Must-see restaurants in South Bali & the Islands

  • Single Fin

    Bukit Peninsula

    From this triple-level cafe on its cliff-side perch, you can watch never-ending swells march across the Indian Ocean and the surfers carve it up when the…

  • Genius Cafe

    Sanur

    This hub for entrepreneurship, which is part of a growing, membership-based network of beach clubs, also serves up delicious food and drinks from a…

  • Men Gabrug

    Denpasar

    A favourite sweet treat for Balinese of all ages is jaje laklak – disks of rice flour cooked in an open-air cast-iron pan and redolent of coconut. One of…

  • Depot Cak Asmo

    Denpasar

    Join the government workers and students from the nearby university for superb dishes cooked to order in the bustling kitchen. Order the buttery and…

  • Bumbu Bali 1

    Bukit Peninsula

    Long-time resident and cookbook author Heinz von Holzen, his wife Puji, and their well-trained and enthusiastic staff serve exquisitely flavoured dishes…

  • Penida Colada

    Nusa Penida

    The cocktails at this charming seaside-shack cafe, run by an Indo–Aussie couple, are a must. Fresh, creative concoctions include mojitos and daiquiris to…

  • Sea Breeze

    Nusa Lembongan & Islands

    The charming Sea Breeze has a great location with views of the channel and the seaweed harvest. An attractive open-air setting decorated with plants, bean…

  • Green Garden Lembongan

    Nusa Lembongan

    Tucked into a lovely garden on a side street off Jungutbatu Beach, this locally owned warung serves up tasty smoothie bowls and creative Indonesian dishes…

  • Hai Bar & Grill

    Nusa Lembongan

    This wide-open bar with wide-open views of the bay and sunsets is the most stylish restaurant bar along Tanjung Sanghyang. The menu mixes Asian and…

  • Cashew Tree

    Bukit Peninsula

    The place to hang out in Bingin. Surfers and beachgoers gather in this large garden for tasty vegetarian meals. Expect the likes of burritos, salads,…

  • Three Monkeys Cafe

    Sanur

    This branch of the Ubud original is no mere knock-off. It's spread over two floors, there’s cool jazz playing in the background and live performances some…

  • Warung Bambu

    Nusa Lembongan

    On the road to the mangroves, past the lighthouse, this family-run restaurant serves excellent seafood meals. The menu depends on what's caught offshore…

  • Deck Cafe & Bar

    Nusa Lembongan

    Straddling the main hillside walkway, the stylish bar and cafe of the Batu Karang hotel offers creative drinks from a long list, gorgeous views and…

  • Char Ming

    Sanur

    Asian fusion with a French accent. A daily menu board lists the fresh seafood available for grilling. Look for regional dishes, many with modern flair…

  • Gallery

    Nusa Penida

    A popular spot for volunteers at the NGOs, this small cafe and shop is run by the ever-charming Mike, a Brit who is a fount of Penida knowledge. There's…

  • Bukit Cafe

    Bukit Peninsula

    For heaping plates of Australian-style brunch composed of fresh, local ingredients, Bukit Cafe is unbeatable. Standout dishes include vegan pancakes,…

  • Suka Espresso

    Bukit Peninsula

    There's buzz from the excellent coffee and the crowds at this roadside cafe, which serves healthy food like several kinds of avocado toast and smoothie…

  • Soul In A Bowl

    Sanur

    Bringing much-needed style to Sanur's main strip, this new-agey cafe has an appealing mix of tables inside and out. The food is healthy and combines…

  • Warung Mak Beng

    Sanur

    You don't need a menu at this local favourite: all you can order is its legendary barbecued fish (ikan laut goreng), which comes with various sides and…

  • Mango Tree Cafe

    Bukit Peninsula

    This two-level cafe has a long menu of healthy options. Sandwiches and the tasty burgers have amazing buns. The salads, soups, breakfast burritos and more…

  • Bali Eco Deli

    Nusa Lembongan

    This irresistible cafe has great green cred and is noted for giving back to the community. But what it gives customers is also good: fresh and creative…

  • Jimbaran Bay Seafood

    Bukit Peninsula

    The menu assures patrons that seeing the prices means 'Don't be worry!' Part of the rather staid northern group, JBS is especially welcoming with a huge…

  • Byrdhouse Beach Club

    Sanur

    With sun lounges, a swimming pool, a restaurant, bar and table tennis on-site, you could happily spend an entire day here by the beach. Check the club's…

  • Nasi Bali Men Weti

    Sanur

    This simple stall prepares excellent nasi campur, the classic Balinese lunch plate of mixed dishes. Everything is very fresh and prepared while you wait…

  • Sari Bundo

    Sanur

    This spotless Padang-style shopfront is one of several at the south end of Sanur. Choose from an array of fresh and very spicy food. The curry chicken is…

  • Warung Heboh

    Bukit Peninsula

    Near the turn-off to the main road for Bingin, this Padang Padang–style (a buffet of spicy dishes) cafe serves fresh, tasty and affordable fare throughout…

  • Warung Ramayana

    Bukit Peninsula

    Fishing boats dot the beach in front of this long-running favourite. The seafood marinates from the early morning and grills smoke all evening. The menu…

  • Pondok Baruna Warung

    Nusa Lembongan

    The dining part of the Baruna empire boasts some of the best food on the island. Look for excellent Balinese dishes as well as a range of fine curries…

  • Om Burger

    Bukit Peninsula

    'Superfood burgers' – that's the come-on at this joint with nice 2nd-floor views. The burgers are indeed super and supersized. The shaka burger (with…

  • Porch

    Sanur

    Housed in a traditional wooden building, this cafe offers a tasty mix of comfort food like burgers and freshly baked goods such as ciabatta. Snuggle up to…

  • Sandy Bay Beach Club

    Nusa Lembongan

    Pushing the distressed bleached-wood look for all it's worth, this appealing beach club occupies a fine position on a sweet pocket of sand most call…

  • Warung Dobiel

    Nusa Dua

    A bit of authentic food action amid the bland streets of Nusa, this is a good stop for babi guling (spit-roast pig). Pork soup is the perfect taste bud…

  • Warung Lembongan

    Denpasar

    Silver folding chairs at long tables are shaded by a garish green awning out front. These are details you will quickly forget after you have the house…

  • Pregina Warung

    Sanur

    Classic Balinese duck dishes and crowd-pleasers such as sate (satay) are mainstays of the interesting menu here. It serves local foods several cuts above…

  • Pondok Kuring

    Denpasar

    The foods of the Sundanese people of west Java are the speciality here. Highly spiced vegetables, meat and seafood draw flavours from an array of herbs…

  • Massimo

    Sanur

    The interior is like an open-air Milan cafe; the outside is like a Balinese garden – it's a combo that goes together like spaghetti and meatballs. Pasta,…

  • Bali Cardamon

    Bukit Peninsula

    A cut above most of the other restaurants on the Jl Pratama strip, this ambitious spot has a creative kitchen that takes influences from across Asia. It…

  • Nerni Warung

    Bukit Peninsula

    Down on the sand at the south end of the beach, this simple place has great views from its cafe. Nerni keeps a close watch on things; simple sleeping…

  • Warung Babi Guling Sanur

    Sanur

    Unlike many of Bali's babi guling (spit-roast pig) places that buy their suckling pigs precooked from large suppliers, this small outlet does all its…

  • Nasi Uduk Kebon Kacang

    Denpasar

    Open to the street, this spotless cafe serves up Javanese treats such as nasi uduk (sweetly scented coconut rice with fresh peanut sauce) and lalapan (a…

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