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

The Garden Court - Luxury Collection

4.4 (2528)
$31 to $50
Californian
2 New Montgomery St., San Francisco, CA 94105

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19:00
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for brunch
Featuring innovative intercontinental cuisine, the famed Garden Court offers a superb dining experience in a glorious setting. This historic landmark serves Breakfast daily, Lunch Monday-Friday and an enchanting Afternoon Tea on 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 06:30–10:30 Sun 07:00–11:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:00 Afternoon Tea Sat 12:00–14:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    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

    US$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
  • Pink October Afternoon Tea

    US$135.00 per person

    4 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025
    Pink October Afternoon Tea is a distinguished offering in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Available every Saturday throughout October, this experience features an elegant assortment of delicate pastries, premium teas, and includes a glass of Piper Sonoma Brut. In support of this important cause, $4 from each Afternoon Tea sold will be donated to Bay Area Cancer Connections, helping to fund critical research and provide support services to those affected by breast cancer. We invite you to join us in this meaningful initiative, where every sip and bite contributes to a greater purpose. 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.
    Pink October Afternoon Tea photo

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What 2,528 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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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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Review summary

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The Garden Court at the Palace Hotel offers a "beautiful throwback" to elegance with its stunning setting and attentive service. Guests rave about the "superb" bakery items and diverse menu. While some brunch experiences were overpriced, the "magical" tea room and "excellent" service make it a memorable destination for special occasions.
2,528 Reviews
  1. Bianca VIP

    Mexico City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived for our reservation Sunday morning but were not aware the only option was breakfast buffet ($38-48) and there was no a la carte menu that day. We wish this was more clear upon booking. We ended up just ordering from their kiosk and sitting in the lobby which was disappointing

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  2. Adrienne

    San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Min was out server. It is the second time in a week, he has been our waiter. Very professional, engaging, and responsive! You are lucky to have such a fine staff member. The room always provides us with such a beautiful throwback to the days of long ago. Everything is just so elegant. Thank you again. Adrienne Zanini

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  3. Fatima

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 July 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch at the Garden Court is always an exceptional experience. The Palace Hotel is so lovely and the staff is amazing. The food is always a cut above and even the most simple items are handles with expertise and great care. Always have a lovely time here, have come for almost two decades and will continue to!

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  4. Adrienne

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 July 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Garden Court at the Palace Hotel is a treat all the way around. First of all, you are seated in the most beautiful room in any San Francisco hotel. The service is superb--quiet and attentive. The wait staff greeted us and immediately brought us water, inquired if we wanted something else to drink, and then brought a basket of superb bakery items so fresh and warm. The menu has a variety of selections from which to choose. I had the Cobb Salad without additional protein, and it was delicious and very large. My guest had the Dungeness Crab Green Goddess Salad. Again, a huge portion. Although we have always enjoyed the desserts before this time we were just too full. If you want a special place and a memorable experience, do visit the Garden Court.

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  5. Angie

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 20 June 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Very Disappointing Experience The Garden Court was closed for maintenance, and there was no advance notice or communication provided during the reservation process. I was relocated to another on-site option and told the menu would be the same, but it did not match what was listed online. While the service was fine, the overall experience fell far short of what was advertised and expected. I recommend calling on the day of your visit to verify everything before showing up.

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Father’s Day

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  7. Angela

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 15 June 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The brunch buffet is NOT worth the price. I would recommend skipping it and going to a regular brunch spot and not pay over $100 per person.

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  8. Cat

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful treat to celebrate Fathers Day! Staff was friendly, food delicious, beautiful hotel!! Thank you!!! We will be back!

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  9. KARINA

    Monterrey3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I would have loved something alluding the Father’s Day celebration like you did it during the Easter Brunch

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  10. Pablo

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 15 June 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    My family and I were looking forward to a luxurious Father’s Day breakfast. The food and the service was good.  What was disappointing was the majority of the other diners and their appearance, or lack thereof.  The Palace needs to enforce a dress code. Sweatpants, Hoochie shorts, and halter tops shouldn’t be allowed. It was like we were at the Pink Pony Club.  Very disappointing!! 

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The Garden Court - Luxury Collection is rated 4.4 stars by 2528 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
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2 New Montgomery St., San Francisco, CA 94105

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Market Street and New Montgomery
  • Area
    SOMA
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 06:30–10:30 Sun 07:00–11:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:00 Afternoon Tea Sat 12:00–14:00
  • 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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