Barbacoa

Even though I have been visiting Bali for many years, I just visited Barbacoa, which has been open for the past 11 years - thats quite an achievement in a culinary ecosystem where doors open and close often in tight succession. The experience at Barbacoa was delightful: the architecture, decor, ambience, spaciousness, textures, lighting, hues, and ambient lighting are quite outstanding without being ostentatious in any way. The outdoor patio is enchanting as well and offers a welcomed break from being in airconditioned interiors. The dishes are delectable and well presented. What really stood out: - Ms Okta: Welcoming, hospitable, knowledgeable, professional, polished, helpful, and very pleasantly cheerful - a true ambassador of Barbacoa who really stands out. - The Gin Kaffir Lime cocktail: divine! I'd very much recommend visiting Barbacoa to form your own experience. I have the feeling you'll have a brilliant lunch or dinner there!

We were here in July 2024, and have come back as the first time was awesome. We were not disappointed! Everything on the menu was delicious. So many choices, a couple of must haves… tuna tostada, any of the side veg and the steak is cooked to perfection 🙌 heaps of gluten free options too. our waitress Okta was so accommodating and was a great host. We will be back next time we are in Bali!

Great food, nice atmosphere and lovely staff. The birra tacos were definitely a highlight. There were great vegetarian options as well as extensive celiac friendly items. Would definitely recommend and will be back! Thank you barbacoa!

A must-go venue for steaks in Bali! ​We simply cannot fault this place. Barbacoa delivers a fantastic dining experience with a nice romantic setting, impeccable service, and delicious drinks. ​The food truly speaks for itself. If you are looking for top-tier quality and flavour, this is the place to be. Highly recommended!

Barbacoa delivers on every level, from the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is vibrant yet relaxed, setting the tone for an unforgettable dining experience. Every dish we tried was a hit, full of bold flavours and beautifully presented. The menu feels both creative and approachable, making it easy to share and enjoy. Service was tremendous, warm, attentive, and perfectly timed, adding to the overall experience without ever feeling rushed. A must-visit in Bali for anyone who loves great food, excellent cocktails, and genuine hospitality.

🥂 Great atmosphere and food! We had a fantastic dinner, and a big part of that was thanks to the lovely service and recommendations from Cintia (I hope I’m spelling her name right), our waitress for the evening. 🙌 I 100% recommend this place. In my personal opinion, the food is a solid 10/10.🔥 Just a small suggestion: I think the restaurant could use a bit more lighting. I couldn’t clearly see what I was eating and as a couple who loves to enjoy both the look and taste of our food, it made a difference. 😄 I had to use flash for the photos. That said, I’d come back without a doubt ✌️

Barbacoa is always a must for us whenever we’re in Bali. The night we originally booked, they had to close unexpectedly for some emergency works, but the team went above and beyond to fit us in the next day — such great service! The staff are absolutely wonderful and looked after us so well, and as always, the food was top notch. Can’t wait to come back again soon!

We stopped by on a Thursday night and were able to get a small table for two in spite of not having reservations, which I highly recommend you book one because the place was hoppin’! The food was an absolute pleasure to partake of. We opted to order a number of the small plates, the octopus entree, corn and kabocha squash. All were perfectly cooked, seasoned with delightful an accompaniments of salsas, sauces and textures—complimenting the main protein or vegetable but still allowing their natural flavors to shine through. We are from SoCal so we know our Mexican food and this was a fun interpretation of Latin fusion cuisine. The tacos and tostada were flavorful and yet not too spicy. The octopus and calamari were perfectly tender and not overcooked. Only the charred corn was somewhat underwhelming and under seasoned and could have used a little more cotija, some cilantro or tajín. The service was attentive but not too overbearing. It is quite a dimly lit establishment so the wait staff will provide book lights to assist you with reading the menu as well as insect repellent should you opt for patio dining. The pre-set prefixe menu was a so tempting but we wanted to choose lighter dishes and left perfectly satiated without any guilt. A number of other patrons celebrated their birthdays here that night and the staff did a fun rendition of the happy birthday song. We mentioned it was our anniversary and there wasn’t a song but a small candle and well wishes at the end. Had hoped there’d be a scoop of ice cream or a comp’d dessert or something but oh well!