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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
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
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
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
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.”