Spirit of Punjab

Found this fantastic Indian place at the Grampians. Amazing food and great service. We had the butter chicken, lamb vindaloo, roti's and ghee rice. Authentic taste and the little robot waiters were efficient too. Dont forget to check out the view at the back and outdoor seating. We will surely be back if we make there again.

Today we visited Spirit of Punjab in Halls Gap, and the experience was truly wonderful. The restaurant gives a warm and welcoming feel from the moment you enter. The interior has a cozy, traditional touch that reflects Indian culture, making the atmosphere peaceful and family-friendly. Surrounded by the beautiful Halls Gap scenery, it feels like the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed meal. The food was the real highlight — authentic Indian flavours, well-balanced spices, and freshly prepared dishes. Each item tasted like true home-style cooking rather than overly commercial restaurant food. The portions were satisfying and nicely presented. For anyone who loves genuine Indian cuisine, this place is definitely worth visiting. Another thing that made our experience special was the service. The staff were very kind, polite, and attentive. They served with a smile, checked on us at the right times, and made us feel comfortable throughout our meal. Overall, Spirit of Punjab is a great combination of great food, pleasant vibes, and excellent service. If you are in Halls Gap and craving Indian food, this restaurant is a must-visit. We would love to come back again.

Very very delicious food One of the best locations. Incredible service and kind staff. 100% recommended specially bring your loved ones here and i can guarantee. They will be impressed… Thanks spirit of Punjab for such good food and hospitality.

I was excited to try and support a local business. Definitely good quality, and great flavours. I ordered takeout and arrived 10 minutes before I had requested it to be ready. Lucky I did this as it was already sitting waiting for me. I was only a few minutes drive away, but things weren’t hot, and the onion bhaji were soggy. I had requested on the order that each individual dish be as mild as possible. I also requested on the overall order that things please be as mild as possible. This didn’t happen. The butter chicken was the spiciest butter chicken I’ve had. The kids also struggled. I wish I’d dined in. I think I would have had more luck with temperature, maybe I would have been able to explain better in person how I’d needed things to be. If ever I was to go back, I’d want to try and order in person and to try and take things when they were fresh and hot.

We were really looking forward to trying Spirit of Punjab, but the food didn’t quite meet our expectations. The Chicken Malai Tikka tasted like plain boiled chicken quickly heated in the oven, and the Tandoori Chicken was very similar — extremely mild, almost tasteless spices and just a few minutes in the tandoor. For mains, the Chicken Karhai was okay but lacked the rich, authentic flavours we hoped for. For an Indian restaurant, the food tasted more like a British version of Indian cuisine — very bland and not true to the traditional style. Overall, the dishes felt under-seasoned and not authentically prepared. We hope they improve the flavours and cooking methods, because the place has potential.

We had a wonderful dinner at Spirit of Punjab. The food was absolutely delicious and the overall ambience of the place is great. It is a very large restaurant with plenty of parking, which made things very easy for us. They have a lovely outdoor area right in front of the lake which is perfect for a meal. We also really enjoyed their selection of local wines. The staff were very good, but what really stood out was the hospitality of the owner. Even though the kitchen closes at 9:00 PM, the owner ensured that once we were seated, we were well looked after and fed regardless of the closing time. It is rare to find that level of care. The only small thing to note is that they don’t have biryanis on the menu, but everything else we ate was so good it didn't matter. Highly recommended!

Spirit of Punjab Restaurant truly lives up to its name. The food is absolutely delicious, full of authentic Punjabi flavours, and cooked to perfection. Every dish tastes fresh and well-balanced, with generous portions that make you feel satisfied and valued. The service is outstanding—staff are warm, polite, and always happy to help, making the whole experience welcoming and comfortable. The atmosphere reflects true Punjabi culture, with a vibrant yet relaxing vibe that’s perfect for family dinners or group gatherings. Overall, an excellent dining experience with amazing food, great service, and a genuine Punjabi spirit. Highly recommended—I’ll definitely be coming back again!

We absolutely love our Indian food and this was one of the best we’ve come across in all of Victoria! So very impressed ☺️ heaps of options on the menu including vegetarian/vegan as well as cocktails, wines & beer. highly recommend!

Very nice food with an unusual way of delivering the food to your table (a robot!). The somas were unbeatable.

We turned up to this place without knowing that a reservation is required and they were nice enough to give us a spot but with one hour limit. We ordered biryani, kebabs, curries and a lot more than two person could eat. Everything was extremely fresh especially the tandoori naans which is made inside a tandoor at the premise. The restaurant itself is very large and there are a lot of seats outdoor for anyone weather permitting, though at the day there was no one dining outside.

They dont serve after 9, only take outs. I dont know if the staff is lazy or they have this weird system of service. Just wanted to let others know since they dont have their weird service timing listed in Yelp. I hope they do better with customer service and their timing and hire some better staff who are more welcoming.

This was the second time coming here for dinner. While last time we enjoyed it, this time wasn't as nice. We had the lamb Korma and Vindaloo with a side of jasmine rice and cheese naan bread. I will say the Vindaloo and Korma were good but the rice and bread were poor. The rice had no flavour and the naan bread was dry and only had a couple specks of cheese. If we hadn't grabbed this for take away then we would have brought it up with them as this was a bit pricey for the quality we got.

Best Indian restaurant in Victoria... And I have tried many! Generous serves with quality ingredients, well spiced (but accommodates also moderate tastes) Stunning location at the bottom of the National Park Friendly and helpful staff

By far the best Indian restaurant outside Melbourne! I've eaten here multiple times over the past few years and the food is consistently excellent. They can prepare the curries as mild or as hot as you like (there is a scale in the menu). The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is great

Stopped overnight to explore the Grampians and decided that Indian food sounded good. We were throughly pleased. Service was great as was the food. Would highly recommend it.

The food was disgusting,dry, tasteless and made days before. Myself and my children spend the first night of out vacation in the bathroom so sick. DO NOT EAT HERE!!!

Good food and value for money. Adjusts spice levels to taste. Good tKe away. $1 surcharge for cards/eftpos

The service was very pleasant. The food was very flavorful and tasty. They adjust the spice level. It was a nice option to have during our stay in Halls Gap. We ate in a few nights and got delicious take-out another time. The ambiance was very nice as well.