Refresh your Bali dining list with six new restaurants, cafés, and bars offering fresh flavours, stylish settings, creative cocktails, and memorable dining experiences.
August is a good excuse to step outside the usual dining rotation. Across Bali, new restaurants, cafés, and bars are bringing fresh flavours, different atmospheres, and plenty of new places to settle in, whether for a casual bite, a proper dinner, or drinks after dark. If your list of go-to spots could use a refresh, here’s what’s new around the island this month.
Tandoori Bar & Grill
Tandoori Bar & Grill brings the flavours of the Indian subcontinent to the beachfront at Karma Beach Bali, offering an all-day dining experience with the Indian Ocean as its backdrop. Chef Jeevraj’s menu focuses on regional Indian specialities, from fiery Laal Maas and tandoori dishes to coconut-rich Goan Fish Curry, as well as snacks and sharing plates. Open from brunch through dinner, the restaurant offers a relaxed way to enjoy Indian cuisine by the sea, with guests able to arrive via Karma Kandara’s hill tram for an added part of the experience.
- Address: Karma Kandara, Jl. Villa Kandara Banjar Wijaya Kusuma, Ungasan, Badung
- WhatsApp: +62 811 3810 7114
- Instagram: @tandoori.bar.and.grill
Motel Mexicola Uluwatu
Following the success of its Seminyak original and Canggu outpost, Motel Mexicola has expanded once again with its third and largest Bali location in Uluwatu. Taking its cues from the coastal spirit of Baja California, the new 2,500-square-metre venue brings together Mexican cuisine, open-fire cooking, agave-led cocktails, and the lively energy the brand is known for. The menu centres on hand-pressed tortillas, fresh seafood, tacos, and meats cooked over a three-metre-long asador, while the expansive setting adds multiple bars, a stage, a DJ booth, and distinctive Mexican-inspired details.
- Address: Jl. Pantai Bingin No.8, Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung
- WhatsApp: +62 818 0606 2026
- Instagram: @motelmexicola
Saloon 66 Whisky Bar
Perched above The Plantation Grill at Double-Six Luxury Hotel, Saloon 66 offers an intimate whisky and cocktail bar experience in Seminyak. The bar focuses on a curated collection of rare whiskies, premium spirits, and timeless cocktails, set within a more intimate space that combines vintage-inspired glamour with modern sophistication. Open in the evenings, Saloon 66 provides a quieter setting for lingering over a carefully poured drink and conversation away from the bustle of Seminyak’s main nightlife scene.
- Address: Jl. Double Six No.66, Seminyak, Kuta, Badung
- WhatsApp: +62 811 3831 0166
- Instagram: @saloon66seminyak
Studio Pepe
Studio Pepe brings a relaxed, social take on Italian-inspired dining to Berawa, created by the team behind Bali’s Milk & Madu Group. The menu is designed for sharing, with contemporary Italian dishes served alongside handcrafted cocktails in a warm, easygoing setting. Open from lunch through late evening, the venue is geared towards long lunches, leisurely dinners, and drinks that stretch into the night, offering a casual spot to gather and linger in Berawa.
- Address: Jl. Pemelisan Agung, Tibubeneng, Berawa, Badung
- WhatsApp: +62 819 4745 5428
- Instagram: @studiopepe.bali
ORYn
ORYn centres its dining experience around three elements: smoke, spice, and spirits. The new restaurant on Monkey Forest Road pairs open-fire cooking with bold global flavours, offering dishes such as Kingfish Ceviche, Mushroom & Tofu Dumplings, Mongolian-style Tiger Prawns, and Tamarind Caramel Duck Confit Noodles, alongside fire-grilled meats. Its cocktail menu follows the same direction, incorporating smoky botanicals, spices, and unexpected local ingredients. Led by Michelin-trained Chef Danial Fitri Yap, ORYn brings together a lively bar and kitchen in a stylish setting designed for both dinner and drinks.
- Address: Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, Gianyar
- WhatsApp: +62 821 3846 186
- Instagram: @oryn_bali
Riserva Steakhouse
Riserva Steakhouse brings a modern European approach to steak dining in Ubud, with an intimate setting limited to just 16 guests each evening. Built around open-fire cooking, the restaurant focuses on premium cuts prepared with precision, allowing the quality of the ingredients and depth from the flame to take centre stage. The seven-course dining journey is complemented by a carefully curated wine cellar, overseen by Bali Best Sommelier 2025 I Putu Erawan Ari Widhiantika, with selections spanning Champagne, Italy, France, Napa Valley, and beyond.
- Address: Jl. Raya Desa Kenderan, Ubud
- WhatsApp: +62 813 1703 631
- Instagram: @riservaubud