Conservatory

Conservatory is a multi-vendor food hall and beer garden concept in Houston, Texas, bringing together a curated mix of independent restaurant stalls, cocktail bars, and communal seating under one roof. Originally launched downtown as “Conservatory Underground Beer Garden & Food Hall,” the brand has since expanded and evolved, including a large, multi-level Galleria location with numerous food vendors and bars, live events, and nightlife programming. Guests can sample a wide variety of cuisines—such as tacos, ramen, burgers, fried chicken, Peruvian dishes, pizza, and desserts—alongside craft beer, cocktails, and wine in a casual, social setting. ([houstoniamag.com](https://www.houstoniamag.com/businesses/conservatory-food-hall-beer-garden?utm_source=openai))

A charge from “TST* CONSERVATO…” or similar on your card statement is most likely from a purchase at one of Conservatory’s Houston food halls or bars, processed through the Toast point‑of‑sale system (hence the “TST*” prefix). This could be from ordering food or drinks at the bar, running a tab, purchasing from one of the hall’s vendors that share the central bar/checkout, or paying for a hosted event tab. Most transactions are one‑time charges, though large group events or bar tabs may include service charges or gratuity added at the end of the visit. In some cases you may initially see a higher “pending” amount if you opened a bar tab, with the final amount adjusting once the check is closed.

If you don’t recognize the charge, first think back to any recent visits to downtown Houston or the Galleria area where you may have eaten or had drinks at an indoor food hall with multiple vendors and a central bar. Check any email receipts from Toast or Conservatory, as well as your text messages if you opted for a digital receipt at the bar. To resolve billing questions, you can contact Conservatory via the contact information on their website or reach out directly to the specific location (especially the Galleria site) and provide the transaction date, amount, and last four digits of your card so staff can look up the check. If you still believe the charge is fraudulent after speaking with the venue, you should dispute it with your card issuer, who can investigate using the merchant ID and authorization details.