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The 10 Most-Loved Places to Eat in Bali

Ten places that diners rate highest on Google across Canggu, Uluwatu and Seminyak, from warungs to cafés. This is where people eat well and often, not the special-occasion list.

By Laurence TuchinPublished October 5, 202650 sourcesHow we research

Tall limestone cliffs covered in green scrub above white surf, with a clifftop path and pink bougainvillea in the foreground
The cliffs at Pura Luhur Uluwatu, on Bali's Bukit Peninsula. Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Ranked by Google rating weighted by review count, among restaurants we have already researched and sourced on our area guides, with at least 300 reviews. The numbers are that order. Nobody on this team has eaten at any of them. How we pick →

CHUPACABRAS - South American | Prime Meats

Google
4.9 from 2,546 reviews · 2026-10-05

An open-air Argentine-inspired steakhouse in Kedewatan with jungle valley views, cooking prime meats on a two-metre wood-fire grill. Open daily noon to 11pm.ChupacabrasHoneycombersMuseum of Wander

  • Ubud
  • steak
  • valley views
Visit website →
Photo on InstagramArroz Peruano con Wagyu, a wagyu fried rice dish with lime and edible flowers in a black bowl, from the restaurant's own feed.View the post →
Arroz Peruano con Wagyu, a wagyu fried rice dish with lime and edible flowers in a black bowl, from the restaurant's own feed. @chupacabrasbali on Instagram

Full notes in the Ubud restaurants guide →

Lynked Restaurant

Google
4.9 from 1,948 reviews · 2026-10-05

A modern Indonesian bistro. Reserve through Chope or WhatsApp.LynkedBali UntoldMidnight Blue Elephant

  • Ubud
  • modern Indonesian
  • reservations via Chope
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Photo on InstagramKerang Bakar, grilled scallops topped with sambal dabu-dabu on a banana leaf, from the restaurant's own feed.View the post →
Kerang Bakar, grilled scallops topped with sambal dabu-dabu on a banana leaf, from the restaurant's own feed. @lynked_ubud on Instagram

Full notes in the Ubud restaurants guide →

Arcadia

Google
4.9 from 1,820 reviews · 2026-10-05

Riverside fine dining beside Campuhan Ridge, known for premium steaks and seafood. Book through Chope or WhatsApp.Arcadia UbudHoneycombersMidnight Blue ElephantBali Untold

  • Ubud
  • riverside
  • fine dining
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Photo on InstagramHoney-glazed pork belly with edamame, carrot puree and a crisp tuile on a ceramic plate, from the restaurant's own feed.View the post →
Honey-glazed pork belly with edamame, carrot puree and a crisp tuile on a ceramic plate, from the restaurant's own feed. @arcadia.ubud on Instagram

Full notes in the Ubud restaurants guide →

Seven Paintings Ubud Restaurant

Google
4.9 from 1,470 reviews · 2026-10-05

An interactive "3D dining" experience where art meets the menu (The Urban List). The Artisan Menu is IDR 850,000++ per person, the Vegetarian Menu IDR 650,000++ and the Kids Menu IDR 450,000++.Seven Paintings UbudThe Urban ListBali Untold

  • Ubud
  • tasting menu
  • IDR 850,000++
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Photo on InstagramSliced raw fish with edible flowers and dark sauce, shown with a printed edible artwork card, from the restaurant's own feed.View the post →
Sliced raw fish with edible flowers and dark sauce, shown with a printed edible artwork card, from the restaurant's own feed. @sevenpaintingsubud on Instagram

Full notes in the Ubud restaurants guide →

La Naya Bali

Google
4.9 from 951 reviews · 2026-09-25

Japanese-leaning café on Jalan Pangkung Sari, off the strip on the Kerobokan side. Eatbook lists a tamago sando at IDR 75,000++, a mentaiko mayo sando at IDR 100,000++, gyu don at IDR 110,000 and beef hamburg at IDR 120,000.Eatbook

  • Seminyak
  • japanese
  • sandwiches
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Photo on InstagramFreshly baked pain au chocolat, close-up and on a plate, from the venue's own feed.View the post →
Freshly baked pain au chocolat, close-up and on a plate, from the venue's own feed. @lanaya.bali on Instagram

Full notes in the Seminyak restaurants guide →

Syrco BASÈ - RESTAURANT and BAR

Google
4.9 from 585 reviews · 2026-10-05

A conscious-dining tasting menu pairing local products with a modern western approach. The chef's own blog says he earlier won two Michelin stars in the Netherlands.Syrco BASÈTatler AsiaHoneycombers

  • Ubud
  • tasting menu
  • dinner Tue to Sat
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Photo on InstagramA vegetable roll in a bowl with a crumble and pale sauce, from the restaurant's own feed.View the post →
A vegetable roll in a bowl with a crumble and pale sauce, from the restaurant's own feed. @syrcobase on Instagram

Full notes in the Ubud restaurants guide →

Sisterfields

Google
4.8 from 17,468 reviews · 2026-09-25

Australian café on Jalan Kayu Cendana, a step off Kayu Aya, with brunch and a full dinner list of salads, burgers, pasta and pizza. Walk-ins only, first come first served, and groups of six or more need two weeks' notice.Sisterfields

  • Seminyak
  • western
  • brunch
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Photo on InstagramA salmon gravlax bagel with smoked cream cheese, herbs, radish and dill oil on a white plate, from the venue's own feed.View the post →
A salmon gravlax bagel with smoked cream cheese, herbs, radish and dill oil on a white plate, from the venue's own feed. @sisterfields on Instagram

Full notes in the Seminyak restaurants guide →

Warung Nia Balinese Food & Pork Ribs

Google
4.8 from 9,454 reviews · 2026-09-25

Balinese cooking in Kayu Aya Square, known for pork ribs, with cooking classes and WhatsApp reservations. Eatbook lists grilled pork ribs at IDR 295,000++ and a mango crush at IDR 65,000.Warung NiaEatbook

  • Seminyak
  • balinese
  • pork ribs
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Photo on InstagramGlazed pork ribs on a board with a grilled sausage, a vegetable salad and skewers on a table, from the restaurant's own feed.View the post →
Glazed pork ribs on a board with a grilled sausage, a vegetable salad and skewers on a table, from the restaurant's own feed. @warungnia on Instagram

Full notes in the Seminyak restaurants guide →

Boy'N'Cow

Google
4.8 from 9,347 reviews · 2026-09-25

Charcoal-fuelled gaucho-style steak house on Jalan Raya Kerobokan. Beef comes from Australia, the United States and Japan, with dry-aged cuts held at least 30 days.Boy'N'CowUnfold Bali

  • Seminyak
  • steak
  • charcoal grill
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Photo on InstagramSliced dry-aged steak with a seared crust on a dark plate, from the venue's own feed.View the post →
Sliced dry-aged steak with a seared crust on a dark plate, from the venue's own feed. @boyncow on Instagram

Full notes in the Seminyak restaurants guide →

Bread Yard

Google
4.8 from 6,659 reviews · 2026-09-25

Bakery and café on Jalan Kayu Aya with house-made pastries and fermented goods, strong on breakfast and brunch. The site lists hours to 6pm and mentions a dinner concept, Backyard Burning, without separate hours, so check before planning an evening.Bread YardBali Food and TravelThe Walking Critic

  • Seminyak
  • bakery
  • brunch
Visit website →
Photo on InstagramThe Bread Yard terrace at night, with vines and lights over the tables, from the venue's own feed.View the post →
The Bread Yard terrace at night, with vines and lights over the tables, from the venue's own feed. @bread_yard on Instagram

Full notes in the Seminyak restaurants guide →

Who wrote this

Laurence Tuchin

Founder, SurfSpotGuide

Laurence founded SurfSpotGuide and built its directory of surf schools and shops across the United States, alongside a surf guide of more than 130 articles. These destination guides are researched rather than reminisced: every price, rule and rating on them is either sourced and dated or marked as an estimate, and the pages say plainly which places nobody here has been to.

Found something out of date or plain wrong? Tell me and I'll fix it.

Sources

Every price, rule, and rating on this page traces to one of these. Dates are when we last read the source — things change fast here, so check anything you're about to spend money on.

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