Restaurant in Nassau, Bahamas
Subcontinent Cooking, Caribbean Capital
Cafe Bombay is Nassau's casual Indian option in a city where that category is scarce. It fits best for a relaxed weekday meal or a group wanting something outside the resort and Caribbean dining circuit. Booking is easy with no need to plan far ahead, and pricing is expected to sit well below Nassau's formal dining tier.
If you've already eaten at Cafe Bombay once, the question on a return visit is simple: does it hold up, or was the first time a low-bar surprise? Based on its position in Nassau's dining scene, Cafe Bombay earns its place as a consistent casual option for Indian food in a city where that category is thin. It won't replace a weekend at Cafe Boulud Bahamas for a special occasion, but for accessible, everyday-quality food that delivers more than its surroundings might suggest, it's worth keeping in your rotation.
Nassau's restaurant scene skews heavily toward resort dining and Caribbean fare. Indian cuisine doesn't feature often, which gives Cafe Bombay a structural advantage: it's doing something most restaurants in the city aren't. That doesn't automatically make it good, but the combination of a distinct category and a relaxed neighbourhood setting on Tropical Garden Road gives it a character that more polished venues sometimes lack. Think of it as the kind of place a local would point you toward rather than something you'd find in a hotel concierge's top-three list.
Booking is easy. This isn't a venue you need to plan weeks out for. Walk-in availability is likely on most evenings, though calling ahead is always sensible given the venue's size and no published booking information online. If you're organising a group dinner or need a specific table arrangement, contact directly before you go. No phone or website is listed in public records, so the most reliable approach is to visit or ask your accommodation to check availability on your behalf.
Price-tier information isn't publicly available, but the style and setting suggest mid-range or below for Nassau, which means it likely comes in well under the resort and fine-dining venues clustered around Cable Beach and Paradise Island. For reference, restaurants in Nassau's top tier, such as Café Martinique or Café Matisse, operate at a significantly higher price point and formality level. Cafe Bombay sits in a different lane entirely, and that's the point.
For return visitors, the practical calculus is this: if you want Indian food in Nassau and don't want to cook, Cafe Bombay is your most direct option. If you're looking for something to anchor a special dinner or impress out-of-town guests, look elsewhere. The venue fits leading for a relaxed weekday meal, a group that wants something different from the usual Caribbean or resort fare, or a solo diner who wants a proper sit-down without the formality of Nassau's hotel restaurant circuit.
For a fuller picture of where Cafe Bombay sits relative to Nassau's wider dining options, see our full Nassau restaurants guide. If you're planning the full trip, our Nassau hotels guide, bars guide, and experiences guide cover the rest. Elsewhere in the Bahamas, Staniel Cay Yacht Club and Freedom Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Gregory Town are worth noting if your itinerary goes beyond Nassau.
Group dining is likely possible given the casual neighbourhood format, but no seat count or private dining information is published. Contact the venue directly before arriving with a party larger than four to confirm space and seating arrangements. Your hotel concierge may be able to assist with contact.
No verified menu data is available, so specific dish recommendations aren't possible here. As an Indian restaurant in Nassau, expect the core of the menu to follow familiar subcontinental formats: curries, breads, rice dishes, and grilled proteins. Ask the staff what's freshest or most popular on the day you visit.
Same-day or next-day availability is likely on most evenings given the venue's casual positioning and Nassau's dining volume. That said, calling ahead before any group visit is sensible. No online booking system is listed publicly, so direct contact or a concierge request is your leading route.
For a step up in formality and price, Cafe Boulud Bahamas and Café Martinique are the obvious comparisons on quality. For casual neighbourhood dining with a different cuisine focus, Café Coco and Carnivale Bahamas are worth considering. Cafe Bombay's advantage is its category: Indian food is genuinely scarce in Nassau, so if that's what you want, alternatives are limited.
Probably not the first choice for a milestone dinner. The casual format and neighbourhood setting work in its favour for everyday meals, but if you need atmosphere, service polish, and a memorable room, Café Matisse or Café Martinique are better fits. Reserve Cafe Bombay for the nights when you want good food without the occasion pressure.
It's a casual Indian restaurant in a residential part of Nassau, not a resort or waterfront venue. No phone or website is listed publicly, so logistics require a little more effort to confirm. Come expecting direct, accessible Indian food at a price point that should sit below Nassau's resort dining tier. It's worth the visit if Indian cuisine is what you're after and you're not anchored to a hotel's in-house restaurant.
Yes. A casual neighbourhood restaurant format is generally comfortable for solo diners, with less pressure than a formal dining room. You're unlikely to feel out of place eating alone here. It's also a practical option if you're staying nearby and want a proper sit-down meal without coordinating a group.
Indian menus typically include strong vegetarian options by default, which is a practical advantage for non-meat eaters. Beyond that, no verified dietary or allergen policy is available. Contact the venue directly before visiting if you have specific requirements, particularly for allergies, as no official information is published online.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Bombay | — | ||
| Graycliff Restaurant | — | ||
| Cafe Boulud Bahamas | — | ||
| Shuang Ba | — | ||
| Dune | — | ||
| Nobu | — |
What to weigh when choosing between Cafe Bombay and alternatives.
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