Seminyak is one of Bali’s main tourist areas, packed with a variety of restaurants, cafes, bars, and beach clubs. It’s also home to a wide range of retail stores, from the biggest global brands to the local gems. Travelers will have no shortage of options when walking down the main road, including where to eat for dinner.
The main food streets, Jalan Kayu Aya and Jalan Laksmana, offer every cuisine for you to fill up on – from tapas to pasta, sandwiches to dim sum – including Indonesian food. Plenty of Indonesian establishments also line these streets, from local warungs, to casual chains, to fine dining restaurants.
Where to have dinner in Seminyak
For an elevated experience of Balinese and Indonesian flavours, the best place to visit is Merah Putih restaurant in the Petitenget area. The restaurant has been serving Indonesian fine dining with a modern flare since 2013, and has recently been named Bali’s best restaurant for fine dining.
Dine in elegance
Merah Putih is an especially perfect choice for those looking for an intimate dinner in Seminyak. The restaurant’s luxurious interior features a high, translucent roof that illuminates the space in moonlight in the evening. A vibrant indoor garden decorates the main restaurant floor, complete with a trickling water feature.
Whether it’s dinner for two or for a large group of family and friends, Merah Putih accommodates your party with 110 seats across the main floor and three teak pods on the mezzanine, which seats 24.
Dinner in Seminyak at Merah Putih
Reflecting Indonesia’s collectivist culture, Merah Putih serves shareable Indonesian food for dinner, set in the middle of the table for everyone in your party to taste. The extensive menu is a collection of innovative adaptations of timeless Indonesian recipes and caters to various dietary preferences and restrictions.
Dinner service begins at 17:30 with a choice of delicious appetisers like pulled pork steamed buns and the restaurant’s famous lobster noodles. For mains, take your pick from an array of decadent curries from across Indonesia. Complete the meal with vegetable side dishes and rice if you so wish.
For the full Merah Putih experience, opt for the wine dinner. Enjoy a 9-dish meal with a different glass of wine that pairs perfectly with each course. An aromatic Sumatran beef curry is the star of this tasting menu, paired with wines from France, Argentina, Italy, and the United States.
To accompany your dinner, Merah Putih also offers signature cocktails which star local ingredients. A rich Coconut Espresso Martini features Javanese cocoa. The Merah Putih Sour gives you a kick with an alcohol base of Balinese liquor and ingredients like turmeric, soursop, and pineapple. These are just two of the many delicious cocktails that await you. Wine enthusiasts will also be spoiled with an extensive collection of over 200 international wines.
Ready to enjoy dinner in Seminyak with stellar food and first-class service? Book a table at Merah Putih with special gift vouchers today.
FAQ
The main food streets in Seminyak are Jalan Kayu Aya and Jalan Laksmana, stretching almost 2km long and lined with a variety of cuisines – from tapas to pasta, sandwiches to dim sum – including Indonesian food.
Night life is particularly bustling in Seminyak, with plenty of bars, pubs, and beach clubs to keep you entertained til morning.
For an elevated experience of Balinese and Indonesian flavours, the best place to visit is Merah Putih restaurant in the Petitenget area. The restaurant has been serving Indonesian fine dining with a modern flare since 2013, and has recently been named Bali’s best restaurant for fine dining.
