Sanur

Eat and meet

Sanur beach

Sanur has a pleasant boardwalk that runs its entire length. Much of it backs onto cafes and restaurants and these are some of the better ones.

Pantai Indah Seafood

Our favourite shack

Beachfront, just north of Hyatt

Pantai Indah is located in a relatively quiet stretch of Sanur beach at the front of a large vacant block dotted with banana palms and grazing cows. It's a patch of old Bali really, with a few cobbled together wooden tables and chairs directly on the sand luring expats seeking a quiet, cheap beer ... read more
Bonsai Cafe

Beachside layabout

Sanur Beach

Bonsai is one of the best spots on the beach for free WiFi, and it's one of the few that stays open into the early hours of the morning as well. Their secret weapon is their large bonsai garden out the back — tell the kids there are fairies living among the trees and they may be entertained for a ... read more
Warung Mak Beng

The Ibu Oka of fish

Just off the beach on Jalan Hang Tuah

The speciality at this open-air, decades-old eatery is the fish packet which is basically a piece of fried fish, fish soup and rice. It sounds rather ordinary, but that all changes when the meal arrives. The fried fish is crispy, salty and ever so moist on the inside. The soup is filled with all ... read more
Cafe Treo

Popular and easy to see why

Mertasari Beach
T: (0361) 921 8588

This spot down at the Mertasari end of Sanur beach is popular with local expats and it's easy to see why. The humble kitchen turns out unexpected dishes such as vegetarian Californian rolls, avocado salad and very decent margaritas, all at very good prices. The decor is nothing special, and the ... read more
Beach Cafe

Western food on the beach

Sindhu beach, Sanur (just south of Inna Sindhu Beach hotel)

Beach Cafe is probably one of the best places on Sanur beach for a good meal, offering slightly more modern Western cuisine than the others, which tend to offer the same fare again and again. The menu hasn't changed in at least three years, which won't matter if you're here for just a holiday. The ... read more
Tratoria Cafe

Pizzas and Japanese

Beachfront (outside Griya Santrian)

The spelling of the name of the café might be questionable, but the pizzas and Japanese food available here are spot on. A small menu of thin-based pizzas and Japanese food allows staff to focus on getting these dishes right and ensures freshness of produce. A few desserts are also on offer ... read more

Sanur off the beach

While Sanur Beach is lined with tourist orientated eateries, there are also plenty of good spots off the beach along and around Jalan Danau Tamblingan.

Warung Little Bird

A cute little traveller joint

Jalan Danau Tamblingan 34
T: (0815) 5819 5445

This cute little cafe and restaurant is set at the northern end of Danau Tamblingan in Sanur and creates a simple yet welcoming beach shack atmosphere. Food is simple traveller standards with a mix of Indonesian and international dishes on offer, but the quality is good and prices very reasonable. ... read more
Kayu Manis

A Sanur secret

Tandakan 6 (between Jalan Danau Tamblingan and the bypass, a block south of McDonalds)
T: (0361) 289 410

This little Sanur secret is popular with local expatriates -- make sure you book in advance to ensure you get one of the half-dozen or so tables at the simple, fan-cooled restaurant. We highly recommend starting with one of their beef or tuna carpaccios, and you can't go wrong with any of their ... read more
Massimo

Cheap and cheerful Italian

Jalan Danau Tamblingan 228
T: (0361) 288 942

Massimo is a bit of a Sanur institution, serving up (and also delivering) easily the best pizzas in town. The menu is wide-ranging and very well priced, featuring antipasti, soups, pastas, vegetables, fish and meat dishes and good desserts — the ice cream booth out front has a million and one ... read more
La Tartine

Eclectic spot

Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai 209
T: (0361) 286 542

La Tartine is set in a pretty white joglo decked out with exquisite eclectic taste, set in a rather odd location on the bypass. It's sort of like Biku in Seminyak, but with quite a different menu. Attached to the hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe, the restaurant still never seems to get too busy, though this ... read more
Porch

Best coffee in Sanur

Jalan Danau Tamblingan 110
T: (0361) 281 682

Australian-run Porch wins our vote for the best coffee in Sanur, though the nearby Smorgas runs a very close second. Their custom-blend caramel-y brew hits the spot perfectly, as do their great breakfasts (the Recovery, a bacon and egg sandwich with barbecue or tomato sauce, is excellent for a, ... read more
Manik Organik

Vegetarian and organic standout

Jalan Danau Tamblingan 85
T: (0361) 855 3380

Manik Organik has undergone a recent overhaul and now offers a wider menu, with an emphasis on vegetarian and organic meals. This is the spot to head if you have any sort of allergies, as they'll pay attention to what you say you can or can't eat — or if you just like no-fuss, delicious food. Sit ... read more
Cafe Batujimbar

Consistently popular

Danau Tamblingan No. 75A
T: (0361) 287 374

Cafe Batujimbar is one of Sanur's most consistently popular restaurants, serving up great coffee and excellent meals from breakfast through dinner. Sit in the fan-cooled wooden interior or outside under one of the signature red umbrellas. Meals are pricey for Sanur — particular their sandwiches ... read more
Arena Pub and Restaurant

Popular expat hangout

Bypass Ngurah Rai 115
T: (0361) 287 255

Arena is owned by the Santrian group, who are also responsible for a sprinkling of hotels mostly in the Sanur area. It's a favourite hang for expatriates and local Indonesians alike, serving up a solid range of pub fare, though across a range of national cuisines, at very reasonable prices ... read more
Maya's Coffee and Smoothie Bar

Great coffee and smoothies, free WiFi

Jalan Pantai Sindhu

This tiny little shop serves a huge range of creative and healthy smoothies, coffee and an assortment of tasty sandwiches. This is a tiny place with just a handful of tables and a bench for overflow — get in early! The free WiFi complements the modern feel of the shop and it's worth stopping ... read more
Gardenia Cafe

Blissful garden setting, free WiFi

Jalan Mertasari

The garden setting and good coffee are reason enough to visit Gardenia Café, but there is much more than that on offer. Located in the far south of Sanur, this clearly Western-run eatery serves a range of delicious desserts such as a towering lemon meringue pie (made from an old recipe from ... read more
Putih Pino

A cute little hideaway

Jalan Karang Sari, about 20 metres from Jalan Danau Tamblingan, south of the Hyatt
T: (0361) 287 889

This little spot with just a handful of tables is tucked away on a sidestree near the Hyatt, so take note if you're staying there as it's a world away from a five-star hotel, in all the right ways. Be warned though that the coffee is not so good and the set breakfast arrangement annoying — head ... read more
Kopi Bali

Popular coffee stop

Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai 405
T: (0361) 270 990

Kopi Bali is located in the middle of nowhere — well, on the bypass road near nothing of note, anyway — and is always quite busy. It's a popular spot for Indonesian guides to drop off Japanese couples they are showing around, as well as local Indonesians and Westerners. As you'd hope their name ... read more
Smorga's

A breezy bistro with free WiFi

Corner Jalan Danau Tamblingan and Jalan Pantai Karang
T: (0361) 289 361

Recently refurbished Smorga's is set at the intersection of Danau Temblingan and Jalan Pantai Karang (which runs down to the beach) and has quite a breezy bistro vibe to it. Enjoy free WiFi and a good Scandinavian-influenced menu and excellent coffee, though their rosella ice tea is a great ... read more
The Glass House

Homewares and food

Jalan Danau Tamblingan

The staff here can be a little sleepy, but this is probably due to the fact that it's generally a pretty sleepy place. Inside the air-con shop, you'll find a small selection of homewares and a display cabinet of cakes and other desserts. The Australian owners have done a good job of ensuring a ... read more
Barb's Sports Warung

Aussie sports bar

Jalan Danau Tamblingan

This Aussie bar serves good priced beer and a range of simple meals to cater for those into no fuss eating and drinking. Sports is on the TV all day and the big games draw crowds of beer-swilling fanatics egging on their team. Staff are friendly and welcoming. While Barb's Sports Warung feels a ... read more
Double Dutch

Bar serving Dutch favourites

Jalan Cemara

Windmills and clogs are the order of the day at Double Dutch and that's why the Dutch love this place, as do the Aussies — the Aussies for the drinks, the Dutch for the bitterballen. There's Heineken and Carlsberg on tap, the staff are well-trained and the location, surrounded by affordable ... read more
Gateway of India

Serving all the Indian usuals

Jalan Danau Tamblingan

Indian food is expensive just about everywhere in the world except India and this place is no exception. The predominantly meat-based dishes follow the usual format with vindaloos featuring alongside kormas. Set on a bend of Danau Tamblingan, the setting at Gateway of India is a little on the dull ... read more
Cat and Fiddle

Reliable pub grub

Jalan Cemara

The long-running Cat and Fiddle appears like it's trying to be an upmarket version of the Trophy Pub right across the road, but it falls short. It is very well regarded for it's live music — we were once given an earful here (from another customer) for daring to attempt to have a conversation ... read more