This guide lists the best restaurants in Ubud with a view and focuses on restaurants where the view is a defining part of the experience. We have categorised the establishments by the outlook and scenery they offer.
Best Valley View Restaurants in Ubud
A] Apéritif Restaurant
Uniqueness: Fine dining with jungle valley and garden views within the grounds of Viceroy Bali Resort.
The View: The restaurant faces a beautifully landscaped valley. The view comprises gardens and jungle valley. It is visible from the dining room and the terrace.
The Dining Style: You will enjoy a multi-course fine dining degustation menu served at a relaxed, slow pace. The tables are set inside a grand 1920s colonial manor that feels like a step back in time. The dining room is quiet and elegant led by a Michelin Star trained chef – Nic Vanderbeeken.
Best For: Special occasion dinners. Guests focused on fine-dining service, celebrating romantic occasions and intimate conversation.
Practical Note: Smart Casual to formal dress code.
Website: https://www.aperitif.com/
B] The Sayan House
Uniqueness: Japanese–Latin (Nikkei) dining with a special bar just for watching the sunset.
The View: The restaurant is high on a hill in Sayan village. You look out over the tops of topical jungle and a river below. The view is the most spectacular before sunset.
The Dining Style: Dishes are best enjoyed as shared plates for the table. The space includes a main indoor dining area and a separate Sunset Bar with live music on some nights.
Best For: People who like a lively vibe and want to enjoy a small meal rather than a full dinner.
Practical Note: We recommend to book ahead of time or arrive before 5:15 PM to get a seat. The restaurant and bar can get busy and the seats with the better views may be taken if not booked ahead of time.
Instagram: @thesayan_house
C] CasCades Restaurant
Uniqueness: Fancy dining with wide views of a jungle valley.
The View: The restaurant overlooks the Petanu Valley.
The Dining Style: Dining is upscale in an open terrace setting. The atmosphere is relaxed with seating options both undercover and open.
Best For: A long lunch, brunch or an early dinner while the sun is still out.
Practical Note: Call ahead to book a table if you want to sit right on the edge of the terrace.
Website: Cascades Bali
Best River View Restaurants in Ubud
A] Swept Away
Uniqueness: Riverside dining at The Samaya Ubud, set directly beside the Ayung River. It is famous for its ‘100 Candle Dinner’, which is a favourite for honeymooners.
The View: Your table sits on a wooden deck so close to the Ayung River that you could almost touch the water. The sound of the river is like a natural soundtrack for your meal.
The Dining Style: The menu follows an upscale casual format. The setting feels informal and nature-led.
Best For: Romantic dinners and slow meals near the river. Guests who enjoy natural sound and outdoor dining.
Practical Note: Book the 100 Candle Dinner two weeks early. The river is much louder during the rainy season (November–March).
Instagram: @sweptawayrestaurant
Best Rice Paddy View Restaurants in Ubud
A] Green Kubu Cafe
Uniqueness: Budget-friendly dining in the middle of real rice fields.
The View: Expansive rice paddies and fish ponds. You see the Balinese countryside up close and the elements of real Balinese life like farmers working, ducks swimming and the wind blowing through the rice paddies.
The Dining Style: Casual café dining with Indonesian dishes. The seating is simple and open with simple delicious meals like Ayam Goreng with rice (fried chicken and rice) and Balinese Sambal.
Best For: Daytime lunches and casual meals. Guests who want a rural setting without formality.
Practical Note: Best visited during daylight hours. The view is limited after sunset. It has the ‘Kubu Swing’ and an open space for kids to run around. It is the perfect place to stop for a midday break and recharge between visiting temples.
Instagram: @greenkubu
B] RÜSTERS
Uniqueness: It is a creative space in Lodtunduh that has a café, a coffee roastery, a bakery, and a pottery studio all in one spot.
The View: The café looks out over rice paddies with the surroundings feeling open and quiet. The area is less crowded than central Ubud.
The Dining Style: Café-style dining with coffee, baked goods, and light meals. Seating is flexible with many different dining areas, however the rice paddy view area can get busy at sunset.
Best For: Casual meals, coffee stop or cocktail at sunset. To enjoy the rice paddy view, it is best viewed at sunset as the middle of the day can get hot.
Practical Note: This spot is great for people who work while they travel with strong Wi-Fi, plugs and many tables to work from.
Website: https://rusters.com/
Best Waterfall & Jungle View Restaurants
A] Layana Waterfall & Warung
Uniqueness: Family-run warung set beside a natural waterfall.
The View: The waterfall looks biggest during the rainy months, but it is beautiful all year round.
The Dining Style: Basic warung dining with simple tables and benches. The menu features local Indonesian dishes and the service is informal.
Best For: Travellers who love scenery and don’t mind a simple meal.
Practical Note: It is best to visit this spot in the shoulder season. Paths can be wet and slippery after rain. Wear shoes with a good grip.
Instagram: @layanawarung
B] Arcadia Restaurant Ubud
Uniqueness: A fancy place to eat near the Campuhan Bridge.
The View: The view is of a stunning jungle next to the historical Campuhan Bridge.
The Dining Style: Contemporary gourmet dining with a relaxed feel. Some tables are right on the edge of the jungle, giving a spectacular view while you eat.
Best For: People who want a private spot for a long talk or a romantic, quiet dinner away from the crowds.
Practical Note: Book ahead of time to ensure a table with a view. Ask for the corner seat for the nicest view of both the jungle and the bridge.
Instagram: @arcadia.ubud
C] Cantina Rooftop
Uniqueness: Modern bistro that sits on a rooftop. It is one of the best spots to look out over the famous Campuhan Ridge and the Pura Gunung Lebah temple.
The View: The rooftop looks out over nearby hills and jungle. It is best just before and during sunset.
The Dining Style: They serve food meant for sharing and creative drinks with music playing in the evening. The vibe here is young and fun.
Best For: Meeting up with friends for sunset drinks and snacks.
Practical Note: It is a rooftop; you have to walk up several flights of stairs. It is above Boliche (a speakeasy bar/club).
Website: Cantina Rooftop
Best Cultural View Restaurants
A] The Café Lotus
Uniqueness: Indonesian dining near the Pura Saraswati temple (the Water Palace). It is one of the most famous spots in the middle of Ubud.
The View: You look out over a giant pond filled with pink lotus flowers. Behind the flowers, you can see the beautiful stone carvings of an old Balinese temple.
The Dining Style: Casual Indonesian dining in an open courtyard layout.
Best For: People who want to see a bit of Balinese culture while they eat.
Practical Note: The pond is best viewed before 6:30 PM. Every night at 7:30 PM, traditional Balinese dances are performed at the temple. The meal is more affordable than buying a separate show ticket.
Website: The Café Lotus
FAQs
The golden hour starts around 5:15 PM. Try to be seated by 5:30 PM so you don’t miss the sunset.
Many scenic restaurants are partly open-air. During rain, views can become misty or blocked. Open air venues may move guests indoors.
Some are, but not all. Valley, waterfall, and jungle restaurants may have steps or uneven paths. Restaurants in central Ubud and hotel grounds are usually easier to access. It is best to call ahead.
Lunch offers clearer views of rice fields, valleys, and ponds. Dinner works better for atmosphere and lighting. After sunset, many natural views become less visible.
Some casual cafés and warungs do. Popular scenic restaurants often require reservations. Walk-ins may not get the best tables.
