#1 Menega Cafe
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Jimbaran’s famous kid for having for having the best seafood eats, Menega also has one of the best sunset views in the island, (except of course, from your villa) and a feast of the crustaceans. Choose from the array of fruits de mer; if it has a shell, lives in the sea, they’ve probably got it, and got it marinated well, too.
Hot tip: Go during the day when there’s less crowd and more food.
#2 Sundara at the Four Seasons
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Well, this is the restaurant that has made it into the confines of the Four Seasons, after all. The Sundara is sexy, hip and snazzy with all the right fittings: it’s got the locale, the fine dining aspect and a wonderful view to boot. If you’re there, drop by the bar and take advantage of their martini selection; it bars none.
Hot tip: After stuffing your face on their grilled seafood, drop in on a cocktail class conducted by the world class mixologist, Javier De Las Muelas of DRY and sample what makes them tick.
#3 Chiringuito El Kabron Spanish Restaurant and Cliff Club
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Even if you’re not out for dinner, it makes for an excellent chill-out spot that has one of the best cliff-top sunset locations in Bali (even rivalling Ayana’s Rock Bar!). Serving up many a platter of authentic Mediterranean cuisine and cocktails, it’s one of Jimbaran’s gems for rooftop schmoozing and boozing. It’s got an infinity pool too, if you feel like having a wade.
Hot tip: The signature paella and rustic-style tapas are all kinds of yummy!
#4 Balique
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Iconically unique in design, Balique’s interior is designed to please the lovers of vintage interiors and the epicureans alike. Located just a few steps away from the Jimbaran Intercontinental Hotel, Balique gets the old world charm down pat together with a beautiful blend of Indonesian and Western cuisine.
Hot tip: Order all of their cocktails; it’s worth the hangover. Or go for the all-day dining in a chilled out ambience.
#5 Cuca Restaurant
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One of the few restos who actually bother using locally-sourced ingredients, Cuca (opposite Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate & Spa) is one of the hot topics in Bali right now mainly because of their enticingly refreshing tapas, fun cocktails and freshly saccharine desserts – where else would you find a pomelo meringue?
Hot tip: Owner and Chef Cherkas’ resume includes stints at Michelin three-star Arzak restaurant in San Sebastian, Michelin three-star El Bulli in Roses and Michelin two-star La Broche in Madrid. So, you KNOW everything’s good!
Which one makes your mouth water, nomads?
Main photo: 1.
Photo credits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.