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…
Must-see restaurants in South Bali & the Islands
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 Peninsula
For heaping plates of Australian-style brunch composed of fresh, local ingredients, Bukit Cafe is unbeatable. Standout dishes include vegan pancakes,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
