Seafood lovers will love Balinese abundance in freshly caught fish, prawns, octopus, clams, calamari, crabs, and huge lobsters.
Even though the main fishing area in Bali is Jimbaran, the seafood restaurants in Canggu get fresh delivery every single morning directly from the fishermen and the fish market, and talented chefs honed their cooking skills over centuries of living off the ocean.
Plus, dining in Canggu has more upscale interiors, a mix of different cuisines and cooking techniques and there are just so many things local and international chefs can do with fish and seafood rather then just grill.
Where can you eat delicious seafood while in Canggu? Here are the best seafood restaurants we love to dine at.
What Seafood Can You Eat In Bali?
To easily understand if a restaurant is serving you locally caught seafood or not, here is a brief list of fish and seafood fishing boats bring in every morning from the Indian Ocean:
Tuna, Red Snapper, and Mahi-mahi (aka dorado) – are the most common fish caught around the island. Tuna is, however, seasonal, as it is not native to Bali, and is only caught when migration happens. You can also catch groupers, amberjack, or trout, but they are rarely served in restaurants.
Barramundi is an amazing fish for grilling, but it is a bit less popular due to its supply.
Bali oysters. There are also oysters brought in from neighbouring islands – Lombok and East Java, where they are farmed.
Crabs. Crabs caught around Bali are not King crabs or Snow crabs. They are small to medium with some delicious meat.
Shrimps and prawns of all sizes! Are caught in abundance and are absolutely yummy.
Calamari from tiny to huge. Are very popular local delicacies, especially breaded and grilled calamari!
Octopus. The supply isn’t big. There are tiny baby octopuses that are very delicious as grilled snacks, and big adult octopuses that are used in casual and fine-dining seafood restaurants in Bali.
Lobster. Jimbaran, Amed, and West Bali have great lobsters. Many fishermen still use handmade traps to catch them.
Bali waters do not have salmon or cod, so they are usually imported.
The suppliers and local initiatives are still working on how to make Bali and Indonesia’s fishing industry more sustainable, if that is your concern it is best to ask the waiters about the source of your meal.
Best Seafood Restaurants In Canggu
St Tropez @ FINNS Beach club
Starting the list strong with some real delights served at St Tropez – one of the best restaurants in Bali right on the Canggu beach with easily the best sunset views in Canggu.
The blinis (thin savory crepes) served with premium ossetra caviar, perfectly seared scallops, tuna crudo, fresh locally-sourced and pre-selected oysters, and grilled octopus are just a fraction of the seafood feast you can have at St Tropez.
The perfect spot for a date night with your significant other. After dinner, you can stay at FINNS and dance or chill with cocktails at a pool bar all night long.
It is a saught-after venue, so we do recommend reserving a table in advance.
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Berawa No.99, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Online: St Tropez
SIA – Grill & Seafood Bar
Fusion cuisine at SIA mixes what Bali has to offer with more Asian flavours. To accompany your dishes you can pick a nice cocktail too, as SIA isn’t called a seafood bar for no reason!
The menu has seafood and some meat options and very reasonable prices. I big bonus is that this restaurant is open daily till midnight, so you can fix your seafood cravings at any time of the day.
A no-brainer is to order the freshest catch of the day fish with rich garlic butter sauce. A go-to place for simple lunch served on banana leaves like a classic Balinese dish.
Where Is It? Jl. Subak Canggu, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Online: SIA
Hippie Fish Pererenan Beach
A simple beachfront seafood restaurant in Pererenan with nice views and a bar. They serve a regular breakfast menu and seafood menu.
You can try Italian-style seafood pasta with prawns, lobster, calamari with salsa verde, clams, seafood appetizers, fish burgers, or Mediterranean fish soup. A must-try is their mixed seafood fregola.
From 5.30 PM till 10 PM it is a fish market, where you can order fish and seafood for grilling.
The restaurant has an enclosed space with AC and a rooftop setting on the 3rd floor. A nice spot for the first date or girls night out.
Where Is It? Jalan Pantai Pererenan no. 171, Pererenan Beach, Pererenan, Canggu, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Online: Hippie Fish
Moana Fish Eatery
One of the iconic dining options for seafood lovers, right on Batu Bolong Street. The creative menu features poke bowls, traditional dishes from Polynesia with raw fish, and, of course, seafood barbecue.
Moana’s take on tuna tacos, tataki, mahi mahi dishes, and Borabora Poisson cru (raw fish) are really tasty! Apart from good food, the place is known for island vibes and good crowd.
Every Wednesday, there is a happy hour from 5 PM to 7 PM, when you can get a free glass of wine with any food order.
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.28, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Online: Facebook
Yuki Canggu
We can’t make a complete list of seafood restaurants in Canggu without at least one sushi restaurant, or, to be precise, a modern Japanese Izakaya.
Yuki is an oceanfront upscale restaurant with standard and traditional Asian floor seating areas.
The menu is wider than just sushi. You can choose from grilled seafood, sashimi, maki rolls, and regular meat or plant-based dishes. All the ingredients are locally and sustainably sourced.
The Happy Hour happens daily from 5 to 6 PM and every Friday starting from 5 PM Yuki hosts low-key dinner parties with some DJ sets.
Where Is It? 84RH+RM2, Canggu, Kuta Utara, Badung Regency, Bali
Online: Yuki
Bonito Fish Bar
Just a few minutes outside Canggu, there is a new seafood restaurant with a laid-back atmosphere and a great dish selection made from fresh ingredients sourced sustainably. The quality is a guarantee as it is a sister restaurant of one of the OG of Bali fine-dining scene – Mauri restaurant.
The forward-thinking food menu really covers all the seafood, including imported caviar, Hokkaido scallops, and salmon.
Top choices are barramundi ceviche, classy poached lobster, and the special 6-course tasting menu. If you want something light and decadent, try smoked salmon with cream cheese, lemon, avruga caviar, and capers appetizer.
A big advantage of Bonito is their own deli service where you can order fresh or vaccum-sealed seafood and fresh to cook at home for your family.
Where Is It? Jl. Bumbak Dauh No.88, Kerobokan, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Online: Bonito
Gente Italian Seafood Restaurant Canggu
Seafood, homemade Italian food, and a vibrant atmosphere make Gente Restaurant one of the favourite dining venues in Berawa, Canggu. And we don’t need convincing that Italians know their way around food.
Seared tuna steak with sauteed broccoli and signature dishes with octopus are great food options at Gente. But the menu goes far beyond that with some comforting pasta and salads, plus it has some nice Italian wines as well that were just made for seafood.
Note, that Gente is closed on Monday.
Where Is It? Jl. Tegal Sari No.21, Berawa, Canggu, Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Online: Gente
TYM SEA FOOD CANGGU
TYM SEA is a seafood cheap eats place around Canggu – here you can try grilled prawn and grilled fish, or ikan bakar in Indonesian, with spicy dipping sauces like locals love to eat or simple garlic butter.
Whatever the cooks can find at the market, they will cook for you. Plus, you get the front-row seats to actually see how they will quickly grill the catch over charcoal.
The staple sides for grilled fish for locals are rice and kankung (sauteed water spinach with garlic), so that’s what you should get too!
Price-wise it will be the cheapest seafood spot around Canggu, but it is also the most basic, so don’t come with expectations of restaurant-level service of interiors. It is the true Bali-style eatery with authentic flavors.
Insider tip: it is an outdoor setting, so don’t forget your mosquito spray.
Where Is It? Canggu, Kuta Utara, Badung Regency, Bali 80351
Online: N/A
La Baracca Canggu
Although primarily an Italian restaurant, La Baracca does a good job with seafood.
Amazing salad with octopus and burrata, stuffed squid, prawn croquettes, filling tuna sandwiches, seafood pasta, and pizza with anchovies – seafood highlights on the menu. The drinks menu is top-notch too with classic cocktails, beers, white, red, or rose wines, and vermouths.
The Canggu joint is a 2-story building with ricefiled views and very cool industrial, yet homey, interiors. During the day you’ll find some free dinner tables, but for dinner with friends, it is best to reserve in advance.
Where Is It? Jl. Tanah Barak No.51, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351
Online: La Baracca
Santanera
A chic 3-story Mediterranean restaurant in Canggu, not far from Echo Beach. Open daily till midnight, it is a popular spot for romantic dining. The interiors blend Old and New worlds and feature modern artworks.
Seafood options are limited, but delicious mixing Mediteranean, Latin, and European flavors. Try tartalettes with yellowfin tuna and salmon roe, ceviche variations, and dry-aged grouper, and you won’t be disappointed.
Once the dinner is finished, head to Santanera’s rooftop bar for sunset drinks and live music.
Where Is It? Jl. Tanah Barak No.55-57, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351
Online: Santanera
Pescado Bali
Pescado means fish in Spanish and it is exactly the focus of this restaurant and Spanish wine bar in Pererenan. The chef serves the freshest tuna tartare, octopus cooked to perfection and amazing paella with black squid ink.
Your dinner will be paired with live music and appropriate drinks – imported wines. The place is small and cozy and works great for both intimate dinners or friends gatherings.
Sometimes, Pescado hosts small art events with wine, bringing the neighborhood together.
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Pererenan No.112, Pererenan, Kec. Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351
Online: Pescado
What The Crab
Just a 10-minute drive from Canggu center, there is a simple seafood restaurant with focus on tender and juicy crab meat. You may not think much about the place because of the location, but don’t judge this book by its cover!
You can pick small portion (300 gr) or big portion (500 gr) of the freshest crab meat, and a few sides to go with you crab. There is also a nice selection of savory dishes from chowder to pasta and burger, where crab is the star.
But if you want to have a real seafood feast, you can order the selection of crayfish, squid, shrimp, clams, and mussels.
Where Is It? Jl. By Pass Tanah Lot No.88, Munggu, Kec. Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351
Online: Instagram
Final Thoughts On Seafood, Canggu
If you’re visiting Canngu, there are at least 12 seafood and fish restaurants to check out with some cocktails and wine.
Canggu restaurateurs building one of the Bali foodie capitals and making sure your taste buds can savour fresh seafood the Indian ocean gives us, from tuna poke bowls to creative seafood dishes.
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