Restaurant

Warung Lesehan Bali

FG95+78H, Padangbai, Manggis, Karangasem Regency, Bali 80871, Indonesia

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FG95+78H, Padangbai, Manggis, Karangasem Regency, Bali 80871, Indonesia

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HoursMonday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Warung Lesehan Bali

Waterfront refuge in Padangbai grilling catch straight from the ice chest over red coals. Stepping off the chaotic ferry dock, travelers find easy respite here with whole barracuda, red snapper, and skewers of tempe satay prepared over roadside embers. Sides skip the frozen bag—hand-cut potato fries and garlic butter sauce arrive alongside crunchy spring rolls and fresh-cracked cold coconuts. Diners take in breezy harbor vistas across the road over plates of chili-spiked sambal and generous fruit platters.

  • Open-Coal Daily Catch: Guests pick catches like barracuda and red snapper directly from ice chests to be cooked over outdoor coals.
  • Hand-Cut Fries: Plates skip standard frozen fries, pairing grilled seafood with potatoes cut and cooked fresh in-house.
  • Ferry Port Sanctuary: A relaxed, tout-free haven right across from the harbor serving scratch tempe satay and cold coconuts.

What's On at Warung Lesehan Bali

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Why Dine at Warung Lesehan Bali

Fresh charcoal-grilled seafood, homemade cooking, and relaxed portside dining in Padangbai.

  • Open-Coal Seafood Grilling

    Daily fresh catches are showcased on ice and grilled to order outside over an open charcoal fire.

    you watch your fish being grilled on a coal bbq in front of you

    Vanessa Collodetti
  • Scratch-Cut Potato Fries

    Sides feature freshly cut, homemade potato fries prepared from scratch rather than commercial frozen fries.

    homemade chips (which were so delicious, not the usual frozen French fries served everywhere else)

    Leah
  • Harborfront Transit Access

    Located directly opposite the ferry port, offering efficient and speedy service for transit passengers.

    Also great view of ocean and ferries directly across the street.

    Karen Gardner
  • Portside Respite

    A calm spot to relax right next to the busy ferry terminal with welcoming hospitality.

    water feature that helps create a more relaxing environment (which is hard right next to a busy port!)

    K S
  • Hassle-Free Hospitality

    A welcoming, unpressured atmosphere offering genuine relief from street hawkers and port touts.

    Really friendly staff with no touting you in off the street.

    Nick Kannane
  • Home-Like Comfort After Transit

    A reassuring, family-run setting where arriving travelers feel completely cared for and at ease.

    ecco la proprietaria di questo Warung che tranquillamente e senza fretta ti accoglie nel suo locale come a casa

    Flavia Raffa Dotras

Other favorites

Scratch-made sides, appetizers, and refreshing tropical drinks

  • Homemade Chips

    homemade chips (which were so delicious, not the usual frozen French fries served everywhere else)

    Leah
  • Spring Rolls

    I could die for the peanut sauce and the spring rolls.

    S
  • Green Smoothie

    The green smoothie is top notch.

    K S
  • Fresh Cold Coconut

    fresh cold coconut

    Karen Gardner

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details and distinct touches that set this harbor warung apart

  • Open-Coal Seafood Grilling at the Entrance

    Guests can inspect the daily catches kept on ice and watch their selected fish prepared over an outdoor charcoal barbecue right in front of the warung.

  • Hand-Cut Scratch Potato Chips

    Instead of standard commercial frozen fries, potato sides and chips are cut and prepared homemade from scratch in the kitchen.

  • Calming Indoor Water Feature

    To provide a calm, peaceful refuge from the busy port and aggressive ferry touts outside, the dining space incorporates an indoor water feature.

  • Complimentary Fresh Fruit Platter

    Dishes such as whole grilled fish are served alongside a complimentary platter of fresh fruit for dessert.

Before you head over

Practical timing, ordering, and dietary tips for your visit to Padangbai's waterfront warung.

  • Time Your Visit for Evening Charcoal Seafood Grilling

    Fresh seafood is displayed on ice and grilled outside over coals, typically starting around 18:00 for the evening catches. You can select your catch directly from the cooler and pair it with fresh cut potato fries rather than frozen sides.

  • Notify Staff Early If You Have a Ferry Boat Departure

    If you are catching a boat across the harbor, alert the owner right away so your meal can be expedited. Scratch-cooked items like satay and soup take extra time, but quick orders can be prepared in minutes if requested upon arrival.

  • Order From the Scratch-Made Vegetarian Menu

    Beyond local seafood, the kitchen prepares extensive vegetarian and vegan dishes completely from scratch, including tempeh burgers, vegetable satay, and cap cay soup, allowing diverse eaters to dine easily together.

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