Jimbaran, the perfect combination between seafood and sunset

Jimbaran is just south of the airport and Kuta. That all started to change in the 1980s and Jimbaran is now home to several world class 5 star beach resorts, plus a few more moderate mid-market hotels. The bay itself has a pleasant white sand beach and is very safe for swimming. The three clusters of grilled seafood restaurants on the beach are a major tourist draw in the evenings, as is the truly stunning sunset.

Jimbaran is also home to a Norwegian University, Gateway College, with around 500 students studying athletics, philosphy, culture, economics and journalism. Jimbaran has an increasing number of rather chic shops but there is little or no nightlife here.

The beach, Jimbaran Bay is fringed by one of the best beaches in Bali. The sunset, Arrive at around 5PM, take a seat in one of the restaurants located on the beach, order food drink, and enjoy the romantic sunset while waiting for your orders. The sunsets in Jimbaran are very beautiful.

Jimbaran fish market, A traditional fish market is located at the northern end of the bay right by the beach at the junction with Jalan Tukad Ayung. The catch comes in every morning here and customers include most of Bali's fine dining restaurants. Jimbaran Town. The road along the beach and Jalan Uluwatu makes good orientation points. edit

Eating seafood on the beach in Jimbaran is a quintessential part of many a visitor's itinerary when coming to Bali.

Jimbaran Bay is home to about fifty grilled seafood restaurants in three different groupings, all set along the beach. The restaurants serve essentially the same menu with one basic dining format:

fire-grilled (bakar) seafood with your own choice of various fish, crab, squid, shrimp, lobster and other shellfish

local green vegetables steamed with garlic

rice or french fried potatoes

local spicy sauces

Prices at the restaurant for two with local Bintang beer or soft drinks are in the range of Rp 200,000-600,000 plus 15% tax and service, depending on quantity and type of seafood selected. Typically, 1 kg of fish costs about Rp 160,000.

Everything is freshly caught as Jimbaran is still a functioning fishing village. Jimbaran is very well served by high end resort hotels, and the dining options at the Four Seasons and the Ayana Resort for example are truly exceptional.

But if you'd like to try different restaurant there are some of them :

Cuca Restaurant, Jl Yoga Perkhanthi (just beside the Kayumanis Private Estate and Spa), ☎ +62 361 708066, . Chef Kevin Cherkas serves western cooking made only from the best and freshest local ingredients.  

Depot Joko, Jl Raya Uluwatu (just north of junction with Jl Melasti). A very popular, no frills local restaurant serving all manner of Indonesian food.

Grocer & Grind, Jimbaran Corner, Jl. Uluwatu (at the new shopping centre at the exit towards Four Seasons), . Contemporary bistro & delicatessen. There is also a sister-restaurant in Seminyak. Mid-range.  

Pepe Nero, Jl Wanagiri 18 (on the small road that leads through the quarry from the Four Seasons roundabout), ☎ +62 361 704672, .11AM-10PM. An Italian restaurant in an unlikely location with nice views of Jimbaran Bay. Mains from Rp 60,000.  

Jimbaran Beach Club - JBC, Jl Bukit Permai, Pantai Jimbaran (at the beach right before you get to the Four Seasons Resort), . Fresh seafood, prepared with a mediterranean influence and served on the sandy beach. Well stocked bar, good wine list, tropical cocktails and seasonal fruit juices.