Bali restaurants : Where to eat brunch, lunch & dinner on the island (2023 edition)
Places to eat in Bali
When it comes to Bali, if there is one thing that never disappoints (aside from the heavenly scenery of course) it's food! Bali has a million cute little restaurants that are so authentic and trendy and where the food is so good! We were really surprised by the quality of the food they serve on the island and prices are also very reasonable! In this article, I've tried to categorize all the restaurants according to which meal we've eaten there, but you should know that almost all these addresses serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. We never made any reservations and just decided spontaneously where we would eat everyday, but we were there in low season. I can imagine that in high season it can be better to book a table ahead! I also added to the list some very good addresses that I heard about but did not have the opportunity to try. Let's discover my selection of the best Bali restaurants!
Best restaurants to brunch in Bali
- Kynd Community (Seminyak - tested): I absolutely loved this place for its setting which is adorable and makes you want to spend the entire day there, but also for the high quality of vegan dishes they serve. We were really smitten with the place, everything was delicious! I strongly recommend this restaurant!
- Secret Penida (Nusa Penida - tested): This food spot is located on the waterfront. So, you can enjoy your brunch with your feet in the sand. The dishes are healthy and really excellent! They serve avocado toasts, pancakes, bowls, and everything that can be eaten at a brunch. I love the decoration made of wood, marble and wicker! That makes the place very cute! Moreover it's a perfect spot to take nice pictures with the pink wall or the sea view.
- KAFE (Ubud - not tested): It's a cute spot for brunch and lunch in downtown Ubud. There are many veggie and vegan options. I've never been in this food spot but I've heard that is a place where you eat delicious and healthy food. Everything I like!
- Shelter (Seminyak - not tested): It is the best spot to have breakfast in Ubud! They serve fresh fruits, juices, the avocado toasts looks excellent. The restaurant is on the first floor above a small local grocery shop. It is very cute and the food looks delicious!
- Rize Cafe (Canggu - not tested): This restaurant propose Mediterranean food with many veggie options. I didn't go there during my stay but I heard good things about it. It's certainly an address to try for breakfast or lunch if you go to Bali!
- Superfood (Canggu - not tested): Healthy food and fresh products are the main foods of this place. You can make your own bowl with all the ingredients you like. I love this concept because it allows you to really eat what you like, while discovering local food. If I go back to Bali, I will definitely try this place!
- Doppio Cafe (Canggu - not tested): It is an amazing place to brunch in Bali! The food doesn't juste taste good, it also looks beautiful! You can eat croissant with avocado, bowls, sandwiches, sweet potatoes, beetroots,... Even the interior is nice and pleasant. It is a place to be in Bali !
- Dharma Coffee & Juice (Ubud - not tested): This coffee is a great spot to brunch in Ubud. The dishes look delicious and are made with local, fresh and quality ingredients. In this restaurant you can enjoy your morning and chill on the wicker swings outside!
- Neon Palms (Seminyak - not tested): This is one of the best coffee if you want to brunch in Bali! The decoration is very pleasant and the dishes are excellent! You can eat bowls, avocado toasts, pancakes or even burgers. The smoothies look delicious too! I didn't go there during my trip but it's clearly an address I'll keep in mind for the next one!
- Cafe Vida (Canggu - not tested): The location is very calm, zen and nice. They serve dishes for brunch or lunch like bowls, pancakes, toasts, salads and even pastries for the dessert. The food sounds delicious and the portions look quite generous. It looks a great restaurant where to eat in Bali!
- Give Cafe (Canggu - not tested): It is a vegan non-profit cafe that donates all its profits to associations! You can eat local food for brunch or lunch. The restaurant is very cute and the dishes look delicious. I think you should taste it if you go to Bali!
- Front Cafe (Canggu - not tested): It's a healthy food spot in the south of Bali. All the dishes are excellent and the ingredients are local and carefully selected. I heard that the coffee there is the best of the island! You absolutely have to taste it if you go to Bali!
- Quince (Tibubeneng - not tested): Apparently, this is one of the best coffee of Bali too! The food is local and very tasty! The atmosphere is trendy and comfy. You can eat a classic brunch, more original dishes such as savoury pancakes or typical Indonesian dishes. I think you should also try during your trip on the island!
- The Common (Canggu - not tested): It is a typical American brunch place in Bali. The dishes are creative and prepared with fresh and local ingredients, while maintaining the American spirit of the spot. The colorful decoration takes us straight to the American west side and that gives a relaxed atmosphere.
- Zin Cafe (Canggu - not tested): This restaurant has several spaces to have breakfast, brunch or lunch, and even a space to work in a quiet environment. They offer smoothies, bowls, salads, burgers,... Everything looks delicious! The spot is decorated in typical Balinese style with wood and wicker furniture. All the plants around the tables give an exotic and tropical atmosphere.
My favorite places to lunch in Bali
- Cafe Organic (Seminyak - tested): There are 2 locations : one in Canggu and one in Seminyak. I have a slightly bigger crush for the one in Canggu. The way it is decorated is a little bit more atypical and bohemian than in Seminyak. They propose a variety of bio and organic plates, mostly made of fruits and vegetables. I have huge love for their Acai Bowl, it’s filled with fresh fruit, so delicious! This place is 100% recommended!
- Sea Circus (Seminyak - tested): The facade of this restaurant is colorful and very beautiful, as the inside which is wonderfully decorated. When I went there with my brother we had a burger, a bagel, tacos and a bowl made of tuna, quinoa, avocado, fresh cheese and other fresh ingredients. Everything of this multicultural menu was delicious!
- Sea Breeze (Nusa Ceningan - tested): This food spot is located on the island of Nusa Ceningan. You can eat traditional indonesian food. As if the delicious food and the extremely reasonable prices weren’t enough, I love this place for its setting, which reminds of a pirate ship. You can eat on playful swings, big bean bags or even on a ship! Really fun.
- Le Pirate (Nusa Ceningan - tested): This is the restaurant of the hotel I stayed at 3 nights during my time in Nusa Ceningan. There are very few restaurants on this island so I had time to explore all the dishes on the menu! The food is simple but very good and you eat with a view over the lagoon. It is the perfect stop to eat something at lunch or dinner, when exploring the island! Good to know: the pool is also open to people eating at the restaurant when it is not to crowded already from the hotel guests.
- Betelnut Cafe (Canggu - tested): You can get many different things like European dishes, Indonesian plates,… everything on the menu is very multicultural. There are many options for lunch and for dinner too. I had a wrap and my brother a burger. It was very simple food but really delicious! I recommend this place but think about booking ahead because it can get very crowded if you go in the evening.
- Sista (Tibubeneng - not tested): This is a Chinese restaurant in the south of Bali. They make fusion cooking with traditional Asian food. It looks an absolutely divine restaurant to taste during your next trip on the island!
- Cafe La Pasion (Pecatu - not tested): This place serves mainly Mexican dishes, but also pizzas and burgers. Food looks like excellent and the decoration of the restaurant is very modern and cosy. You can even eat on the terrace facing the pool. In the evening, musicians come to play for a totally Mexican atmosphere.
- Sisterfields (Seminyak - not tested): This is a trendy restaurant that offers Australian food. The burgers look really delicious and apparently the smoothies are really good too! It's a must if you are looking for a place to eat in Seminyak! The restaurant is perfect to lunch or dinner, but they also serve dishes to brunch, and everything looks great!
- Dumbo (Ubud - not tested): Apparently, this place is the best vegetarian restaurant of the island! They serve mainly Italian veggie food and delicious cocktails! If you want to taste it, don't hesitate, I think it's an amazing spot!
- The Elephant (Ubud - not tested): This restaurant is located right across from Dumbo. This is also a vegetarian restaurant that serves Asian and European food. You can have breakfast there too. Everything looks excellent!
- Simply Social (Ubud - not tested): This is the perfect spot to brunch or lunch healthy in Ubud. They serve a mix between Asian and American dishes, like sushis, bowls, pancakes and burgers. The cocktails looks amazing too and the atmosphere looks very cute. A place to taste in Bali!
Best food spots for dinner in Bali
- Ji Restaurant (Canggu - tested): This one is the restaurant of the hotel Tugu which is on the rooftop. Prices are higher that what you usually find in Bali, and in Canggu especially. But this restaurant is more “gastronomic” than the others, which makes the prices very reasonable. It was worth it because it was truly an exceptional dinner!
- The Lawn (Canggu - tested): This was one of the best restaurants to dine in Canggu! It is a really nice beach bar and restaurant. The bean bag chairs and rugs on the floor and the music create a trendy and young vibe. The place is great for having a bite while staring at the sun setting in the sea. It’s not easy to get a place to sit to have a drink because people come early in order to enjoy the sun et the sunset afterwards. So ideally, have a bit and enjoy the beautiful view and the lovely food! Naturally, the exceptional view, comes with higher prices.
- Lacalita (Canggu - not tested): This is a Mexican and Latino restaurant where you can eat nachos, tacos, buritos, quesadillas,... They propose a varied menu with quality ingredients. The only negative point is the loud and noisy music.
- Ginger & Jamu (Nusa Lembongan - not tested): Dining with your feet in the water... The dream comes true in this restaurant! Nusa Lembongan island is located right next to Bali. The food is healthy, fresh and delicious, especially the burger. It's a real haven of peace to spend a very good evening!
- Mason (Canggu - not tested): This restaurant serve varied, generous and international food. The spot is very elegant, modern and atypical with its wooden and concrete tables. The most difficult is to choose between several small plates to discover the dishes or a delicious single dish.
- Riviera Bistro (Tibubeneng - not tested): This restaurant is located in the south of the island. They propose Mediterranean and Italian food, especially fish and seafood. If you miss Europe during your trip in Bali, it is the best restaurant to go!
- Miss Fish (Canggu - not tested): This Japanese restaurant has a speakeasy lounge to spend a great evening! The food is very excellent, and the staff very nice. It is a place to spend time and chill with friends in Bali!
- Meraki (Canggu - not tested): It is a restaurant and lounge located in the south of the island thats serves food to lunch or dinner. The chef uses local, earth friendly and seasonal ingredients to offer a variety of dishes to the customers. You can also order takeaway food or drinks to eat in front of the ocean or walking in the small Balinese streets.
- Room 4 Dessert (Ubud - not tested): It is a rather gastronomic restaurant. The evening begins with a visit to the vegetable garden where you will find, for example, the aromatic herbs that you will taste later taste on your plate. You will then move on to three different environments that will be extraordinary culinary experiences. In addition, the chef is very welcoming and ensures that his customers enjoy the experience! His dishes are original and full of delicious flavours! It is definitely a spot to eat in Bali!
- Liap Liap (Ubud - not tested): It is a grilled meat and fish restaurant. The front of the restaurant is very original : you can see the cooks working through glass windows. It makes you want to come in and discover the dishes cooked in bamboo and banana leaves. That is really different from anything you can find on the island!
- El Kabron (Pecatu - not tested): In the south of Bali, this beach club offers Spanish food. You can drink cocktails by the pool while waiting for your dishes. At night there is a DJ, so the atmosphere is great! I didn't have the opportunity to go there during my stay on the island but it looks a really good place!
- Fishbone Local (Canggu - not tested): It is a mix between Asian and Australian restaurant. They serve dishes based on fresh fish with a variety of types. The terrace overlooks the rice fields, which is very rare for a restaurant located in the heart of the city. If you like fish, it's definitely a restaurant to eat in Bali!
- Asian Spice (Legian - not tested): This is a typical Asian restaurant. It is located on the side of the road, but the decoration makes us forget this detail right away! You have large choice between Japanese, Thaï and Indonesian dishes. It looks a really nice restaurant in Bali!
- Koral (Nusa Dua - not tested): This is an Asian gourmet restaurant. They serve colorful dishes mainly based on fish that look delicious! And if you book a table in the aquarium tunnel, you'll eat "under the sea" next to fish, rays and corals. That is amazing!
- Izakaya by Oku (Nusa Dua - not tested): This place is also a gourmet restaurant, but Japanese this time. They mainly serve sushis in a revisited way. The spot is very modern with a minimalist decoration. It makes you want to try it soon!
- Rolling Fork (Pecatu - not tested): This Italian restaurant is located in a typical Balinese house. That makes the spot very cute. They serve all the typical Italian dishes. Pizzas, pasta, lasagne, arancini, if you want Italian flavours in a Balinese atmosphere, this is the place to eat in Bali!
Places to have a drink in Bali
- Pretty Poison (Canggu - tested) : This atypical bar plays music varying between metal and rock. You can have a beer while sitting around a pit (which is an old swimming pool) where skaters to acrobatic tricks. You feel like you’re in an American Video game, it’s incredible! The atmosphere is crazy and the show is assured. It’s really a must-do if you’re in Canggu. This is my ultimate crush on the island!
- Segno (Canggu - not tested) : It is a speakeasy bar that serves delicious cocktails! The bartenders make original cocktails that will amaze you. You can even ask for an customised creation to be made right in front of you. They use local island-grown ingredients to create avant-garde remakes of classic drinks. And if you're hungry, you can also enjoy some Italian specialities while you drink.
If you have other excellent restaurant adresses in Bali, don't hesitate to leave a comment!
