In a refurbished furniture factory, Balinese head chef Ketut Udiana introduces some of the region's best dishes, like ayam bakar taliwang (grilled chicken with sambal) from Lombok and buntu bakar sambal kemangi (grilled oxtail with honey and chili chutney) from Java. On Saturdays, groove to live local acts with a side of grilled small plates till late.
The Balinese rijsttafel (rice table) set meal will give you a delectable sampling of local dishes: tum bebek (minced duck wrapped in banana leaf), pork satay, bubuh injin (black rice pudding). Pair the meal with one of their palm or rice wines made on the island.
Under the themes of Harvested, Hooked, and Farmed, Kevin Cherkas (with Michelin-star training at Arzak, El Bulli, Daniel) serves the freshest produce, seafood, and poultry from his open kitchen at the bar. After dinner, head outside to the garden lounge for innovative cocktails and dessert under the stars and coconut trees.
You're here for an Argentine-style asado with endless rice paddies as your backyard. Start with Mexican-influenced appetizers like lamb empanaditas, feast on the babi guling (suckling pig) you saw as you came in, and end with delicious chocolate-ancho chili truffles for dessert.
Inventive plates inspired by Southeast Asian street food: lamb martabak, yellow curry clams, peking duck salad with green mango. Upstairs, sit in leather chesterfields surrounded by 1920s Shanghai-esque interiors as you sip on coconut mojitos and graze on beef and bamboo dumplings.
Fresh, organic food served in a cafe that welcomes visitors to stay the whole afternoon. Get the bali raja tataki — cocoa cayenne seared tuna, daikon, and beets in mangosteen sauce.
Also known as "Dirty Duck," this is the original spot for Ubud's famous crispy smoked duck and suckling pig. With tables overlooking rice fields.
The founding chefs, Dutch Eelke Plasmeijer and Indonesian Ray Adriansyah, are pioneers in the locavore movement on the island. Watch them work at the open kitchen as they plate scallops from Lombok, oysters from Sumbawa Island, pigs and produce from farms nearby. You'll want to make reservations for this one.
Great Spanish food with panoramic views over the Indian Ocean from the cliffside restaurant. Finish with cocktails and a sunset dip in the infinity pool on the cliff's edge.
Simple, organic meals served in a beautiful garden with a thatched roof.