2010-05-20

Where to eat in Seminyak

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Seminyak is one of few places in Bali where you have many options of world class restaurants. If you want to get a world class dining scene and you do not mind high price by Bali standard then Seminyak is the place; but compare to international scale Seminyak still offers good value for your money considering the highest quality of food and eating environment you can get. If you run on low budget, Seminyak has some restaurants in its sleeves, where you can enjoy good food and budget price.



High-end



‘La Lucciola


The Frommer’s call it “a place to see and be seen”; La Lucciola is situated right on Petitenget beach, on walking distance from Hotel Oberoi. La Lucciola serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Watch the beautiful sunset from Frangipani Bar and do not miss ‘The Firefly Room’, a private dining space for a small group with spectacular views from every angle.



Metis


Located at the Kerobokan end of Jalan Petitenget, This successor of legendary French Restaurant “Warisan”, Metis, opened in October 2009. This new restaurant gets a good appreciation and reception from Warisan’s frequenters. (Jl Petitenget No. 6, +62 361 737888)



Sardine


Situated almost on the opposite of Metis, Sardine is a successful addition to Seminyak’s chic dining scene. Sardine combines delicious seafood dishes, unique interior design and rice fields view to create a special dining experience. (Jl Petitenget 21 +62 361 738202)




Mid- Range




Bebek Bali


As its name suggest Bebek Bali (Balinese Duck), you do not need any further hint on this restaurant specialty, but Bebek Bali also offers sea food on its menu. (Jl Petitenget 108, +62 361 7454640)



Queen’s Tandoor


Arguably Bali’s best Indian restaurant, Queen’s Tandoor offers delicious Indian dishes such as tandoori chicken and fish and authentic biryanis on affordable price, a good value for your money. (Jl Raya Seminyak 73, +62 361 732770)



Rumours


With a long queue for tables “popular restaurant” is an understatement for Rumours. Serving great value western food, Rumours offers selections of dishes that worth every rupiah you spent. (Jl Laksmana)





Budget



Baku Dapa


Baku Dapa is popular for partying crowd and it stays open very late. With specialty on Indonesian food (specially Manado style), Baku Dapa gives a real experience in Indonesian food. (Jl Dhyana Pura)



Warung Batavia


Warung Batavia serves delicious Javanese food and always full on the lunch time; in short, good food and affordable price. (Jl Kunti Utara, +62 361 7316411)



Warung Sobat


A popular Indonesian restaurant, a good value for your money. (Jl Batu Belig)




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About Seminyak

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Situated just on the north of Kuta and Legian, Seminyak has a more up market profile than Kuta with high-end shopping, combined with the clustering of many fashionable fine eating establishments and luxury accommodation. Seminyak is also the center of classy spa and boutique shopping of Bali. Seminyak offers a more laid-back ambiance than Kuta with quieter beach during the day but provides a livelier nuance than Ubud at night.



Seminyak is excellence for those who want to spend their holiday in style, with many options of luxury hotel and villas, Bali’s best restaurant and café, vibrant nightlife and the only place you can find arguably Bali’s best spa and boutique shops. But that not all Seminyak has to offer, the gorgeous black sand beach of Petitenget with its stunningly beautiful sunset teemed with the pretty and sacred Petitenget temple where you can find spectacular ceremony every 210 days.



Dining

La Lucciola, (on the south side of the Petitenget temple car park). In a fabulous location right on Petitenget beach, La Lucciola serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Home of the Frangipani Bar, a popular choice for watching the legendary sunset here.



Metis, Jl Petitenget No6, ☎ +62 361 737888 (info@metisbali.com), Opened in October 2009, this is Bali’s most significant new restaurant for many years. After 10 years as Bali’s top French restaurant, Warisan has closed and the management team from there have opened Metis which is intended to fill the same market niche. Only time will tell if they can create a formula which works as well as Warisan did, but the early omens are good. Located at the Kerobokan end of Jalan Petitenget with ample parking. About Rp 1,000,000 per head.



Sardine, Jl Petitenget 21 (northern end of Jl Petitenget, almost opposite Metis), ☎ +62 361 738202, closed Mondays. A recent and successful addition to Seminyak’s chic dining scene. Specialise in fish and other seafood prepared with a Mediterranean ethic. Intimate restaurant with an innovative all bamboo design and clear views over the rice paddies. Mains Rp 100,000 to 150,0000.



Sarong, Jl Petitenget No19x, ☎ +62 361 737809 (info@sarongbali.com), A hugely successful addition to Seminyak’s hip restaurant and bar scene. Original takes on Asian street and country food in a very chic 5 star setting. If you want to be ‘in with the Seminyak in-crowd’, you have found the right place.



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