Best restaurants in Nusa Lembongan
Our guide to the best restaurants in Nusa Lembongan
It’s no mystery that food is key to improving your well-deserved holiday. Nusa Lembongan has come a long way since its boom, and your tastebuds will agree.To make your life easier, here’s our guide to eating your way through some of the best restaurants in Nusa Lembongan.
The thriving café culture and dining scene are on par with some of the best in Bali and offer a wide range of cuisines that will suit every food mood. Offering healthy Vegan eats as well as your local favourites, this little island has got it all.
Sandy Bay Beach Club
Architected with a splash of elegance and a whole lot of vibe, Sandy Bay Beach Club invites you to kick your feet up and let the good times take over. This hip oceanfront restaurant offers a summery food menu with signature cocktails and a comprehensive wine list. Set with the tropics as a backdrop, Sandy Bay boats beautiful sceneries of blue and green that pair perfectly with a night out on the town. Dig into some fresh fish and watch the sun dip below the tide.
Location – Sandy Bay, three minutes walk from Casa del Mar
Ombak Zero Waste Café
Strategically placed within reaching distance of Shipwrecks surf break, Ombak delivers a toes-in-the-sand and eyes-on-the-waves dining experience. Offering laidback surfer vibes, Ombak is an island institution that serves healthy, fresh, and delicious fare that will leave your tastebuds in a frenzy. Famous for its frozen smoothie bowls, crisp salads, and mouthwatering burgers, you will surely find something for any time of the day.
Location – Jungut Batu Beach
The Playful Table
Tucked away on the quiet headland between Coconut and Tamarind beach is this dining extravaganza, otherwise known as The Playful Table. Organic and locally sourced is the name of the game, and they play it well. Most ingredients are hand-picked from their permaculture garden and cooked to perfection. Daytime dining produces picturesque views of the bay, and candle-lit diners will set the mood by night. A few favourites include their Captain Jack Wrap, LUCK’SA curry, and crispy cauliflower “wings.”
Location – On the cliff between Coconut Beach and Tamarind Bay
Lago Beach Café
Perched up on Coconut beach is the lovely Lago Beach Café. Open from 7 am, this little gem is the perfect place for a breakfast outing with the family. Mouthwatering coffee, scrumptious pancakes, and breakfast burgers will set the tone for a good day on the island. Coconut beach presents a range of activities that will keep you entertained until nightfall. Stick around for dinner and enjoy a tasty cocktail with world-class Indian Under The Tree which is offered Friday to Sunday evenings.
Location – Coconut Beach
Tigerlilly’s Beach Shack
Slap bang, right in the middle of Jungutbatu beach, lies the exquisite Tigerlilly’s, Beach Shack. Decorated with natural tones of wood and white, feelings of true bliss will overcome your senses as soon as you walk in. The Beach Shack prides itself on serving well-presented and extremely tasty eats that will keep your belly and Instagram feed full. This all-day hangout is well-known for its yummy brunch menu, Sunday BBQs, and twilight happy hour. Nab a bean bag, get comfy, and take in all the Shack has to give.
Location – Jungut Batu Beach
Hai Tide Bar & Grill
Built with comfort in mind, Hai Tide is a breezy, open-air restaurant that sits on Mushroom Bay beach. The spacious dining area offers ample seating and is perfect for small and large groups. Enjoy ocean views whilst nibbling on gourmet-style food, or dive into one of their exceptional wood-fired pizzas. Saturday night is movie night, so bring the kids and enjoy a flick under the stars.
Location – Mushroom Beach
Ohana’s Beach Club
Outfitted to perfection, Ohana’s is one of Lembongan’s trendiest dining hotspots, providing guests with an upscale experience that no one should miss. Overlooking the Indian Ocean, this premier beach club flaunts abundant poolside seating and funky beats that will keep your feet tapping. Pack your swimmers along with a big appetite, sip on cocktails, and indulge in high-quality fare that comes straight from the earth, the sea, and the farm. Sunsets on fire are a Lembongan staple that can only be witnessed at Ohana’s.
Location – Jungut Batu Beach
Local Favourites
Nusa Lembongan is brimming with grassroots warungs run by friendly faces and wholesome families. Smothered in flavorsome spices and secret sauces, the local cuisine will surely hit the spot you didn’t know existed. A few of our favourites to include: in our best restaurants in Nusa Lembongan guide are:
Nyomans Warung
Head toward the mangrove forest on the Northern side of Jungutbatu, and you will stumble across Nyoman’s Warung, the best local seafood on the island. Fishermen head out in the early morning and cook whatever they catch. Request the Pepes Ikan, a signature dish at Nyoman’s, for a very good reason. They also offer a selection of other seafood and non-seafood dishes.
Maria’s Boemboe Bali Warung
One of Nusa Lembongan’s original Warungs, Maria’s, serves authentic Indonesian food and western cuisines with a local twist. This simple yet tasty warung guarantees 100% MSG-free food made with 100% love. Maria’s is popular among locals and travellers alike. It would be hard to pass up on their full-flavoured Tempeh Manis.
Pondok Baruna Warung
Stationed in the middle of Jungutbatu, Pondok Baruna has built an outstanding reputation and quickly became everyone’s warung of choice. The owner is dedicated to consistency and serves food loaded with flavour. Plating up the best Nasi Campur on the island, you are sure to become a repeat customer.
