It’s been years since I start a new life in Canggu, Bali. Much like when I was staying in Ubud, my days is filled with restaurants, bars, cafes hopping & socializing. I find some have excellent food, while others have nice interior design and ambiance but their food is just okay. For you who are wanting to taste the culinary scene in Canggu, or looking for recommendations on which restaurants in Canggu are worth visiting, here are my two cents based on my own experience :

1. ESKQ Bar

Who can resist a perfectly cooked premium steak paired with a good glass of wine? Especially when it comes with a lively atmosphere in the heart of Canggu.

That was exactly how I felt when I recently had dinner at ESKQ Bar, a steakhouse and wine bar that has been part of Canggu’s dining scene since 2022. From the moment I sat down, I was impressed by the energy of the place. It felt lively without being too formal, and the good things I’d heard about this Canggu steakhouse seemed to be true.

ESKQ focuses on premium steaks cooked over natural wood fire, alongside a carefully selected wine list of more than 50 labels from 12 countries. And there’s another reason it stands out: the kitchen stays open until 2 AM, making it one of the few places in Canggu where you can still order a proper steak well after midnight.

We started with the Hot Brie Cheese & Jam, a warm and creamy brie served with apricot and fig jam and artisanal baguette toast. The cheese was wonderfully soft and rich, while the sweetness of the fruit jam worked beautifully with it. It was the kind of starter that disappeared much faster than expected.

For the main course, I ordered the Filet Mignon with mashed potato and asparagus, cooked medium, while Adrien went for the Rib Eye Steak. Both steaks were cooked over natural wood fire, which gives the meat a lovely smoky flavour and a nicely charred crust. I particularly liked that the portions felt generous without being overwhelmingly heavy — enough to enjoy the steak, sides and a little dessert afterwards. And yes, we saved room for Tiramisu, which was a lovely way to finish the meal.

What makes ESKQ interesting is that it has grown beyond the traditional steakhouse concept. Alongside its selection of Wagyu and signature cuts such as ribeye, filet mignon, striploin, picanha, beef tongue and Tomahawk, the menu now includes a raw bar, wine bites, refreshed starters and new sauces designed to complement the steaks.

The restaurant also recently introduced a new open-fire grill, making the wood-fire cooking even more central to the experience. And with the expanded menu, ESKQ works for different occasions — you can settle in for a long evening over steak, wine and cocktails, or drop by for oysters and a glass of wine at the bar, order a few small plates, or settle in for a long evening over steak, wine and cocktails. The atmosphere is another reason I would recommend it. ESKQ has a speakeasy-style interior with warm, low lighting and an open kitchen, where the wood-fire grill becomes part of the show. On Fridays, they also have live jazz, adding another layer to the evening.

With its combination of quality meat, international wines, open-fire cooking and a lively late-night atmosphere, ESKQ is a good option whether you’re planning a proper dinner with friends, a date night, or simply craving steak after most of Canggu has gone to bed. If you’re looking for a steakhouse in Canggu that’s about more than just steak, ESKQ is definitely worth putting on your list.

ESKQ Bar

Jl. Raya Babakan Canggu B51, Canggu, Bali 80361

Booking: https://eskq.bar/booking

Phone / WhatsApp: +62 821-4587-6880

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 6 PM – 2 AM (closed Mondays)

2. Ding Ding Hot Pot

Ding Ding Hot Pot is one of the restaurants in Canggu I frequently visit. Sometimes I come just to get cozy with a bowl of their famous chicken bone broth soup; other times, we stop by after spending quality time with my daughter at Smiley, the playground located on the second floor.

This restaurant in Canggu has quickly become popular, and I can understand why. The food is delicious, the space is incredibly cozy, and its aesthetic interior and exterior are enough to leave you in awe. Ding Ding Hot Pot blends Chinese heritage with Balinese friendliness, and so far, they’re doing a very good job at it.

A little tip if you’re planning to enjoy their hot pot: the restaurant can get quite busy on weekends, even during lunchtime, so I recommend making a reservation in advance.

Ding Ding Hot Pot

Jl. Padang Linjong, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351

Phone / WhatsApp:0812-9000-2200

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 10.00 AM – 12.00 AM

3. Bottega Italiana

I came to Bottega Italiana because a friend recommended to me one of the restaurants in Canggu has the best Italian food. That’s true tho. I really enjoyed their Tagliatelle pesto and baby spinach. The food tasted fresh and the baby spinach was even crispy. The quality of the food makes me curious about how they make it and I’d like to learn how to cook it since my cooking skill is so so so….basic hahaha.

Bottega Italiana has several outlets all around southern Bali (Seminyak, Petitenget, Berawa, Canggu, and Pererenan). It serves gourmet Italian home-cooking using fresh ingredients, classic recipes, and artisanal techniques that have been around for hundreds of years. The one I visited is in Berawa. When I went there it didn’t have any promotion at all, but you could check out their Facebook page or Instagram for more info.

Bottega Italiana

Address : Jl. Pantai Berawa No.77, Tibubeneng, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361

Phone: 081337907436

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 11.00 AM – 12.00 AM

4. Indigo

One of the restaurants in Canggu is rather fancy and formal for Bali standard. I was curious about its contemporary interior and exterior, looks a bit different than the surrounding restaurants in Canggu. Indigo offers contemporary Japanese fusion with a slight European influence. The restaurant is owned by a French while the chef de cuisine is from Japan, chef Morita Shigehiko-shi.

I like their service. We didn’t have a reservation at that time but then they let us sit inside since we refused to be seated in the bar area. I must say that their maki and sushi are just okay, but not bad. Also, the portion is a bit too small compared to other Japanese restaurants so I had to order 2 portions for dinner. But overall, it’s still a nice experience to have a fine dining in Canggu.

Address :  Jl. Pantai Berawa No.7A, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361

5. Warung Local

Warung is a typical local Indonesian restaurant that serves Indonesian home-cooking at an affordable price. Warung Local has been my favorite restaurant to go to for lunch so far. Located in Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong, Warung Local serves fresh vegan and non vegan food. I can taste its freshness and consistency of flavor, thus I keep return to one of the restaurants in Canggu, even though it takes 15 min from my home to reach the place.

The buffet restaurant offers several selections of food packages starts from Rp.30.000,-. You can opt between rice, brown rice, or noodle here along with meat, vegetables, and side dish.

Address : Pantai Batu Bolong St No.10, Canggu, North Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361

6. Lola’s Cantina Mexicana

One of the restaurants in Canggu that is always packed with people! I don’t know why until I went to Lola on one fine evening. Lola has a nice vibe, nice music, delicious food in great portions, and affordable prices. Find your favorite burritos, tacos, and quesadillas here.

7. Ramen Hamatora

I miss some Japanese cuisine so I was excited to visit Ramen Hamatora in Batu Bolong street because it is often packed with guests. The food must be delicious right if people are flocking to the restaurant?. But when I came there and tried one of its ramen noodles, I feel disappointed with its taste, far from the taste of ramen noodles I had both in Japan and various restaurants in Jakarta.

The good thing about one of the restaurants in Canggu is it also has vegetarian ramen and you can also tasting ramen with your pet at their outdoor seats.

Address : Pantai Batu Bolong St No.43, Canggu, North Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361

8. Penny Lane

Penny Lane has very nice bohemian decorations which are perfect for those who are looking for taking pics in an aesthetic restaurant for their Instagram. I like its vibe, the garden area, and the Nasi Campur I had was also pretty tasty. But, honestly, I wish it has more food selections so I didn’t have to end up eating Nasi Campur at one of the restaurants in Canggu. You would see a lot of tourists from Jakarta and Surabaya here because this restaurant is pretty well-known on Instagram.

Address : Jl. Munduk Catu No.9, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali

9. Neighborhood Food

It’s one of the restaurants in Canggu that seems to be busy since early morning. I saw people had breakfast in Neighborhood Food when I had my morning walk/ run around the neighborhood. Neighborhood Food is a local eatery and coffee shop located adjacent to the bustling Berawa beach in Canggu. It has a cozy sofa at the outdoor seating, perfect for breakfast or lunch while people watching. While its interior decoration reminds me a bit of some restaurant and cafes in Hanoi, Vietnam.

I had cappuccino and avocado toast in Neighborhood Food. Definitely will be returning soon. Besides this place, you can also try Baked coffee shop, also in Berawa, for breakfast. The coffee shop is very popular among Chinese-Indonesian and becoming an Instagram pics hotspot.

Address : Jalan Pantai Berawa No.99 BB, Tibubeneng, North Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361

10. Milano

A good place to eat and hang out. Milano is one of the restaurants in Canggu that serves Italian and Western Food. I came here for their cocktails. They have a 50% off promotion every Wednesday. It’s also great that they also have live music. Milano is located right across from the famous Finns Beach Club.

Address : Jl. Pantai Berawa, Tibubeneng, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351

Indeed, there are a lot of cool & hip restaurants in Canggu, also cafes and bars. And I still got a list of places I’d like to visit in the near future, especially Taco Casa and the Thai restaurant in Canggu. Besides restaurants in Canggu, I’ve also spent a lot of time tasting food in many places around Seminyak, Petitenget, and Batu Belig. More about this soon on this blog.

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