Where to Eat in Amed, Bali: Best Warungs, Seafood & Local Markets

Tucked away on Bali’s tranquil eastern coast, Amed is famous for its black sand beaches, dramatic Mt. Agung views, and world-class snorkeling. But beyond the underwater world, this coastal strip is also a haven for food lovers seeking authentic Balinese flavors without the southern crowds and hefty price tags.

Finding the right balance between tourist-friendly grills and dirt-cheap local warungs can be tricky when you first arrive. Where do you find the freshest catch of the day, the best crispy Babi Guling, or affordable tropical fruits?

During our 10-day stay near Jemeluk Bay, we ate our way through the area to find the absolute best food spots. In this ultimate Amed Food Guide, we share our honest reviews of beachfront cafes (including a direct-negotiated stay and dine gem!), authentic pork satay joints, and a nearby traditional market where you can experience Bali’s vibrant local life.

🇯🇵 この記事を日本語で読む: バリ島アメッドのグルメガイド！美味しいローカルワルン、安宿併設カフェ、地元の伝統市場まとめ

Sunrise Cafe & Bungalows: Fresh Catch of the Day & Budget Beachfront Dining

Accommodation Review:
➡ Sunrise Cafe & Bungalows Review: The Ultimate Budget Guesthouse in Amed, Bali (Jemeluk Bay Views)

This is the guesthouse where we stayed, although it was probably cheaper than usual as we stayed in January during off-peak season – Rp 250,000 per night for a double room without breakfast, and Rp 275,000 with breakfast for two people (negotiated directly, not through a hotel search website).

It has a good reputation as a restaurant as well and we had many meals here.

Mahi Mahi is a popular fish with white meat around here.

Pepes is a traditional Balinese cooking method where ingredients are wrapped in banana skin and steamed. Pepes Ikan (ikan means fish) is coconut-flavoured fish and savoury vegetables wrapped in banana skin and cooked.

Everything we had was delicious. It is nice to have stir-fried vegetables on the side. Stir-fried vegetables are also on the menu.

The owner and his wife speak good English. Fish dishes are cooked from a selection of the day’s fish.

Heading to Amed for the underwater world?
Amed is famous for its incredible coral reefs and easy-access snorkeling right off the beach. Before diving into the food scene, check out our honest review of the best snorkeling spots we explored during the rainy season!
➡ Bali Snorkelling Spots Review: around Amed Beach in Rainy Season

Warung Makan Babi Guling Pudak: Authentic Balinese Spit-Roast Pork

This shop is located near Culik Village market (Traditional Market Culik Village) and offers pork dishes. We bought meals here as a takeaway.

Rp 20,000-25,000 for a set of roasted pork or skewers, vegetables and rice.

The dishes are well seasoned and you can enjoy a little bit of each dish. The portions are quite large. The lady spoke good English, so ordering was easy.

Open from morning until 1pm.

Warung Sari Asih: Cheap & Smoky Charcoal-Grilled Pork Satay

Satay (skewers) restaurant. There is space to eat in, but we took ours away.

As they are Indonesian-style skewers, the portions per skewer are small, but at Rp 10,000 for an order of seven skewers, they are reasonably priced. The menu also includes grilled fish and other classic dishes such as nasi goreng.

Catch & Grill Warung: A Trendy Seafood Spot on Jemeluk Bay Road

This is a trendy little shop on the Jemeluk Bay road, which we visited because of its good reputation on Google Maps.

The interior is also stylishly finished using natural materials. The atmosphere is likely to appeal to travellers.

The menu may be a little expensive than simple warungs, but there are lots of nice food and is very  good value.

The presentation was beautiful too. The curry tasted good, with a good mix of vegetables, potatoes and fish.

However, we personally preferred the fish curry from Sunrise Café, which we mentioned earlier, as it had more aromatic flavours.

Culic Traditional Market: Where to Buy Cheap Mangosteen and Snake Fruit (Salak)

Although not a restaurant, we went to a nearby market to purchase fruit, which is shared here.

The market is livelier in the morning. All market vendors are friendly and approachable.

Dragon fruit Rp 15,000-20,000/kg; salak Rp 10,000/kg.

Salak is a fruit available widely in Indonesia. It does not last long, so it is recommended to eat it by the next day after buying.

Ready to dive into Amed’s crystal-clear waters?
Once you’ve fueled up with delicious Balinese fish curries and Babi Guling, it’s time to explore the ocean! Jemeluk Bay offers some of the best, most accessible snorkeling in Bali. Read our complete, firsthand review of Amed’s top snorkeling spots below:
➡ Bali Snorkelling Spots Review: around Amed Beach in Rainy Season