sea lounge - the taj mahal palace

it's a bay view lounge in the taj mahal palace. try out different coffees from around the world.
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if i had an option i would rate this place 10/10. and this is not just because it's the taj, but also to do with a fact that the ambience, the service and the whole experience of having high tea takes you to another level. apart from the food options and the presentation of the the cakes counter, what caught my attention the unconventional team that was at our service. so courteous, well mannered and personalised service without being conscious about their looks these gentlemen demand respect. amazing place. kudos to the management and the whole team

colonial charm. if u looking for a quick and light sunday brunch in luxury - you are at the right place. can't get better. more of a high tea menu - but sufficient menu for a lunch on a normal day. and all of it in perfect fine dining setting with an english feel. service a bit compromised. and live music adding to it. awesomeness.

this is one of the best high tea experiences i ve had in my life so far.. they serve a high tea buffet best enjoyed with the amazing view of the place... the variety of snacks on the buffet was great!...it was a mix of local and continental snacks... had some great cakes and pastries as well... this is an ideal place to go on a weekend and enjoy some real quality food!

so i visited this place on tuesday.., the ambience was as classy as it gets as it is in the taj itself... the staff gave us a window table n i hav to admit the view was epic.. the food quality was too damn good.... the staff recommended us falooda(cool wave) n cold coffe n they were great,especially falooda was the best i ever had. the aalo tikki was also quite good.. the hospitality of management was too good n they were very friendly. overall loved the place...will visit again surely... must visit place in mumbai surely.

a lovely experience! having breakfast by the window, watching the boats bob on the waves, with great food and amazing service from the staff, all set to the most perfect music for a peaceful morning!!
there were no vegan options marked out on the breakfast buffet, which was a little disappointing. but the staff were aware of what we could be served and every request was promptly accommodated! i was thrilled that one of the super thoughtful members of staff checked with me if i would like some mangoes (not part of the buffet) and served me a fresh bowl of delicious alphonso mango! loved the almond butter that i slathered on toast and topped off generously with almond flakes ! the hot chocolate soy milk, fresh juices and fruits, dosa and puris were all perfect, but the surprise alphonso mangoes linger on my mind ! thank you to the staff and the hotel for making this such a lovely memory!

what do i start with!!! ambience, service, view, spread, taste... everything was excellent. we came here for the high tea and it was every bit that we had expected. from indian fare like chaat, gujarati farsan, pav bhaji, vada pav, tandoori chicken, mutton kathi roll to international cuisine like scones, quiches, variety of sandwiches and rolls... yummy!!! and don’t even get me going on the dessert spread. top it all with a variety of teas, jasmine being my favourite. peach tea and pinacolada tea were also worth a try. definitely worth a visit again!!!

spent the day showing a visitor places around colaba. he wanted to see the taj and i thought what the heck..despite of staying in mumbai for so long i myself haven't been inside even once! so we decided to go for an afternoon tea. 

this place speaks opulence and has colonial charm thanks to its rich history. when i visited, high tea was in progress and the ambience was exactly as you would find in any top end restaurant in london during high tea hours. i was in love with the pastel walls, rich upholstery, soothing music and the breathtaking arabian sea view. sea lounge has a huge collection of teas and coffees around the world. the service is quick and the staff is polite. the coffee and milks hakes we ordered were delicious and worth every dime we spent. i will soon visit for high tea and looking forward to adding that experience in this review! i am sure it will be worth additional half point rating :)

perfect place to enjoy your afternoon high-tea. beautiful view of the mumbai port and the gateway of india to add to the enjoyable experience.

lunching at the taj had been one of the things in my bucket list, as is for most of mumbaikars. so, me and my friend decided to go for lunch and boy.. taj wouldn't let you down.. being the first 5star restaurant of mumbai.. it sure kept its heritage and pride alive..

we went for sea lounge as we had heard of it's food. a warm welcome at reception, escorted until we reached the lounge.. we reached around 1:30 pm and so, we had lot many options for seating.. the hostess escorted us towards the sea facing window seat.. and boy! the view is breathtaking.. the service provided was top notch.

searching thought the 22 page menu is a task.. but you realise that most of pages are for tea and other beverages.. we concentrated on food..

we went for fried promfret with chi ps tartare sauce and grilled chicken. we didn't have any idea of beverages, the attendant suggested us choco breeze and caribbean delight. taste wise, caribbean wasn't that much of a delight. however, choco breeze was yum, promfret and grilled chicken lived upto it's expectations..
being a fish gourmet.. i do recommend promfret...

i asked if the hotel would play something .. birthday wise..for my friend. the attendant came back saying they can bring a cake that would be charged.. when he saw i was ok with it.. he did go back and brought one of the yummiest chocolate cake i ever had.. they did wait for my friend to blow candles and 2-3 staff member joined me while singing happy birthday.. wow.. the bill came, and the attendant said that the cake was complimentary from the hotel... wasn't expecting that!!

overall
ambience-5*
service-5*
food-5*
beverages-4.5*
experience-5*

they don't include service charges.. so feel free to loosen your pocket with some cash, while paying your bill!

ps- either book a table if you are planning to go on weekend or holidays.. or go early to get a sea view window side table.

bon appetit!!

in mumbai this is one of the must visit places in your lifetime............the best ambience ever and a beautifull view of the sea................it truly deserves a 5 star rating!

so finally i have been to sea lounge the taj is mahal palace is a special palace to me can't tell anything about it food is awesome state of the art, ambience i don't have words to write about it

sea lounge is my first memory of a restaurant my family loved visiting. the space, the ambience, the service, the food (i still taste the egg toastie and smell the melted cheese pizza from that era).
the piano man playing the best tunes from lara's theme to abba to everything else.
in recent times, it saddens me no end that the menu looks tattered, the serving staff jaded with age and the greenhorns inept at handling a place of this stature. sad. very sad.
i wish the management or the powers that be and decide would respect and counsel their old staff that they are the ones that make this place what it is.

however, do visit for their high tea. :)

no morning coffee served anywhere can beat the view that you get while sipping one at the sea lounge early morning.

the aroma of freshly baked breads, pies and coffee fills the room. the staff is really helpful and they ensure you get what you like. the array of choices available makes you smile, there is something for everyone.

awsome exprience to see gateway of india and enjoy the luxury service provided by them. they made our trip perfect with their overwhelming gestures and courtesy. recommend to visit once and experience the royality.