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Lava Gastrobar & Grill

By Catur Herawanto
4 min read
Updated: Jun 20, 2025

Lava Gastrobar & Grill brings volcanic heat to the dining scene in Sanur. The newly opened restaurant bursts the flame to your table by focusing on fire-grilled cuisine. Like Bali’s majestic volcanoes, Lava delivers you the primitive way of cooking but with modern, bold, and complex flavors. The combo of natural stone and wooden interior only intensifies the vibe at Lava and shows you that your meals are not the only thing cooked in by flame, but your soul will get all giddy and warm.

OnBali Experts Rating:

4/5
Ratings:
Food
Coffee Quality
Atmosphere
Service
Cleanliness

Guest Rating:

5/5
5 reviews
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Details:

Cuisine:

Grilled, BBQ

Menu:

See menu

Features:

Restaurant, Gastrobar

Special Options:

Vegetarian-friendly

Opening Hours:

3 PM – 12 PM

Average Bill:

US$ 30/pax

Our Expert’s Experience from Lava Gastrobar & Grill

Reservation

Send your booking through WhatsApp or send a DM to their Instagram. They’ll respond to your reservation promptly despite everybody wanting to dine at Lava. Book your table ASAP!

Parking

If you drive your motorbike, the parking spot is available in front of the restaurant, though the space is limited. You can park the car nearby, though we suggest you take a Grab/Gojek/taxi instead.

Service

The staff is fantastic! They will answer all your questions and explain the concept of Lava, including how they cook with lava rocks! The servers will gladly recommend the right drinks for your meal. It’s what you expect from Balinese hospitality: full of warmth and highly attentive.

The Best Dishes in Lava Gastrobar & Grill

  • Ribeye Steak

  • King Prawns

  • Salmon Steak

The Best Drinks in Lava Gastrobar & Grill

  • Fraisy Daisy

  • Bali Dog

  • Palo Santo Boulvardier

Why Do We Choose the Lava Gastrobar & Grill?

We’re so invested in the Lava Gastrobar & Grill concept because we’ve seen nothing like it in Sanur. And knowing they go all the way by using lava rocks to cook the meal? Say no more! The cooking method highlights the core flavor of each ingredient, showing they only use quality meats, vegetables, and seafood.

And the atmosphere is oh-so-laid-back! We can see ourselves sitting there for hours after finishing the smoky ribeye steak and sipping our second glass of Fraisy Daisy. The combination of ash grey, marbled white, and brown colors elevates Lava's volcanic aesthetic. We love how they incorporate the big tree into the design. It just adds the charm and rustic vibe! We dare say that Lava succeeded in bringing fire and heat to the quaint Sanur!

FAQ

Is outdoor or beachfront seating available?

Yes! Lava has a semi-outdoor seating area with a roof, so no need to worry about the rain!

Does Lava Gastrobar & Grill provide takeaway or delivery services?
Is there live music or entertainment?
Does Lava Gastrobar & Grill accommodate large groups or events?
Are gluten-free dishes available at Lava Gastrobar & Grill?

Reviews About Lava Gastrobar & Grill

Review by Tripadvisor
Henrislegers
Jun 19, 2025
5.0
Alles was perfect goede bediening vriendelijk gaven over alles uitleg dus zeker voor herhaling vatbaar dus zeker voor een volgende keer
Review by Tripadvisor
Tam Nguyen
Jun 18, 2025
5.0
Lava Gastrobar is a newly opened restaurant in Sanur, about 10 minutes walk from Intercontinental Bali Sanur. The decor and ambiance are very nice. Excellent and friendly customer service by the entire staff. We are happily surprised with the quality of the food/cuisine. Very good menu. We highly recommend this restaurant.
Review by Tripadvisor
Yessica E
Jun 14, 2025
5.0
With driving by the taxi it looked very nice! We had a great meal! Friendly staff, friendly staff! Definitely go back again Were helped by Ayu very attentive with everything if you needed anything
Review by Tripadvisor
Laura N
Jun 13, 2025
2.0
From the outside it looks cozy and chic so we went inside to look at the map. Inside we were immediately well received and I had great expectations. The waiter spoke poor English and we ordered our drinks. Asked for a normal lower beer similar to a local Bintang and a Coke (no Fanta present). The beer was unfortunately the wrong choice of mine, can happen. We ordered the King prawns and the salmon steak and as a side dish some pommes fries. The top layer of the sauce for the pommes fries was hard and the sauce was dry, number of fries discolored. My girlfriend had enough of the salmon and couscous, but my portion of king prawns was insufficient, 3 small shrimp sense a little sauce. Manager came to explain and tried to give me 1 extra prawn for the inconvenience and they try to do something with the assessment he said. Not recommended for me, I had a meal elsewhere. Service fine decor super neat just not value for money my opinion.
5  /5
Review by OnBali
5 reviews
Food Quality
5.0
Service
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Ambience
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
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Hi everyone! My name is Catur, and I was born and raised in Central Java. I moved to Bali in 2011 but left the island in 2016 before returning in 2018. Bali feels more than a home to me, and maybe that’s why my name feels like a premonition. Catur means four, both in the Balinese and Javanese languages. It is spoken like ‘c’ in chess, which is also the meaning of my name in Indonesian.

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