Planning where to eat in Bali’s resort enclave? This easy guide to the best restaurants in Nusa Dua highlights everything from big-view fine dining to relaxed beach clubs and beloved local warungs. Expect polished hotel venues alongside independent spots serving Balinese flavors, plus a few tips on reservations, dress codes, and timing so your meals run as smoothly as your beach days.
Koral – The Apurva Kempinski
Showstopper experience: Koral at The Apurva Kempinski. Bali’s first aquarium restaurant; book a set-menu lunch or dinner to dine beside giant reef windows.
Underwater-style dining with set menus; reserve ahead for this signature experience. Dress code is smart-casual.
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Soleil – Mulia Bali
Lux brunch & sunset: Soleil at Mulia, famous Sunday Brunch (11am–3pm) with free-flow options.
Mediterranean and Pan-Asian plates in a beachfront setting; Sunday Brunch is the headliner.
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Kayuputi – The St. Regis Bali
Elegant oceanfront fine dining: Kayuputi at The St. Regis. Pan-Asian haute cuisine and the celebrated Astor Brunch.
A refined room beside the Indian Ocean with Pan-Asian fine dining and a luxe weekend brunch; smart-casual.
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Bejana – The Ritz-Carlton, Bali
Authentic Indonesian with a view: Bejana at The Ritz-Carlton, regional dishes in a dramatic clifftop setting. Indonesian cuisine, favorites served from a dramatic clifftop.
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Ikan – The Westin Resort Nusa Dua
Feet-in-the-sand vibe: Ikan at The Westin, seafood and Indonesian plates right on the beach.
Airy beachfront restaurant for fresh seafood and Indonesian flavors; open daily from late morning through dinner, with a late bar.
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Bumbu Bali / Art Cafe Bumbu Bali
Local legend: Bumbu Bali / Art Cafe Bumbu Bali, classic Balinese recipes (plus popular cooking classes). A long-running champion of Balinese home cooking; try their hands-on classes to learn the island’s spice pastes.
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Reef Beach Club – The Apurva Kempinski
Pool-day crowd-pleaser: Reef Beach Club, family-friendly spot with a 42-metre infinity pool and casual grills.
Laid-back beach club dining with that photogenic 42-metre pool, great for families and groups.
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Cliff at Canna
Romantic cliffside dining: dramatic glass-walled room with Indian Ocean views.
Contemporary set menus inside the Canna Bali beach club complex; book for sunset.
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Manarai Beach House
Day-to-night beach house: pools, daybeds, DJs and an all-day menu.
Operated by ISMAYA on Sofitel’s beachfront; opens from morning to late.
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Madawa Bali
Restaurant–lounge–club: Asian-fusion by day, teppanyaki theater by night.
Stylish inland spot at Taman Dharmawangsa Suites; check hours & shows.
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Practical tips for eating well
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Book prime spots early. Koral and Soleil fill up fast, reserve before you arrive in Nusa Dua.
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Dress codes: Upscale venues lean smart casual (e.g., Koral, Kayuputi). Pack light layers for air-conditioning.
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Timing: For beachfront restaurants like Ikan, late lunch or golden hour is ideal; hours run from 11:30am to dinner.
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Whether you’re splurging on a special night out or grabbing a quick local plate, the best restaurants in Nusa Dua are easy to reach along the resort strip and nearby Tanjung Benoa. Save this guide and when you find your own favorite among the best restaurants in Nusa Dua, don’t forget to book it again for sunset.
