1. Sea Lounge

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Open every evening for drinks and finger food the Sea Lounge Restaurant sits on the first floor of the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai. Guests often come here to sip some of the world’s finest teas and coffees, toast a glass of champagne, and enjoy a light dinner. The entire experience is completed by the spectacular views of the Arabian Sea and the superb decor that blends colonial charm and Art Deco furnishings.

Sea Lounge

Address: The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, B K Boman Behram Marg, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai

Average price for two people: 2,200 INR (31 USD)

2. Seaside Patio

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The Seaside Patio is a beach-facing, open-air restaurant, part of the Citizen Hotel. Watching the sunset over the water is a priceless moment that can be experienced in Seaside Patio’s romantic atmosphere, and paired with a drink and a snack. They serve both Indian and Chinese dishes, and one of their most delicious menu items is the prawn cocktail, which tastes even better with a glass of wine.

Seaside Patio

Address: Citizen Hotel, 960, Juhu Tara Rd, Airport Area, Juhu, Mumbai

Average price for two people: 1,000 INR (14 USD)

Website: Seaside Patio

3. Aer

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Open every evening, Aer is an open-air luxury bar on the 34th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel. Their menu is a mix of Spanish, Italian, and European dishes, but they also serve Lebanese food. They serve a variety of cocktails, champagne, and tapas, and have DJs creating the perfect atmosphere. Aer is Mumbai’s highest rooftop, offering some of the most fantastic views of the bay. The luxurious vibe, high-quality service, and live music attract celebrities to the rooftop bar with views of Mumbai.

Aer - Four Seasons

Address: 1/136, 34th Floor, Dr E Moses Rd, Worli, Mumbai

Average price for two people: 4,000 INR (57 USD)

Website: Aer - Four Seasons

4. Ziya

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This luxury restaurant is part of The Oberoi at Nariman Point, and it is a must-try, especially if you’re celebrating a special occasion, but also if you’re looking for a place to eat delicious food and enjoy a spectacular view of the sea. The menu at Ziya is quite an interesting and original take on Indian food, a reinterpretation of traditional dishes into a gourmet menu. If you can’t make up your mind on what to try, you can order the Ziya tasting menu, and try a fantastic selection. Otherwise, their slow-cooked lamb and soups are sensational.

Ziya - The Oberoi Mumbai

Address: Nariman Point, Mumbai

Average price for two people: 4,500 INR (64 USD)

Website: Ziya - The Oberoi Mumbai

5. Olio

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Part of the Novotel Hotel sitting on Juhu Beach in Mumbai, Olio is a restaurant with live cooking and an authentic Italian menu. The hotel opens at noon, right on time to welcome its guests for lunch, and later for dinner. Guests can savor their meals indoors, by the pool, or on the terrace. Either way, the sea and palm tree views are quite spectacular. The menu focuses on live cooking, fine ingredients, and an authentic pizza-making process in a wood-fired oven. Bookings are recommended since this is one of the hot spots in Mumbai. If you’re undecided about what to order, try the Pollo Pesto Pizza or their selection of pasta. Don’t forget about the tiramisu; after all, you’re in an Italian restaurant.

Olio - Novotel

Address: Novotel, Juhu Beach, Balraj Sahani Marg, Juhu, Mumbai

Average cost for two people: 3,000 INR (42 USD)

Website: Olio - Novotel

6. Cafe Marina

Sea Palace Hotel’s alfresco rooftop restaurant, Cafe Marina is the perfect place for sea vistas, cocktails, and delicious food. Take a seat at one of the tables overlooking the harbor, take in the breeze, listen to the buzz of the world surrounding you, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. The menu features a list of delicious cocktails that work best with their Indian and continental appetizers or their street food specials. You can also surprise your partner with a candlelight dinner, and share one of the pizzas in the menu.

Cafe Marina - Sea Palace Hotel

Address: Sea Palace Hotel, PJ Ramchandani Marg, Apollo Bunder, Colaba, Mumbai

Average cost for two people: 1,600 INR (23 USD)

Website: Cafe Marina

7. The Bayview Restaurant

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As its name suggests, the Bayview Restaurant at the Hotel Marine Plaza offers its guests amazing views of the bay area. The restaurant is open 24 hours and has the ingenious design of a ship. The kitchen is helmed by Chef Kshitiz Shekhar and offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a sumptuous midnight buffet. The restaurant is intimate, elegant, and offers a pizza menu and a variety of soups, salads, tandoori, international dishes, and local favorites.

The Bayview Restaurant - Marine Plaza

Address: Hotel Marine Plaza, 29 Marine Drive, 29, 2nd Cross Rd, Marine Lines, Mumbai

Average price for two people: 2,500 INR (35 USD)

Website: The Bayview Restaurant- Marine Plaza

8. Dome

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Open every evening until long after midnight the Dome is one of Mumbai’s most romantic rooftop bars. Guests get to sit back and relax on the cozy sofas and armchairs, while sipping cocktails, looking at the lights of the city, and listening to the sound of the sea. The eighth-floor sky bar offers a selection of cocktails, premium wines, but also a variety of international grilled dishes, finger food, sushi, and a delicious, finger-licking Tiramisu.

Dome - InterContinental

Address: Hotel InterContinental, 135, Churchgate, Mumbai

Average price for two people: 3,500 INR (50 USD)

Website: Dome - InterContinental

9. Gadda Da Vida

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Customers come to dine at Gadda Da Vida at Novotel for the spectacular sea views, but also for the great music, and delicious food. Their menu includes a variety of pizzas, finger food, and Indian dishes, as well as cocktails and mocktails. Previous customers recommend the Grilled Fish Tikka Masala, the Chicken Starter Platter, and the nachos, but pretty much anything from the menu is worth trying, to get more time to take in the views.

Gadda Da Vida - Novotel

Address: Lobby Level, Novotel, Balraj Sahani Marg, Juhu Beach, Mumbai

Average price for two people: 4,500 INR (64 USD)

10. The Lagoon

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The Lagoon at the Sea Princess Hotel is open from morning until midnight and attracts its guests with delicious breakfast, Wi-Fi, but most of all, with its shore location and panoramic sea and beach views. Their casual menu includes tapas, pizzas, soups and salads, grilled dishes and some Turkish options. Guests should keep in mind that the restaurant doesn’t serve alcoholic beverages.

The Lagoon - Hotel Sea Princess

Address: Hotel Sea Princess, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai

Average price for two people: 1,200 INR (17 USD)

11. Pizza By The Bay

1/4 Window-side table at Pizza By The Bay

2/4 The Meat Ultimo pizza

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4/4 Pizza By The Bay

Pizza By The Bay is the ideal destination for a casual date by the sea. It is located on Marine Drive and overlooks the sea and the promenade. You will fall in love with the Art-Deco-style interiors and white walls and furniture. The large windows by the tables let in lots of natural light and fresh sea breeze.

If you’re a meat lover, order the Meat Ultimo pizza, which consists of pork sausages, salami, and pepperoni. For every pizza, you can choose the base from deep dish, regular thin crust, and stuffed crust options. Other Italian dishes are also available here. Moreover, the restaurant serves exquisite wines.

Pizza By The Bay

Address: Soona Mahal, 143, Marine Dr, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020

Website: Pizza By The Bay

Opening hours: 7am - 12:30am (daily)

Dining with a view in Mumbai

As you can see, there are quite a few amazing restaurants and bars in Mumbai. Not only do they offer a wide variety of dishes from Asian, European, and international cuisines, but customers will also get incredible views of the city and the sea. The sunset has a certain charm in any of these restaurants, but seeing the city skyline in the daylight or marveling at the flickering city lights at night is quite the experience. Make sure you check out at least one of these restaurants with a view in Mumbai, India.