Potato Head Beach Club
Seminyak
Daybeds and pools. Book a section for the group.
Map ↗For the welcome or rehearsal dinner
Mid-range and special restaurants, with the most group-friendly first.
Menega Café
Jimbaran Bay
Grilled seafood on the sand at sunset. Good for big groups.
Map ↗Locavore NXT
Ubud
Indonesian ingredients in a creative tasting menu.
Map ↗Hujan Locale
Ubud
Easy, very good Indonesian cooking in central Ubud.
Map ↗Bebek Bengil
Ubud
Crispy duck in pavilions over rice paddies.
Map ↗Sardine
Seminyak
Bamboo pavilion facing a private rice field.
Map ↗Merah Putih
Seminyak
Stunning dining hall with dishes from across Indonesia.
Map ↗La Lucciola
Seminyak beach
Sunset cocktails on the beach, a long-time favorite.
Map ↗Single Fin
Uluwatu
Clifftop surf bar with the island's best sunset view.
Map ↗Booking a group dinner in Bali
- Beach seafood dinners in Jimbaran and private villa chefs are popular group options.
- Dinner from about 7 to 9:30 pm.
- Tipping: Many restaurants add a service charge. Otherwise around 5 to 10% is appreciated.
- Book two to three months ahead for groups over 20, especially in high season (April to October).
- Ask about deposits, minimum spend and the cancellation policy in writing.
- Plan transport back to the hotels. Bring a sarong for temple visits, and carry cash for small warungs.
For a splurge night
- Locavore NXT Ubud
Indonesian ingredients in a creative tasting menu. - Sardine Seminyak
Bamboo pavilion facing a private rice field. - Merah Putih Seminyak
Stunning dining hall with dishes from across Indonesia. - La Lucciola Seminyak beach
Sunset cocktails on the beach, a long-time favorite.
Or make the welcome night an activity
- Uluwatu temple and Kecak fire dance. A clifftop temple at sunset, followed by the hypnotic Kecak dance.
- Ubud street food tour. Babi guling, satay and Balinese sweets with a local guide.
Questions
Where should we hold a welcome dinner in Bali?
Good options from our list include Potato Head Beach Club (Seminyak), Menega Café (Jimbaran Bay), Locavore NXT (Ubud). Book early for groups.
What time is dinner in Bali?
Dinner from about 7 to 9:30 pm.
Do we need to tip at a group dinner in Bali?
Many restaurants add a service charge. Otherwise around 5 to 10% is appreciated.
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