10 Best Restaurants
Lombok’s southern bays draw surfers to Selong Belanak and Kuta, where restaurants sit within reach of grassy coastal headlands. In the northwest, Medana and Sira offer quieter resort beaches facing the offshore islands. Inland, Tetebatu’s rice fields, Sukarara’s weaving and Senaru’s waterfalls reveal landscapes and traditions beyond the coast. North and south are distinct bases with substantial road journeys between them; a split stay makes sense if both feature heavily in your plans.
El Bazar
Kuta, South Lombok, Indonesia
El Bazar gives a night out in Kuta a sense of occasion without making it formal. Its Mediterranean approach centres on sharing, with seafood, grilled meats and mezze accompanied by a substantial wine offering. The open kitchen, terrace and different seating areas create a lively setting for a couple or a group. Choose it when everyone wants to taste several dishes, allowing the kitchen’s seasonal offering and the table’s appetite to shape the meal.
Mediterranean sharing plates and wine
Lumbung Restaurant
The Oberoi, Medana Beach, Indonesia
Lumbung is a compelling reason to make dinner part of a stay on Medana Bay. The open-sided, thatched restaurant brings together Indian, Indonesian and Western cooking in a garden-and-ocean setting. Indian dishes are a particular strength in the independent dining assessment, making them a useful starting point when choosing from a broad menu. It suits an unhurried evening when attentive resort hospitality and a comfortable setting matter as much as the food.
Indian cooking in a classic resort setting
The Kliff Bistro
Katamaran Resort, Mangsit, Indonesia
The Kliff turns dinner above Mangsit into a complete evening out. Its outdoor setting looks over the coast, while the menu moves between small plates and larger dishes designed for sharing. Open-fire cooking adds focus to the current offering, and independent criticism singles out the seafood and service. Arrive with time to enjoy the changing light, then settle into dinner. This is the Lombok address at Katamaran, distinct from the group’s similarly named Komodo venue.
Seafood and an elevated coastal setting
Papi Sapi Lombok
Jalan Pariwisata Pantai Kuta, Indonesia
Papi Sapi brings a confident grill-led format to Kuta, with a changing showcase that lets diners choose the centrepiece of their meal. The attraction is the combination of meat and seafood, generous accompaniments and a lively setting that works well for friends. The regional critic also singles out the starters and desserts, so leave room beyond the main event. Choose the Lombok branch for an indulgent evening and ask the team about the day’s selection.
A sociable evening around the grill
Medsa
The Sira, Sira Beach, Indonesia
Medsa offers a relaxed Mediterranean counterpoint to Lombok’s Indonesian dining. At The Sira, the restaurant places lunch or dinner within the rhythm of a coastal resort day, with an open-air setting near the pool and beach. The independent assessment highlights the kitchen’s handling of grilled beef, supporting its appeal beyond the outlook alone. It suits a leisurely meal for couples or friends who want familiar Mediterranean flavours and the comfort of attentive resort surroundings.
Mediterranean cooking beside the resort pool
The Island’s Table
The Sira, Sira Beach, Indonesia
The Island’s Table gives Indonesian home cooking a comfortable resort setting on Sira Beach. The current menu is designed around dishes shared at the centre of the table, making it a welcoming introduction for travellers who want to explore several flavours together. Independent dining coverage highlights rendang, ayam taliwang and the accompanying sambal. Choose it for an evening that keeps local cooking at the heart of the experience, asking the team to guide the balance of the order.
Indonesian dishes for the whole table
Markisa
Rawa Lombok, Kuta, Indonesia
Markisa is a smaller, food-focused address at Rawa Lombok, with Mediterranean cooking that leans towards Italy. House-made bread, pasta and seafood establish the character, while professional criticism particularly praises the octopus and the quality of the cooking. It makes a good choice for travellers who value a memorable plate more than a grand dining room. Plan an unhurried lunch or dinner here, and let the available fish and sharing dishes guide the order.
Mediterranean cooking in an intimate setting
Lotus Bayview
Senggigi Beach, Art Market, Indonesia
Lotus Bayview combines a beachfront setting with an Italian kitchen that has earned a lasting place in Senggigi. Homemade pasta and wood-fired pizza are central to the appeal, alongside seafood and Indonesian favourites that give mixed groups plenty of choice. Tables near the sand make it easy to extend a meal into a relaxed evening. Choose it for an accomplished, informal dinner after exploring the west coast, reserving ahead if the beachfront position matters.
Italian cooking at the water’s edge
Square Restaurant & Lounge
Senggigi Square, Block B-10, Indonesia
Square offers an evening alternative to the beachfront resorts, with a terrace setting in central Senggigi and a menu that moves between Indonesian and Western dishes. Professional criticism supports the kitchen’s fusion cooking and local specialities, while the operator’s current offering includes substantial meat and seafood plates. It suits a mixed group with different appetites. Allow time for a leisurely meal, as the independent assessment notes that service can sometimes be slow.
Indonesian and Western cooking in town
KRNK
Jalan Raya Kuta, Kuta, Indonesia
KRNK gives Kuta a lively, informal dining option built around burgers, pizza, salads and cocktails. Industrial details and art suit the sociable atmosphere, while professional criticism praises the ingredients and energetic service. It earns its place as a well-executed casual meal between more elaborate dinners, particularly for friends who enjoy music and a busy room. Come for a satisfying plate and the company, with expectations set around a spirited restaurant-bar rather than a quiet evening.
Well-made burgers and a lively night out