Top 10 Seafood Restaurants In Bali And Lombok, Indonesia
The waters surrounding the tiny Indonesian island of Bali are a rich source of fresh seafood, which can be enjoyed everywhere from family-run warungs (roadside cafes), to world-class fine dining establishments. These are the best seafood spots to try.
Meads in Bali
Named ‘Best International Restaurant in Bali 2013’ by the Indonesian Government, Meads in Bali offers simply prepared seafood in a welcoming environment. The owner, Warren Mead, still personally selects seafood from the Jimbaran Fish Market several times a week, resulting in an ever-changing menu that features prawns, lobster, squid, Spanish mackerel, bluefin tuna, and other fresh-from-the-sea favorites. Although the focus is on seafood, the restaurant also offers Australian tenderloin, roasted half chicken, burgers, pizzas, and a special kids menu. The restaurant’s interior plays on its proximately to Nusa Dua Beach, with sand floors and bright, beach-like furnishings.
Meads in Bali, Jalan Pratama No.99, Kuta Selatan, Badung, Bali, Indonesia, +62 361 776604
Rock Bar
Rock Bar has gained international recognition for its arresting location, ranked among the world’s best bars by leading media outlets like Forbes Travel and the New York Times. This chic bar is set on top of a natural rock, 14 meters above Jimbaran Bay, providing diners with a 360-degree view of the ocean. Lined with diners every night hoping to snag a table in time for sunset, the bar can only be reached by a dramatic cable car ride down the cliff-face. The bar also features regular music performances by world-famous bands and DJs. The tapas menu includes seafood dishes like lobster spring rolls and calamari fritti, or a full seafood menu can be enjoyed next door at Kisik Bar and Grill.
Rock Bar, Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran, Badung, Bali, Indonesia, +62 361 702222
Sardine
Restaurant, Bar, Seafood
Sarong
Sarong is known for its innovative ‘gourmet street food’ menu created by top Australian chef Will Meyrick. The dishes focus on local ingredients, incorporating the flavours of Indian, Balinese, Thai, Malaysian and other Asian cuisines. The menu features seafood entrees like poached prawns with green mango, and salmon sashimi with pickled radishes. There are two dining pavilions, including a relaxed outdoor lounge, garden and bar; and a modern interior dining area decorated with dark mahogany wood tables, chandeliers, and comfortable sofas. The atmosphere is upscale yet still cozy and unpretentious.
Sarong, Jalan Petitenget, Bali, Indonesia, +62 361 4737809
Menega Cafe
Cafe, Restaurant, Seafood, Indonesian
Kori Restaurant & Bar
Located amid tranquil gardens, Kori Restaurant & Bar is a favorite of those looking to escape Bali’s crowded Kuta Beach area. The setting is authentic and romantic, with seating in an open pavilion surrounded by ponds dotted with lotus flowers. The menu features a mixture of local and Western food, although the seafood dishes are the most popular. Highlights include the ‘Giant Hanging Seafood Grill’, fresh prawns, tuna, snapper and squid grilled on a skewer; and the ‘Singapore Chili Crab’, which is Bali black crab served with spicy sauce and steamed rice. The restaurant also offers a great selection of cocktails and live acoustic music on certain nights.
Kori Restaurant &Bar, Jalan Legian, Poppies Lane II, Kuta, Bali, Indonesia,+62 361 758605
Urchin Bali
Urchin Bali is a hip restaurant that uses seafood sourced from top local suppliers to create ‘modern Australian style’ seafood. The restaurant is headed by Chef Steven Skelly, known for his successful Sydney-based restaurants. His menu features raw items like sushi and sashimi, as well as expertly prepared dishes like roasted scallops with chicken jus; and crispy skinned red snapper with almonds and sherry vinegar. The restaurant is reminiscent of a stylish beach house, with a large open kitchen dominating the centre of the room. The interior features recycled wooden tables, and a theme of sea urchin decorations inspired by the restaurant’s name.
Urchin Bali, Jl. Laksmana no. 22, Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia, +62 361 736319
Komang John’s Café
Restaurant, Cafe, Indonesian
Taksu Terrace Restaurant
Restaurant, Indonesian
Sambal Shrimp
Bar, Restaurant, Seafood