Bombay Darbar

With its unexpectedly modern decor—it’s a cross between banquet hall and velvet regal, with a heavy air of curry—and a constant flood of crowds, the buzzy Coconut Grove restaurant’s popularity goes beyond its ranking among local Indian cuisine. It may be one of the few, but it’s also one of the best. Bombay specializes in northern Indian fare, like Goan dishes, and kills in the chutney department.