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Highbourne, Highbourne Cay, Exuma

Highbourne

5 (75)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Highborne Cay, Highbourne Cay, Exuma 00000

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual

What 75 people are saying

Highbourne reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Caribbean

    Best Overall

  • Caribbean

    Best Food

  • Caribbean

    Best Ambiance

  • Caribbean

    Great for scenic views

  • Caribbean

    Mediterranean

  • Bahamas

    Best Overall

  • Bahamas

    Best Food

  • Bahamas

    Best Service

  • Bahamas

    Best Ambiance

  • Bahamas

    Best Value

  • Bahamas

    Kid-friendly

  • Bahamas

    Great for scenic views

  • Bahamas

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Highbourne's Xuma restaurant is a dining gem in the Exumas, offering "beautiful open-air" views and "outstanding" service. Guests rave about the "world-class" food, from Mahi tacos to lobster and conch fritters. With "incredible ambiance" and attentive staff, it's a "highly recommended" experience worth the visit.

75 Reviews
  1. Gary VIP

    New Orleans16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food I have had in the Bahamas, Quality is up to anything you would get in Miami. Not typical Bahamian food.

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  2. Katharine VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highbourne is an incredibly special place, and we were fortunate enough to eat at the beautiful Xuma restaurant today, perched on a hill and overlooking some of the most beautiful water in the Exumas. We are staying on a small trawler nearby, and were able to park at Highbourne’s dinghy dock and enjoy lunch with two fellow cruisers. It was an outstanding experience from start to finish, and Lloyd did an exceptional job. He was attentive and professional, and so kind and personable. Our food was delicious - we shared the artichoke dip that didn’t last long (SO good!!), and I had the Mahi tacos with a side of these amazing fried grits I wish I could adequately describe! I recommend ordering them for the table because there are 4 ample-sized grit cakes, or you could understandably decide to keep them all for yourself and save some for later. Yes, they are THAT good. It’s our last day in the Exumas, and this was the perfect exclamation point on a fantastic trip. Thank you to all the staff at Xuma restaurant for such a lovely experience.

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  3. Russell VIP

    Central Coast15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easily the best restaurant in the Exumas. Great steaks,fish, lobster,salads and deserts.

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  4. Dan

    SH8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and Ambiance were excellent. A little pricey but worth it. My wife and I enjoyed the dinner after traveling from Nassau by boat.

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  5. Kelly

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dakota was our waiter and he did a fantastic job. 

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  6. Armand VIP

    New York City136 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful open air restaurant overlooking the beach and sunset. Great service and food

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  7. Larry

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in the Exumas! Great staff, food, ambiance, it has it all. I highly recommend.

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  8. jon

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The setting is unmatched. The service on point. The food and preparation is on par with the nicest restaurants we’ve ever eaten at - anywhere jn the world! We had high expectations, based on other reviews, but were blown away by how creative and tasty the food was!

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  9. Patrick VIP

    Denver24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    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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FAQs

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

Highbourne is rated 5 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Highbourne

Highborne Cay, Highbourne Cay, Exuma 00000

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Exumas
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 6:15 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Bahamian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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