By Sarah Dougherty | Updated November 2026
Just when you think Bali’s restaurant scene couldn’t possibly squeeze in another opening, someone goes and proves you wrong. All year the plates at new restaurants in Bali have been getting more ambitious, the dining rooms more stylish and the cocktails increasingly difficult to say no to. Not that we’re complaining. Much.
This November 2026 update brings a fresh round of places worth knowing about: rooftop dining at Soléa in Sanur, a young chef at Takk in Seminyak cooking some of the most exciting food on the island, and a 90s New York deli at Win Win in Berawa. There are new neighbourhood hangouts like Pony and Studio Pepe, serious restaurants for a special evening such as Wolfgang’s and Yuki, and a few places, Kaima and My Dear Clara among them, that will turn a quick dinner into a night out.
We’ve organised this guide by area, from Seminyak, Legian and Canggu to Sanur, Ubud and Uluwatu, with the newest openings at the top of each section, so you can find somewhere close to where you’re staying or decide it’s worth crossing the island for. We’ll keep updating it as the island keeps opening, because keeping up with Bali’s appetite for a new restaurant is practically a full-time job.
- For a special dinner: Soléa, Sanur, for Mediterranean dining ten floors above the coast.
- For brunch with a view : Wisteria, Canggu, for Asian-inspired brunch on a leafy rooftop.
- For yakitori and Japanese favourites: Norii, Seminyak, for sushi, ramen and skewers straight off the open grill.
- For serious cooking: Takk, Seminyak, for a young chef’s nightly menu in a tiny upstairs room.
- For a proper steak: Wolfgang’s, Seminyak, for porterhouse, silver service and a serious wine room.
- For a lively night out: Win Win at Etta The Place, Berawa, for New York deli classics, a raw bar and martinis.
- For Japanese dining in Ubud: Yuki, right beside Ubud Palace, for Japanese technique and Balinese produce.
- For a sunset with a side of spectacle: Kaima, Legian, for modern Asian food and beachfront views.
Seminyak’s Best New Spots to Book:
Norii: Sushi, Yakitori, Ramen and Good Times in Seminyak
Norii made its name in Ubud, and since September it has a Seminyak address too. The dining room seats 34 in natural timber, built around an open kitchen where the grill does most of the talking. The house motto is “Flame the Happiness”, which is a lot to ask of a skewer, but the yakitori makes a fair case for it, with pork, chicken, ribeye and fish all going over the heat.
Beyond the grill, there’s sushi and nigiri, robatayaki, ramen and small plates for sharing. The Spicy Tempura Maki folds spicy salmon and tempura crunch into a familiar roll, and the Spicy Miso Ramen is exactly what you want on a rainy evening. To drink, the Sakura Spritz mixes gin, rosella, sakura, yuzu and sparkling wine into a refreshing take on the classic; the Apple Pandan Whisky Highball is the lighter option, and there’s sake, shochu and umeshu if you’d rather keep things traditional.
Order this: A round of yakitori to start, then the Tori Teriyaki, chicken leg in a tare glaze. Leave room for Tsuki No Hana, a yoghurt mousse with pear and miso caramel.
Takk Is Seminyak's Most Inspired Opening
A long time ago, or so it feels, I was having lunch at an unassuming restaurant in Tuban and realised fairly quickly that the food was a cut above almost everything I’d eaten in Bali. I went to meet the chefs. They were Ray and Eelke, who went on to found Locavore. I had exactly the same feeling eating Martin’s food at Takk, the restaurant this young Indonesian chef has opened on Jl. Petitenget. It’s one of the most exciting openings Bali has seen in a long while: fresh, different, and cooked with the kind of skill and imagination that has you quietly applauding between courses.
Takk is small, tucked away upstairs and easy to walk past. Each night a chef’s menu comes out of the open kitchen at the heart of the room, and in true Scandinavian fashion the dishes balance sweet and salty beautifully. Light, fluffy Chinese-style dumplings arrive with a parmesan sabayon and black pepper caramel, a tiny bite inspired by cacio e pepe that goes off like a firework. French toast becomes little stuffed bites filled with caramelised onion and topped with foie gras and fermented mulberry. And the hits keep coming. Martin is a wonderful host, and every one of his partners plays a part in making the night feel personal.
Book: With a room this small, book ahead.
Wolfgang's, a Real New York Steakhouse, Opens on Jl. Petitenget
“New York steakhouse” gets thrown around every time a new beef-and-ribs place opens, but Wolfgang’s is the real deal. Wolfgang Zwiener spent years as head waiter at the famous Peter Luger before opening the first Wolfgang’s Steakhouse on Park Avenue in 2004. There are now more than 20 around the world, and the newest is right here on Jl. Petitenget.
It’s worth dressing up for. Think stiff white tablecloths, waiters in classic black and white, silver service, a temperature-controlled wine room to rival most, and a retro menu that feels like stepping back into a more glamorous age. The starters and sides alone will take you back, from caviar and jumbo shrimp cocktail to French onion soup, lobster mac and cheese and creamed spinach.
Order this: The porterhouse. It’s the bestseller, it comes for two, three or four to share, and you can’t go wrong. If
Alunê at W Bali: Beach Club Cool, Sunset Cocktails and Gourmet Bites
Out with the old and in with the new. Alunê has taken over from the much-loved Woo Bar on Seminyak’s beachfront, with all the ingredients that put the Wow in W: new lounges looking out over the sand, cabanas with their own pools, and a menu from Executive Chef Jules Winkler.
This isn’t a refurbishment so much as a complete redesign, built around a spiral-shaped central bar that draws you through the space at different times of day. That’s what earns it the tag of multisensory beach club. Sunset is peak hour, but it isn’t the only reason to come. A swim and a cocktail, a long lunch, pre-dinner drinks and small bites or a moonlit dinner all work here, and between the chef, the mixologists and the music curators, it’s set up to be enjoyed whether you’re staying at the resort or just dropping in.
Order this: The lobster roll in a fresh brioche bun and the catch-of-the-day sashimi, then share a few of the bigger plates: wagyu picanha, black local pork chop, charred rib eye and Papuan prawns.
To drink: Don’t sleep on the cocktails; they’re seriously good. Try one of the wellness-inspired frozen bowls, or the sparkling Solarish Spritz with thyme-infused gin, pomelo, elderflower, rosso vermouth, cranberry and lime.
Saloon 66 Brings Old-School Cocktail Energy to Seminyak
Saloon 66 has stepped into the spotlight above The Plantation Grill at Double-Six Luxury Hotel, taking over the space formerly known as Sling Bar. The mood is classic, grown-up and a little hidden away, with rare spirits, proper cocktails and the kind of low-lit room that feels made for a late drink in Seminyak.
The bar keeps the old-world charm of the space, but gives it a sharper identity, leaning into whisky, well-made classics and a quieter kind of night out. It is a good one to know if you are looking for somewhere beyond the usual beach club or busy street bar, especially before or after dinner downstairs. Polished without feeling too stiff, Saloon 66 brings a more refined drinking address back to Double Six.
Legian’s Best New Spots to Book:
Kaima: Contemporary Asian Fusion on Legian Beach
Kaima really gets Legian. The owners were born here, surfed this beach and grew up as part of this community, and as the team behind Uluwatu’s Single Fin they’ve brought years of hospitality experience to this Asian-fusion restaurant, bar and rooftop. You feel that sense of belonging the moment you walk in.
Spread over three floors right on the edge of the sand, Kaima brings a new level of polish to Legian Beach. Downstairs is the bar and casual all-day dining, the middle floor is an air-conditioned dining room wrapped in windows to catch the ocean views, and up top is an open-air terrace with its own bar and a small bites menu, made for sunset, casual get-togethers and celebrations.
Sunset is the obvious draw, but don’t overlook lunch or dinner in that dining room, working through a feast of Asian-fusion dishes while this lively stretch of beach changes through the day and into the evening. It’s a real treat, and a rare balance of Legian vibes and serious food.
Order this: The Japanese-style wagyu sando, served in the dining room and on the terrace, and the crispy pork belly bites in a sweet and spicy sauce, which go very nicely with one of the Asian-inspired cocktails.
Fat Bowl Returns with a Fresh New Look in Legian
Fat Bowl has been a familiar name in Legian for years, and now it’s back with a refreshed look that gives the long-time favourite a more modern feel. The redesigned space blends vintage Asian details with warm, contemporary interiors, creating a setting that works just as well for casual lunches as it does for relaxed dinners with friends.
The menu still covers the restaurant’s signature mix of Indonesian, Asian and Western flavours, with favourites like Creamy Baked Scallops, Korean Fried Chicken, Duck Fried Rice and fusion bao buns all making a return. There are a few new additions too, including the Shanghai-style Crab Noodle, giving regulars another reason to come back. Familiar, comfortable and now looking better than ever, Fat Bowl’s refresh brings new energy to one of Legian’s long-standing dining spots.
Big Game Nights? Chook & Roos Legian Sports Bar turns up game nights.
There’s a new sports bar in Legian, and this one is not doing things quietly. Chook & Roos is big, loud and made for match days, with more than 80 TVs, a large LED screen and selected tables that even come with their own personal TV. Handy when half the group wants F1 and the other half is there for the footy.
The food is exactly what you want in this kind of place: casual, filling and easy to share. Think burgers, bar bites and comfort dishes like The Monkey Roo’s Burger with double beef patties, caramelised onion and creamy house sauce, plus Beef Stroganoff with an Aussie-style finish.
When the game is over, there’s still plenty going on, from billiards and beer pong to darts, weekend DJs, live music and themed nights. Come with a group, grab a table, and let the night get a little noisy.
Mister Wasabi Is Raising the Bar for Japanese Dining in Legian
Legian has a new Japanese restaurant that feels like a genuine surprise. Mister Wasabi pairs a lively izakaya downstairs with a more intimate open-kitchen dining room upstairs, giving you two very different moods under one roof. The menu is where it really stands out, with dishes prepared with the kind of precision you would expect from far more expensive Japanese restaurants. The Ikura Chawanmushi is an early favourite, but the attention to detail carries across the menu, making every plate feel thoughtfully executed from start to finish. Add in prices that are refreshingly reasonable, and it is easy to see why people are already talking about this place. For anyone who thought Legian was short on standout Japanese dining, Mister Wasabi is changing that conversation.
Canggu’s Best New Spots to Book:
Wisteria: Asian-Inspired Brunch on a Canggu Rooftop
Wisteria is a new rooftop in Canggu, and it’s all about daytime dining. Open-air and full of greenery, it’s set up for brunch, lunch and afternoons that quietly turn into a second drink. It’s part of the Wonderspace group, which brings creativity and solid cooking to all of its restaurants, and this one shines too.
The kitchen takes Western brunch, lunch and afternoon tea menus and gives them an Asian twist, with gochujang and kimchi bringing the heat and pandan the sweetness. The Wisteria Benedict reworks the brunch staple, the gnocchi comes in a kimchi sauce and the Pandan Waffle is a lovely way to finish. At the bar, the cocktails are made for drinking before dark, and there’s a proper mocktail list for anyone skipping the alcohol.
Order this: The Japanese Shakshuka, which takes its cues from Japan rather than North Africa, and the Gochujang Prawn Pappardelle, a creamy pasta with a chilli kick. To drink, the Pink Guava Kemangi Fizz, made with local lemon basil.
Win Win at Etta The Place: NY Diner meets Studio 54 in Berawa.
Berawa nights just got way cooler with the arrival of Win Win. It gives off Dairy Queen vibes mingled with Studio 54 action – I’m keen to see if the rooms upstairs channel Pulp Fiction, we’ll see I guess.
Win Win was built for the neighbourhood before the traveller, and you can feel it. It’s the first venue to open at Etta The Place, the dream project of restaurateur Gibran Baydoun, whose career has taken him from Las Vegas to New York and Singapore. Etta is named after his grandmother and inspired by growing up around family tables, and that warmth, and humour, runs right through it.
By night, Win Win channels a ’90s New York neighbourhood restaurant: rotisserie chicken, shrimp cocktail, proper steaks and chopped salad, martinis and a wall of wine fridges organised by price. Add candlelight and a lively soundtrack and you have the makings of a very good night out.
By day, the mood shifts to a proper luncheonette, with pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, Italian subs, bagels and a proper soup with Parker house bread rolls. It’s a welcome change from the usual Bali cafe, and exactly the sort of place that becomes a neighbourhood favourite.
Executive Chef Ashlee Malligan (ex Bacchanalia and Restaurant Nouri, Singapore) oversees the menus, and produces BIG cakes. Still to come at Etta The Place are rooms inspired by ’90’s cinema, a coffee spot with a soft-serve window, a palace disco and a retro rooftop pool bar.
Our take: Keep Win Win on your radar for a martini-fuelled dinner or a proper deli lunch. We loved the mix of New York comfort food, music and art, and a wine list that lets you choose a bottle at your own price point.
Pony Is Berawa’s New Cool Kid
Pony has opened in Berawa, and it feels like the kind of place Canggu will talk about quickly. It is polished without being stiff, with a moody dining room made for dinner that turns into cocktails, music and a long night out. The menu centres around wood-fired cooking, with share plates, handmade pastas, raw dishes, meats and seafood that all feel properly thought through. The cocktails are a big reason to go too. You can tell a lot of time has gone into getting the signatures right, from lighter aperitivo-style drinks to stronger late-night pours. What makes Pony fun is the contrast: the space feels serious and sophisticated, but then you notice the playful artwork, clever branding and little easter eggs worked
Studio Pepe Brings Family-Style Italian to Berawa
Studio Pepe has opened in Berawa with the kind of Italian food made for long lunches, dinner with friends, shared plates and second bottles of wine. From the founders of Milk & Madu and Longtime, the restaurant brings a joyful, family-style approach to the table, with classic Italian ideas given a playful modern lift.
The menu leans generous and soulful, with antipasti, handmade pastas, wood-fired dishes and a few clever twists along the way. Think hot honey, confit salsa, wood-fired beef cheek lasagna and plates designed to pass around the table. It is relaxed, lively and full of personality, with enough polish to make it feel like one of Berawa’s most interesting new openings.
MYKAZA Brings Japanese-Balinese Fusion to Canggu
MYKAZA has opened on Level 2 of The Arc House on Batu Bolong, and the idea is simple: Japanese technique, Balinese flavour. It started out as a modern izakaya, but F&B Director Gerardo Barrientos changed course after spending time with Bali’s food and culture, and the local team ended up shaping much of the menu. The name comes from the Japanese Mikasa and the phrase “mi casa es tu casa,” which sets the tone — this is meant to feel like somewhere you drop in, not somewhere you dress up for.
Order the Babi Guling Dry Ramen, Katsu Bali Curry, Hamachi Miso Matah or the scallop ceviche with sambal matah, and finish with Matcha-Miso Dadar Gulung. The bar leans local too, with arak, brem and jamu turning up in drinks like the Nusa-ume, a smoky negroni riff, and the Gamarita, a margarita with a sambal matah kick. Add the rooftop pool and sunset views and it’s an easy one for lunch, drinks or a long dinner. Open from 7am, with the cocktail bar running until 11.45pm.
Sanur’s Best New Spots to Book:
Soléa: Rooftop Cocktails and Mediterranean Dining Above Sanur
The view comes first. Soléa sits on the roof of the ten-storey Bali Beach Hotel, looking out across the ocean to Nusa Penida and along the Sanur coast. The open-air terrace is made for lounging with a good cocktail as the sun goes down, and inside, the dining room is laid out like a supper club, with booths and tables behind walls of glass and panoramic views.
The Locavore connection runs right through the place. Executive Chef Vanda is a Locavore alum, and she does a lovely job here. Locavore’s chef-owners Eelke and Ray consult, their influence shows behind the bar too, and the result is relaxed sophistication. The menu leans Mediterranean: a fresh scallop crudo with ajo blanco and roasted muscat grapes, manchego croquettes with medjool date compote, grilled octopus with gremolata and black garlic aioli, and a seasonal paella with nduja, salmorreta and seafood, complete with the crisp crust that paella lovers fight over. For something heartier, there’s an aged Duroc pork chop with Marsala.
Being a dessert lover, I was won over by a pavlova-inspired meringue tart that plays salty against sweet, with glazed pear, Shiraz and pistachio dukkah. Beautifully balanced.
Order this: The paella and the meringue tart.
Booking tip: Have a cocktail on the terrace as the light fades, then head inside for dinner.
Luca Sanur Is the Grown-Up Newcomer from Boy’N’Cow
Boy’N’Cow have finally had a baby who wants to live in Sanur, and as it’s the third child, they wanted to do something a little different. If Boy’N’Cow is warm, brown and industrial, Grumpy Butcher embraces the outdoor barbecue vibe, then Luca is cool in beige and feels very grown up. Sink into comfortable leather booths, take a seat at the bar, peruse the wine cellar and don’t miss the dry-ageing beef that shimmers in the window. At the end of the day this is all about the ultimate great steak and all the sides you have to order but rarely finish.
Pocha Bar Brings Seoul After Hours to Sanur
Sanur has a new late-night Korean spot, with Pocha Bar by Fire Fox now open at Andaz Bali. Inspired by Korea’s pojangmacha culture, the casual street-side food and drink stalls where friends gather after work, Pocha Bar brings that same easy, social energy to Village Square.
The mood is relaxed and lively, built around Korean comfort food, drinks and dishes made for sharing. Somaek, the classic mix of soju and beer, sits at the heart of the experience, bringing a little Seoul-style drinking culture to the table. Food-wise, expect bold, comforting plates like the Foxy Bossam Set for two, with braised pork belly, fresh oysters, radish kimchi, lettuce and ssamjang, plus a Galbi Smashed Burger with marinated minced beef and cheddar. For after-work drinks, casual catch-ups or a late bite in Sanur, Pocha Bar adds something fun and different to the Andaz dining scene.
Moreno Returns with a Fresh New Face By The Sanur Beach
Moreno is back on the Sanur beachfront with a refreshed look and a more crafted dining feel. The beachside restaurant and bar has reopened after renovations, bringing a lighter, more considered mood to its all-day setting by the sea. Open from morning through evening, Moreno remains a spot for breakfast, long lunches, sunset drinks and easy dinners, but the new face gives it a sharper sense of style.
One of the most beautiful details is its collaboration with Tanah Pottery, the Ubud-based ceramic studio known for handmade tableware and earthy, tactile design. It brings a more personal feel to the dining experience, turning the table setting into part of the story. With its beach views, relaxed Sanur pace and refreshed interiors, Moreno feels ready for a new chapter.
Junsei Brings Japanese Yakitori to Sanur
Junsei is giving Sanur something a little different. The new Japanese restaurant centres around traditional yakitori cooked over binchōtan charcoal, alongside Japanese-inspired cocktails and an intimate listening bar where vinyl sets the mood. Relaxed yet refined, it offers a fresh alternative for dinner and drinks, adding another exciting new opening to Sanur’s growing dining scene.
Ubud’s Best New Spots to Book:
Yuki: Japanese Precision and Balinese Soul in Ubud
Right beside Ubud Palace, Yuki brings its own take on Japanese dining to the heart of town. It was founded by Balinese entrepreneurs, a homegrown restaurant with international ambitions, and a talented local team runs both the kitchen and the floor. It’s lovely to see Balinese talent leading the way at this level.
The menu pairs Japanese technique with beautiful local produce, working closely with Balinese fishermen and farmers. Start with the line-caught island sashimi, or tuna tartare with truffle mayo and a nori cracker. The signature wagyu beef sando comes with smoked cheddar, truffle aioli and onion jam, and the duck kamameshi, cooked as clay pot rice, is the comforting choice.
The cocktails are worth a look too. The namesake Yukies mixes gin, goji berry, calamansi and raspberry yuzu, while the Nori Tomato brings together gin, nori cordial, citrus and smoked tomato. Japanese sake and natural wines round out the list.
Spread over two levels, the space has a dramatic red entrance, a dining room beneath a skylight with a living tree at its centre, an omakase counter and a vinyl bar lounge. It’s a striking setting that feels right at home in Ubud, where craftsmanship and atmosphere matter as much as what’s on the plate. For a special dinner, or cocktails that go beyond the usual, Yuki deserves a spot on your Ubud list. It is certainly at the top of mine.
ORYn Brings Smoke, Spice and Spirits to Ubud
ORYn has opened on Monkey Forest Road, bringing a sharper restaurant-bar energy to the heart of Ubud. The concept is built around smoke, spice and spirits, with open-fire cooking, bold global flavours and cocktails that feel like part of the experience rather than an afterthought.
Founded by Tom and Bina Philip of The Blue Door, ORYn brings a more grown-up mood to one of Ubud’s busiest dining streets. In the kitchen, Head Chef Danial Fitri Yap draws on a background that includes Michelin-starred experience in Singapore and time as Head Chef at CÉ LA VI, Marina Bay Sands. Expect fire-led dishes, layered spices, a strong bar programme and a room made for dinner that can easily stretch into drinks. For Ubud, it feels like a welcome shift into something moodier, more polished and made for the night.
Oaken Stillroom Turns Scent Into Sips in Ubud
Oaken Lab has opened its second Bali store on Jl. Raya Sanggingan, and it’s much more than a perfume shop. Designed by Rantara Studio, the space keeps the bones of the old building and adds new textures on top. You move through it in stages: a dark room just for fragrance, a glass passage, then an open communal room where you can touch, test and wear the products. Two temples still stand in the yard.
The best bit for eating and drinking is The Oaken Stillroom, built around a big communal table with a garden beyond it. Made with long-time collaborators Elemental, the idea is scent turned into taste. Expect botanical cocktails and zero-proof elixirs from eight taps, plus small plates like burrata with herbs and pumpkin seeds, smoked ham tartine, fennel salad with pomelo, and coconut gelato with juruh. There’s cold brew from Everhaos and kombucha from neighbours Room4Dessert too. Open daily 12–8pm.
Kaja by Numa Brings Mediterranean Theatre to Ubud
Ubud’s dining scene continues to grow with the arrival of Kaja by Numa, a new Mediterranean restaurant in Pengosekan that pairs polished interiors with an open-fire menu. The cave-inspired space feels warm and intimate, while the kitchen focuses on premium ingredients, wood-fired cooking and handcrafted pizzas. With its refined atmosphere and contemporary approach, Kaja is already becoming one of Ubud’s most talked-about new restaurants. Based on official information, the restaurant combines Mediterranean flavours with a strong focus on design and hospitality.
Uluwatu’s Best New Spots to Book:
My Dear Clara Brings Italian Dinner Party Energy to Uluwatu
From the team behind KALA, Lola’s Cantina, Lolitas and Two Moods, My Dear Clara is opening in Uluwatu this August with a fresh take on Italian dining. The 140-seat restaurant brings aperitivo culture, handmade pasta, Roman-style pizza, a cocktail laboratory and its own on-site cheese factory to Pecatu, with fresh mozzarella, burrata, stracciatella, ricotta and more made daily using premium local Java milk.
The kitchen is led by Chef Zarrukh Farkhodovich, whose background includes Michelin-starred kitchens in Europe. Expect Italian classics with a modern edge, including burrata with peperonata and shishito peppers, house-made pappardelle with pork ragù, eggplant tortino with stracciatella sauce and a 16-layer lasagna. The room is just as playful, with crisp linens topped with paper and pencils for tableside sketching, live music nightly and weekend DJs turning dinner into a grown-up late-night party.
Motel Mexicola Brings Baja to the Bukit
From Seminyak to Canggu, and now Uluwatu, Motel Mexicola has officially opened its biggest Bali outpost to date. Landing on the limestone cliffs of Bingin, the third Mexicola takes its cue from Baja California, with surf-town energy, coastal Mexican flavours and the brand’s signature move from long lunch to late-night party.
The 2,500-square-metre venue is the group’s most ambitious build yet, with rough stone, endless archways, custom tiles, several dining spaces, multiple bars, a DJ booth and stage, plus an open taqueria and asador at the centre of the action. On the menu, expect house-made tortillas, tacos filled with beer-battered mahi-mahi, lamb barbacoa, and birria-style beef cheek, alongside Baja-style seafood; char-grilled snapper, Tijuana-style lobster, and plenty of margaritas. Big, loud, coastal and unmistakably Motel Mexicola, Uluwatu now has its own Mexican rager.
Saltwood Brings Farmhouse Cool to Bingin
When the owner of Sisterfields and Fu House, Adam Casey, opens a new venue, we’re excited. Saltwood sits on the cliffs at Bingin. Rustic, casual and captivating, the menu is a mix of local ingredients that highlight Bingin’s nature and its cool coastal lifestyle. Start with morning coffee and freshly baked goods, settle in for long lunches with views and hit sunset with a few cold beers followed by evening barbecues. The languid cows grazing on the grassy cliffs inspire the farmhouse vibes, while lunch specials like fish sandwiches tingle with the salty sea alongside pickled octopus, and school prawns bathed in garlic. Order the burgers, grilled king prawns or juicy organic half chicken and wash it down with fresh juices, wine and cocktails. It’s rustic but stylish and a great new addition to Bingin.
Bukit at Grün Uluwatu Finds Fresh Flavour in the Archipelago
Spicing things up at the geographically blessed Grün eco resort in Uluwatu means getting hyper-local. The living library concept drives the new menu. Their reimagined restaurant and pool deck now offer a journey through Indonesia’s archipelago, with a sambal bar and dishes that travel from Bali to Java, Sumatra, and beyond. Chef Andy is a fresh face in the kitchen, formerly at Kempinski before joining Potato Head under mentor chef Wayan Kresna, a local hero in the kitchen. Overlooking sweeping ocean and rural views, Grün is an ode to nature, with modern treehouse-style accommodation fashioned from indigenous timber and recycled materials. With stunning wellness spaces and a stunning cliffside pool, Grün does Uluwatu differently. The Bukit is the latest chapter in their inspiring story.
SANA Is the Kind of Restaurant You Wish You Had More Time For
Some restaurants are worth planning around, and SANA is one of them. Also part of NUJU Uluwatu Villas, it has the same unhurried feel as the adults-only retreat itself, even though you’re only minutes from Bingin, Padang Padang and some of Uluwatu’s busiest spots. It is the sort of place where dinner naturally turns into another cocktail instead of asking for the bill.
The menu brings together modern Australian cooking with Asian influences, and the Feed Me menu is an easy choice if you want to leave the decisions to the kitchen. Expect thoughtful dishes, well-balanced flavours and cocktails that are just as memorable as the food. Whether you’re staying at NUJU or simply looking for a relaxed dinner between exploring Bingin and Uluwatu, SANA is proof that you don’t have to venture far to feel completely switched off.
Bali’s restaurant scene continues to evolve throughout 2026, with standout openings across Uluwatu, Canggu, Seminyak, Sanur and Ubud. Whether you’re after a destination steakhouse, a lively cocktail bar or a relaxed Italian restaurant, these latest openings are among the island’s best places to book this month.
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Motel Mexicola’s Uluwatu outpost in Bingin. At 2,500 square metres it’s the group’s most ambitious build yet, with several dining spaces, multiple bars, a DJ booth and an open taqueria and asador at the centre.
Bingin and Pecatu are where most of the action is. Motel Mexicola and Saltwood have both landed on the Bingin cliffs, My Dear Clara has opened in Pecatu, Grün has reworked its restaurant and pool deck around a hyper-local Indonesian menu, and SANA at NUJU Uluwatu Villas is worth planning a dinner around. Ling’s, from the Ling-Ling’s team, is on its way too.
Takk on Jl. Petitenget is the one we’re most excited about, a small chef-led room from young Indonesian chef Martin. Also new: Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, also on Jl. Petitenget, Norii’s Japanese grill and sushi bar, and Alunê, the reimagined beach club at W Bali. For a drink, Saloon 66 sits above The Plantation Grill at Double-Six Luxury Hotel.
Kaima on Legian Beach for modern Asian food over three floors, Mister Wasabi for precise Japanese cooking at fair prices, a refreshed Fat Bowl, and Chook & Roos for match days.
Wisteria’s brunch rooftop, Win Win at Etta The Place, Pony and Studio Pepe in Berawa, and MYKAZA on Batu Bolong. Win Win does 90s New York deli by day and martinis by night, Pony is the moody wood-fired one, Studio Pepe does family-style Italian from the Milk & Madu and Longtime founders, and MYKAZA pairs Japanese technique with Balinese flavour at The Arc House.
Wolfgang’s on Jl. Petitenget in Seminyak, the Bali outpost of the New York original, for a porterhouse to share and proper silver service. In Sanur, Luca from the Boy’N’Cow team has leather booths, a wine cellar, dry-ageing beef in the window and all the sides you order but never finish.
Soléa, on the roof of the Bali Beach Hotel in Sanur, for Mediterranean dining with views to Nusa Penida. In Canggu, Wisteria is a leafy brunch rooftop and MYKAZA has a rooftop pool with sunset views, and Kaima’s top-floor terrace in Legian is made for sunset drinks.
A few. Saloon 66 sits above The Plantation Grill in Seminyak for whisky and classics in a low-lit room, Junsei in Sanur has an intimate vinyl listening bar, and The Oaken Stillroom in Ubud pours botanical cocktails and zero-proof elixirs from eight taps.
Yuki, right beside Ubud Palace, for Japanese technique, Balinese produce and a striking two-level room. ORYn on Monkey Forest Road is the one for a moodier dinner, with open-fire cooking, bold spice and a strong bar programme. For something different, Oaken Lab’s new Sanggingan store combines perfumery with the Stillroom’s small plates and drinks.
Chook & Roos in Legian, with more than 80 TVs, a big LED screen and some tables that come with their own personal TV. There’s also billiards, beer pong, darts and weekend DJs once the game’s done.
Motel Mexicola Uluwatu for a loud one, Studio Pepe for shared plates and second bottles of wine, Kaima’s Leave It To The Chef family menu, Chook & Roos for match days, and Pocha Bar at Andaz Bali for Korean plates and somaek with friends.
Yes, plenty. Yuki in Ubud and Norii in Seminyak for Japanese, Mister Wasabi in Legian for precise Japanese at fair prices, Junsei in Sanur for binchōtan yakitori, MYKAZA in Canggu for Japanese-Balinese fusion, Kaima in Legian for modern Asian on the beach, and Pocha Bar in Sanur for late-night Korean inspired by pojangmacha street stalls.
Takk (it’s tiny), Wolfgang’s, Soléa, Motel Mexicola Uluwatu, My Dear Clara, Pony, Studio Pepe and Luca. Most fill up at weekends, so book earlier in the week if you can. Saltwood doesn’t take bookings, so arrive early for a front-row seat.
