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Lava Gastrobar & Grill

By Catur Herawanto
4 min read
Updated: Oct 22, 2026

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:

5/5
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
RuthOfori
Nov 06, 2026
5.0
Went for my husband’s birthday. Lovely atmosphere. Great food too, unfortunately the grill was not working so limited menu but they offered us a complimentary starter which was lovely. Great service too. It was also in the centre of town that helped logistics.
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2brianme
Nov 04, 2026
5.0
Beautiful restaurant with very attentive and knowledgeable staff.not to busy tonight so there was always someone watching over us from a little distance we had dry aged sirloin on the bone between my wife and myself carved at the table brings great theatre for the whole restaurant, lots of different condiments to complement the steak .Good quality wine list I had the Argentina Malbec beautiful and room temperature ,fantastic spicy margarita for my wife.Good to see quality restaurants up this end of Sanur
Review by Tripadvisor
Dane P
Nov 02, 2026
5.0
Stopped by here on a whim. So glad I did the food was amazing I had the ribeye and salmon sashimi, also the Lava dessert oh and a tasty cocktail. Oh wow what an amazing experience my taste buds had the food was delightful. The ladies Ratna and Ayu were so lovely made my experience so memorable. Will definitely be back here to experience more of the menu. Highly recommend this place to anyone wanting delicious food.
Review by Tripadvisor
Aimee M
Oct 27, 2026
5.0
Came here on my last night! The restaurant, the food, service and staff was all top notch! We both had the steak well done and it was cooked to perfection, no blood or redness! It was delicious. I think our servers names was Yoya, very professional. Will definitely return on my next visit. We had the baby boils and fries as a side, the baby boils were also yum. Would highly recommend
5  /5
Review by OnBali
5 reviews
Quality
5.0
Service
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Ambience
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
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Hi, Catur here. I’ve been living in Bali for 12 years, and you bet I’ve done all the temple visits and explored Bali’s best beaches and waterfalls. Adding my hospitality background and 13+ years of fiction writing to the mix (four self-published Indonesian books and a 2020 Wattys Award), I’ve shared the local insight about 100+ restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels, and beach clubs on the island, because I want you to get the best experience!

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