Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Bali

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.

Claiming to serve Bali's best alfresco beachside Italian cuisine, Papa Limoncello Cafe provides fresh, comfortable dining with sounds of surf crashing in the background. Dine inside or outside on the deck and enjoy a delicious pasta dish or pizza from the extensive menu. Compliment your meal with a refreshing juice, an Italian coffee or a drink from the wide bar menu. Come at sunset and enjoy a meal while watching Kuta Beach turn into a picturesque splendor of color.

Potato Head Beach Club is renowned among seasoned travelers all over the world as one of the best beach clubs bordering the Indian Ocean. The brainchild of architect Andra Matin, it comprises of not one, but many distinct venues: an 18th Century-style Colosseum, two lounges, two restaurants, an infinity pool and a massive lawn. Relax on sunbeds by the pool and order Indonesian gourmet platters, enjoy traditional-style organic meals at the luxury restaurant, sip cocktails seated in one of the cabanas, and enjoy awe-inspiring panoramas of the sun setting in the sea bed. You can also experiment with novel cocktails concocted using a variety of foams, syrups and liquors. Head to their nightly DJ parties for unlimited fun, glamour and music in the company of the who's who of Bali.