Indian Restaurant Geelong — Eastern Spice, a waterfront restaurant on Corio Bay
सभी का स्वागत है · ਜੀ ਆਇਆਂ ਨੂੰ · All are welcome
Indian by the Bay
Dinner at the water's edge: slow-cooked curries, a live clay tandoor and coastal seafood on Corio Bay — cooked by the Curry Queen since 2015.
Book a window table for golden hour
Tandoor · Slow-cooked curries · Coastal seafood · Street food · Vegan & gluten-free · BYO
ਖਾਓ ਪੀਓ ਐਸ਼ ਕਰੋ
Khao, piyo, aish karo
Eat, drink, enjoy
Authentic Indian food on Geelong's waterfront
yahan se shuru · start here
Crowd favourites
The dishes Geelong keeps coming back for — slow-cooked curries, seafood from India's coast and kebabs straight from the clay tandoor, made from scratch every service.
Scallop Coconut Curry
$26Delicate scallops in a creamy coconut curry.
Punjabi Butter Chicken
$24Boneless charred chicken, rich and creamy.
Paneer Tikka
$17Cottage cheese in home-ground spices, cooked over glowing embers.
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Anjeer Kofta
$22Fig and pomegranate kofta in a cashew and shallot curry.
Samosa
$11Spiced potato and peas in crisp pastry, with chutney.
Monday Special Thali
$28A selection of curries with rice and naan, every Monday.
Waterfront restaurants Geelong
Dinner on the waterfront
Geelong's only Indian restaurant with direct views across Corio Bay. Book a window table for golden hour.
Indian takeaway Geelong
Takeaway, 10% off pickup
Call (03) 5221 9544, collect from Eastern Beach and take 10% off. Monday and Wednesday to Saturday.
Indian dining specials Geelong — every night at Eastern Spice
har raat · every night
What's on this week
Monday Thali
$28Veg, vegan or non-veg — a traditional platter of curries from across India.
Kitchen's day off
We're closed Tuesdays. See you Wednesday from 5pm.
Chef's Table Banquet
$69 ppSamosa, chicken tikka, butter chicken, daal, palak paneer, rice, naan and gulab jamun. Whole table, 4 or more. Veg & vegan option.
BYO wine by the bay
$5 ppBring your favourite bottle — corkage is $5 a head.
10% off pickup
Call (03) 5221 9544 to order and collect. 10% off phone-ordered pickup orders, available Monday and Wednesday through Saturday (Excludes Sundays, Tuesdays, and Public Holidays).
Waterfront Indian restaurant Geelong — Eastern Beach
the room
Every table looks out to the bay
Geelong's only Indian restaurant with direct views across Corio Bay, steps from the Eastern Beach promenade. Golden-hour window tables in summer, the fireplace in winter.
अतिथि देवो भव
Atithi devo bhava
The guest is God
Award-winning Indian restaurant Geelong
atithi devo bhava · the guest is God
Awards and recognition
As featured in
- Geelong Times · 2024AGFG voters love Geelong restaurants: Eastern Spice wins Indian ↗
- Good Food · 2016Just open: Eastern Spice, Geelong ↗
- Time Out Melbourne · ReviewMasti, from the chef behind Eastern Spice ↗
- The Indian Sun · 2022Geelong's Curry Queen launches her third restaurant, Elchi ↗
- South Asia Times · 2024Curry Queen Manpreet Sekhon on electric cooking ↗
- Global Cooksafe Coalition · 2024Manpreet Sekhon, chef ambassador ↗
- 3AW · 2022Sofia Levin reviews Elchi ↗
- Broadsheet · ListingMasti, Fitzroy ↗
- TripAdvisor · ReviewsEastern Spice reviews, Geelong ↗
शादी हो या जश्न
Shaadi ho ya jashn
Wedding or celebration, we cook for both
Indian catering Geelong — weddings, functions & parties
shaadi · birthday · office party
Bring the Curry Queen to your event
Curry Queen Catering Co. — the catering team behind Eastern Spice, Masti and Elchi, and official catering partner of W Melbourne. Across Greater Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast.
Buffet catering
Five packages from $29pp, starters, mains, naan, rice, raita and salad. Live naan, chaat and pav bhaji stations.
Packages →Bulk orders
Party trays of curries, biryani and starters for home, work or the temple.
Bulk menu →Group dining by the bay
Birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas parties on the waterfront, with the Chef's Table banquet for the whole table.
Enquire →Halal, vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free Indian food Geelong
sab ke liye · for everyone
Never an afterthought
All our meat comes from a halal-certified supplier, and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free guests eat as well as everyone else.
BYO Indian restaurant Geelong
cheers, ji!
Bring your bottle, we'll bring the spice
BYO wine for $5 corkage per person. Or start with a mango lassi, aam panna or a non-alcoholic G&T while you watch the sun go down.
Award-winning chef Manpreet Sekhon — Curry Queen Geelong
meet the Curry Queen
Manpreet Sekhon
Trained at the five-star Park Plaza Hotel in Punjab and recognised by Jiggs Kalra, the Czar of Indian Cuisine, and chef Sanjeev Kapoor. Manpreet opened Eastern Spice on the Geelong waterfront in September 2015, cooking dishes from across India the way her mother did — from scratch, with handpicked spices, served with the warmth of an Indian home.
— Manpreet
Indian food guides from Geelong
rasoi se · from our kitchen
Stories from the Eastern Spice kitchen
Indian restaurant near me — Greater Geelong & the Bellarine
poore Geelong ke liye · for all of Geelong
An Indian restaurant for all of Geelong
One kitchen on Eastern Beach, close to every corner of Geelong. Pick your suburb for directions and parking.
Central Geelong
0–10 min driveInner suburbs
10–15 min driveIndian restaurant Geelong — your questions
poochho ji · ask away
Your questions
What is the best Indian restaurant in Geelong?
Eastern Spice has been voted No.1 in the Geelong Foodie Poll and held a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for ten years running. It's the only Indian restaurant in Geelong with direct views over Corio Bay.
Is your meat halal?
Yes. All meat served at Eastern Spice comes from a halal-certified supplier. The restaurant itself is not halal-certified.
Do you have vegan and gluten-free dishes?
Yes — vegan curries like Daal Tadka, Aloo Baigan and Bhindi Do Pyaza, a vegan and gluten-free Onion Bhaji, and a gluten-free roti made from rice and lentil flour. Please tell us about allergies when you order.
Can I bring my own wine?
Yes, BYO wine is $5 corkage per person. Beer and spirits aren't included in BYO.
What's the best Indian takeaway in Geelong?
Eastern Spice on the Geelong waterfront. Call (03) 5221 9544 to order for pickup. 10% off phone-ordered pickup orders, available Monday and Wednesday through Saturday (Excludes Sundays, Tuesdays, and Public Holidays). Delivery is available through the food delivery apps. More on Indian takeaway in Geelong.
Who offers the best Indian catering in Geelong?
Eastern Spice, through Curry Queen Catering Co.: buffet packages from $29 per person, live food stations and bulk party trays across Greater Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast. See Indian catering in Geelong and Bellarine wedding catering.
When are you open, and do I need to book?
Monday and Wednesday to Sunday, 5pm to 9:30pm. Closed Tuesdays. Walk-ins are welcome; book ahead for Friday and Saturday nights and window tables.
Where can I get good Indian food in Geelong?
At Eastern Spice, 1 Bellerine Street, Eastern Beach. Chef Manpreet Sekhon, the Curry Queen, has cooked here since 2015: slow-cooked curries, tandoor dishes, biryani and fresh naan, with vegan and gluten-free options. See the full menu.
Which Indian restaurants in Geelong are open now for dinner?
Eastern Spice is open for dinner Monday and Wednesday to Sunday, 5pm to 9:30pm, and closed on Tuesdays. Call (03) 5221 9544 to check for a table tonight.
Is there a good Indian restaurant near Waurn Ponds?
Eastern Spice is 15–20 minutes from Waurn Ponds along the Princes Highway, on the Geelong waterfront. Details on our Waurn Ponds page.
Where can I get Indian food near Ocean Grove?
Eastern Spice is about 25–30 minutes from Ocean Grove along the Bellarine Highway, at Eastern Beach in Geelong. See our Ocean Grove page.
Is there an Indian restaurant with waterfront views in Geelong?
Yes, Eastern Spice at 1 Bellerine Street on Eastern Beach. It's the only Indian restaurant in Geelong with direct views over Corio Bay, so ask for a window table when you book.
What are the best restaurants in Geelong for dinner?
For Indian food by the water, Eastern Spice at Eastern Beach has bay views, BYO wine at $5 corkage per person and the Chef's Table banquet at $69 per person for four or more. See waterfront dining in Geelong.
Finding the best Indian restaurant near me in Geelong
aao ji · come say hi
Find us on Eastern Beach
1 Bellerine Street, Geelong VIC 3220 — on the foreshore, a short walk from the city centre and the waterfront.
- Monday5:00 – 9:30pm
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday5:00 – 9:30pm
- Thursday5:00 – 9:30pm
- Friday5:00 – 9:30pm
- Saturday5:00 – 9:30pm
- Sunday5:00 – 9:30pm