On 10 October 2019, the Gala Night of the NOW! Bali Best Restaurant Bar and Café Awards (BRBCA) was held, officially closing the 2019 campaign to find the island’s favourite and most popular food and beverage venues.
The Gala Night was held at the International Conference Center (IC Center) Bali, hosting 300 of the island’s top hospitality industry representatives who were there to join in the celebrations for the winners and runners up of this island-wide campaign, which this year celebrated its 5th year.
The evening commenced with a welcome from Founder of IC Center Bali, Mr. Jimmy Gunawan; Publisher of NOW! and Founder of Phoenix Communications, Alistair Speirs, OBE; and President Director of American Express Indonesia, Ibu Perriz Azwir.
Since 2017, American Express has been the Official Card of the Best Restaurant Bar and Café Awards in both Bali and Jakarta, supported by BCA.
Throughout the night, awards were handed to winners and runners up over 20 restaurant categories as part of the online, public voting campaign, whilst additional special awards were handed out to Editor’s Choice and Industry Choice winners. All awardees received a Wedgewood Trophy Plate produced by PT. Doulton.
Among the entertainment, guests were also given a chance to win a two-return to tickets on Malayasia Airlines, as well as taking parts in on-stage games, Best Dressed competitions and more.
The evening was supported by Two Islands wine, Beervana, Boca Espresso, Bali Moon, Paletas Wey, Bamboo Blonde and Volcom Indonesia.
Here we present the Winners and Runners Up of the NOW! Bali Best Restaurant Bar and Café Awards 2019 – all of which are live at best.nowbali.co.id.
Industry Choice Awards
Triple Tie Winner (same points)
MAURI Restaurant
Sangsaka
BIKINI
Editor’s Choice Awards
Apéritif Restaurant- Most Decadent Dining Experience
Clay Craftat Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa – Most Vibrant Breakfast Experience
Sundara Bali- Most Memorable Sunset Cocktail Experience
di Mare Restaurant- Most Adventurous Tasting Menu Experience
Lesung Restaurantat Desa Visesa Ubud – Most Culturally-Focused Dining Experience
Manisan Restaurantat Alaya Ubud Resort – Most Consciously-Designed Restaurant
BEST CAFÉ
House Of Beans, International Bali Airport – Winner
Fat Mermaid – First Runner Up
The Coffee Club, Bali Airport – Second Runner Up
BEST ROOFTOP BAR
Above Rooftop, Lounge & Bar at Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Seminyak – Winner
The 18thRooftop Bar, The Trans Resort Bali – First Runner Up
Berlin Gastro Kitchen & Pool Bar – Second Runner Up
BEST COCKTAIL & WINE LOUNGE
Beach Barat Alila Seminyak – Winner
Tree Barat Maya Resort Sanur – First Runner Up
ATTIKA Bali – Second Runner Up
BEST BEACH & POOL CLUB
Finns Beach Club – Winner
Santai Beach House – First Runner Up
Azul Beach Club – Second Runner Up
BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Big Fish Bar and Grill at The Stones Hotel – Legian, Bali – Winner
Jukung Seafood Grill at The Grand Mirage Resort – First Runner Up
Ijen Restaurant at Potato Head Beach Club Bali – Second Runner Up
BEST STEAK & GRILL RESTAURANT
DAVA Steak & Seafood Restaurantat AYANA Resort & Spa Bali – Winner
The Best Brewat Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Kuta – First Runner Up
The Beach Grill at The Ritz Carlton Nusa Dua – Second Runner Up
BEST VEGAN/VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT
Herb Library Restaurant at Adiwana Resort Jembawan – Winner
KAFE Ubud – First Runner Up
NŪTRIŌat REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Bali – Second Runner Up
BEST BALINESE AND INDONESIAN RESTAURANT
Tugu Restaurant Bali at Hotel Tugu Bali – Winner
Raja’s Balinese Cuisine at Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa – First Runner Up
Ibu Kitchen at The Grand Mirage Resort – Second Runner Up
BEST PAN-ASIAN
Kwee Zeenat Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort – Winner
Bo & Bun – First Runner Up
Starfish Bloo at W Bali – Seminyak – Second Runner Up
BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT
Chopstick Restaurant at The Grand Mirage Resort – Winner
Golden Monkey – First Runner Up
BEST JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Ji Restaurant Bali at Hotel Tugu Bali – Winner
Nampu at Grand Hyatt Bali – First Runner Up
Sake no Hana Bali – Second Runner Up
BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT
Queens of India – Winner
Queen’s Tandoor – First Runner Up
Bumbu Delhi at The Grand Mirage Resort – Second Runner Up
BEST FUSION RESTAURANT
Ginger Moon Canteen – Winner
Jackson Lily’s – First Runner Up
Kilo Kitchen – Second Runner Up
BEST INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANT
The Restaurant by The Trans Resort Bali – Winner
Bistro C – First Runner Up
TIIGO Restaurant at Montigo Resorts Seminyak – Second Runner Up
BEST MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT
Tamarind Mediterranean Brasserieat The Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa – Winner
Crystal Blue Ocean GrillThe Samabe Resort – First Runner Up
Nyala Beach Club & Grillat The Fairmont Sanur Bali – Second Runner Up
BEST MEXICAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN RESTAURANT
UNIQUE Rooftop Bar and Restaurantat RIMBA by AYANA Jimbaran – Winner
Above Eleven Bali – First Runner Up
What The Truck! At Courtyard by Marriott Bali Seminyak Resort – Second Runner Up
BEST FRENCH RESTAURANT
MÉTIS Restaurant, Lounge & Gallery – Winner
Ju-Ma-Na Restaurant at Banyan Tree Ungasan – First Runner Up
BEST SPANISH RESTAURANT
Tapas Tapas Bali – Winner
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Cucinaat Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort – Winner
Prego Italian Restaurantat Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali – First Runner Up
Julie’s Italian at The Grand Mirage Resort – Second Runner Up
BEST FINE DINING RESTAURANT
Quilaat Alila Villas Uluwatu – Winner
Kubuat Mandapa, A Ritz Carlton Reserve – First Runner Up
MAURI Restaurant – Second Runner Up
