where to eat in bali

Here are three restaurants you can't go wrong with in Bali. These I have personally tried and therefore can vouch for.

SARDINE, SEMINYAK

Easily one of the best restaurants along Jalan Petitenget, and Bali for that matter. Beyond the beautiful setting and ambience, the food is exceptional; fresh & innovative. The fine dining menu which largely consist of various seafood dishes is anything but boring.

Tip: Reservations aren't necessary but helpful. The best time to visit is in the evening for sundowners followed by a dinner to get a beautiful view of the setting sun.

Address: Jalan Petitenget No. 21, Kerobokan, Bali 80361, Indonesia

BEBEK TEPI SAWAH

Translated, the restaurant means duck by the paddyfields.  Here you are seated on the floor in open huts looking out towards the picturesque surroundings. This traditional setting adds to the experience and is part of its charm. The menu features delicious local favourites including 'babi guling- suckling pig' and 'bebek betutu- crispy smoked duck'.

Tip: Best to visit for early/late lunch. Can get touristy.

Address: Jalan Raya Goa Gajah, Br. Teges Peliatan, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia

NAUGHTY NURI'S WARUNG & GRILL

A legendary institute in Ubud which serves world famous pork ribs (to die for)  and other grilled dishes barbecued to heavenly perfection. This is place is a must try! They do the actual grilling outside the storefront and not in the kitchen, so the atmosphere up front can get smoky but the BBQ aroma is so enticing it hardly bothers customers. They are also famous for their their martinis, which Anthony Bourdain claims are the best he has had outside of New York.  

Tip: It's extremely popular and can get crowded (but don't worry service is prompt). Also, they recently opened a second branch in Seminyak.

Address: Jalan Raya Sangginan, Kedewatan, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia