Seaside Shahi Indian Restaurant - Shellharbour

Seaside Shahi Indian Restaurant sits at Shop 1/8 Memorial Drive in Shellharbour City Centre, near the Stockland Shellharbour precinct, serving traditional curries, tandoori and other Indian specialties. Chicken korma, samosas and goat curry draw regular praise, along with the friendly staff who check on guests through the meal. For dog owners, one detail matters before you plan around it: outdoor footpath seating is the likely option, but it is not a confirmed policy, so a phone call ahead is essential.

The dog setup

Dogs may be permitted in the immediate outdoor seating area, consistent with what is common for restaurants in this part of Shellharbour under NSW food safety guidelines, but it is venue discretion rather than an advertised rule. Indoor dining is off-limits to dogs aside from assistance animals. No water bowls or treats are advertised, so bring your own water and a travel bowl.

Max: call ahead, confirm the outdoor table, and pack your own water and bowl. A busy precinct is no place to arrive without a plan.

Getting there and parking

The restaurant sits on Memorial Drive in the city centre, close to the Stockland Shellharbour shopping precinct, with extensive parking in the centre's car parks. Hours run from late morning through to 11pm most days, so a quieter weeknight service is your best shot at an outdoor table.

Close by with the dogs

Shellharbour City Council maintains a good spread of off-lead options nearby. Shell Cove Dog Park is a few minutes south, and Warilla Fenced Dog Park gives a fenced run on the other side of the lake. If the curry plan falls through, Andaman Thai Restaurant is another city-centre dinner option for a night out from the dog-friendly cafes nearby.

More options are on the New South Wales dog friendly restaurants guide and the Shellharbour City Centre destination page.