Is Eastern Spice the best Indian restaurant in Geelong?

Eastern Spice has been voted No.1 in the Geelong Foodie Poll and holds the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 10 consecutive years — the most sustained recognition of any Indian restaurant in Geelong. It is also the only Indian restaurant in Geelong with waterfront views across Corio Bay at Eastern Beach.

Is Eastern Spice halal?

All meat at Eastern Spice is sourced from a halal-certified supplier (the restaurant itself is not halal-certified) — this applies to every meat dish on the menu including all curries, tandoori dishes and biryanis.

Is Eastern Spice BYO?

Yes. Eastern Spice is BYO wine every night with a corkage fee of $5 per person. Beer and spirits are not included in the BYO policy.

Does Eastern Spice have vegetarian options?

Yes. Eastern Spice has an extensive vegetarian menu including paneer tikka masala, dal makhani, chana masala, aloo gobi, vegetable biryani and more. Vegan-friendly dishes are also available — ask staff on the night.

Is Eastern Spice on the Geelong waterfront?

Yes. Eastern Spice is located at 1 Bellerine Street at Eastern Beach on the Geelong waterfront, with views across Corio Bay. It is the only Indian restaurant in Geelong with direct waterfront views.

How do I book a table at Eastern Spice?

Book online at easternspice.com.au/reserve-your-table or call (03) 5221 9544. Walk-ins are welcome but bookings are strongly recommended on Friday and Saturday nights.

Does Eastern Spice offer Indian catering in Geelong?

Yes. Eastern Spice provides Indian catering across Greater Geelong for weddings, corporate events and private celebrations. Packages start from $29 per person for groups of 25 or more. Contact via WhatsApp on 0430 458 703.

What time does Eastern Spice open?

Eastern Spice is open Monday and Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm to 9:30pm. The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays.

Who is the chef at Eastern Spice Geelong?

Chef Manpreet Sekhon — known as the Curry Queen — is the founder and head chef of Eastern Spice. Trained at Park Plaza Hotel Punjab. Recognised by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor and the late Jiggs Kalra, the Czar of Indian Cuisine. Eastern Spice is the original home of the Curry Queen — she also runs Masti on Brunswick Street Fitzroy and Elchi at 72 Flinders Street Melbourne CBD.

Is Eastern Spice related to Elchi Melbourne and Masti Fitzroy?

Yes. Eastern Spice, Masti and Elchi are all restaurants by Chef Manpreet Sekhon — the Curry Queen. Eastern Spice in Geelong is where the Curry Queen's story began. Masti is her casual Indian restaurant on Brunswick Street Fitzroy. Elchi at 72 Flinders Street Melbourne CBD is her fine dining expression — with thirteen Melbourne press features and private dining for 50 guests exclusively.

Where to Have Dinner in Geelong Tonight: Date Night, Family and Group Ideas

5 Oct

Written By Manpreet Sekhon

Geelong has more good restaurants than ever, which makes the nightly question harder: where should we go for dinner in Geelong tonight? Here are our suggestions depending on who's coming, and what Eastern Spice on the waterfront does well for each.

Date night dinner in Geelong

Book a window table about an hour before sunset and watch the light go over Corio Bay. Share a couple of starters, like Paneer Tikka ($17) or Spicy Lamb Chops ($19), then a curry each with garlic naan. We're BYO wine at $5 a person, so bring the bottle you've been saving. Walk the Eastern Beach promenade afterwards.

Family dinner in Geelong

Indian food is made for sharing, and there's something for every age: mild Punjabi Butter Chicken ($24) for kids, Lamb Rogan Josh ($25) for the adults, and vegan and gluten-free dishes clearly marked. Our House Black Daal ($22), slow-cooked for 24 hours, is a crowd-pleaser at any age.

Dinner for a group or a celebration

The Chef's Table Banquet ($69 a person, minimum four guests, whole table) takes the ordering out of it: samosa, chicken tikka, papadum, butter chicken, daal, palak paneer, rice, naan and gulab jamun, with a veg and vegan option. Call (03) 5221 9544 for larger tables and birthdays.

A quieter Monday dinner

Many Geelong restaurants are closed on Mondays; we're open. Our Monday Special Thali ($28) gives you a selection of curries on one plate, with veg, vegan and non-veg versions.

Dinner at home instead

Not going out? Call (03) 5221 9544 for Indian takeaway in Geelong and get 10% off pickup. Read our guide to what to order for takeaway.

Good to know before dinner

We're at 1 Bellerine Street, Eastern Beach, open Monday and Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm to 9:30pm, and closed Tuesdays. A 10% surcharge applies to dine-in on Sundays and 15% on public holidays. Street parking is available on Bellerine Street and Eastern Beach Road.

See the menu and book a table for dinner by the bay.

Manpreet Sekhon

Manpreet Sekhon is the award-winning chef and founder of Masti Indian Restaurant in Fitzroy, Melbourne. Known as the Curry Queen, Manpreet trained in five-star hotels across Punjab, India, where her cooking was recognised by two of India's most celebrated culinary figures — Sanjeev Kapoor and the late Jiggs Kalra, widely regarded as the Czar of Indian Cuisine. She founded Eastern Spice in Geelong — one of regional Victoria's most acclaimed Indian restaurants — before bringing her cooking to Melbourne with Masti on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy in 2020, and Elchi in Melbourne's CBD. Her menus honour her late mother's fearless, instinctive cooking — traditional, bold, and made entirely from scratch.