Looking for best seafood restaurants in Bali? This shortlist favours fish-led warungs and beach grills in our directory — ikan bakar, udang, and sambal — not every sunset bar that adds prawns to a generic menu.
Companion: [Bali seafood guide](/blog/2026-07-28-bali-fish-restaurants-seafood-guide) · [Best fish for grilling](/blog/2026-08-12-best-fish-for-grilling) · [How to choose a seafood restaurant](/blog/2026-08-12-how-to-choose-a-seafood-restaurant). Live: [Bali directory](/fish-restaurants/indonesia/bali) · [Indonesia hub](/fish-restaurants/indonesia).
Species: [squid / calamari](/fish-guide/squid-calamari), [prawns / shrimp](/fish-guide/prawns-shrimp), [sea bass](/fish-guide/sea-bass).
Ratings reflect FishRestaurants.com guest scores at writing time.
Bali seafood quick shortlist
| Mood | Go here | Why | | --- | --- | --- | | Jimbaran prawn house | Bale Udang Kuta | Prawns in the name, huge volume | | Local fish warung | Warung Mak Beng | Bali fish-and-rice classic | | Beach grill | Menega Cafe | Jimbaran-style seafood beach | | Spicy seafood | Shrimpis Restaurant | Shrimp-led menu |
Top-rated Bali seafood restaurants
Bale Udang Kuta
[Bale Udang Kuta](/fish-restaurants/indonesia/bali/bale-udang-kuta) · 4.8 (24,000+ reviews)
The prawn-house energy visitors expect from best seafood Bali searches — agree the weight and spice level before the grill starts.
Order: udang bakar (grilled prawns) with sambal, then a whole grilled fish if the ice board looks fresh.
Best for: groups, first Jimbaran nights, and photo-friendly seafood feasts.
Warung Mak Beng
[Warung Mak Beng](/fish-restaurants/indonesia/bali/warung-mak-beng) · 4.6 (22,000+ reviews)
Sanur institution — fish soup and fried fish over rice. Not fancy, but product-honest when the queue is local.
Order: the fish soup set, then add fried fish if you still have room.
Best for: budget seafood that still respects the catch.
Menega Cafe
[Menega Cafe](/fish-restaurants/indonesia/bali/menega-cafe) · 4.2 (15,000+ reviews)
Jimbaran beach grill culture — choose your fish live, confirm price per kilo, then wait for charcoal and sambal.
Order: ikan bakar with sambal matah; share squid if the grill is busy (good turnover signal).
Best for: barefoot beach seafood evenings.
Shrimpis Restaurant
[Shrimpis Restaurant](/fish-restaurants/indonesia/bali/shrimpis-restaurant) · 4.8 (11,000+ reviews)
Shrimp-forward naming — order grilled or butter prawns, then a simple fish plate to balance the meal.
Order: mixed prawn styles to share; skip cream sauces if you want to taste the sea.
Best for: spice lovers and seafood-heavy dinners.
What to order in Bali
- Ikan bakar — whole grilled fish with sambal
- Udang bakar / goreng — grilled or fried prawns
- Sambal matah — raw relish over grilled seafood
- Cumi — squid, fast on the grill (squid guide)
- Fresh coconut — the classic Jimbaran pairing
FAQ: best seafood Bali
Where should first-timers eat seafood in Bali?
Jimbaran beach grills like [Menega Cafe](/fish-restaurants/indonesia/bali/menega-cafe) or prawn specialists like [Bale Udang Kuta](/fish-restaurants/indonesia/bali/bale-udang-kuta). Browse [Bali listings](/fish-restaurants/indonesia/bali).
How do I avoid tourist traps on Jimbaran Beach?
Agree price per kilo before cooking, pick busy grills at local dinner time, and insist on named fish — see [how to choose a seafood restaurant](/blog/2026-08-12-how-to-choose-a-seafood-restaurant).
Is Bali good for grilled fish year-round?
Yes for restaurants, but always ask what is freshest that day. Technique tips: [best fish for grilling](/blog/2026-08-12-best-fish-for-grilling).
*Last updated: August 2026. Ratings and hours change — confirm on each restaurant page.*