Highbourne

5.0

67 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

Charming
Great for scenic views
Great for creative cocktails

For general inquiries and group bookings please call the restaurant at 1.242.824.4563 or email xuma@highbourne-exumas.com.

Group bookings are parties of 12 or more guests, please note that group bookings will be required to dine from one of our shared set menus and require a credit card authorization form to secure reservations, all details available on inquiry.

Please kindly note, Xuma Restaurant is closed on Tuesdays.

Additional information

Location
Highborne Cay, Highbourne Cay, Exuma 00000
Phone number
(242) 824-4563
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Bahamian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 6:15 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa

MAHI MAHIUSD 32.00
choice of grilled or blackened, fennel herb salad
LOCAL BEER BATTERED RED SNAPPERUSD 32.00
house cut fries, tartare, lemon
LOBSTER SALADUSD 38.00
fennel, grapefruit, mint, cilantro, chili lime dressing
CHICKEN CAESAR SALADUSD 28.00
baby romaine, shaved parmesan, croutons
ROASTED PUMPKINUSD 22.00
goat cheese, chickpeas, pepitas, onions, raisins, tahini yoghurt

Sides

CAESAR SALADUSD 14.00
baby romaine, shaved parmesan, croutons
TOMATO SALADUSD 14.00
capers, onions, cucumber, Greek yoghurt, basil
CRIPSY FRIED GRITSUSD 10.00
parmesan, truffle oil
HOUSE CUT FRIESUSD 10.00
garlic aioli

What 67 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0

5 based on recent ratings

5Food
4.9Service
5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Caribbean
Best Overall
Caribbean
Best Food
Caribbean
Best Ambience
Caribbean
Great for scenic views
Caribbean
Good for special occasions
Caribbean
Mediterranean
Bahamas
Best Overall
Bahamas
Best Food
Bahamas
Best Service
Bahamas
Best Ambience
Bahamas
Best Value
Bahamas
Child-friendly
Bahamas
Good for groups
Bahamas
Healthy
Bahamas
Great for scenic views
Bahamas
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Highbourne is a stunning dining destination with "beautiful views," "excellent service," and "outstanding food." The restaurant, known for its "authentic Mediterranean and Bahamian menu," provides a "magical place to stop" while cruising. While some note high prices, guests consistently praise "phenomenal staff" like Decoda, and recommend its "delicious" offerings.

67 Reviews

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Patrick VIP
Denver23 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent ambiance, coupled with excellent service! We had the blackened Mahi and the Red Snapper in a mild curry sauce, both were delicious. We also enjoyed conch fritters, salt baked beets and truffle fries. The chef came by our table to ensure everything was good.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highborne is awesome! Worth the trip here! Incredible beaches
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience as always! 5th year in a row for our large group
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Melinda
Little Rock6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an amazing experience and dinner! Love the crew that works here! I'm going to Miss this place! See you next season!
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Melinda
Little Rock6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, highbourne ranks in the top of my exuma restaurants! Thanks for making my family feel as welcomed as y’all have made us feel!!
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Stacy
Minneapolis2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This out-of-the-way restaurant was fantastic. Beautiful location , island breeze, and great service. The menu had plenty of fresh and local items. The mood was relaxed and pleasant.
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Melinda
Little Rock6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always incredible! Highly recommended! DeCota is fabulous! So are the conch fritters, fried shrimp, house fries, and strawberry leche martinis! Don’t forget the Pina colada’s! We love bringing our family and friends here!
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Andrea
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Probably one of the best dinners we’ve had ever!! Lobster was beyond wonderful, fillet mignon was prepared to perfection. Please share your tomato salad amongst yourselves; too much for one person as well as the conch fritters. My cucumber martini was top of the line. Thanks so much for great meal.
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NELL
Caribbean1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a delightful experience when we can be on Highbourn!
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Jim
Corpus Christi2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was world class and Decoda provided fine service. The Wahoo Special was a winner and the home made French fries awesome! We will return
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FAQs

Highbourne offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (242) 824-4563.

Highbourne is rated 5 stars by 67 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

Highborne Cay, Highbourne Cay, Exuma 00000

Additional information

Phone number
(242) 824-4563
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Bahamian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 6:15 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa

Highbourne

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Menu

Starters

CONCH FRITTERSUSD 18.00

ARTICHOKE PARMESAN DIPUSD 18.00

SALT & PEPPER CRACKED CONCHUSD 22.00

CHICKEN WINGSUSD 18.00

CEVICHEUSD 25.00

Tacos

MAHI MAHIUSD 18.00

FRIED CHICKENUSD 18.00

CHIPOTLE STEAKUSD 18.00

Burgers + Rolls

FISH SANDWICHUSD 28.00

BAHAMIAN LOBSTER ROLLUSD 38.00

JERK CHICKEN BURGERUSD 26.00

XUMA BURGERUSD 29.00

Mains + Salads

MAHI MAHIUSD 32.00

LOCAL BEER BATTERED RED SNAPPERUSD 32.00

LOBSTER SALADUSD 38.00

CHICKEN CAESAR SALADUSD 28.00

ROASTED PUMPKINUSD 22.00

Sides

CAESAR SALADUSD 14.00

TOMATO SALADUSD 14.00

CRIPSY FRIED GRITSUSD 10.00

HOUSE CUT FRIESUSD 10.00

What 67 people are saying

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