Top 8 Restaurants For a Romantic Dinner in Bali

Beach dining in Bali

Breeze at The Samaya

Romantic dining in Bali finds a home at the beachfront Breeze, caressing Seminyak Beach. A symphony of flavours combine, featuring local, Asian and international-inspired dishes, which are only accentuated by the unparalleled setting of sun and sea. 

Spectacular sunsets take on a whole new meaning when paired with a varied dining menu. Featured dishes include Tuna and Salmon Sashimi, Lobster Bisque, Crab Spaghetti, traditional Bebek Goreng, Wagyu Sirloin and Oven Baked Atlantic Salmon. From breakfast through to lunch, dinner and casual sundowner drinks, Breeze at The Samaya, offers some of the best ingredients infused into an unforgettable Bali dinner by the beach where guests can soak up Seminyak’s undeniable atmosphere.

Woodfired & relaxed yakitori

Waatu, Uluwatu

Sundays Beach Club’s new sister has just landed. Thoughtfully refined yet relaxed, the new wood-fired restaurant, Waatu, sets the scene for delicious local flavours to mingle with romanticism. Set within The Ungasan Clifftop Resort, sophisticatedly stylish interiors mirror the nature of cooking at Waatu—an atmospheric eatery that utilises zero electricity or gas to cook—food is simply charred over coals, which brings a natural layered flavour to the dishes that grace the menu.

Incorporating fresh, local ingredients from the Indonesian archipelago, Waatu features a mouthwatering selection of dishes, from Wagyu Sando and Truffled Big Mac Sauce to Smoky Yakitori and wood roasted steak, fish and chicken. It’s a simple menu, yet perfectly executed, featuring bites and small plates, “things on sticks”, a woodfired selection, sides and afters. 

Led by acclaimed Australian Chef James Viles, who is also the maker of Sundays Beach Club’s delicious menu, Waatu presents a celebration of raw flavour and simple cooking, with fire proving to be the main element of the atmosphere and the food. Perfect as a romantic dinner in Bali, Waatu offers a seamless casual and relaxed atmosphere alongside delicious fine dining with a twist.

Authentic & Intimate

Kubu

Overlooking the Ayung River, Kubu offers an intimate dining experience in Ubud—nine private cocoon-style bamboo huts offer a space to cosy up and savour a range of locally-sourced cuisine with degustation menus. 

Igniting all the senses, Kubu centres on “untamed flavours through place-based community sourcing, zero-waste fine dining”. With everything sourced within a 100km radius of the restaurant, menus favour produce and ingredients sourced from local organic farmers, sustainable fishermen and artisanal producers. This shines through in the peak freshness and flavour that graces guests’ plates. 

The authentic Kubu experience culminates in the 10-course degustation menu, which merges a selection of flavours handpicked by Chef Eka. Some key dishes to highlight include Sliced Bonito Crudo paired with Wild Berries, Bali Heritage Pork Belly served with Carbonara Espuma, Jimbaran Lobster and Sweet Galia Melon and Air-Dried Beef.

Aquatic & experiential

Koral

A sea-inspired dining experience, Koral presents Bali’s first aquarium restaurant. Spearheaded by Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Baptiste Natali, a set menu and signature degustation menu highlights coastal Indonesian flavours and local ingredients amid the sights and sounds of an aquatic wonderland. 

Located in The Apurva Kempinski Bali, as expected, the menu centres around seafood, from Dry-Aged Red Snapper and Mushroom Lobster to Caviar and Veau Sous La Mère. An artistic culinary experience is realised through a combination of the mixologists conjuring up delicious artisanal cocktails, the light bouncing off the water and creating a kaleidoscope of colour and food concepts and ingredients transformed into vibrant works of art before you. For a romantic dinner in Bali, Koral is a marine encounter and an intimate, romantic evening in one.

Stylish Fusion

Santanera

Three stories of culinary excellence exist at Santanera, set amid the boutiques and rice fields of Canggu. Featuring a combination of Latin American, European and local cuisine, the overall concept is organic, farm-to-plate produce, offering a stylish, warm and fun ambience and a cosy space to enjoy a romantic date night beneath dimly lit lampshades.

Before or after food, ascend the spiral staircase to the rooftop bar for signature cocktails, Mediterranean and South American food, music, panoramic views and atmospheric sunsets. Describing the restaurant experience as a “story of crossed cultures and cuisines”, dishes on the menu include Tokusen Wagyu Beef Tartare Tostada, Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder and Frozen Banana Cheesecake, all artfully presented. 

Open Fire Kitchen

Skool Kitchen

Water and Fire combine at Skool Kitchen, an open fire kitchen set on the waves. Located on Batu Bolong beach, this Bali beach restaurant offers ‘primitive’ style cooking paired with a modern dining experience. A seascape ambience serenades the flavoursome barbecued menu, featuring the likes of Yakitori skewers, Murotsu Bay Oysters, Argentinian Red Prawns and Charred Apple Crumble.

Spearheaded by Single Fin’s Tai Buddha and Fu House’s Adam McAsey and headed up by Chef Vallian Gunawan, Skool delivers a modern dining experience with no dish untouched by the open flame. Set in an elevated position above The Lawn, no dining encounter would be complete without one of Skool’s delectably fresh cocktails in hand enjoyed on the cosy bar terrace.

In the Jungle

Sayan House

A fusion of Japanese and Latin cuisine, The Sayan House sits on the edge of the jungle in Ubud, offering a striking setting by the Ayung river and billowing palm trees. Relaxed, romantic dining in Bali is in store with the sunset bar elevating picture-perfect moments as the sun goes down.

As the sun falls behind the horizon and night washes over the landscape, a candlelit dinner unfolds with twinkling lights all around, placing you at one with the natural surroundings. The menu features fresh sushi, tacos, Teriyaki Duck, Ramen, Japanese Wagyu and Chicken Nanban.