Best Indian Restaurants in Northern Beaches – 2025 Guide

Northern Beaches Is Sydney’s New Food Destination (And Indian Is Leading)

Beach suburbs used to be dominated by seafood and modern Australian. Today, Indian restaurants have become a major part of the dining scene in:

• Avalon

• Palm Beach

• Newport

• Mona Vale

And for good reason: Indian food pairs beautifully with coastal lifestyle + seafood culture.

🌊 Avalon Beach

Masala Cove – Coastal Modern Indian Starters

• Harbour Murgh Tikka

• Sunset Sheekh Kebab

• Paneer Tikka

• Lamb Cutlets

• Mariners Murgh Malai

Mains – Chicken

• Butter Chicken

• Mang Chicken

• Chicken Biryani

Mains – Lamb & Beef

• Kadhai Beef

• Lamb Cutlets (already covered in starters but exists)

• Malai Kofta (veg main)

Mains – Seafood

• Goan Fish Curry

• New Zealand Mussels

• Prawn Malabar

Vegetarian Mains

• Aloo Gobi

• Dal Makhani

• Yellow Dal

• Malai Kofta

Sides

• Plain Naan

• Plain Rice

🌊 Palm Beach

Great for:

• romantic dinners

• outdoor evenings

• sunset dining

Indian works well because:

• light coconut dishes match summer

• spice pairs with cocktails

• seafood feels fresh

🌊 Newport

Newport diners love:

• tandoori grills

• shared starters

• modern Indian flavours

Perfect for group dinners and family nights.

🌊 Mona Vale

Veg + vegan options growing heavily.

Popular choices:

• coconut curry

• dal

• veg tikka

• vegan starters

Indian cuisine makes plant-based eating exciting.

⭐ Why Northern Beaches Loves Indian Food

• seafood friendly

• beach weather + coconut curries

• light flavours

• not overly spicy

• lots of vegetarian options

• modern interiors

• good for groups

• relaxed beach dining

🌴 Try Modern Coastal Indian in Avalon Beach

Masala Cove is built for Northern Beaches lifestyle:

• coastal Indian cuisine

• seafood-focused

• modern fusion starters

• slow-grilled tandoori

• healthy spice-forward cooking

👉 Reservations open👉 Takeaway available