Restaurants in Bandra: Where the Dining Clusters Are
Dining is one of the reasons buyers look at Bandra, and the restaurants cluster in a few identifiable pockets. This guide lists the 12 restaurants in our research file with cuisine and locality, and explains how dining density differs between Linking Road, Pali Hill, Waterfield Road and BKC. We give no ratings or prices, because our files do not carry them.
Restaurants in our research file
Eleven of the twelve restaurants are in Bandra West and one is in BKC, Bandra East. Cuisine is shown where the sources state it. Bonobo has no cuisine given in the file, so we leave it blank.
| Restaurant | Locality | Cuisine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bastian | Linking Road, Bandra West | Seafood | Paytm, TripAdvisor |
| Hakkasan Mumbai | Waterfield Road, Bandra West | Chinese | Abhibus, TripAdvisor |
| Monkey Bar | Linking Road, Bandra West | Bar and kitchen | Abhibus, Venuelook |
| Oheka | Bandra West | Italian and Indian | TripAdvisor, Venuelook |
| The Fatty Bao | Bandra West | Asian | TripAdvisor, Venuelook |
| Yauatcha | Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East | Chinese and dim sum | Paytm, Abhibus |
| Salt Water Cafe | Bandra West | International, bar | TripAdvisor, Venuelook |
| Bonobo | Bandra West | Not stated | Venuelook, Dwello |
| Pali Bhavan | Pali Naka, Bandra West | Indian | Abhibus, TripAdvisor |
| Poco Loco Tapas and Bar | Bandra West | Mexican, bar | TripAdvisor, Dwello |
| Out of the Blue | Bandra West | Italian, dessert | TripAdvisor, Dwello |
| Smoke House Deli | Pali Hill, Bandra West | Deli, continental | Paytm, Dwello |
Hakkasan Mumbai: a Paytm blog gives a BKC address, which conflicts with TripAdvisor and Abhibus, which say Bandra West. We follow the two that agree.
Where Bandra eats
Linking Road has two entries in the file, Bastian and Monkey Bar, which fits its role as a main high street. Waterfield Road, home to Hakkasan, is another dining address in Bandra West.
Pali Hill and Pali Naka bring a more neighbourhood feel. The file lists Smoke House Deli in Pali Hill and Pali Bhavan at Pali Naka. The localities file describes Pali Hill as having celebrity homes and restaurants, with a character that is residential first.
Browse the verified New & Upcoming list or ask for a shortlist for your budget and pocket.
Cuisine mix
The file spans seafood, Chinese, Italian, Asian, Mexican and Indian, as well as bars and deli-style places. Chinese appears twice, including dim sum in BKC. Three entries are described as bars or bar-and-kitchen formats.
We cannot say which are family-friendly or vegetarian-friendly, since the sources do not state it. Check that with each restaurant if it matters to you.
- Seafood: Bastian
- Chinese and Asian: Hakkasan Mumbai, Yauatcha, The Fatty Bao
- Italian and continental: Oheka, Out of the Blue, Smoke House Deli
- Indian: Pali Bhavan, Oheka
- Mexican: Poco Loco Tapas and Bar
What dining density means for buyers
Living near a busy restaurant strip brings convenience, but also evening noise, valet traffic and late closing times. Sea-facing pockets such as Carter Road have promenade eateries as well, so you can eat out without leaving the area.
In BKC, dining is part of the commercial district. The restaurant sits among offices and towers, which suits office-goers more than families seeking quiet. Our 62 Bandra West and 43 Bandra East projects sit in different dining environments, so match the pocket to your routine. For daytime options see cafes in Bandra.
How we compiled the list
Each restaurant appears because at least two independent listings, such as TripAdvisor, Abhibus, Venuelook, Dwello or Paytm, agree on it. That keeps the list reliable but short, and some well-known places may be missing.
We do not rate, rank or price restaurants. Opening hours, menus and booking rules change, so check a restaurant directly. If you want a view of how neighbourhoods differ beyond food, read the Bandra lifestyle guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which restaurants are on Linking Road?
Our files list Bastian, a seafood restaurant, and Monkey Bar, a bar and kitchen, on Linking Road in Bandra West.
Is there fine dining in BKC?
Yauatcha, serving Chinese and dim sum, is the BKC restaurant in our file. Jio World Drive in BKC also lists about 27 dining outlets in our research.
Where is Hakkasan in Bandra?
TripAdvisor and Abhibus place Hakkasan Mumbai on Waterfield Road in Bandra West. One Paytm blog gives a BKC address, so confirm before you travel.
Are prices or ratings listed?
No. Our files do not carry ratings or prices for restaurants, so we have left them out rather than guess.
Live near the places you eat
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