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Lava Gastrobar & Grill

By Catur Herawanto
4 min read
Updated: May 23, 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
Francis v
May 22, 2025
5.0
Dit nieuwe restaurant zat vlak bij ons verblijf in Sanur, klein kwartiertje lopen. Bij aankomst zie je de mooie entree en de vriendelijke gastvrouw die ons informatie gaf over het gebruik van lava in de keuken. Het eten was verrukkelijk en de opmaak van de borden waren net zo mooi…. De mensen doen zo hun best om je een onvergetelijke avond te bezorgen. Tip, verlaat het restaurant niet zonder een cocktail besteld te hebben.
Review by Tripadvisor
Paul B
May 17, 2025
5.0
This new restaurant is superb. From the decor to the food. The menu is small but the flavours and presentation are the best I have experienced Bali since the demise of Bali Pearl due to Covid. The menu is tight and the wine list too small and expensive. I know this is a difficult problem to overcome in Indonesia withe the absurdly expensive import duty on wine. Overall Lava is a class act.
Review by OnBali
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Nikita
May 05, 2025
5.0
A great dinner place for families. I wish they would open for lunch, but since they just opened, maybe later. The food is good, though I’m hoping for more variations.
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Alexandra
May 05, 2025
5.0
Saying I was intrigued with the concept was an understatement 😀 I ended up ordering King Prawns, Grilled Honey Carrots, and Salmon Steak. Everything is perfectly grilled. 10/10.
Service
   
5.0
Ambience
   
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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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