From beachside barbecues in Jimbaran to fine dining in Ubud, these seafood restaurants in Bali serve up the freshest fish, straight from local Balinese fishermen.
After living in Bali for so long, eating fresh seafood here has become a daily habit. We’re super lucky to have the abundant Indian Ocean nudging our shores, with fresh tuna, snapper, mahi-mahi, barramundi and lobster delivered to the fish markets every morning, courtesy of the hard-working local fishermen.
By the time the day’s catch reaches Bali’s best restaurants, these ocean delicacies are cured, smoked, ceviched, charred and cooked over coals. Gone are the days when the only option was the Jimbaran fish BBQ experience (though it’s still there, and still worth it!). We now have zero-waste seafood in Seminyak, Hawaiian-Peruvian fusion in Uluwatu, raw bars in Umalas, and Mediterranean ocean-to-table cooking to Ubud. So, if you’re hooked on seafood, these are the best places to eat fresh fish in Bali, from chefs who truly know their snapper from their scallop. I’ve broken them down based on area so you’ll know where to eat the best seafood near you.
Why trust this guide
I’m Louise, and I’ve lived in Bali for more than 14 years. I’ve been pescatarian for as long as I can remember, and my husband spearfishes almost daily, which means I have very high standards when it comes to eating seafood and fish in Bali. He’s trained me well. I can spot when the fish isn’t fresh, hasn’t been prepared properly, or worse – when the chef has served a bad cut. So, every place on this list has passed this test. These are best seafood restaurants in Bali that even my picky hubby approves of.
What fish and seafood is available in Bali?
Bali’s fish markets receive fresh catch daily, and most good restaurants work directly with local fishermen. Here’s what you’ll find on menus across the island:
- Fish: Tuna, Snapper, Barramundi, Mahi Mahi, Mackerel.
- Shellfish: Prawns, Lobster, Scallops, Clams, Squid, Octopus.
- Local Indonesian specialties: Lombok Oysters, Bali Buri (a type of White Marlin), Gurame (a local freshwater fish), Papuan Prawns, Lele (catfish).
How seafood is cooked in Bali:
The traditional approach is grilling whole fish over coconut husks, seasoned with a paste of turmeric, lemongrass, galangal, and chilli. This is what you get at Jimbaran’s beachfront cafes and local warungs, and it’s hard to beat for simplicity. Balinese sambal (chilli sauce) is served on the side, along with steamed rice and water spinach.
Which area of Bali is best for seafood?
– Jimbaran is the classic answer. It’s where you’ll find the famous beachfront warungs on the beach, where you pick your fish and eat it grilled at sunset. It’s the most famous seafood experience in Bali and still worth it after all these years.
– Seminyak has the highest concentration of upscale seafood restaurants in Bali, with Seasalt and Ijen leading the way.
– Canggu is more casual and coastal, with spots like Moana and Cocomo doing fresh seafood in a relaxed setting.
– Uluwatu has Ulu Fish Market, which brings poke bowls and fish BBQ vibes to a more laid-back surf crowd.
– Ubud is inland but just as impressive, with Liap Liap and Nautilus serving wood-fired and Mediterranean seafood respectively.
Seafood restaurants in Bali at a glance
Local market vibes: Ulu Fish Market, Kedonganan Fish Market
Beachfront settings: Ijen, Seasalt, Starfish Bloo, Fisherman’s Club
Sunset & romantic dining: Gente Bali, Nautilus Seafood Restaurant & Bar
Casual group dinners: Moana Fish Eatery, Cocomo, Bonito Fish Bar, Liap Liap
The Best Fish & Seafood Restaurants in CANGGU
1. Moana Fish Eatery
Polynesian seafood restaurant in Canggu serving fresh poke bowls, sashimi and Hawaiian-inspired grilled fish.
A Polynesian restaurant, fresh fish market and juice bar all rolled into one, Moana is a must-try for seafood lovers. You’ll spot it by the growing queue from 7pm, so be sure to call ahead if you don’t want to keep your date waiting. Food-wise, you can fill up on allll the oceanic staples. Think poke bowls, sashimi, carpaccio, tartare and BBQ fish done just like they do it in the Aloha islands. Top tip: don’t miss their legendary Bali pokè bowl.
Best for: Polynesian seafood dinners, popular casual dining, fresh poke bowls.
Must-try plates: Maui Poke, Moana Mahi, Samoa Burger.
Price: Mains start from IDR 100,000++.
Address: Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No. 28, Canggu
WhatsApp: +62 812 3815 8373
Opening hours: Daily 9am – 11pm.
2. Gente Bali
Italian seafood restaurant in Berawa with handmade pasta, fresh local fish, and coastal cooking.
Gente sits on one of Berawa’s quieter streets and does one thing very well: Italian seafood, made properly. Pasta is rolled fresh each morning, fish is sourced from Bali’s local markets at dawn, and the menu reads like a pescatarian’s dream come true.
The tuna tartare with mango and avocado is a good way to start, as is the Antipasto Sapore di Mare: a plate of prawns, baby squid, octopus, clams, and green mussels with sourdough. From there, the lobster linguine in a tomato bisque is the dish you can’t miss.
This place buzzes later in the evening and is popular for date night, but I actually come here early before dark. I just love sitting on the sunlit terrace with a glass of Pinot and the zesty swordfish ceviche, all before the dinner crowds roll in.
Best for: Italian seafood dinners, date nights, long evenings with wine.
Must-try plates: Swordfish Carpaccio, Linguine all’Astice, Polpo alla Gente.
Price: Mains start from IDR 100,000++.
Address: Jl. Tegal Sari No. 21, Berawa, Canggu
WhatsApp: +62 812 3704 4454
Opening hours: Daily 5pm – 11.30pm.
3. Cocomo
A seafood-led bistro on Batu Bolong, shaped by coastal influences from the Caribbean, Pacific, and beyond.
Cocomo is one of the newest restaurants on Batu Bolong right now, and it’s quickly become one of my favourites for fresh fish and seafood. It’s an island-inspired bistro that mixes Bali’s laid-back island vibes with coastal flavours from the Caribbean, Pacific, and beyond. The menu is seafood-led, built around smoke, fire, citrus, and tropical produce.
I’d recommend the mackerel ceviche, the flame-seared scallop and the tuna tartare to start. Follow with the grilled octopus on a bed of roasted paprika purée, and the tamarind snapper. Plus, the coffee-aged Angus beef for anyone steering away from fish.
The cool air-conditioned indoor space is great spot for a casual seafood dinner, while the outdoor area is warm and intimate, with tropical, romantic vibes. You can spend hours here, people-watching over shared plates, and tucking into the sunset-to-evening cocktails.
Best for: Island bistro vibes and coastal cuisine, with air-conditioned interiors or a breezy garden setting.
Must-try plates: Mackerel Ceviche, Grilled Octopus, Tamarind Snapper.
Price: Mains start from IDR 80,000++.
Address: Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No. 99, Canggu
WhatsApp: +62 812 3078 0186
Opening hours: Daily, 11am – 11pm.
The Best Fish & Seafood Restaurants in SEMINYAK
4. Ijen
Zero-waste seafood restaurant in Seminyak serving sustainably caught fish and wood-fired coastal cuisine.
Ijen is Indonesia’s first ever zero-waste restaurant, part of Desa Potato Head, Bali’s most progressive, eco-friendly ‘village’. The seafood here is simply sublime, caught locally using a hand-reeling process, then grilled over an open fire. My husband still talks about the Giant Prawns to this day, while I’m simply blown away by the eco practices they follow.
The menus are all printed on sustainably-harvested paper and recycled truck tyres, the furniture is made from foam offcuts, and the floor is a mix of upcycled plates and glass. It’s a remarkable space, with equally exceptional dishes. Try the clams with seaweed butter, or the Bonito fish with citrus soy dressing, alongside some of the best local sambal we’ve ever tasted.
Best for: Eco-conscious dining, grilled seafood dinners, local flavours.
Must-try plates: King Prawn, Clams & Prawn Pasta, Octopus.
Price: Mains start from IDR 135,000++.
Address: Desa Potato Head, Jl. Petitenget No. 51B, Seminyak
WhatsApp: +62 811 3800 7979
Opening hours: Daily 7am – 11pm.
5. Bonito Fish Bar
Mediterranean seafood restaurant in Kerobokan with sustainably caught fish, raw bar favourites and fresh daily catches.
Fresh-from-the-net sustainably caught seafood is what’s on the menu at Bonito Fish Bar. This raw bar and seafood restaurant is the second venture from Chef Maurizio Bombini, and the sister to the acclaimed Mauri restaurant in Seminyak. In comparison to its fine dining predecessor, Bonito is a casual restaurant and seafood delicatessen, celebrating the flavours of the sea with its cooked and raw fish creations.
You can choose your catch from the chilled display counter, or order the imaginative plates from the menu for a taste of Chef Maurizio’s culinary magic. From Lombok oysters and ceviche, to charcoal-grilled lobsters and even octopus rosetta sandwiches, Bonito Fish Bar gets three thumbs up from me.
Best for: Mediterranean flavours, sustainably-caught seafood dinners, casual with fine dining touches.
Must-try plates: Octopus Empanadas, Cavatelli Frutti Di Mare, Barramundi Fillet.
Price: Mains start from IDR 140,000++.
Address: Jl. Bumbak Dauh No. 88, Kerobokan
WhatsApp: +62 811 3811 888
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 12pm – 11pm.
6. Seasalt
Beachfront seafood restaurant in Seminyak with Japanese-inspired dishes, ocean views and zero-waste cocktails.
Just as its name suggests, Seasalt is Seminyak’s ocean and salt-inspired restaurant that I’ve fallen head over flip-flops for. Maybe it’s the breezy beachfront location, the endless ocean views, or the fresh seafood seasoned with Kusamba salt from East Bali that keeps me coming back. Or maybe it’s the sublime Japanese touches.
Whatever it is, I can’t get enough of Seasalt. And it goes without saying that sundowners here are unparalleled, with exceptional cocktails that follow a strict zero-waste concept.
Best for: Japanese-inspired seafood dinners with zero-waste cocktails, beachfront and family-friendly settings.
Must-try plates: Hamachi Crudo, Seafood Dumpling, Salt-Crusted Barramundi.
Price: Mains start from IDR 200,000++.
Address: Alila Seminyak, Jl. Taman Ganesha No. 9, Petitenget, Seminyak
WhatsApp: +62 811 3867 544
Opening hours: Daily, 7am – 10pm.
7. Starfish Bloo
Pan-Asian seafood restaurant in Seminyak known for beachfront Sunday brunch and ocean views.
Glamorous yet casual, Starfish Bloo is the open-air beachfront restaurant at W Bali – Seminyak, and without doubt one of the very best seafood restaurants in Bali. As you sit overlooking the ocean and the designer pool areas at this swanky Seminyak resort, you’re beyond spoiled for choice. There are chef-curated tasting menus, a la carte sharing platters and the legendary Sunday brunch by the beach. As you’d expect, the quality here is unparalleled, featuring pan-Asian flavours with Western essences, from sizzling seafood to regionally-inspired recipes.
Best for: Asian-inspired seafood, beachfront dining, bottomless Sunday brunch.
Must-try plates: Papuan Prawn Sashimi, Dynamite Salmon Maki, Grilled Octopus with Gochujang Glaze.
Price: Mains start from IDR 120,000++.
Address: W Bali – Seminyak, Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak
WhatsApp: +62 817 0015 808
Opening hours: Daily, 6.30am – 11pm.
The Best Fish & Seafood Restaurants in ULUWATU
8. Ulu Fish Market
Casual seafood restaurant in Uluwatu serving fresh catch, poke bowls and Japanese-Peruvian flavours.
I love Ulu Fish Market, not only for its seafood, but also for its vibe. Think swaying palms, communal alfresco dining and a rustic beach house feel. But back to that seafood. Ulu Fish Market brings Bali’s beachside barbecue experience to a restaurant setting, where you can order the catch-of-the-day with a selection of sides and your choice of seasoning.
It’s a little bit Balinese and a little bit Hawaiian, with a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian flavours. Think blackened tuna sashimi, cajun-spiced mahi-mahi, scallops topped with salted egg and bountiful poke bowls. My go-to is always the Fresh Catch Plate. I order the tuna, cooked medium-rare, with cajun seasoning. You just can’t beat it.
Best for: Casual group dining, Japanese and Peruvian seafood, lively market vibes.
Must-try plates: Build-your-own Fresh Catch Plate, Classic Hawaiian Poke, Truffled Salmon Belly.
Price: Mains start from IDR 110,000++.
Address: Jl. Labuansait No. 10, Pecatu
WhatsApp: +62 822 6646 9790
Opening hours: Daily, 12pm – 11pm.
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The Best Fish & Seafood Restaurants in UBUD
9. Liap Liap
Wood-fired Indonesian seafood restaurant in Ubud serving charcoal-grilled fish and bold local flavours.
Indonesian flavours and charcoal grilling come together at Liap Liap, a wood-fired Indonesian-inspired restaurant in downtown Ubud. The kitchen takes local seafood seriously, building a bold, smoke-infused menu around age-old grilling techniques and the rich spice history of the archipelago.
Chefs grill, smoke and char the daily catch in the indigenous way, turning out standout dishes like the rujak gurita, the sour fish broth, and the seafood liwet paella. My favourite is the Jimbaran-style seafood platter, piled generously and served with pickled veggies and an assortment of spicy sambal. The cocktail list follows the same logic as the food menu, drawing on local flavours and heritage ingredients throughout.
Best for: Indonesian menu and cocktails with local flavours, grilled seafood for groups and families.
Must-try plates: Smoked Octopus Rujak, Gurame Fish Curry, Seafood Liwet Paella.
Price: Mains start from IDR 95,000++.
Address: Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud
WhatsApp: +62 813 3757 2686
Opening hours: Daily, 7am – 10pm.
10. Nautilus Seafood Restaurant & Bar
Elegant Ubud seafood restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine, wild-caught fish and fine dining ambience.
Inspired by the sea, Nautilus Seafood Restaurant & Bar brings the ocean to the Ubud jungle with a creative fusion of coastal flavours and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. The restaurant sources wild-caught fish and organic ingredients, and Chef Oleksii Ogorodnichu has built the menu into a masterclass in sophisticated seafood.
A standout dish here is the Mediterranean-style octopus with tomato fondant, or the indulgent lobster with zucchini pasta. You’ll also want to dive into the barramundi with black dumplings, or go for the rich, sweet butterfish with a pumpkin cream. And with such an epic wine list (think crisp whites and bold reds to match every bite) Nautilus is the perfect spot for those ‘treat yourself’ nights.
Best for: Mediterranean seafood, classic cocktails, date night, elegant and intimate settings.
Must-try plates: Smoked Coconut Crab, Lobster & Zucchini Pasta, Butterfish With Pumpkin Cream.
Price: Mains start from IDR 150,000++.
Address: Jl. Suweta No. 80, Ubud
WhatsApp: +62 813 7078 7888
Opening hours: Daily, from 4pm.
The Best Fish & Seafood Restaurants in SANUR
11. Fisherman’s Club
Beachfront seafood restaurant in Sanur serving fresh catch, Jimbaran-style seafood and sunset dining.
Sitting right on the shoreline of Sanur Beach, Fisherman’s Club is where you can soak in sea views and fresh seafood inspired by Jimbaran’s iconic beachfront barbecue ritual. It’s the seafood restaurant at Andaz Bali, with fresh-from-the-net ocean delicacies on display for you to pick your own and have it cooked your way – all given Japanese, Korean or Latin touches. Our top tip: arrive early to enjoy the laid-back beach club ambiance at dusk.
Best for: Family-friendly restaurant, beachfront settings, shared seafood with international flavours.
Must-try plates: Whole Red Snapper, Fisherman’s Seafood Platter, Crispy School Prawn.
Price: Mains start from IDR 225,000++.
Address: Andaz Bali, Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 89A, Sanur
WhatsApp: +62 815 1403 8587
Opening hours: Daily, 11am – 11pm.
The Best Fish & Seafood Restaurants in JIMBARAN
12. Kedonganan Fish Market
Traditional Jimbaran fish market for fresh seafood, local flavours and authentic beachfront seafood feasts.
Want a taste of “real Bali”? Wake up early and venture down to Kedonganan Fish Market – a local Bali market just 1.4 kilometres from Jimbaran beach. You’ll get an immersive experience into Balinese culture and the hustle and bustle of a local market (AKA pasar), while restaurant owners claim their catch-of-the-day. They have everything from mahi-mahi to prawns, complete with delicious Balinese seasonings that come in little pouches. Want to skip straight to the seafood feast? Head down to Jimbaran beach at sunset where the catch-of-the-day is grilled in traditional spices with local condiments, served up on a toes-in-the-sand dining table.
Best for: Affordable seafood, fresh catch of the day, local Jimbaran flavours.
Address: Jl. Pantai Kedonganan, Kedonganan, Jimbaran
Opening hours: Daily, from 7am.
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FAQs on Seafood Restaurants in Bali
What is the best area in Bali for seafood?
- Jimbaran is the classic choice, famous for its beachfront BBQ warungs where you pick your fish and eat it grilled at sunset.
- Seminyak has the highest concentration of upscale seafood restaurants, led by Seasalt and Ijen.
- Canggu offers a more casual coastal scene at spots like Moana and Cocomo.
- Ubud, despite being inland, holds its own with wood-fired and Mediterranean seafood at Liap Liap and Nautilus.
What is the best seafood restaurant in Bali?
For the classic beachfront BBQ, Kedonganan Fish Market in Jimbaran is unbeatable. For fine dining, Seasalt in Seminyak and Nautilus in Ubud both deliver elevated seafood with a view or atmosphere to match. For something more casual and social, Moana Fish Eatery in Canggu is a firm local favourite.
What seafood is Bali known for?
Bali's fish markets receive fresh tuna, snapper, barramundi, mahi-mahi and mackerel daily, alongside shellfish like prawns, lobster, scallops, clams, squid and octopus. Local specialities to look out for include Lombok oysters, Bali Buri (a type of white marlin) and gurame, a local freshwater fish.
Is seafood in Bali safe to eat?
Yes, most restaurants in Bali work directly with local fishermen and serve catch that's landed the same morning. As with anywhere, it's best to stick to busy, well-reviewed restaurants rather than unfamiliar roadside stalls, since turnover and proper storage are what keep seafood safe and fresh.
How much does seafood cost at restaurants in Bali?
Prices vary by setting: casual spots like Cocomo start from around IDR 80,000++ per main, while restaurants like Gente start from roughly IDR 100,000++. Beachfront fine-dining venues and hotel restaurants typically sit higher.
Do I need to book seafood restaurants in Bali in advance?
For popular spots, yes — Moana Fish Eatery, for example, gets a queue forming from 7pm onward. Beachfront restaurants and sunset seatings in general fill up fast, so calling ahead or booking via WhatsApp (most Bali restaurants use this) is a safe bet.
Can I pick my own fish at seafood restaurants in Bali?
Yes, several restaurants let you choose your catch before it's cooked. Bonito Fish Bar has a chilled display counter for hand-selecting your seafood, and Ulu Fish Market and the Jimbaran beachfront warungs both follow the same pick-your-fish, then-it's-grilled approach.