Bali Food: 26 hand-picked places

A Greek-inspired Mediterranean restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the garden. The hummus is creamy and nutty, while the beef orzo is rich and full-flavored. Live bands sometimes play during dinner.

A restaurant and bar serving Mediterranean and Latin American cuisine. Try the grilled octopus with potato purée and chimichurri, alongside cocktails or wine. The downstairs lounge bar has soft lighting, and there is terrace seating upstairs.

A casual restaurant serving Indonesian and Balinese dishes alongside Western fare. The seafood platter comes with butter garlic sauce, and the tuna steak is another recommended choice. Live music adds to the lively atmosphere on performance nights.

A restaurant and bar serving Indonesian dishes alongside pizza and steak. The menu includes nasi goreng and sate ayam, while live saxophone in the evenings adds to the dining atmosphere.

A restaurant serving Indonesian and Western dishes, with live music in the evenings. Its signature dishes include nasi goreng topped with crispy pork and spiced duck fried rice. Spacious indoor and outdoor seating makes it a pleasant spot for dinner with music.

A seafood spot in a food court serving charcoal-grilled fish and squid. The grilled fish is infused with flavorful seasoning, and the sambal matah is fragrant and spicy. A good choice for a filling meal with rice and vegetables.

A warung and café set among traditional Balinese homes and a family temple. Enjoy spice-rich nasi campur and fragrant nasi kuning with spicy sambal, then take your time over a meal in the garden seating area.

A restaurant serving Balinese and Indonesian home-style dishes in a traditional Balinese house. The nasi campur is rich with spices, and the signature duck comes prepared in several ways, including grilled and steamed. Seating includes a covered area open to the breeze and low tables with floor cushions.

A Japanese fusion restaurant serving teppanyaki and ramen. The tonkatsu ramen has a rich broth and perfectly cooked noodles. Watch the chefs at work in the open kitchen.

An Indonesian restaurant set among tropical gardens, with traditional Javanese joglo architecture. The charcoal-grilled duck is tender and richly spiced. For a garden view, settle in on the veranda.

A restaurant serving Balinese and Indonesian cuisine, known for seafood cooked with Balinese spices. The beef rendang is richly spiced, while the satay platter and bebek betutu are also signature dishes. Add a cooking class if you’d like to learn how to make Balinese food yourself.

A traditional Balinese restaurant serving duck slow-cooked with spices in bamboo. Bebek Timbungan is richly aromatic, with tender meat. Traditional decor and a small garden create a calm setting for a meal.

A family-run Indonesian home-style eatery centered on nasi campur, where you choose rice and side dishes. Pick white, yellow, or red rice and pair it with a selection of sides for a comforting, home-cooked meal.

A halal warung serving Indonesian home-style dishes buffet-style or à la carte. Its signature nasi campur pairs rice with a daily selection of sides, vegetables, and sambal. Relax over a meal among the greenery outdoors or in the semi-open second-floor space.

An Indonesian seafood restaurant with outdoor tables right on the beach, where you can dine with a view of the sea. Fish, prawns, clams and squid satay are served with rice and vegetables. It’s a lovely spot to walk on the sand and enjoy dinner around sunset.

A casual warung serving Indonesian and Asian dishes from breakfast through dinner. The grilled pork and chicken satay campur is smoky, with satay sauce and chili to bring it together. Reggae music plays amid the welcoming decor.

A modest warung serving Balinese home-style food. Its signature nasi campur ayam comes with rice, ayam betutu and shredded chicken, vegetables, and sweet tempeh, finished with the fragrant heat of sambal matah.

A casual restaurant serving Indonesian and Balinese dishes alongside Western options. The beef rendang is rich with spices, while Nasi Goreng Deluxe and satay ayam are also favorites. The cocktails have earned good reviews.

A modest warung serving Balinese rujak and simple local dishes. Rujak Kuah Pindang comes with plenty of fruit in a savory, spicy fish-broth dressing, while Rujak Gula Bali balances palm sugar sweetness with tamarind tang. Most diners are locals, seated at outdoor round concrete tables.

A local eatery serving babi guling, Bali-style whole roast pork. The pork is cooked through, with crispy skin, and comes with rice and soup.

A cliffside open-air restaurant where you can dine overlooking the Indian Ocean. The Balinese-spiced fish and seafood platter bring together fragrant spices and sambal, while the mango chili cocktail is spicy and refreshing. A relaxed dinner at sunset is especially appealing.

Warung Jaba serves Indonesian and Javanese home-style food. Its signature nasi campur lets you choose from a selection of side dishes to go with rice. The glass noodle salad, tempeh, egg and squash are well seasoned and work nicely together. It’s also a good stop for vegetarian or vegan meals.

A Vietnamese restaurant serving Hanoi-style barbecue and pho. The beef pho comes with a rich broth, tender noodles, and fresh herbs. Tamarind drinks are also available.

A modest, family-run eatery that cooks Indonesian and Javanese dishes to order. Nasi goreng and ayam penyet are signature picks, with bold seasoning and generous portions.

A family-run Balinese restaurant known for nasi campur, where you choose a selection of meats and vegetables. The bright heat of sambal matah and crispy pork go especially well with rice. Enjoy a quiet meal surrounded by a traditional Balinese home and a lush garden.

A modest Balinese warung specializing in babi guling (Balinese roast pork). The generously spiced pork comes with satay, jackfruit soup, and Balinese side dishes.