If there is a difficulty, it is that this is not an impulse venue. It is the one, which requires planning and visit. Not that there is any reason it should be an impulse restaurant- it is very visible heading north from Surfers to Southport.

 Once there, it is captivating, particularly if you can sit on the outside deck where the lights of cars crossing the bridge and those of high rise Surfers produce a fairyland quality.

 Inside there is a bar and a semi open kitchen, tables are of green, solid marble, imported from India like the rich upholstered red and green chairs, outside tables are linen covered.

Decor is orange and there is colorful tube lighting to make it place of warmth and fun.

The diverse, sub-continental cuisine of India has been influenced by every invader. From the ancient Aryans as early as the sixth century B.C., to the British who arrived in the 16^th century. The Greeks, Moguls, French and Portuguese have all at one time had a hand in creating India’s exotic magical food.

The gracious chef makes sure as an entrée we did not overlook his offering from the Tandoor. A combination of Tandoori starters like chicken tikka, sheekh kabab, burra Kebab, Tandoori Chicken along with tasty samosa, onion bhajia and pakora makes a perfect start for your dining. “Tandoori Sizzler” is a popular choice among diners. This entrée offers Burra Kebab, a spicy marinated lamb cutlet, Sheekh Kebab, lamb mince with herbs and spices rolled on a skewer. The smoky flavour the Tandoor imparts on these morsels cannot be matched by any other cooking method. A delicious way to begin our journey across the subcontinent. 

The main courses displayed on the menu are arranged into various categories- beef, lamb, chicken, catch of the sea, vegetarian and a choice of the banquet menu.

Apart from the delicious Indian cuisine, Water Front also serves steak and seafood. You can have a sea food platter consisting of prawns, crabs, mortem bay bugs, mussels, oysters, lobsters along with fruits. Various separate seafood dishes like garlic prawns, baby barramundi fish etc are also available. This excellent combination of delicious Indian cuisine along with exotic sea food makes Water Front the best choice for eating out.

 

Sridhar, who hails from south India splits his time between chef’s duties in the kitchen on some days and managing the front of house on others, which he does with a warm and friendly manner.

He has been with House Of India for some time and knows what is required, both in and out of the kitchen. He is also director of Rendezvous Holdings Pty Ltd., a hospitality services company.  The wait staff are pleasant and obliging, and if you happen to need a little help with ordering they are happy to oblige.