The short answer
Waatu: what visitors should know first
A good pick for a considered meal if the group eats meat or fish, and workable for vegetarians because the restaurant lists a plant-based menu. Confirm the menu, hours and booking on its site.
Useful facts
Waatu facts at a glance
- Location
- Jl. Pantai Selatan Gau, Ungasan, Bali 80362
- Dining style
- Yakitori and open-flame grill, all-day
- Price signal
- Upper mid-range; check current menu
- Signature order
- Try: coal-grilled dishes; ask about the plant-based menu
- Good for
- Family dinners, mixed diets
Why it matters
Why Waatu is worth your time
Waatu is named by Honeycombers and Bali Untold and has its own site with a clear address and menu structure, so it is among the better-documented dinner choices in the area. It offers something different from the surf cafes: coal-grilled cooking in a more composed setting.
For mixed groups it is useful because the menu includes a plant-based section as well as kids' food, which suits a multi-generation family. The cost is that it is not a cheap stop and is further from the main Pecatu road, so it suits a planned evening rather than a casual drop-in.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Open-flame cooking
Food is cooked over coals using ingredients from across Indonesia, per the restaurant.
- 02
Plant-based menu
A separate plant-based menu is listed on the official site.
- 03
Family options
Kids and sweets menus are listed, helpful for multi-generation groups.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Waatu describes itself as a yakitori and open-flame grill that cooks over coals using ingredients from around Indonesia. Its website lists breakfast, lunch, dinner, sweets, kids and natural wine menus, and it opens at 7.30 am and runs late.
The site also lists a separate plant-based menu, and a New Year's Eve vegan set included miso cabbage with sesame cream and a mushroom steak clay pot. That is encouraging for vegetarian visitors, but this is a mixed grill kitchen, so ask how vegetables are cooked and whether the same grill surfaces are used for meat. We did not find a pure vegetarian or Jain claim.
Honeycombers and Bali Untold both name Waatu, with Honeycombers placing it in Ungasan and Bali Untold near Melasti Beach. Plan a taxi or driver, as the area is spread out.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Book dinner ahead
- Ask how vegetables are cooked on the grill
- Confirm current hours on the website
- Arrange a taxi, as Ungasan is spread out
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Jl. Pantai Selatan Gau, Ungasan
- Time needed
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Best time
- Breakfast through dinner; the site says open from 7.30 am until late
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- We found no details on steps, lifts or toilets. Waatu is within a resort complex in Ungasan, so ask about the walk from the entrance and request a table with a back rest.
- Tickets and access
- Booking advised for dinner; check the official site for current reservations and menus.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Waatu
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
We found no details on steps, lifts or toilets. Waatu is within a resort complex in Ungasan, so ask about the walk from the entrance and request a table with a back rest.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Does Waatu have vegetarian food?
The official site lists a plant-based menu. It is a mixed grill kitchen, so ask about cross-contact.
When is it open?
The site says from 7.30 am until late. Check before you go.
Is it Jain-friendly?
We found no statement about Jain cooking, so ask directly.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
