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Lia Cafe

Jl. Pemelisan Agung, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

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Jl. Pemelisan Agung, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

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+62 812-3981-0545
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lia Cafe

Dig your toes into Jimbaran sand for an unpretentious sunset feast of charcoal-grilled seafood without resort markups. Lia Cafe keeps things simple—lowered umbrellas right as the sky turns orange, icy Bintangs, and platters of fresh snapper, sweet clams, and batter-crisped prawns coated in rich bumbu. Tables sit directly by the surf, where wandering acoustic players take requests while platters arrive flanked by fish soup, water spinach, and sambal.

  • Beachfront sand seating: Tables rest directly on the beach sand along the surf, where umbrellas come down right before sunset for wide-open ocean views.
  • Flexible seafood packages: Bountiful combinations bundle freshly grilled catch, prawns, and calamari with fish soup, rice, and sides at honest prices.
  • Table-side acoustic tunes: Strolling acoustic players wander between seaside tables, performing eclectic song requests right on the shoreline.
RestaurantSeafood restaurant

What's On at Lia Cafe

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Diners Choose Lia Cafe

Fresh grilled seafood on the sand, customizable set packages, and live acoustic music along Jimbaran beach

  • Barefoot Shoreline Dining on the Sand

    Dine directly along the Jimbaran shoreline with tables set right on the sand to take in the coastal breeze and ocean sunset views.

    tables set directly on the sand, ocean breeze, and the sound of waves make it feel super relaxing and special

    Dhika Febrian

  • Unobstructed Sunset Beach Views

    Table umbrellas are taken down just before sunset to provide diners with clear, sweeping perspectives of the ocean horizon.

    The umbrellas came down around 15 minutes before sunset to truly capture the view

    David Christopher

  • Flexible and Customizable Seafood Packages

    Set menus can be adjusted or shuffled to fit specific diner preferences and party requirements without rigid barriers.

    Staff are truly divine and even let us shuffle the package to suit our requirements

    Josephine Filippini

  • Bundled Accompaniments and Value Combos

    Packages include generous side accompaniments such as rice, vegetables, fruit, and complimentary fish broth for satisfying portions.

    All packages comes with rice, vegetables and fruits.

    M P

  • Table-to-Table Acoustic Serenades

    A strolling multi-piece band visits shoreline tables to take direct song requests across diverse languages for dining parties.

    later a four piece acoustic band wandered between tables playing classic pop requests for tips

    David Christopher

  • Interactive Tabletop Entertainment

    Wandering musicians engage directly with international guests at their tables, learning origins and personalizing live tunes.

    there is a group of band who will go to table by table and ask where you come from and will play you a song

    Wai Chan

Freshly grilled and fried seafood favorites served right on the beach sand

  • Red Snapper

    Red snapper and jumbo prawn are our favorites.

    Stanislav Gaponenko

  • Crispy Fried Calamari

    The crispy calamari is definitely much better than the grill squid. So just go for fried calamari!

    Wai Chan

  • Grilled Fish

    the seafood was fresh and well-cooked, especially the grilled fish and clams.

    Revhani Rizky

  • Crispy Fried Prawns

    The best for me is the crispy fried prawns. Their batter taste almost like kfc fried chicken so it’s very addictive.

    M P

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service touches and dining details that elevate an evening on Jimbaran beach

  • Timed Umbrella Take-Down for Sunset Views

    To preserve an unobstructed view of the Jimbaran horizon, staff take down beach umbrellas across the shoreline roughly 15 minutes before sunset.

  • Table-to-Table Multilingual Acoustic Serenades

    A strolling four-piece acoustic ensemble visits dining tables on the sand, asking where diners are from and performing customized pop classics and international song requests for tips.

  • Complimentary House Fish Soup Appetizer

    Every seafood meal begins with a complimentary serving of house fish soup before the grilled seafood courses arrive.

  • Flexible Set Package Customization

    Staff accommodate dining preferences by letting guests shuffle set package combinations or adapt portions for odd party counts without unexpected upcharges.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get a front-row table for the sunset?

Tables are placed directly on the sand along the shoreline. To secure front-row seating with an unobstructed sunset view, it is best to book in advance and aim to arrive around 5:00 PM before crowds build.

How does ordering and seafood pricing work?

Yes, Lia Cafe offers multi-person combo packages as well as pay-by-weight fresh seafood displayed on ice and in tanks. Packages typically come bundled with rice, soup, sides, and dipping sauces.

Is there live music during dinner?

Acoustic musicians often wander between beachside tables during evening dinner, taking song requests and playing for tips.

Is it worth visiting for lunch instead of dinner?

Yes, Lia Cafe is open during the day and serves lunch. Visiting at lunchtime offers a quiet, uncrowded experience under shaded parasols, though without the evening sunset atmosphere.

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