The short answer
Mana Uluwatu Restaurant & Bar: what visitors should know first
Choose it for a sit-down dinner with a view, not for vegetarian food. The menu highlights are meat and seafood, so vegetarians should ask in advance what can be cooked; book ahead for sunset.
Useful facts
Mana Uluwatu Restaurant & Bar facts at a glance
- Location
- Uluwatu Surf Villas, Jl. Pantai Suluban, Pecatu
- Dining style
- Sit-down restaurant and bar, smart casual
- Price signal
- Upper mid-range; 11% tax and 10% service added
- Signature order
- Try: crab omelette (named by Chope)
- Good for
- Sunset dinner, special occasions
Why it matters
Why Mana Uluwatu Restaurant & Bar is worth your time
Mana is named by Honeycombers, Bali Untold and Nothing Familiar, which makes it one of the most consistently recommended proper restaurants on the peninsula. Its appeal is the setting: a clifftop terrace close to Suluban, with the view as much a part of the meal as the food.
For older travellers it is a good choice for one special dinner, because it is a seated meal rather than a beach-club scene. For vegetarian families it is a weaker choice than the warungs and Indian restaurants nearby, and we could not confirm how much of the menu is meat-free.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Clifftop setting
A sunset-facing site near Suluban, described by guides as one of the better evening spots.
- 02
Mixed global menu
Chope lists Asian, Indonesian, Mexican and South American dishes.
- 03
Booking online
TableCheck handles reservations, which helps when planning from abroad.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Mana sits inside Uluwatu Surf Villas on the road to Suluban. Chope lists its cuisine as Asian, Indonesian, Mexican and South American, with crab omelette, crispy pork belly, Balinese chorizo and roast chicken as highlights. Honeycombers describes it as fusion tapas on the clifftop, around five minutes by car from Uluwatu Temple.
This is a mixed menu led by meat and seafood, and Chope's page does not say what vegetarians can order. Contact the restaurant before you go and ask for meat-free dishes and whether stock or lard is used. Do not expect Jain or vegan cooking.
Opening hours are inconsistent between listings, from morning to late evening, so confirm by phone or the booking page. Book a table for sunset, wear smart casual clothes and allow a taxi back, as parking and the late return on dark roads can be tiring.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Reserve ahead for sunset
- Ask about meat-free dishes before booking
- Confirm opening hours
- Ask about stairs and seating
- Arrange a taxi for the return
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Uluwatu Surf Villas, Jl. Pantai Suluban, Pecatu
- Time needed
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Best time
- Late afternoon into sunset; listings disagree on hours, so confirm
- Walking level
- Moderate
- Senior comfort
- One guide says the formal dining room is upstairs, so ask about stairs and seating when booking. Smart casual dress is requested, and the clifftop setting may be breezy.
- Tickets and access
- Reservation advised, particularly for sunset; TableCheck booking is mentioned. Prices carry 11 percent tax and 10 percent service charge per TableCheck.
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Plan the practical part
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Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
One guide says the formal dining room is upstairs, so ask about stairs and seating when booking. Smart casual dress is requested, and the clifftop setting may be breezy.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Can vegetarians eat at Mana?
Chope does not say. The listed highlights are meat and seafood, so ask the restaurant what can be made meat-free.
What is the dress code?
TableCheck asks for smart casual.
Do I need to book?
Booking is advisable, especially for sunset. TableCheck is mentioned as the booking route.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
