Bali might be well-known for its beaches, surfing, wellness hotspots and nightlife, but the food is nothing to sniff at either – from breezy brunches and beach-friendly fare such as acai bowls, to Indonesian classics like nasi goreng and gado-gado.

When you’re next in up-and-coming destination Uluwatu, give these eateries a try.

Artisan Bingin Originally opened in Uluwatu in 2022, Artisan has since expanded to three more locations across Bali, the most recent being Pererenan late last year.

No two locations are the same, however, from dishes to ambience.

Artisan Bingin, which sits in the happening area of the same name that’s filled with nightlife and wellness hotspots, has a relaxed, airy vibe with industrial touches and plenty of greenery – plants line the walls, with a feature wall depicting a rolling landscape sitting behind the bar.

The menu features Western classics with Mediterranean influences and fusion touches, from eggs, bagels and crepes in the morning, to salads and creative sandwiches for lunch – think kimchi confit tuna, or beef pastrami and goat cheese – with sharing plates, pastas and pizzas for dinner.

We visited for a leisurely sharing dinner, but already want to return for brunch, which has garnered rave reviews online – our eyes are on the scrambled eggs with mascarpone and caviar, and the pear and Brie toast with olive oil and thyme-infused honey.

The group also includes Artisan Wholesale, which supplies bread and baked goods to restaurants and hotels across the island.

Location: Jalan Pantai Bingin, Pecatu, South Kuta Must-order: Deep-fried lasagne, Kemiri pasta Mana Uluwatu View this post on Instagram Although this restaurant is part of Uluwatu Surf Villas, you don’t need to be a resort guest to dine here.

The resort, which opened in 2001, boasts a long surfing history, with the location appearing in international surf films and photography in the 1970s.

The Instagrammable views are as worth a visit as the food: opt for the upstairs dining area to enjoy sweeping ocean views from the cliffs of the island’s Bukit Peninsula, or chill by the hotel pool.

(Note, though, that the two areas feature slightly different menus.

Fewer options are available on the poolside menu, which has more of a focus on sharing plates.) The menu spans a range of cuisines and dishes: tacos, nachos and burritos; yakitori and ramen; salads and poke bowls; burgers and pizzas; and Indonesian fare, of course.

The restaurant employs sustainable and certified humane practices, using sustainable seafood, free-range poultry and grass-fed beef, and sourcing ingredients from local farms.

Come here for breakfast following an early-morning yoga class at Morning Light Yoga – the resort’s yoga studio, also open to the public with no booking ahead required – or for lunch after some surfing or after scrambling up and down the stairs leading to the nearby picturesque Suluban Beach.

The resort has a skate park that’s open to the public at specific times of day, too.

Location: Jalan Pantai Suluban, Pecatu, South Kuta Must-order: Baja fish tacos Landing on a number of Bali restaurant recommendation lists across the internet – and....