Where to Eat in South Lombok

Ikigai Salad Bar brings a fresh, health-focused option to Selong Belanak and Kuta Lombok. Known for generous bowls, premium açaí, pressed juices, and “clean eats”, it’s aimed at guests who want something light but satisfying.

Dishes are colourful and produce-driven, designed to leave guests feeling energised rather than heavy. The minimalist, calm setting suits solo lunches, casual catch-ups, or a post-surf refuel. With options to dine in, take away, or order for delivery, Ikigai is a go-to for health-conscious travellers and locals who want a fresher alternative to typical beach food.

Somewhere Lombok Resto & Bar is the signature restaurant and bar of a boutique resort perched above Are Guling. With wide views of the bay and the Indian Ocean, it feels like a destination in its own right.

The kitchen uses local ingredients with an international approach, serving refined but relaxed dishes suited to long lunches, sunset cocktails, or dinners under the stars. Just a short drive from Kuta, it’s a good option for guests who want a slightly more elevated dining experience paired with one of the area’s best viewpoints.

Warung Corner is a small local eatery in Selong Belanak with a slightly more polished feel than a typical roadside warung. Dishes are presented neatly, and the menu focuses on Indonesian favourites with flavours adjusted to be milder and more approachable for guests who don’t love very spicy food.

Open for lunch and dinner, it offers generous portions at very friendly prices. The relaxed, neighbourhood-style atmosphere makes it an easy choice for anyone wanting to try local food in a way that feels both authentic and accessible.

Bebalung is one of Lombok's great comfort dishes — a rich, spice-laden beef-rib broth simmered with garlic, ginger, turmeric and chilli until the meat falls off the bone — and Warung Bebalung Kelebet is one of the most-loved spots to try it. It's an unpretentious local warung where Sasak families come for a hearty, warming bowl, eaten with rice and a squeeze of lime.

They serve from breakfast onwards, daily, and like most good warungs the smart move is to go early before the pot runs low. Honest, authentic local eating a short drive from Selong Belanak — exactly the kind of real Lombok home cooking that's hard to find on the tourist trail.

Ayam Taliwang is the dish Lombok is most famous for — a young chicken, butterflied and grilled, then coated in a fiery red sauce of chilli, garlic, tomato and shrimp paste — and Taliwang Khas Pak Udin is a well-loved spot to try the original. The dish is named after the Karang Taliwang area of Mataram, where it was created.

It's classically served with plecing kangkung (water spinach in a punchy chilli-tomato sambal) and rice, the cool greens balancing the heat of the chicken. Open from afternoon into the evening, it's an unfussy warung where the food does the talking — and for first-time visitors, ayam taliwang is the single must-try dish of any trip to Lombok.

Boni Beach Restaurant at Boni Beach Lombok is where Lombok’s coastal heritage meets quiet refinement. The menu is inspired by Sasak traditions and shaped with global influences, using fresh seafood, seasonal produce, and vibrant spices to create dishes that feel both familiar and new.

From breakfast by the sea to candlelit dinners, dining follows the natural rhythm of the day. Above the shoreline, The Rooftop at Boni opens onto wide views of Serangan Beach, making it a natural gathering point for sunset. Guests can enjoy handcrafted cocktails, wines, and refreshing mocktails in a relaxed but polished atmosphere. More than just a restaurant or bar, Boni is designed as a place to slow down, connect, and savour the moment.

Codium Beach Restaurant sits within Tampah Hills, overlooking Lancing Beach on Lombok’s south coast. The kitchen blends Mediterranean-inspired cooking with Indonesian ingredients, with a focus on open-fire techniques, fresh seafood, and seasonal vegetables.

Guests can enjoy lunch or dinner with wide ocean views and a relaxed beach-club feel. A considered drinks list includes cocktails, wines, and local craft beers. Codium is well placed for those visiting nearby surf breaks and beaches, and also offers a pick-up and drop-off service from surrounding areas.

Hajat's is a Mataram institution for goat lovers — best known for its sate kambing (grilled goat skewers) and gulai kambing (a rich, aromatic goat curry simmered with coconut and spices). It's a longstanding favourite of the local community: the kind of busy, unpretentious place where the regulars are the best recommendation.

The goat is tender and full of flavour, the curry deep and warming, and prices stay refreshingly local. It's a drive up towards Mataram, but for travellers who want to eat where Lombok actually eats — beyond the beach warungs and surf cafés — Hajat's is a genuine taste of the island's everyday food culture.

Godspeed Café sits near the junction to Mawi Beach, making it a handy stop for surfers and travellers exploring the south coast. Open during the day, it offers coffee, all-day brunch-style dishes, and easy Western-style meals.

The interior feels modern and light, with plenty of natural daylight and comfortable seating, which also makes it a good option for remote work or a quiet laptop session. It’s a relaxed, social space to grab coffee, refuel after surfing, or meet friends on the way to or from the beach.

Kind Warung is another local option in Selong Belanak, with a simple but thoughtfully designed space that feels a touch more styled than a standard warung. It serves straightforward Indonesian dishes at budget-friendly prices, with a focus on everyday meals.

Open from breakfast through dinner, it works as a casual drop-in at any time of day. The food is simple, but the combination of atmosphere, local charm, and affordability makes it a comfortable spot for regular, no-fuss meals.

Luana Bowls is a plant-based café in Selong Belanak, offering vegan and vegetarian dishes in a relaxed, tropical setting just steps from the beach. The space is small, warm, and filled with an easy, positive energy.

The menu focuses on nourishing, colourful plates: jackfruit bowls, marinated tempeh, poke-style bowls, smoothies, and other plant-based comfort dishes. Coffee, fresh juices, and tropical drinks round out the offering. Whether for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, Luana is ideal for guests who want to explore plant-based food without sacrificing flavour.

Segara Restaurant & Bar sits right on the beach at Serangan in South Lombok, offering relaxed, feet-in-the-sand dining. The kitchen leans on fresh, mostly local produce with a menu that highlights seafood, grilled meats, and vegetarian options, with subtle touches of French influence.

Guests can dine in the beachfront restaurant with open ocean views, or settle into the poolside lounge between the infinity pool and the sea for snacks and drinks throughout the day. For a quieter setting, the Beach Garden has small beach huts ideal for casual meals or sunset drinks. Evenings bring a softer, more intimate atmosphere, making Segara a pleasant spot for simple, unhurried dinners by the water.

Laut Biru Bar & Restaurant is set directly on Selong Belanak Beach, one of Lombok’s most well-known stretches of sand. Open from morning until late, it serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and drinks in a relaxed, beachside setting.

Guests can choose from indoor seating, a shaded terrace, or tables right on the sand with unobstructed sea views. The menu combines fresh seafood, Indonesian favourites, and familiar international dishes, while the bar serves cocktails, fresh juices, and cold beers. Known as a classic sunset spot, Laut Biru also hosts private events such as weddings and celebrations, with the beach as a natural backdrop.

For babi guling — Balinese-style spit-roasted suckling pig — Warung Bu Suta is a local favourite, tucked into one of Lombok's Balinese-Hindu neighbourhoods (a reminder the island is more than its Sasak majority). The pork is slow-roasted with turmeric, lemongrass, garlic and chilli until the skin crisps and the meat stays tender, then served with rice and sambal.

It's a no-frills warung where you eat what's cooked fresh that day, so arrive at lunch while it's at its best. For travellers who eat pork — uncommon in Muslim-majority Lombok — it's a rare and delicious find, and a window into the island's Balinese heritage.

Aura Lounge & Bar is the main dining venue at Selong Selo, set high on the hillside with views across rice paddies, hills, and the sea. The menu brings together Indonesian dishes and international plates, with a focus on fresh ingredients and balanced flavours.

Guests can dine indoors or outdoors, or opt for in-villa dining with dishes delivered to their private space. Private chef experiences are also available for more personalised meals. With its views and calm atmosphere, Aura suits everything from casual lunches to special-occasion dinners.

Pronto Pizza in Selong Belanak specialises in Italian-inspired comfort food, mainly pizza and pasta, served in a relaxed, casual setting. Pizzas are baked in an electric oven with a focus on well-balanced dough and carefully chosen toppings, including mozzarella selected to echo Italian-style texture and flavour.

Beyond pizza, Pronto serves a selection of freshly made pasta dishes that are rich and satisfying. Open from afternoon into the evening, they offer both dine-in and delivery. Guests can simply send their location via WhatsApp to have their meal delivered, whether staying near the beach or tucked away in the coconut fields.

Sate Rembiga is Lombok's signature satay — beef skewers marinated in a sweet-and-spicy paste of chilli, palm sugar, garlic and shrimp paste, then grilled over coals until caramelised and smoky — and Bu Ririn's Warung Sate Rembiga UTAMA is one of the most respected places to eat it. The dish takes its name from the Rembiga area of Mataram, where it originated.

Unlike the peanut-sauce satay most visitors know, Sate Rembiga is all about the marinade: rich, fiery and a little sweet, usually served with rice or lontong (pressed rice cake). Cheap, fast and full of flavour, it's an essential stop for anyone wanting to taste the real Lombok.

Nasi Balap Puyung is Lombok's most famous plate of fiery rice — rice topped with shredded spiced chicken, dried soybeans, crispy bits and a serious hit of chilli — and Inaq Esun in Puyung village is the original that made the dish famous.

It's not for the faint-hearted: regulars swear by the “super pedas” (extra spicy) version, though you can ask for it milder. Served fast and cheap, it's the kind of meal locals and in-the-know travellers will detour for. A short drive inland from the south coast, it's a true Lombok food institution for anyone who loves bold, spicy flavours.