Namaste Indian Restaurant

Jay

One of the best Indian food places I've ever been. Eat here.

Erin Jenson

I’ve been to Namaste four times in person. The food is decent (relative to other Indian cuisine in Florida - pretty low bar) but I’ll write about the dining experience. The service is actually not that bad, but the HOSPITALITY is 0/10. Every menu item set in front of you and every service deed seems very transactional, with literally no facial expression or words uttered. Ever. Rather uncomfortable as a customer to feel like they’re inherently unhappy people or, worse, they’re somehow bothered you came to dine at their place of business. Some of the signs they have in there on the walls to inform the customer of their “rules” are simply unnecessary and detract from the experience. Their “rules” attempt to prevent things the average American customer wouldn’t typically do anyway. Like “NO OUTSIDE BEVERAGES ALLOWED!!!” is visible right when you walk in, and that’s not really something that occurs frequently enough in American culture to justify air time when I’m paying at least $25 for my lunch. That old guy, who I believe owns the restaurant, has been my server most times I’ve went and I would seriously suggest to him an educational course on small talk and facial expressions. General hospitality. Their advantage is there isn’t another Indian restaurant in 35 miles, so they have a monopoly on the market. Wonder why the place is always empty… Case in point: If you want Indian food in St. Augustine, definitely order takeout. Do not dine in person.

Samantha Mendelson

Amazing delicious food...but staff wasn't too friendly but we enjoyed each others company

Samantha Mendelson

Went here with my Mom and Aunt the food was delicious but the staff wasn't very friendly ..maybe play some music to make it less awkward