainment, creating an unforgettable experience. 🌟🥂 Our Mother’s Day Brunch offers three exquisite seatings, each lasting two hours: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Mother's Day Brunch $245 Adults | Children $85 (ages 5 to 12) Credit Card is obtained to guarantee your reservation. Full balance is due at end of service. Tax and gratuity are not included. RESERVATION CANCELLATION POLICY: No charge for reservations cancelled 48 hours prior to the event. Cancellations after 48 hours will be charged 50% of total cost. No call/no show reservations or same day cancellation will be charged at the full rate.
    Mother's Day Brunch Photo

What 2,509 people are saying

The Garden Court - Luxury Collection reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Garden Court - Luxury Collection is renowned for its "glorious and beautiful dining venue" in San Francisco. Guests enjoy "attentive service" and a "wide variety of options" at the buffet. Highlights include "exceptional food selections" and "bottomless champagne." Though some find the price high, many call it a "truly unique experience."

2,509 Reviews
  1. Kim VIP

    Orange County19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous place loved it! Great service best cheese biscuits ever.

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  2. Josette VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family has been celebrating Easter Sunday brunch at the Palace hotel for 34 years. This past Easter was year 35 and it was as special as ever. Gary Kelly, the manager of the garden court and his team, last year and this year has reinvigorated the value of tradition and long time attendance held high in San Francisco at this special event. The food, the music, the service, and the ambience was unmatched! Thank you, Gary and team for a beautiful Easter brunch. See you all next year!

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  3. Gordon

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dining experience. Creative and nice easter themed decorations. Large selection of quality food. Only negatives was I'm don't drink alcohol which is included in the cost and one tray remained empty (mushroom eggroll?) which was never replenished. Service was top notch.

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  4. ETHEL VIP

    San Francisco26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food choice at Easter Buffet. Excellent service. Lovely music. A truly unique experience.

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  5. Foodie

    San Francisco27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WOULD DEFINITELY DO IT AGAIN! Though was initially sticker shocked with the per-person cost (I know egg prices are soaring but woah!😳), the experience was worth it, not to mention the exceptional food selections & bottomless champagne (or mimosa if you prefer). Equally impressive was the attention to detail & staff’s attention. Our wait person, Ming, was PHENOMENAL! Highly recommend. Looking forward to next year!

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  6. Tod

    San Francisco93 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Garden Court for Easter Brunch (or any other brunch occasion) is a treat indeed !! Quite simply one of the most glorious and beautiful dining venues in San Francisco The Brunch service and selections are decadent and equally delicious With the decadence, comes a commensurately decadent price point for which I have noted as in recent history to be quite high end now. This is indeed a must do in my humble opinion, yet, as with any luxury item, one must make a personal decision on the value to experience proposition. Come and experience this beautiful and historic venue, enjoy the quality, bask in the luxury, and draw your own conclusions. I’ll keep coming as, and where I can.

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  7. Jennifer

    Tahoe8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably the best teas service this side of “The Pond”!!! Reminded us of Noon Tea in London. Beautiful setting, Gorgeous Music, Fantastic Food and Fabulous Company!!

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  8. Mitchell

    San Francisco20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Setting is obviously gorgeous, staff were all good. Food was nothing to write home about, and the amount of food for the price was not where I would have expected it to be. I have been to other teas where they offer an additional sandwich or two of your favorites. Some of the bread was a little stale, the ham sandwich was one piece of ham on top of three stale slices of bread, but looking at the other tables, they had cheese instead of the third slices of bread. Would have been nice to have additional items to be able to order as it’s not a substantial amount of food, I think under $100, all in, is a better price point for this experience. It would also be closer to matching prices at the Rotunda. Overall happy we did this once, got a nice photo, would not do it here again or recommend friends to go at this price point.

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  9. Fawn

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful aesthetics. But the service & food was subpar. Waiter was not very knowledge of the menu. Quality of the food was a bit below okay.

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  10. Susan VIP

    Greater Boston64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous venue attentive service great buffet selection

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Garden Court - Luxury Collection

2 New Montgomery St., San Francisco, CA 94105

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Market Street and New Montgomery
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 6:30 am–10:30 am Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    BART stop New MontgomeryF-Line Market, New Montgomery
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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