Top Chefs Pick Bali’s 54 Best Restaurants

By Rachel Will - August 26, 2014

  • Chris Salans says breakfast is best at Café Batujimbar.

    Chris Salans says breakfast is best at Café Batujimbar.

  • Biku

    Biku

  • Chicken rice at Warung Bu Weti.

    Chicken rice at Warung Bu Weti.

  • Gourmet

    Gourmet

  • Fresh juice at Petitenget.

    Fresh juice at Petitenget.

  • Sunset at Ku De Ta.

    Sunset at Ku De Ta.

  • Fresh, healthy salads are on offer daily at Watercress.

    Fresh, healthy salads are on offer daily at Watercress.

  • Boneka

    Boneka

  • The lounge at Mosaic Beach Club.

    The lounge at Mosaic Beach Club.

  • Café Zuchini.

    Café Zuchini.

  • Seaside dining at Sundara.

    Seaside dining at Sundara.

  • Warung Sulawesi.

    Warung Sulawesi.

  • Warung Mira.

    Warung Mira.

  • Mami

    Mami

  • Southeast Asian flavors mix at Mamasan.

    Southeast Asian flavors mix at Mamasan.

  • The strawberry crab salad at Gado Gado restaurant.

    The strawberry crab salad at Gado Gado restaurant.

  • mak beng

    mak beng

  • Warung Bambuku.

    Warung Bambuku.

  • Chicken Run's namesake dish.

    Chicken Run's namesake dish.

  • arena

    arena

  • ku de ta

    ku de ta

  • Chicken Run.

    Chicken Run.

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 -BRUNCH

Starfish Bloo and Boneka Restaurant are the most widely recommended by the chefs. Newcomer Soleil also earned praise from Henry Bloem thanks to its varied menu and affordability.

Feyloon
Address: Jl. Raya Kuta98, Kuta; feyloonrestaurant.com; Reservations: 62-361/766-308; feyloon@gmail.com; Operational: 10:30-15:00 and 17:30-22:00; Credit cards: Accepted; Price range: Affordable; Menu: Chinese, seafood; Recommended by Will Meyrick.

“This place serves the most delicious dim sum in Bali.”

Starfish Bloo

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Address: W Retreat & Spa Seminyak, Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak; starwoodhotels.com; Reservations: 62-361/473-8106; b&f.wbali@whotels.com; Operational: 12:00-15:00; 18:00-23:00; Credit cards: Accepted; Price range: Premium; Menu: Pan-Asian; Recommended by Chris Salans, Will Meyrick, Nicolas Tourneville, Henry Bloem.

Chris Salans: “Every Sunday this restaurant serves a Sunday brunch buffe, best enjoyed while gazing at the ocean. There is no better way to begin the day!”

Will Meyrick: “The reason is simple: The menu is top-notch in terms of quality.”

Nicolas Tourneville: “This place presents an amazing Sunday brunch buffet, though the amount of options can be a little overwhelming. Unfortunately, it’s often very crowded. ”

Henry Bloem: “Good place with good food that’s presented in fine-dining style.”

Boneka Restaurant

Boneka

Address: St. Regis Bali, BTDC area, Nusa Dua Lot S6; stregisbali.com; Reservations: 62-361/300-6782; boneka.bali@stregis.com; Operational: 07:00-11:00; 18:00-22:00; Credit cards: Accepted; Price range: Premium; Menu: International; Recommended by Chris Salans, Nicolas Tourneville, Henry Bloem, Degan Septoadji.

Chris Salans: “The atmosphere is magical and service is very good. It offers both a buffet and an a la carte menu, and it’s mandatory to try the signature Bloody Mary.”

Nicolas Tourneville: “One of the best places on the island to have brunch. You can enjoy a cocktail here and a variety of food choices that are all of excellent quality. ”

Henry Bloem: “Their signature dish with poached eggs, foie gras and roe sprinkled on top is the reason I always come back to this place.”

Watercress

Watercress

Address: Jl. Batu Belig21A, Kerobokan; watercressbali.com; Reservations: 62-361/780-8030, cafewatercress@gmail.com; Operational 07:00-18:00; Credit cards: Not accepted; Price range: Affordable; Menu: Indonesian and Western; Recommended by Will Meyrick.

“This place makes fresh, healthy salads daily from Monday through Friday, and on Sundays, they have an a la carte brunch. It’s a fun place to try out if you’re around Canggu.”

Mozaic Beach Club
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Address: Jl. Pantai Batu Belig, Kerobokan; mozaic-beachclub.com; Reservations: 62-361/473-5796; info@mozaic-beachclub.com; Operational: 11:00-24:00; Credit cards: Accepted; Price range: Premium; Menu: Asian Fusion and international; Recommended by Chris Salans, Nicolas Tourneville.

Chris Salans: “The place to start a day with the family. Children can spend time at the pool, while parents can chill in the cabana and sip cocktails.”

Nicolas Tourneville: “Mozaic serves delicious tapas that are not to be missed.”

Soleil
Address: The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas, Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan; themulia.com; Reservations: 62-361/3027-777; soleil.reception@themulia.com; Operational: 07:00-23:00; Credit cards: Accepted Price range: Premium; Menu: Mediterranean and Pan-Asian; Recommended by Henry Bloem.

“The place is new and has a really elegant interior. The buffet selection is varied as well, a similar concept to what the Mulia does in Jakarta. Prices are reasonable, and they have a good variety of food.”

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