Fine Dining · Uluwatu
Lia Cafe
$$ Busy 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Dinner) Found on Google Maps 2 Oct 2026
Lia Cafe is a cherished, family-run beachfront seafood restaurant situated along Jimbaran's Muaya Beach, located just steps away from its bustling neighbor Menega. Renowned for its warm Balinese hospitality and honest pricing, the restaurant offers an unhurried, intimate alternative for beachfront seafood dining on the sand. Guests feast on freshly caught fish, king prawns, mud crabs, and calamari grilled over smoky coconut husks, accompanied by fragrant garlic rice, water spinach, and house-made sambals. With tables set right where the gentle bay tides lap the shore, it provides one of Bali's premier vantage points for watching the sun sink into the Indian Ocean.
Insider tips
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Transparent Fixed-Price Set Menus. Order one of their popular multi-item set packages (Package A, B, or C) which bundle grilled fish, jumbo prawns, crab, calamari, clams, rice, vegetables, drinks, and fresh fruit at clear, predictable rates.
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Complimentary One-Way Transport. Lia Cafe offers a complimentary one-way hotel pickup service for diners staying in Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, and southern Kuta; book your table in advance and request transport via WhatsApp.
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Sweet Balinese Garlic Basting. When ordering fresh grilled squid and red snapper, ask for the signature house Balinese sweet garlic butter marinade, which caramelizes exquisitely over the glowing coconut husks.
Good to know
- Price Range & Payment
- Complete seafood combo set menus range from Rp 250,000–450,000 per person including sides and beer, with individual à la carte items priced by weight; cash and major credit cards accepted.
- Dress Code & Reservations
- Completely casual beach attire (shorts, t-shirts, and sandals are recommended as dining takes place directly on the sand); advance reservations via phone/WhatsApp (+62 812-3981-0545) are highly recommended to arrange hotel pickup and prime sunset seating.
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