When you hear the word Bali, maybe the beach comes to mind. Of course, the cuisine that is suitable to be enjoyed on the beach is seafood. However, eating seafood in Bali doesn’t have to be to Jimbaran or Kuta, or just places near the beach.
Seafood culinary tours in Bali are now available in various places. Like the stalls and restaurants, visitors always leave positive comments. Which one is at the top of your must-visit list?
Guide to 10 Best Seafood Restaurants in Bali
1. Sentosa, a Seafood Restaurant in Kuta
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Sentosa Seafood in Kuta is the go-to spot if you’re craving fresh seafood with a bit of flair. The place has huge tanks filled with live fish, crabs, and prawns so you can literally pick what you want, and they’ll cook it your way.
The vibe is lively and perfect for big group dinners, with long tables and private rooms if you’re celebrating something special. Their menu leans toward Chinese-style seafood, with dishes like garlic butter prawns, steamed fish, and chili crab that hit just right after a day at the beach.
Prices are a bit on the higher side, but the freshness makes it worth it. It’s one of those spots that’s always buzzing messy hands, big laughs, and plates that disappear way too fast. It is perfect for all seafood lovers with fine dining experience.
Location: Jl. Raya Kuta AA No.307, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Badung, Bali
2. Sambal Shrimp Restaurant & Bar, a Jimbaran Seafood Restaurants
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Besides prawns, Sambal Shrimp is also famous for its extraordinarily delicious crab dishes. One serving of ‘Swimmer Crab in Mt. Devil Chili’ or ‘Crab Lava Soup’ is enough for two to three people, but foreign tourists can finish it themselves because it’s so delicious!
This quite luxurious seafood restaurant in Bali also presents Balinese dance performances on certain nights.
Location: Jl. Kayu Aya No. 6 Lt. 2, Seminyak, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. North Kuta, Badung Regency.
3. Bawang Merah, a Best Seafood Restaurant in Jimbaran Bay
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Bawang Merah Beachfront Restaurant in Jimbaran Bay is that dreamy Bali dinner spot where you eat right on the sand ocean views with the sound of the waves as your background music.
It’s all about fresh seafood here think grilled snapper, buttery prawns, and calamari served straight from the grill to your table. The vibe is super chill yet romantic, with candlelit tables, ocean breeze, and a killer sunset view that makes every meal feel special.
You can pick your own seafood from the display, choose how you want it cooked, and then just sit back with a coconut or a cold beer while it’s grilled to perfection. It is one of the best restaurants that serve freshest seafood.
Location: Jl. Pantai Kelan, Tuban, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali.
4. Seasalt, Alila Restaurant in Seminyak (Best Seafood Experience)
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Seasalt in Seminyak is one of those beachside spots that instantly makes you feel like you’re on vacation even if you already are. Located right by Alila Seminyak, it’s got that breezy, oceanfront vibe with waves rolling in just a few meters away.
The restaurant is all about fresh seafood with a Japanese twist, so expect dishes like miso-glazed fish, salt-baked snapper, and creative cocktails that pair perfectly with Bali sunsets. It is perfect for a romantic dinner with best Indian ocean view.
The interiors are modern but relaxed, filled with natural tones, sea-blue accents, and the sound of clinking glasses mixed with ocean waves. The best time to visit is come around sunset or brunch time the atmosphere, music, and food all come together for that perfect “Bali beach moment” everyone talks about in Indonesia.
Location: Alila Seminyak
5. Bandar Nelayan Seafood
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If you’re in Denpasar and craving seafood, Bandar Nelayan Seafood is one of those spots you just gotta try. They opens every day from 11 AM to 11 PM. The vibe is relaxed and family-friendly, with clean interiors, plenty of space, and friendly staff who’ll help you pick your fish from their tanks.
Their menu leans into Chinese-Indonesian seafood where you can try steamed fish, crabs, squid, and all kinds of shellfish. Word is the food is fresh, the portions are decent, and people especially love their “cumi telur asin” (salted egg squid) dish. Just a heads-up: some say the service can be a bit slow when it’s crowded, and prices are a little above average, but for many it’s worth it for the quality and seafood variety.
Location: Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai Suwung Kauh No.659, Pemogan, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali
6. Sapa Seafood & Grill, Nusa Dua Restaurant
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Another best seafood restaurant goes to Sapa Seafood, here you can grilled seafood, clam, octopus and many more using barbecue sauce.
Their other menu’s packed with good stuff: grilled fish, prawns, oysters, calamari, and even some steak or pasta if you’re not in a seafood mood.
Portions are generous, the seafood’s fresh, and the atmosphere makes you want to stay for another drink. It’s a great spot after a beach day or catch a chill evening with friends.
Location: Bali Collection
7. Bale Udang Mang Engking Kuta
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Bale Udang Mang Engking is everyone’s favourite spot, their grilled prawns and honey-roasted shrimp are crowd favorites, perfect to enjoy while lounging barefoot with a coconut or iced tea in hand.
It’s laid-back, super scenic, and great for group dinners or a romantic sunset meal. Just come hungry and maybe book ahead if you want one of those floating huts, that make this everyone’s favorite spot.
Location: Jl. Nakula No.88, Pemecutan Klod, Kec. Denpasar Bar., Kota Denpasar, Bali
8. Hippie Fish Pererenan Beach
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Hippie Fish restaurant is the kind of restaurant where you can enjoy ocean breeze and sunset views.
The menu’s full of fresh seafood and comfort favorites like grilled fish, prawn pasta, oysters, and cocktails that taste even better when the sun starts to set.
The rooftop area is perfect for golden hour drinks, and the whole place feels effortlessly cool like somewhere you’d stay way longer than planned just to soak up the view and the vibes.
Location: Jalan Pantai Pererenan no. 171, Pererenan Beach, Pererenan, Canggu, Badung, Bali.
9. SIA – Grill & Seafood Bar
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If you are in Canggu and in the mood for seafood and grill, you must try SIA Restaurant. Their menu mixes fresh seafood and grilled meats with some Asian-inspired flavors think black cod, ribs, seafood platters, that kind of thing.
They’re open from afternoon into late evening (around 1 PM to 11 PM) so you can swing by after a hectic day.
Location: Jl. Subak Canggu, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali
10. Sardine by K Club Restaurant
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Sardine is a perfect dinner spot in Bali that invites you to the greenery rice paddies. Their decor in a gorgeous bamboo-framed dining area that feels totally nature.
The food leans heavily on fresh seafood like lobster and local catches, mixed with seasonal veggies (many grown in their own garden) so each dish feels light, vibrant, and full of character. At sunset, the vibe just clicks, people sipping cocktails, soft lighting, that view of fields fading into dusk.
Location: Jl. Petitenget No.21, Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta Utara, Badung, Bali.
