Indian Restaurant in Geelong CBD — Eastern Spice at the Waterfront

Geelong's CBD has Indian restaurants on Malop Street, Moorabool Street and Ryrie Street. Not one of them is on the waterfront. Eastern Spice is — at 1 Bellerine Street, steps from Eastern Beach, with panoramic views across Corio Bay right from your table.

For visitors staying in Geelong CBD hotels, for locals looking for an Indian dinner with a view, for business diners wanting somewhere memorable — Eastern Spice offers what no other Indian restaurant in the city centre can: award-winning authentic Indian cuisine in the only genuinely waterfront setting on the Geelong foreshore. Voted No.1 in the Geelong Foodie Poll. TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 10 consecutive years. Australian Good Food & Travel Guide Readers' Choice Award.

Why Eastern Spice Is Geelong CBD's Best Indian Restaurant

The waterfront setting — exclusively ours

Every other Indian restaurant in Geelong's CBD is on a shopping strip or inside a mall. Eastern Spice is on the bay. On a clear evening, the view from your table across Corio Bay to the Bellarine Peninsula is unlike anything else in the city. For a date night, a business dinner, or a first visit to Geelong — this is the setting that makes the meal an occasion.

The most awarded Indian restaurant in Geelong

10 consecutive TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence. No other Indian restaurant in Geelong has come close to this record. It is not one good year — it is a decade of sustained, independently verified quality, built on real guest reviews. Combined with the Geelong Foodie Poll No.1 and the AGFG Readers' Choice Award, Eastern Spice's track record of recognition stands alone in the city.

The Curry Queen — a chef with five-star credentials

Every dish is the personal creation of Manpreet Sekhon — Geelong's celebrated Curry Queen. Trained at the five-star Park Plaza Hotel Punjab and personally recognised by Jiggs Kalra, the Czar of Indian Cuisine, and globally celebrated chef Sanjeev Kapoor. The culinary pedigree behind Eastern Spice's kitchen is unmatched by any other Indian restaurant in the Geelong CBD or beyond.

Halal-certified — every meat dish confirmed

All meat at Eastern Spice is sourced from a certified halal supplier, confirmed and consistent across every dish. For Geelong's multicultural community and visitors requiring halal dining, Eastern Spice is the most reliable choice in the city centre.

BYO wine at $5 corkage

Eastern Spice is BYO wine with a corkage fee of just $5 per person. For hotel guests with a bottle from a local bottle shop, or locals who want to bring a favourite wine — pair it with Curry Queen Manpreet Sekhon's food beside the bay without the restaurant markup.

Perfect for Visitors Staying in Geelong CBD

Staying at the Novotel Geelong, Rydges Geelong, Holiday Inn Geelong, or any other Geelong CBD hotel? Eastern Spice is one of the most walkable dinner destinations from the city centre waterfront precinct — a short stroll along the foreshore path from the CBD hotel strip to 1 Bellerine Street at Eastern Beach.

For visitors exploring Geelong for work or leisure, Eastern Spice is consistently the standout Indian dining recommendation — the combination of waterfront views, award-winning food, and an expert chef makes it the kind of restaurant that people come back to specifically on return visits to the city. If you are in Geelong and want one dinner that you will remember, this is the one.

Authentic Indian Menu — Crafted Fresh Every Service

Our full menu spans the full breadth of India's regional culinary traditions, prepared fresh every service by Curry Queen Manpreet Sekhon:

Starters: Crispy samosa, smoky chicken tikka, spicy lamb chops from the tandoor

Signature curries: Butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, dal makhani, saag paneer, prawn masala, chicken korma

Tandoori: Clay oven-cooked meats and prawns — smoky, charred, deeply flavoured

Biryani: Chicken, lamb and vegetable — fragrant, slow-cooked, layered

Vegetarian: Paneer tikka masala, chana masala, dal tadka, aloo gobi, vegetable biryani

Desserts: Gulab jamun, mango kulfi, pistachio kulfi

All meat halal-certified. Extensive vegetarian and vegan options. BYO wine, $5 corkage per person.

Indian Catering in Geelong CBD — Corporate & Private Events

Eastern Spice provides professional Indian catering for corporate functions, business lunches, private celebrations, and events across the Geelong CBD and Greater Geelong region. Personally led by Curry Queen Manpreet Sekhon — with fully halal-certified meat and extensive vegetarian menus available. Packages from $29 per person for groups of 25 or more. Call us to discuss your event.

Location & Getting Here

Eastern Spice — 1 Bellerine Street, Geelong VIC 3220

Located at Eastern Beach on the Geelong waterfront — at the southern end of the CBD precinct, where Bellerine Street meets the foreshore. A short walk from the Novotel, Rydges, and Holiday Inn Geelong. Street parking on Bellerine Street and Eastern Beach Road.

Opening hours: Monday and Wednesday–Sunday, 5pm–9:30pm (closed Tuesdays)

Phone: (03) 5221 9544

BYO wine: $5 corkage per person

Takeaway: Via Ubereats — 10% off pickup orders (excl. Sundays & public holidays)

Walk-ins welcome — book ahead on Friday and Saturday nights

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an Indian restaurant in Geelong CBD with waterfront views?

Yes — Eastern Spice at 1 Bellerine Street is the only Indian restaurant in Geelong's CBD with direct waterfront views across Corio Bay. Every other Indian restaurant in the city centre is on Malop Street, Moorabool Street, or Ryrie Street — the shopping and retail strip. Eastern Spice is on the bay.

What is the best Indian restaurant in Geelong CBD?

Eastern Spice is consistently voted Geelong's No.1 Indian restaurant — holding the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 10 consecutive years, voted No.1 in the Geelong Foodie Poll, and winner of the Australian Good Food & Travel Guide Readers' Choice Award. It is the most awarded Indian dining destination in the city, and the only one with waterfront views.

Is Eastern Spice close to Geelong CBD hotels?

Yes — Eastern Spice is a short walk from the major Geelong CBD hotels including the Novotel, Rydges, and Holiday Inn. Follow the waterfront foreshore path south from the CBD to Bellerine Street at Eastern Beach.

Is Eastern Spice halal in Geelong CBD?

Yes — all meat is sourced from a certified halal supplier, confirmed and consistent across every meat dish on the menu.

Can I book a table at Eastern Spice for a business dinner in Geelong?

Yes — book online or call (03) 5221 9544. For larger corporate groups and catering, book online.

Book Your Table at Eastern Spice

Geelong CBD's only waterfront Indian restaurant is ready for you. Book a table online or call (03) 5221 9544. Walk-ins are always welcome — we recommend booking ahead on Friday and Saturday nights.