A fanciful curtain of monsoon rain, visible through floor-to-ceiling glass doors, is a friendly greeting as guests enter the spacious and elegant dining room at Bombay restaurant. Aromas of exotic spices promise a feast of flavors. The kitchen serves to satisfy expectations and the attentive wait staff ensures a delectable dining experience that you'll want to repeat over and over again. Flavorful, mysterious fruit drinks and cocktails along with a variety of wines complement the spices of magical India.
"The extensive menu has the potential to please diverse palates, tho it's easy to find something to like, and not want to deviate the next time! Point of fact, after apps and entrees, my nephew immediately revisited one of the appetizers, the coconut shrimp!
Our waitress was exceptionally lovely, doing her best despite the very packed understaffed house. Yes, we waited too long for a second round of drinks and 2nd appetizer. If you're in a hurry, it'd be wise to mention it when you are seated.
Also, my "spicy" entree was only moderately so. Turned out, I wanted some of my hub's tandori chicken and mine would have been too hot for him had I increased the heat level. His was delish, as were the Gao fish both niece and nephew ordered."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"The food fantastic and service was exemplary as always. Rony took great care of us and we will be requesting him on future visits. It's kind of a hike to come here for us but always worth it ."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"The food is outstanding. everything we have tried was simply amazing in flavor and complexity. but that is where my praise will end. We were seated by hostess and told they were on a shortage of menus and she would get us 2 as soon as possible. did that happen? no. after probably 10 minutes and no server at our table, we flagged down another employee to get menus. probably 20 minutes went by before our server finally showed up. Our server was knowledgable about the menu and read our orders back perfectly, and that was the last we ever saw him throughout our meal. We saw him ask our neighboring table how everything was TWICE and acted like we were invisible. We could have dined and dashed we were forgotten so long."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
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"I purchased a groupon to try this restaurant. I chose wisely! The food was wonderful - I highly recommend the Biryani. The lettuce wraps were yummy, but very messy. The music got a bit loud as the night went on, but the atmosphere was very pleasant and with the openness of the dining room, it was very airy."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"I was very torn on my overall experience rating. The ONLY reason I gave it a 4 and not a 5 was that our server was aloof and pretty slow to respond, and it was quite loud. Overall: Go to Bombay if you are not in a time crunch and want to have a great culinary experience.
I got the Chicken Makhani (medium spicy) and it was FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC. Seriously, the best I've ever had. My husband got the Lamb Madras and it was also fantastic- we recommend getting medium spicy as well (he got it mild and wished he would have upped the spice level on that).
The garlic naan is expensive but totally worth it- soooooo good. I also got the Tamarin-tini and that was really cool - glad I got it.
Great experience, would highly recommend"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"loved the ambiance and the food. Classy and elegant. And they were very accommodating to me who is gluten free and dairy free. Food was yummy. Service was great too!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"Overall this place is beautiful. Our server seemed to disappear after our food arrived, but there were plenty of other people checking on us. Iwe liked our food very much. and the place is gorgeous looking. However it is the most expensive Indian food I've ever eaten! The only reason I will return is because I have another group on to use simply because of the price. It's good food, but I can find it way cheaper and just as good elsewhere."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"We had a wonderful date night experience at Bombay and can't wait to return to try more of their delicious food. Bombay is a unique setting with special touches of decor and mood lighting. Love the chandeliers. Service was attentive, but not overbearing. But, best of all was the food! Such an extensive menu with lots and lots of choices and great spicy options. And all sooo delicious. Our fave dish was the mushroom masala chicken. Portion sizes were ample. I hope Bombay keep the prices affordable and we will come back again - and again."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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"I love Indian food. This time Bombay missed the mark for me. It took longer than it should have to get our dinner order out and my food tasted like it had been under a heat lamp for too long. My hubby loved his meal."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"I hadn't been to Bombay in a few years, it's nice to know the quality of the food is still excellent, and service is prompt and friendly. Great, open atmosphere and cool ambiance. The mango chicken and mushroom masala are absolutely delicious. All entrees are reasonably priced, although as a big eater, I'd like to see the portion sizes increased."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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"I am no expert, but the food seemed authentically Indian. I figured it would be Indian/Cali fusion, but no. The space is truly beautiful, except for two problems: The hostess sat us at the "romantic" table right next to the waterfall--the spot is lovely, but loud from the crashing water; and they installed TVs way up high on each side of the bar--my wife (facing the bar side of the space) was distracted by endless Bollywood."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic
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"It was extremely easy to book my party of 20 with no hassles. The atmosphere at Bombay is extremely unique, fun, and elegant. There were several choices for beverages and entrees. My favorites were the Karma Sutra drink and the Chicken Tikka Masala were a definite favorite with the group! This was only my second time at this restaurant but will definitely be back."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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"We very much enjoyed Bombay. A truly beautiful restaurant, very tastefully decorated. The ceiling to floor water feature at the entrance reminded me of something you would see at a restaurant at a Las Vegas casino. Service was attentive, and we all enjoyed our entrees."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"So loud we had to shout to hear each other. Service was adequate nothing to complain or brag about except the greeter who was a real treat friendly and warm. Food wasn't bad but for those prices I would hope for food that was really good. The waterfall was nice, look of the place very good especially the glowing blue roof of their tunnel."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
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"Great night! Our server was fantastic, he even knew exactly what was gluten free :) The food was delicious and the atmosphere was really cool. We will definitely be back!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"This was our second time and took some friends for their first time. We were all very happy with the entire experience and will be going again. Our server was the same one we had last time and he is excellent! The food is amazing Indian food!! Parking not nearly as bad as we expected both times."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"The food was delicious. The service started of onthe wrongfoot as we had to wait 20 minutesfor our7:30PM reservation. Our server was courteous andfriendlyhowever we dodhave towait a bitfor water, check, etc"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"My daughter has been to India and tried to find comparable foods, but had not found it - until now. She said the Chicken Bariyani (sp?) was exactly like that she had in India! If fact all of the dishes our group ordered were above and beyond our expectations! Especially delicious! Thank you for bringing India to the US!!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"We go to Bombay all the time. The food is excellent, and the waiter we usually have is absolutly amazing. We didn't have him on this occasion, but the service we did have was still very good. I would recommend this place to anyone!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Beautiful space for an Indian restaurant but food falls far shorter.
The lamb biryani was clumpy, flavorless and not fragrant. There is a significant lack of skill in the kitchen. There is much better Indian food out there. Breads were dense and heavy not the way good Indian breads are made. For price point this is disappointing.
No validated parking either."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2007
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"Loved this restaurant--food was great, quick and friendly service. Nice Ambiance. I would recommend it!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"Good ambience and location. The "mild" food we ordered turned out to be spicier than we would have liked (will go with "really mild" next time!) Overall a good experience. Will go again."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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"The service is the only draw back to dining here and if you happen to encounter the manageress, don't expect her to have any listening capabilities. A very inexperienced and immature trainee manager ruined the event."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Good food but spicier than expected. Ordered Mild-plus and it was at my limit. My husband ordered Medium and that was at his limit and he likes hot stuff. Flavors were good so we'll be back."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2005
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"Very much enjoyed my first visit to Bombay. The food was excellent, the service was friendly and attentive, and the decor in this place is pretty darn cool. My only mild complaint is that it can get pretty noisy in here so it may not be the best choice for a cozy, romantic meal!"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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