Restaurant · Uluwatu
Menega Cafe Jimbaran
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Menega Cafe is the most celebrated and iconic beachfront seafood warung located on the golden sands of Muaya Beach in Jimbaran Bay. Famed for its authentic coconut-husk charcoal grilling pits right by the water's edge, guests dine with their bare feet buried in the soft sand as waves lap the shore just feet away. Diners hand-select live lobsters, king prawns, red snappers, and squids from bubbling aerated tanks, which are then grilled over smoldering coconut husks with Menega's signature garlic-chili butter glaze. The magical combination of smoky grilled aromas and sunset skies over the bay creates an unforgettable Balinese dining ritual.
Insider tips
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Live Tank Selection. Walk up to the tanks upon arrival to personally select and weigh your live seafood before being seated.
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Arrive for Sunset Early. Arrive by 4:30 PM to claim a front-row beachfront table directly on the sand before evening tour groups arrive.
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Sambal Matah & Garlic Butter. Ask for extra bowls of their freshly made Sambal Matah and house sweet-savory dipping sauces to complement the grilled lobster.
Good to know
- Schedule
- Open every day from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM; very busy between 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM nightly.
- Footwear Advice
- Wear simple slip-on sandals or flip-flops since you will be walking and dining directly on soft sand.
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