Having over indulged at too many Seminyak restaurants in the past six months, we’ve put together a foodie’s guide to the best restaurants in Seminyak for your Bali itinerary.
1. Coffee Cartel
One of our favourite food and coffee spots in Bali, let alone Seminyak!
Serving their own rich and tasty coffee blend in a delightful setting, this very pink, boutique cafe also offers an extensive Australian and Indonesian fusion breakfast/lunch menu.
Catering for every sort of breakfast you could desire including bagels, acacia bowls, bacon, sausage and eggs as well as a variety of avocado and vegetarian dishes, the choice is impressive.
Then the lunch menu offers a selection of salads, burgers and fries along with smoothies and juices. As well as some tempting deserts.
Not only is the food delicious and the decoration so pretty, but the staff couldn’t be friendlier and more helpful!
Plus they can put selfies on your coffee! If you get the chance to visit Coffee Cartel, give them a high 5 from us!
2. Strawberry Fields
Just up the road from some of the Canggu restaurants, Strawberry Fields is one of the coolest spots in Seminyak with the prettiest food selection on offer.
Known for its beautifully decorated smoothie bowls and flashy drinks selection, we went a little fruity and overdosed on every strawberry flavoured option on the menu.
In addition, along with some colourful healthy options, Strawberry Fields is also famous for some of the best burgers in Bali, with interesting names like Lord Of The Rings Burger and Blame Bieber Burger!
This restaurant has beautifully presented and tasty food, a nice vibe, very cool decor, as well as super friendly staff.
And, although everywhere in Bali makes pretty-looking food, we think that Strawberry Fields serves the prettiest food we found.
3. Nalu Bowls
The original king of the smoothie bowl, nothing we tried came close to the bowls that Nalu Bowls have to offer. (They are a few other Nalu Bowls dotted around Bali.)
This amazing little restaurant/cafe offers healthy breakfast, lunch, and dessert options, prepared from fresh Balinese ingredients. Including homemade granola and a delicious selection of fruits.
You can eat at the small smoothie bar at the front, which seats about four people, or grab a take-away.
With its relaxed and friendly vibe, along with delicious, healthy food, Nalu Bowls attracts lots of travellers and is especially popular with the surf crowd.
Lastly, don’t forget to capture that super chilled, bar shot that everybody looks for!
4. Shelter Seminyak
Just upstairs from Nalu Bowls is one of the coolest, greenest restaurants in Bali.
Perched on the second floor, this breezy roof-top cafe full of greenery, makes you feel like you are walking into a beautifully designed and very chic treehouse.
They serve a selection of delicious breakfast/lunch meals, including sourdough with smashed avocado, chia seed pudding, brunch burritos and more, as well as a variety of drinks.
All served up alongside some inspirational travel murals on its iconic white and green walls.
The perfect little hide-away to relax, enjoy some great food and get inspired!
5. Sea Circus
This famous colourful wall art at Sea Circus spread across Instagram in an instant.
However, apart from some great artwork, this restaurant and bar serves up a selection of delicious breakfast options from 7.30am to 12pm.
From chilli scrambled eggs, breakfast burritos to, of course, colourful acacia bowls, there are plenty of options.
Then from 12pm to 9.30pm they continue with the deliciousness in the form of Jamaican spiced chicken, Sumatran beef rendang, tuna nicoise salad and much more. Including some tasty vegetarian options.
Also of offer are some pretty creative cocktails, including a cannonball cooler or maybe a Sea Circus bloody mary to wash it all down!
Believe us when we say, the food here is just as impressive as the artwork! Sea Circus have nailed a unique style at their quirky diner cafe ranking high as one of the best restaurants in Seminyak.
6. Neon Palms
A sister chain to Sea Circus and located basically next door!
Neon Palms is essentially a cocktail bar come tapas restaurant and a great place to chill and take in the Seminyak vibes.
Serving a breakfast menu from 8am – 12pm and a lunch/dinner menu from 12pm – 11pm daily they offer a good variety of dishes, whether you are looking for breakfast or a main meal.
However, this is the perfect spot to enjoy some tapas or mini tacos accompanied by a drink from their comprehensive list of signature cocktails. There are plenty of non-alcoholic drinks to choose from too.
With its recognisable colourful walls and awesome cheetah mural, Neon Palms is definitely not to be missed and one of our favourite chilled Seminyak restaurants!
7. Fatboy’s The Burger Bar Bali
Proudly established as the only burger bars in Bali, Fatboy’s serves up the buns that will put you into retirement.
With a typical American Diner layout, and some of the best burger and fries combo’s we’ve ever tasted, if you’re craving a juicy pattie, this is your spot!
With a variety of different burgers and some mouthwatering flavour combinations like jalapeno and blue cheese toppings, what’s not to like.
There are also a selection of delicious vegetarian options available.
With chains dotted around Asia, we’ll definitely be keeping our eyes peeled for other Fatboy’s on our travels.
8. Doncaster Eatery
Located just off the main strip in Seminyak, Doncaster Eatery is a hidden gem!
Serving food from 8am to 10pm, with one of their recommended signature dishes being the classic Benedict. Perfectly poached egg served on cashew-glazed doughnut with spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms and ham, makes for a great breakfast/brunch option.
With its beautiful interior design and simplistic menu we spent an evening at Doncaster Eatery dining in style. It’s very chic and classy, and the food follows.
Their kale salad was the yummiest salad we’ve tried in Bali. In addition, they nailed the Balinese style by adding the delicious tempe chips.
9. Mad Pops
The best vegan ice-cream is found at the one and only Mad Pops Bali.
Ok, so it doesn’t fall into the Seminyak restaurants category – but these guys have taking the ice-cream world by storm!
Inspired by their love for ice-cream and a desire for a healthier alternative, the owners started with a small pop-up store.
Following the success of this, with locals as well as tourists loving their product, it wasn’t long before they opened a permanent shop.
You certainly don’t have to be a vegan to enjoy the delicious selection of coconut based ice-creams with some unusual flavours like matcha and coconut pandan. Or, their refreshing, tropical fruit popsicles with no sugar or additives.
This cute little ice-cream shop with its neon lighting and colourful ice-creams makes for a ‘must-have’ insta photo and you’d be ‘Mad’ not to visit!
There’s a Mad Pops in Canggu too!
Where To Stay In Seminyak
Luxury
Located on Seminyak Beach, Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort offers spacious suites with sweeping views of the Indian Ocean.
Its 5-star facilities include an infinity pool and free WiFi.
Modern decor and hardwood flooring run throughout the guestrooms at Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort.
All rooms have a private balcony and terrazzo spa bathtub, as well as a flat-screen TV.
Anantara Spa offers a variety of traditional Balinese massages and body treatments. Other recreation choices include kite flying or taking a yoga class. Car rental services and free parking are also provided.
Mid-Budget
Located just a 5-minute walk from Seminyak Beach, and the famous Potato Head Beach Club, Dash Hotel Seminyak presents an accommodation where guests can enjoy their stay.
This hotel also offers free WiFi access, an outdoor swimming pool, and free on-site private parking for guests who drive.
Each room comes with air conditioning and features colourful and contemporary designs. All rooms also come with modern conveniences like a flat-screen cable TV, minibar, hairdryer, ironing facilities, and an electric kettle.
There is also an en suite bathroom featuring shower or bath facility, slippers, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Some rooms come with living area and a kitchenette. Fresh towels and bed linens are provided.
Budget
Seminyak Point Guest House is surrounded by a green garden and offers free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned accommodation, as well as an outdoor swimming pool.
Each room in Seminyak Point features a wardrobe, flat-screen cable TV and a balcony overlooking the pool. The en-suite bathroom comes with a hot shower.
Seminyak Point Guest House is a 5-minute drive from Seminyak Beach and Oberoi Street, where many shops, restaurants and cafes are located.
For more places to stay in Seminyak, you can check the latest prices on Booking.com.
Samantha Vince
Monday 12th of August 2019
LOVE LOVE LOVE all of your blogs!! Currently planning our itinerary for Bali using your blogs as a guide. We are going for around 4 weeks! We are unsure on how long we would stay in Seminyak for, what would you recommend? Cannot wait to try all this FOOD!!xxx
Charlie Pauly
Wednesday 14th of August 2019
Heyyy, thanks so much Samantha! :) So for us we always stay in Canggu (which is more of a surfer/cafe scene) and then venture down to Seminyak for food. Seminyak is more of a party scene, with shopping malls and nightclubs, so you can easily do it in 2-3 days.