Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Bali

Pod Bali Chocolate opened its doors to the public in the year 2010 and has since been committed to making the best of chocolates. The place is divided into a cafe, shop and chocolate factory, so you can get a feel of how chocolate is produced and also purchase what you like the best. The chocolate here is produced organically, using eco-friendly methods for procuring ingredients. The place has a country side vibe to it, enveloped in the delicious aromas of cocoa, inviting you to a wonderful experience.

From the founders of the pioneering Kare Warisan comes this new dining concept in Seminyak which has caused quite a stir. Metis is a modernist 200-seat fine dining establishment featuring a private cellar, patisserie and lounge. It offers a high-class inventive menu of classic French and Mediterranean dishes. There are lunch and dinner set menus and a la carte selections which include Pacific coral trout, ricotta agnolotti and succulent roasted lamb. All are presented artfully, and the service is exquisite but not too fussy. A large dessert list features temptations galore, and if that's not enough, Metis boasts what may be Bali's most extensive fine wine selection. Come here for a fabulous fine dining experience that doesn't come cheap, but is well worth a one time splurge.

Situated just a short walk from the center of town, Bridges Bali occupies a rural spot overlooking a dramatic river gorge in the famous artists' village of Campuhan. This is fine dining par excellence with top quality food perfectly complementing the inspiring scenery. The menu covers a multitude of sinful delights such as lobster, succulent grilled steaks, pasta and Mediterranean tapas and mezze combos. There is an excellent wine selection; Bridges Bali actually has its very own fully stocked retail wine shop. Dining takes place out on the picturesque river view terrace or indoors in a private dining room complete with lounge and wine bar. The views are delightful and make for a quintessential romantic atmosphere after dark. Bridges Bali is certainly not cheap, but the food and service is first class and worthy of a one time splurge. -Raymond Montgomery

Run by an American-Balinese couple, one can get authentic apple pie as well as chicken satay here. One of the original eateries in Ubud, this three-story, cozy restaurant has the Ayung River at its feet. Be sure to go down to the lowest level to see the view. Sample the tasty special grill dishes and the thick and delicious juices and lassies (blended yogurt). Beer and local wines are served as well and there is no corkage charge. A small shop of high-quality crafts and jewelry is on the top floor.

A stylish new addition to the ever more cosmopolitan dining scene of Kerobokan, Sardine, as its name suggests, serves up exquisite Asian seafood dishes; however, it is much more than a simple seafood BBQ with delicious concoctions, such as poached salmon, Pacific scallops in ginger and lemongrass and pan fried trevally in sambal spices. Fresh herbs and vegetables come direct from the restaurant's own organic garden, and this feeling of being close to nature is further enhanced with dramatic rice field views. There is opportunity to dine under the stars on the outdoor terrace, in the canopied formal dining area, or to enjoy a casual snack in the lounge.

Located right in the heart of the action in Kuta, the Sky Garden has brought a refreshing stimulus to the local nightlife scene and is among the most popular spots for discerning clubbers. It encompasses three floors of stylish lounging and dancing, including an open-air dance floor and terrace to admire the night sky and the hubbub of busy Jalan Legian below. The ground floor is made up of the ESC deli and café, and round-the-clock snacks and meals can also be had in the top floor lookout bar and lounge. Regular events, international guest DJ's and promotions ensure the place is packed most nights, with the added incentive of free entry and happy hours. The decor is very stylish, yet subtle enough to relax in comfort with inviting sofas and intimate wood-paneled alcoves. Sky Garden is open until 3am each night.